Charles Brandon's bedchamber

I giggle and smile brightly! "Thank you Charles! Something tells me I am going to be happy!" Kissing his cheek, I then step back. "Will you still be there to meet my future husband?"

"Charles nodded, happy to see finally a smile on her face"

Of course...when will you meet him officially?

"Henry said some time next week...but I have asked if it can be earlier."
I smile brightly at him.

"Charles looked around thoughtfuly for a moment"

Uhm...I think earlier is better. So you'll get used faster at you new condition. I...I just wish you to be happy, Katie. You deserve it...

"He said tenderly, caressing her soft cheek again"

"Thank you darling! I hope so!" I smile. "Your Grace, I hope you can be happy too."

"Charles sighed and thought about Nan. Their forbidden love and their stormy past. He nodded, smiling weakly"

Thank you. I think happiness must be built day by day. You're still so young...with a whole life in front of you...

"I hope one day, I can meet the Duchess...Catherine, was her name wasn't it?" Blushing at my forgetfulness, I flatten my gown.

"Charles was still lost in his thoughts about Nan, when Katherine's voice made him turn his head towards her"

Oh...yes, Catherine. I hope you'll meet her soon. She is almost your age and I'm sure you'll be close friends...

"He answered, trying to smile"

Looking at him, I pout slightly "You're distracted...what is it? Come on, tell Katie all about it!" I giggle happily and smile warmly.

"Charles giggled slightly shooking his head"

Ohh...nothing. I was just thinking about a person. Someone special...

"He added still thoughtfully, wondering if his feelings were so evident"

Links arms with him; excited by the prospect of something exciting and interesting! "Tell me...Who? Who is this someone special?" I smile brightly.

"Charles laughed. He looked at her with an amused face"

Uhm...I think you're too much curious, little Katie. If I am not wrong, it's you who are going to marry. I am...already settled...

"He said giggling, trying to change topic"

Gives him a mischievous look "I'll find out...one way or another!" I giggle, sticking my tongue out at him cheekily.
"And yes I am..." I smile brightly at him "Now, am I reserving you a daughter? For you boys?...They'll be beautiful and lovely; not to mention very royal!" I laugh, nudging him gently.

"Charles laughed again"

Wait...are you trying to arrange a marriage between your future daughter and my son? Well...that's not a so bad idea. Surely Anna wishes to be related with royal family...

"He stopped and hold softly her hand"

But...seriously, I'd like to be your children's godfather. If you allow me...

"There is no one else I would rather have...just don't tell Henry that!" I wink and giggle. "You're son, my daughter...they'd be wonderful together!" I laugh again, smiling brightly at my dearest friend.

"Charles put a fake serious expression on his face"

Yes...but what about my daughter and your son? But only if he treats my child with respect...

"He raised his eyebrow and finally giggled"

"Are you suggesting my daughter isn't good enough for your son? " I giggle and faux pout..."Charles, I'd have to discuss it with my husband!..

"Charles raised up his hands while giggling"

Oh no...I'd never dare to say that. I just hope that your future son is not a womanizer like...his godfather. Because I really care about my daughters's virtue...

"He said jokingly"

"My son will be as virtuous and kind as his Mother...or he'll answer to me!" I laugh! "Your son, will have to loyal to my daughter! She'll be a princess!"

"Charles nodded, as seriously as he could"

Oh sure. Our children will be an exemple of virtue for the whole England. Especially your girls...beautiful like their mother...

"He whispered looking into her eyes"

"Oh, Charles...Our grandchildren would be wonderfully beautiful and powerful...but most importantly: happy!" I smile brightly at him.

"Charles smiled her back"

I'm sure they will. So...how are your feelings about this marriage, now?

"Still nervous but slightly more settled" I blush, hoping that the court hasn't heard about my improper meeting with my betrothed...our unofficial meeting! "I'm sure that I will take it in my stride; It was what I was raised to do." Smiling brightly, I look at him.

"Charles nodded and smiled her back"

I'm very glad to hear that. And tell me...how do you imagine him? I mean...tall, handsome, blonde? Or rather fat and ugly?

"He asked with a joking smile"

I think of him..."Handsome with dark hair..." Smiling at the thought of him; how close they had been. "I imagine him to be gallant and kind; as a Knight in children's tales" I giggle; hoping he is both these things in truth.