What would have happened if Anne had discovered Mistress Seymour and Henry that fateful day but instead of miscarrying for a second time she hits Henry where it really hurts and runs to France where she takes refuge with her daughter Elizabeth and her son growing in her belly. What if Spain and England entered an alliance togther as neither could trust England and Spain didn't look favourably towards England down to Henrys treatment of Mary and France because of Anne. How would history have been changed?
Anne knew she had almost completely lost Henry's love. This was her last chance and she knew it. It angered her how she had to fight to keep her position and husband and to protect her daughter. She couldn't help but think that if she didn't love Henry then it would be easier for her to ignore the mistresses and his wandering eye but she was constantly under stress from Henry! Anne was walking through the castle towards Henry's office, she wanted to ask him about getting Elizabeth a governess soon as she was such a bright child even if Henry was disappointed that she was a girl. Anne thought she was better than most boys! Anne reached Henry's office and walked in without knocking, after all she was the queen and they were married! But the sight that met her eyes made her stomach drop to the ground and her heart break apart. The pain that consumed her was too much. Mistress Seymour was kissing the King passionately and he was looking at her the way that he used to her- loving, caring like she was the only one for him!
"Oh God, what is this?"
Mistress Seymour jumped up from Henry's lap and hid behind his ornate chair while Anne gripped onto the table so hard her knucked turned white.
"Jane I think it's better you leave," Henry commanded while he tried to calm Anne.
"While my belly is doing its business I find you wenching with Mistress Seymour here," Anne yelled at Henry.
"Shh, shhh my love think of the child Anne,"Henry soothed.
Anne began to sob and collapsed towards the ground and Henry caught her rubbing her belly.
"Why do you do this to me, why Henry?"
"SHhhhh Anne."
"Take your hands off of me," Anne snapped,"I wished I had never married you Henry," and with that Anne turned and fled Henry's office slamming the door. Henry collapsed in his ornate chair pondering on how to handle this situation. He knew if he had married Jane she would have ignored something like this as was her place but not Anne.
Meanwhile Anne was in her chambers smoothing down the wrinkles in her dress and fixing her hair. She couldn't bear any more of this and she wasn't going to be cast off or humiliated either. She had to protect Elizabeth and the child that was growing inside of her. They were her priority and she couldn't deal with Henry anymore, couldn't be constantly worrying about her and her children and as much as she loved him she couldnt bear the pain anymore so that was why she had made the hardest decision that she had ever had to make. Something which she had thought of for a while and had a put a plan into action in case she needed use of it and no the time had come. Not only would it hit Henry where it hurts it was also best for her and her family so she finished tidying herself up and listened for the announcement which would signify the French Ambassodors entrance.
"My Queen, how may I be of service?"
"It is time mon ami, it is time for me to flee to France."
"I see, well you of course know from our last meeting that the French King will recieve you happily. Shall I make the arrangements to ahve a ship readied? Of course it will be a French ship. I imagine we should be able to leave tomorrow at noon"
"Yes that is fantastic, how goes the alliance between France and Spain?"
"It is in its final stages and your majesty will be present at court for the signing of the alliance yourself."
"Hmmm," Anne mused,"Funny how things can change so drastically isn't it?"
"My lady, are you well?"
"Yes thank you and thank your master for me and I personally will thank him myself. Now the ship will have to be made ready at the harbour nearest to Hatfield. I will tell the King I am going to stay for a few days there and when I get to Hatfield I will order for her possesions to be packed and tell them we are going to court. That way Elizabeth and I will have our clothes and what not. Of course a physician will have to be present on the ship for the baby and general health."
"Naturally your majesty."
Suddenley an announcement was called, "His Majesty King Henry."
"Go ambassodor, make the arrangements and I will be at the ship at noon, God be with you."
"And you Your Majesty," and with that the Ambassodor left bowing to Henry as he passed.
"Anne what was the ambassodor doing here?"
"Visiting to make sure the pregnancy was coming along well and that I was well."
"Anne about earlier..."
"No Henry I don't wish to talk about it, it's done."
Henry couldn't believe it, no tantrums, or wishes that the whore in Annes eyes be banished from court.
"Anne, I think that its very wise of you to be so controlled in your condition, Anne there was something else you said..."
"Henry people say things they don't mean all the time."
Henry nodded his head completely thrown off balance by the way Anne was acting so controlled and dignified.
"And Henry I was wondering if I may go to Hatfield ti stay a few days with Elizabeth?"
"The baby, travel..."
"I will travel by carriage and the country air will do me good and will allow me to relax."
Henry thought about it before nodding his head, Anne would be able to see their daughter and take care of the growing son and he himslef would be able to enjoy some time alone with Jane.
"Thank you Henry."
"Anne I am pleased with your sudden change in behaviour, you have carried yourself with grace and dignity."
Anne stood up and cupped Henry's face and said, "I have realised that I will never be enough for you no matter how much I love you, there will always be someone else Henry, but never doubt that I loved you. You mean everything to me and always will no matter how much you hurt me," Anne said softly her eyes threatening to overspill with salty tears she kissed him a slow lingering kiss.
He stared at her for a moment thrown by this statement and display of affection before turning and leaving her chambers without a word. Anne ordered her ladies to pack her things and sat at the window and let the tears fall silently down her face. Tomorrow would be the day that everything would change forever.