Fountain

The offer remains, just in case. I smiled and kissed her hand.

Margaret blushed when he kissed her hand "Thank you. You are the only true friend I have at court, sir Francis. But tell me about yourself: are you happy?" She asked with a bright smile

Happiness is a trigger word, Lady Margaret. I thought about Eleanor's sudden abandonment of me and all the women I made love to in hopes of forgetting her. I think, honestly, that I am not happy. But that is my problem to keep, not to share. I smiled and patted her hand, assuring her I was fine.

Margaret smiled sweetly "Everyone deserve to be happy. And you have so much love to give to a woman.." She blushed reminding when she rejected him "So..I really hope you'll find the right woman for you.." She leaned her hand on his

I smiled, glad that at least one woman was not angry with me or frustrated by my actions. Lady Margaret, your words bring me hope. I thank you, thank you for being such a good friend. And that means something, as I have no friends who are ladies. I smiled sheepishly.

Margaret giggled "Oh really? I believe in friendship between men and women. That's not impossible. And you have no need to thank me, Francis. I am happy of being your friend, cause you are a worthy man.." She smiled sweetly

I realized that Margaret was telling the truth, that there was no falsity in her words at all, even just to make me feel better. And I am happy to be your friend as well I smiled.

Margaret smiled happily "That's a very rare thing and I happy having you at my side. I just hope to fix things with my husband. I am trying to make him understand that my past is not a danger for our marriage. I want to start a new life with him.." She sighed deeply

It's important that he regards everything as new between you two. That's as it should be between newly married couples. Every day becomes a new adventure. At least, that's how I would wish it for myself. It was unusual to tell a woman about my own wants concerning love, but Margaret was not the type to judge me.

Margaret smiled softly "Thank you for your words, Francis. I really hope to start a new adventure with him. But sometimes relationship are complicated. Anthony loves simple things. And I'll do my best to make things easier.." She looked at him with a warm smile, this time "But tell me, is there a woman in your life? A man like you..can't be alone for too long.." She added jokingly

Faith walked long to the fountain. She had heard that her brother's family wanted to met her.

Catherine had heard that Charles had newly discovered he had a half sister and this sparked suspicion in her mind. Carrying her baby Henry in her arms she came to a halt when she saw a lady who she presumed was the half sister. Are you lady faith? Catherine couldn't really see a resemblance as such.

"My lady you are my brother's wife. It is nice to met you."

She said curtsey to her sister-in-law.

Catherine nodded to her approaching closer. Yes I am and here is your new nephew he is called Henry after the king would you like to hold him Faith. Catherine wondered if she liked children and she wanted her be in Henry life.

"I would love to hold him."

She said with a smile holding her arms out.

Catherine very gently passed Henry into her arms. Their you are a natural with him already how does it feel to be at Aunty one day you could start a family Charles has yet to become an uncle. Catherine watched Faith bond with Henry it was lovely to see and Catherine enjoyed showing Henry of to the courtiers.

She smiled at little Henry.

"It would be nice to have a child of my own."

She said softly.

It is priceless becoming a mother he gives me the look Charles can't give. You will find a suitable husband do you wish to find him yourself or have Charles make a match. Catherine went and sat on the edge of the fountain their was not much she knew about Faith.

"I haven't really thought about that yet to be the truth."

She said to her sister-in-law with a smile.

Well the ball as they say is in your court you have the liberty of choosing yourself but don't settle for anything less than you deserve Faith. Catherine gave her a smile of support hoping she could be of some use to her.

"I am not sure what I want yet."

She said softly.

You have plenty of time to find out. Tell me what is Cambridge like I have only ever been to Suffolk. Even though Catherine's mother was from Spain Catherine herself had never travelled their and not even to meet her mothers side of the family perhaps Charles knew some more information.

Among the numerous beautiful courtiers who surrounded the fountain, George searched in vain for a glimpse of his dear sister Mary. Much was going and changing at court and it was of extreme importance that they should meet and talk as soon as possible.

Mary was taking a stroll while enjoying herself when she saw a familiar figure. Excitedly she yells "George!" 

Anne came to the Games Garden and she saw her dear sister Mary and brother George. She smiled deeply and walked towards them

"Mary! George!"