Hello guys! English, it is not my motherly language, I'm French so I apologize if there are some mistakes. Don't hesitate to tell me where they are so that I can improve.
I hope my little story will please you..
Sincerely
Marina Ka-Fai
This is war
' I came because I heard you were unwell and that it was necessary for the physician to have bled you. How are you feeling now? '
Henry wanted to divorce Catherine, but it did not mean that he did not feel anything anymore for her. She could not be his wife, she was his brother's widow, but she was always a dear friend he could rely on. Catherine had been in his life for so long! He could not sweep away twenty years of friendship.
' I am very well. Your Majesty is kind to show concern.'
Her coldness towards him surprised the king. Of course, he showed concern! She was the mother of his beloved Mary. They had Mary in common. The mother of his only surviving daughter would always have a part of his affection.
' How is our daughter? '
Maybe speaking of Mary would lighten her a bit.
' She writes to me in a perfect and tells me she dances the galliard everyday and can play the lute much to everyone satisfaction and joy.'
It made Henry smile. He could imagine his little girl dancing, full of life or concentrating on her music, offering to her court a beautiful song.
' You should be proud of her.'
Henry immediately froze. What did Catherine think? That he was ungrateful for the gift of a daughter such as Mary? He loved his little princess! She was his pride and joy! Her virtues and talents made him proud! How could Catherine doubt of that? That was cruel of her!
' I am proud of her. You know I am Catherine.'
She turned to him and started to speak to him about his move for the divorce. He sent people to the universities of Europe to have their opinions. He did not want to talk about that.
' For every scholar that votes for you, I can find a thousand who will vote for me! '
Henry understood. This was war. And it was Catherine who declared it. He came for a visit of friendship, being sincere in his concern and she decided to stand against him.
' Very well Catherine. You want war. You'll have it. You may be the daughter of the Catholics Kings, but remember that I am the son of that king who won his crown on a battlefield as well. I offered you friendship, you did not want it. But be assured that nothing stands in my way, even if you are the mother of my dear Mary!' He thought
When he started his quest for the divorce, Henry felt quite bad for Catherine. But now that she declared an open war, he would have no problem to get rid of her and be with his beloved Anne.
XXXXX
A very small thing quickly made because I wanted to write something but it is mainly a pretext to announce you that I got my degree!