Victoria Brandon's bedchamber

"better not be. I don't what I would do if his pretty face was smashed and I have to fix him or worse, take him to a physician. I wouldn't have to deal with two grown up men fighting like wild beasts over something that is worthy to them. a grown woman shouldn't have to deal with a big conflict

"Charles nodded and leaned on her. He took her hand in his"

I know, sweetheart. I was just joking. I'll never hurt you or someone you love...

"He kissed her hand and looked at her face"

Victoria smiled when he kissed her hand "I know. I was just saying if you did actually with your fist of iron. She leaned back when he leaned a bit close

"Charles looked curiously at her and frowned a bit"

What do you mean, darling?

"He noticed she leaned back and sighed"

"you know, a man can be a bit over protective of women like me. Especially a daughter or something.
she lost her balance a little, so she sat straight up. You're not over protective, are you?

"Charles grabbed quickly her waist noticing she was losing her balance. After she sat, he smiled and shook his head"

You should know me, Victoria. You're still a baby girl, for me. And I would be able to kill if someone hurted you. But this will never happen, because I'll protect you forever. Oh...with Thomas help, of course...

"He giggled and caressed softly her cheek"

She smiles as she held his hand on her cheek "I know Papa, a father will always be protective of his daughter. Just not too protective that he'll have to find a way to keep her isolated

"Charles laughed and sat next to her"

But I'll never keep you isolated, my love. I just want you to be happy. You know how much I'm proud of you, right? Everytime I look at you, I see your mother into your eyes...

"He added, remembering suddenly Elizabeth. He smiled tenderly and held softly her chin"

"I'm just glad you're not too over protective. That's all. she rested her head on his shoulder and sighed. Going off topic, perhaps I would like to meet Lady Catherine some time on the morrow if she is not busy. she said as she fiddled with her golden locks

"Charles stroked softly her arm"

Of course. Nothing would make me more happy. I'm glad you have nothing against Catherine. Given that...you and Nan are not great friends...

"He added with a forced smile"

She raised a brow "how so?"

"Charles took a deep breath"

Well...I remember you already considered her as my mistress. But you know she is not. And I also know...how sorry you felt when my little Daniel...your brother, died...

"He added with a sad sigh"

It had been a long time since she saw other people at court"yes, that poor boy. It must've took a long to cope with the loss of her son for Lady Nan. she said as she looked off into the distance "times must have changed since I have returned to court. Don't you think?"

"Charles nodded and and stroked softly her hand"

Yes...you're right. Many things changed. But you're still my favourite girl...

"He said jokingly, squeezing her cheek"

"I think so too. After all, proper ladies don't hold grudges against other people." she giggled as Papa pinched her cheek like he did when she was only a girl.

"Charles nodded and looked at her with admiration in his eyes"

I see you're also wise, darling. This means that your mother did a good job with you, even if I lost your childhood...

"He sighed and brushed softly his hand against her cheek"

"true, I sometimes wondered if I even I had a father. she thought hard of when she last saw her father before she came to court

"Charles sighed deeply and held tightly her hand in his"

You know how much I feel guitly for this, darling. But I didn't even know about your exsistence. Until...you came to court...

"He added, trying to catch her deep eyes"

"I guess you're right" Victoria kissed his arm as she thought how happy she was that she finally got to see her Papa "someone had to raise a daughter. Even if you could you wouldn't have enough time because you were probably busy with the king and such."

"Charles shook his head while smiling"

My business with the King never brought me far from my children. I just didn't know about you. But now you're here and nothing can separate us...

"He smiled and kissed her hand again"

"let's just say I'm glad I have a father and I finally get to see him." she smiles slightly and sighs

"Charles took a deep breath and looked seriously at her"

And...about what's happened when you came at court...hope you forgot everything. I didn't know you were my daughter yet...

"He added with embarassement, looking around room"

"it'll take a while for things to adjust. Things seem like new to me in court." she feels like a person from another world who just wandered into a new world "I somewhat knew I had a father figure when I lived with Mama"

"Charles looked at her pretty face and smiled warmly"

You'll always have me, Victoria. And I'll always be at your side .Ah...before leaving, what about a dinner with Catherine? I can arrange something to attend all together, including Thomas...

"He suggested while standing up from sofa"

Victoria sat up "that sounds wonderful. I shall tell Thomas, I'm sure he would be also be pleased.
she smiled as she walked with him to the door