A/N: Hello it is me again! Back with a new interesting update! It took me a while to get inspiration but it was worth it…I think it only took me half an hour to write this chapter lol! Sorry for not updating soon but I had been busy with University and Drama rehearsals…they take quite a lot of time.

Well…I don't want to keep you waiting so…here goes chapter 10!

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How long have I been here? It was most definitely getting darker .Why was no one looking for me? Easy answer…I had no one here. I must go through this alone…god must be punishing me for some past sin and now…I was giving him more reasons to send me to burn in the eternal fire of hell.

I rose up slowly and cleaned the tears that had been staining my cheeks. Where to go now? I needed someone to talk to and I knew the exact person I needed. I walked around the castle until I found myself in the great hall…just the thought that it was here were it all started…where I first saw him…those eyes…I just. I shook my head violently in order to get his image out of my mind and continued walking until I finally reached my room.

"Lady Marion! We have been expecting you for quite a long time" Anne said as she bowed as the rest of the girls. I smiled at her gesture and sat on my bed.

"I have been…quite…busy" I said smiling. I can not believe how happy I was to see these girls. Even thought I knew most, if not all of them, had already succumbed to the king; they provided some company.

"Well then, my lady, it seems to me you will be busier now for there will be another dance tomorrow night" Mary said rather cheerfully.

"But…I could...I mean…I can not. I am in mourning and I rather remain in my room I…"

"You will assist Lady Marion or I will be quite mad at you for the next century" I heard Lady Margaret's voice and smiled at the sound of it.

"Oh! Margaret!" I cried as I ran to hug her. Unconsciously I started sobbing as the memories of everything that had happened earlier came back into my mind.

Margaret combed my hair for a while not saying anything, the girls were standing at my back but their silence told me they were concerned since they had no idea of what had happened to me…well, nor did Margaret…not the whole story. After a while she placed her hand on my shoulders and looked at me in he eyes.

"This is why you need to attend to this ball" She told me as she cleaned my tears

"According to out religion we can not attend balls when in mourning" I argued. I wanted to go to this ball only to forget about my mother and father even if it was only for a few hours. But I knew he would be there, watching me…and I could not be able to resist that glance.

"Well, my dear Marion, let me tell you this is not a ball exactly. It is much like a play where all the courtiers participate as princes and princesses. And I have found out that you love theatre" Margaret said

"Yes I do…very much but…"

"And the queen herself has asked for you to be there as one of the main princesses, you ill stand on the highest tower with me and the ladies in waiting"

Margaret's smile was so sincere I could not help but nod. Something inside me was craving to stay inside my room and cry all nights for the rest of my life but there was also a soft voice that kept telling me it was time to forget…forget about everything.

"I will go" I answered ad the ladies behind me yelled and clapped in joy. I couldn't help but smiling, it is amazing how a simple smile can change your mood completely. Less than minutes ago I had been crying on Margaret's shoulder and now…I was smiling again.

"The queen will be delighted to hear this…I will go now and tell her so that we can find you a dress" Margaret said as she leaved the room.

The queen…so she wasn't aware yet.

I wonder how long will it take her to find out…or was she keeping closer because she knew that now, I was her enemy?

I was shaken away form my thoughts by Mary's voice.

"Are you fine my lady?"

"Yes Mary, thank you for concerning" I answered smiling as I sat once again on the border of my bed.

"Is there anything else we can do for you?" Anne asked. I shook my head and smiled.

With this, the girls were gone leaving as alone as I started. I wanted to tell them to stay and keep me company but that would only be a selfish act. The girls probably had more important matters to attend.

Like bedding the king.

I gasped at my own thought. I couldn't believe I had just thought that! But then again, that is what most of the King's do, bed the ladies in waiting…at least that is was rumors say.

I laid on my bed and slowly closed my eyes, I knew it was not yet night and I did not have my bed clothes on but I was feeling rather tired…truly tired for the first time in my life.

I woke up not knowing how much time it had past since I first closed my eyes or since I had fallen asleep. It took me a few moments for me to realize I was now dressed in my night gown and covered with the sheets.

It must have been Anne…or Mary probably.

I stretched for a long time watching the burning candles that illuminated the room slightly. I do not know why but Henry's…the king's face came to my mind making me sight.

He must be with one of the courtiers now…what if he is not?

Slowly I make my way out of the bed and grabbed one of the candlesticks that had been placed on the table next to my bed. Silently I walked out of the room and began wondering through the castle.

I knew I must be out of my mind to do this but my heart told me to go on…I couldn't hide any longer…it was killing me. The dream I had while sleeping had been too vivid…I had seen…felt.

Finally, I was standing in front of a golden door; it was it…something inside me told me it was it. Trying not to make any sound I slowly opened the door, a silhouette could be seen under the red covers of the bed. I walked towards it…as I got closer I could clearly see it was only one person there. I placed the candlestick on a small table and leaned closer…I whispered his name.

"Henry"

A/N: A LITTLE CLIDDHANGER JUST TO KEEP YOU CRAVING FOR MORE!!!! Mwahahahahaha…yes yes I am mean lol! Anyways, I hope to update sometime next week okay? But you have to reviewwwwww!!!!!!!! Pleaaaaaseeee just write any suggestions and opinions about the story ok?

Loves,

Mara