Charles Brandon's bedchamber

Yes you are right my lord these are hard times for all of us.

"He nodded again"

Indeed. I suggest you to stay close to your siblings, my lord. Family is the most important thing. Especially during hard times..

"He added wisely"

I missed seeing my husband so I came to his bedroom hoping we could be alone and not interrupted. "Charles my love.. are you here...,"

"Charles was reading a book, lying on his bed. As he heard Catherine's voice, he looked at the door and closed immediately his book"

Catherine! Sure...I'm here. Come in, my love...

"He stood up in order to receive her properly"

Victoria happened to stroll the premise when she came upon her PaPa's chamber. As she walks in she asks a young page to notify the Duke of Suffolk.

"Charles was reading a book sitting next the fireplace. A page entered leeting him know that his daugther Victoria was there to see him"

Oh...but of course! Let her come in..

"He closed the book and stood up looking at the door"

"PaPa" says Victoria with a slight smile as she enters

"Charles smiled warmly as he saw her entering the room. He approached her and placed a soft kiss upon her forehead"

Victoria! I missed you so much...Forgive me for being always so busy. But please, sit with me, sweetheart. And tell me...how are you?

"He said showing her the sofa next the fireplace"

As Victoria takes a seat "I have been well. She says with a smile. "I have news ...it's about my daughters"

"Charles smiled while looking surprised at her?

Really? So...tell me everything, darling. What about Lizzie and Mary?

"He asked curiously"

"I have received a letter from The Duke of Westmoreland about an idea of an arranged marriage with his sons." Victoria says with a concerned feeling. "I have written to Thomas to see if he would approve to finalize the arrangement for the near future."

"Charles looked at her with a surprised glance. Then he smiled"

An arranged marriage? Oh...that's a wonderful news, dear. I know the Duke has two twin sons. Also, he is married to King's sister. What Princess Mary Rose thinks about that? About Thomas...I wrote to him as well..

"He said while pouring some fresh water for Victoria"

"I imagine she would not approve." Victoria says as she takes a sip. "Even if Even if she believes what happened between her husband and I were true or not." To believe it happened what seemed to be long ago, one would not be forgiven

"Charles sighed before replying"

Yes...I thinks she believes about rumors between you and the Duke. But this is a good opportunity for your girls. I am sure Thomas Will approve, darling. Probably...he is going to come back from France..

"He announced, looking at her reaction"

"It is" Victoria says with a sigh "Thomas would love the idea as there could be benefits to the arrangement and perhaps put the past behind. she says with a slight smile

"Charles nodded looking at her"

Yes...I agree with you, dear. But if Princess Mary Rose continues to be against this arrangement, I'm afraid that Lizzie, Princess Katherine Tudor's daughter, will be choosen at your daughter's place. They are cousins...but I'm sure that Mary Rose would prefer her niece instead our Lizzie...

"He said before sighing"

"Charles was reading something sitting in his favourite armchair next window. As he heard knocking at the door he turned for a while his head"

It's open..come in...

"He just said turning his glance at his book again. He was certain it was a servant bringing his dinner"

"Charles's book fell from his hands as he saw Catherine entering. He stood up with a huge smile, admiring her figure and her beauty"

Catherine...I didn't know you came back to Palace? How...how are your mother and your aunt? And...just let me say that you're...simply stunning. I missed you, my love...

"He said reaching his wife and hugging her tightly"

"Charles kept on caressing her hairs while replying"

Well...not many things changed. Except for Princess Elizabeth's birth...I guess you heard abou that. I missed you, Catherine. How is our Henry? I guess he is growing fastly...

"He asked raising up her chin and staring into her eyes. He couldn't help kissing softly her lips as well"

"Charles looked at her. After placing his lips upon hers for a soft kiss, he led her until the fireplace"

I'm so happy having you here, again, Catherine. You know...I'm not a perfect husband. I did...so many mistakes and I made you suffer so many times. But you turn me in a better man...you are the only one I truly love...

"He said taking her soft hand in his"