Victoria Brandon's bedchamber

After a long day of strolling around at court, Victoria asked a servant to draw a bath for her. She steps in the warm and sweet smelling water and relaxes.

"Charles heard that his daughter Victoria was back to court with his grand daughter Elizabeth. He rushed towards her chamber and knocked at the door"

Victoria...are you there? That's me...dad...

"He said excitedly, waiting for her to open finally the door"

She hears a knock and a voice at the door. She recognizes the voice and quickly dries off."coming ." she wraps a towel around herself and finds a nearby robe on the floor. She walks to the door and opens the door wide. "papa, what a lovely surprise."

"Charles entered in the room and smiled joyfully once he saw his Victoria. He opened her arms and hugged her tightly"

Victoria...I missed you sweetheart. How are you? I can't believe you're back...

"He stared at her pretty face and noticed she was just wearing a towel wrapped around her body. He immediately thought at their meeting, when he sitll didn't know she was her daughter, and they were so close to commit incest. He shook fastly his head to delete these thoughts and brushed softly his hand along her cheek"

Victoria hugged her father back "I missed you also father" she missed her father so much that she cried happy little tears "I'm wonderful,I can't believe it either. I just had to come back to court." she smiles as he brushed her cheek "please come in and have a seat." she leads him into the room

"Charles smiled happily and sat on the sofa. He looked admired at her figure"

You're even more beautiful than I remembered, my dear. How is Thomas? And my sweet grand daughter? Oh...but I see you were dressing up. I'm sorry if I disturbed you. But I missed you so much...

"He smiled and looked tenderly at her"

"Thomas is very well and sweet Lizzie is being cute like all babies are." she walks to the closet to dress properly and closes the curtain "it's fine, I had to find something quick. So, how have you been?

"Charles watched her reaching the curtain to dress up and turned his eyes around room"

Oh...you'll be glad to know that I just married, darling. With my pupil. Lady Catherine Willoughby. She is the sweetness itself, and I'd like you to meet her...

"He said, still looking around room, waiting for her to be ready"

Victoria finally was dressed properly and walked out of her closet "married to lady Catherine? That is wonderful. I'm very happy for you both. she sits on a chair across from him "I would be happy to meet her.

"Charles smiled as he saw her wearing her dress and nodded"

Yes, I'd love to. And the Duchess of Buckingham gave me another daughter. I named her Margaret, for my poor wife...

" that sounds sweet, naming after someone we love." a maid servant placed a bowl of fruit on the table. " I was always hoping for a son for the women you "play with"

"Charles looked at the fruit on the table and frowned a bit"

What do you mean, sweetheart? You know Anna gave me two sons too. Charlie and Edward always ask about you...

"He smiled, pretending not to notice her last sentence The women you play with. He took an apple and bit it"

"I was speaking of it for a fact and I tried to think of another word for mistress. I didn't mean it to be cold hearted. Two beautiful women gave you wonderful children; my mother and the duchess of Buckingham she felt a bit guilty of putting it in the wrong way.

"Charles smiled warmly and giggled a bit"

That's alright, darling. You said nothing wrong. And even if you did...I could never be angry with you. But you know...I'm trying to change. I'm father...I'm even grandfather. I can't run after ladies as I did once. I'm becoming old...

"He chuckled, looking lovingly at her"

She smiled as she took a pear You're not that old, you are just at the point that you need to settle down and act proper. Especially with relationships, I do hope you stay with lady Catherine; for she is like a porcelain doll she took a bite "she may be a bit fragile, but she sounds like a proper young woman for you.

"Charles smiled hearing her words. He gulped his piece of apple and looked at her"

Uhm...have you become a poet, my darling? Yes...I'll treat her with respect, as she deserves. And it seems that Thomas makes you happy too, right? I still remember when I didn't want you to marry him...

"He added with an amused smile"

She giggled slightly " I just remembered some literature lessons that I have learned as a child. I was never good at it then, but I've gotten a bit better at it. she smiled in relief "yes. He makes happy although I haven't seen him as of late she swallowed the piece of pear down "how could I ever forget it? You were a bit strict and such when it was time for me to marry. I loved him like a woman should love her husband."

"Charles nodded and leaned his back against the sofa"

You were just a child, Victoria. I just wanted to protect you. I also remember you had to choose between two men, the Prince of Scotland and Thomas. You're not a princess. But with Thomas you can be closer to me, at least...

"He smiled and winked at her"

Victoria fiddled with her hair while remembering the past. "indeed I was, just a girl in love with two gentlemen. It was quite the decision I made with Thomas instead with The prince of Scotland. I'm glad I chose Thomas so I couldn't be very far away from you. I wouldn't know what I would do if I never saw you. she smiled adoringly at her father

"Charles smiled her back"

I changed my mind about him. He is a very gentleman. And I'm happy he is at your side, darling...

"And I'm happy that Lady Catherine is at your side to keep you settled. It's like she was the missing piece to the puzzle all along. she was glad that he found someone right for him "oh my goodness, I almost forgot. Thomas has come to court. she said with a wide smile on her face

"Charles opened his eyes wide"

Oh really? When? I would like to meet him. He should be not afraid of me, right now...

"He said giggling"

"Oh, about some weeks ago. Maybe you two should meet. If you promise not to hurt him she said in jest but yet serious "I know you wouldn't hurt a single hair on his head. I'm just making sure you're not one of those men.

"Charles looked at her trying to remain serious"

Oh...I won't, indeed. After all...I just smashed his face once. Nothing serious...

"He shurugged while a smile escaped from his lips"