Garden

William smiled her back and glanced around garden while he added with a serious tone in his voice

Your father loves you so much. He loves all his children at the same way. Sometimes..he regrets no spending so much time with you. But he knows you understand, my lady..

Turning towards her, he smiled warmly changing his tone's voice and being much more cheerful

Forgive my intrusion in your life, lady Brandon. Or..I should say lady Ward. I know your husband in abroad for business. Do you ever..feel alone?

He asked with a brief hesitantion while looking at her face

"That he does. Having so many children, he wishes to see them all." He then looks at her. "At times, but I have grown used to him coming and going"

William smiled once more time. He sighed and nodded with a slow movement of his head

I see. Well, I hope he could return soon to you and your daughters. If I had children, I would love seeing them grow up. Do you know..if your father is planning something for his grandchildren?

He asked while he started moving few steps with her around garden

"No my lord." She look down as the walk "But there is could be a plan to have my daughters arranged." She then looks up. Victoria wanders what her husband would say about it.

William looked surprised by her reply. Although, he smiled with his typical kindness

This is a good thing, my lady. Even if they're still children. I have to deduce, then..that your father arranged your marriage. Oh..forgive me if this is too personal, lady Brandon..

He added hastily at the end. So smiled and looked elsewhere, trying not to look too intrusive

"I never knew about Papa until I came to court." says Victoria "But Mama would of arranged it."

Willian nodded thoughtfully at her words. Like he already heard about this story

Oh yes..I remember your father told me about that. It must be a shock..finding out having such an important father. And..what about your siblings? Do you see them often? I have just learned about your little brother Henry. You know..I was away from court, as I told you..

He smiled kindly and looked towards her with an indulgent glance

"That I do not know" Victoria says looking at him "But I do know that I don't see them as often like one should." Oh how she misses them

William nodded after her words

I see. Such a big family should spend time together more often. But each of you have business to deal with, lady Brandon. I have no brothers or sisters. But if I had..I would love spending time with them..

He added simply, glancing around landscape while walking with slow steps at her side

"A person with siblings often wishes that they were the only child." Victoria smiles "I bet that my girls will wish that someday" She then notices the air getting colder.

William couldn't avoid smiling after her words and nodded turning his glance towards her

Probably you're right, my lady..

He said simply. He noticed that she was trembling a bit in spite she was wearing his coat. Looking up at the sky, he stopped walking

I bet that a storm is coming. It's too cloudly..and too cold. Let's come back at the Palace, my lady Brandon. Do you agree?

He asked looking at her one more time

"Certainly" Victoria says "We should head back indoors before we catch death." Victoria says as she returns his coat to him "Twas a pleasure lord Barrington and I bid you farewell. She says with a smile before she parts

William bowed respectfully towards her after taking his coat from her hands

The pleasure has been all mine, my lady. Hope to meet you again. Have a good day..

He smiled and walked towards Palace in the opposite direction

Elena was walking in the garden as she looks around as she enjoys the beautiful sun

Niklaus was walking around garden alone. He was trying to find some inspiration for his next paint work. He stopped as he noticed a lady walking alone as well "Pardon, my lady. But..I think I never met you at court. Niklaus Petrovin, Count of Luga. Are you a lady in waiting serving the new Queen?" He smiled trying to understand who that lady was. Since Queen Anne was sitting on english throne, new people came at court from all England. Maybe just for curiosity to see her

Elena looks at the man as she smiles
no i am just a Lady. I am not a Lady in waiting. My name is elena de petrova. It's nice to meet you

Niklaus smiled her back "Nice to meet you, my lady. There are always new people at court, since the new Queen sits on the throne. Are you here with your family? Or maybe are you in visit alone? Sorry for my questions.." He added while smiling

Elena smiles
i am visiting here alone. But it's lonely here and i don't know anyone here so i guess i am not happy

Niklaus nodded "Yes..I know how you feel. I felt alone as well when I came in England from Russia. I knew no one here. But now..I have a family. Hope you will find the same happiness, my Lady..?" He said, trying to remember if she already told her name

Elena nods
yes i hope so. My name is elena de petrova

Niklaus smiled at her "Nice to meet you, Lady Petrova. Are you russian? Or maybe bulgarian? You know..your surname is very common in my country. Probably we have the same relatives.." He smiled "Anyway, hope you'll find what you wish in England. Whatever it is.."

Elena smiles
i am bulgarian. Many think that i am from russia but i am from bulgaria

Niklaus nodded with a smile "I see. I never saw your country. But I would love to. So..what brings you to travel until England, lady Elena? Business, love..or what else?" He asked while started walking slowly along garden at her side

Elena looks down
my parents

Niklaus looked surprised at her while walking "Your parents...really? So they are here in England. Hope they are not ill, my lady. In this case, we have very good physicians at court. And if I can help, you have just to let me know.." He looked at her to see if his thought was right