Geoffrey Lonshord's bedchamber

Geoffrey laughed shooking his head

No..I have no secrets with you, Kate. I just meant that you'll receive many surprises once well'be married. Such as gifts, travels, and things like this..

He explained still giggling

The idea of marriage was now becoming more appealing but I still wanted my little cottage before we married. Did you know that their is a new servant at court does this mean the king has replaced you.

Geoffrey thought for a moment. Then he giggled and nodded

Ahh..do you mean William? I haven't met him yet, but I learned about his arrival yesterday. The King won't replace me, don't worry. I just think he needs more servants for Christmas celebrations..

He answered smiling

I was not to convinced by this. How can you be so sure you have not seen him since he beat you! I have a good cause for you if ever I shall need to plead it to him for you.

Geoffrey gulped. He remembered when the King hit him. He shook his head and tried to smile

If he wanted to replace me, he would surely let me know. My place at court is safe, I think. Also, lady Katherina Prue would never allow this. She is Cranmer's wife, and she would use her influence on him..

He answered smiling weakly

I leant my elbow on the bed and looked at him. Ah it is nice to know that he would tell you if he was how long have you been serving under the king. He seemed very protective over Katherina maybe she was like a sister to him that was a nice thought.

Geoffrey smiled after shrugging weakly

Almost two years, my love.When I came to court I knew no one. But little by little I started to trust in people. Everyone showed me kindness. Maybe because of my innocent face..

He added chuckling

Geoffrey laughed

Not exactly, my love. I just meant that my young face could be...attractive..

He kissed softly her lips again

My love..would you like to come with me at lakeside, tomorrow? There is something I want to show you..

I laughed he was making me laugh yes he was handsome more than any other but his innoncence could not let him get away with a lot I thought. The lake oh I love the lakes in spring nights it's very romantic maybe take a blanket incase you can't keep your hands of me. I teased rolling myself back onto him

Geoffrey laughed. He rolled his eyes and nodded

Oh yes..yes, continue kidding me, if you wish. But it's a very serious thing. And..I want a perfect place for us..

He answered not revealing his intention

Hmm! A perfect place outside could I finally be getting my little cottage I had longed for. Say no more I shall not tease you I can see that this means so much to you. I looked at his eyes before I began to speak. Just as much as my cottage means to me is that where you plan to take me Geoffrey. He was very good at not giving away any signs this special evening.

Geoffrey removed his eyes from her and looked elsewhere, trying to hide her his plans

I'm sorry..but I can't tell you that, my lady. It's a secret. And you have to wait..until tomorrow evening to find out what's in my mind..

He answered, making an effort for not to smile

I was not going to press him any more about his plans.I noticed he was looking away from me so I could not read his expression maybe it was my cottage after all. Ok I shall not ask anymore apart from this should I wear something warm and sensible is their anything I need to bring.

Geoffrey turned his eyes towards her again. And he smiled warmly this time

Hmm..you could bring something suitable for an evening spring. Something warm would be alright. But if the weather will get cold..I could warm you with my body..

He winked and traced her jawline with his finger slowly

I grabbed his hand and held it within my own hand he was being very playful tonight for some reason. Do I have a filthy mind or did you just suggest that we do such an act which is meant for the bedroom outside. I giggled placing his hand by his sides so as not to arouse any feelings in him. I have the perfect dress for a warm spring evening I shall bring a lantern aswell so I don't get lost.

Geoffrey laughed and kissed her hand

Oh you can't get lost, sweet Kate. I already know that there will be a beautiful and shining moon tomorrow evening. An astrologer told me..

He replied with amused voice. But he tried to look serious

I was learning new things about him every time we spoke. Really and what else did this man say. If I say so myself I feel as if I do not know you fully as you always tell me something which leaves me speechless. How did you get into the dark arts of our birth signs. I joked with a high pitched giggle.

Geoffrey giggled, hidding his face in his hands

Dark arts? Oh no..I'm not a sorcerer. I met this man few days ago. He says that full moon in the sky is a good sign for lovers. And there will be full moon tomorrow night..You don't believe me. Don't you?

He asked removing his hands and looking at her surprised face

I looked at Geoffrey with my mouth open he surely was a believer of all things I looked at him confused I sat up abrubtly he had turned pagan of this I was sure moon for lovers? I was romantic but this was just well I couldn't put a finger on it. I lay back looking at him with a wearily look. Well I'm not sure.

Geoffrey noticed her reaction. He rolled his eyes still keeping his smile

Come on, Kate..I was just joking. I'm not a believer of such things and I'm not a pagan. But this is..funny. I just want to give you the best, my love. I would even give you the moon itself, if I could..

He added whispering caressing slowly her soft hairs

I placed my head back into the pillow such talk of pagans was very dangerous. But you have to be careful I would be distraught if anything happened to you. As for the moon I have no need for it I have you to lighten my paths. I kissed tenderly his hand growing more tired yet excited to my little surprise

Geoffrey smiled seeing her kissing tenderly his hand

Nothing bad will happen to me, sweet Kate. And I'll keep you safe for lifetime in our beautiful cottage..

He said smiling happily. He wanted to realize this dream of her

Hearing those very words I hugged him tightly to me it was confirmation that he did accept my little dream cottage while laughing I kissed his neck. This makes me the happiest to hear this Geoffrey I know that you don't really like the idea of my cottage but I am happy to hear that you are trying to warm to the idea.[/i]

Geoffrey laughed with joy as she kissed his neck. He loved seeing her smiling and laughing

I never said I don't like the idea of your cottage, Kate. On the contrary..it's my dream too. But calm down: you still don't know what will happen tomorrow morning, yet. And I'm very good in keeping secrets..

He said playfully before kissing softly her nose