Chapter 51
December 1, 1527
Hampton Court
Queen Katherine's Bedchambers
Katherine was sewing Henry's shirt when he came to see her. He was still in his day's clothes.
"Henry." she said, with a smile on her face.
"Katherine, I have to talk to you." Henry said.
"About?"
"Our marriage."
Katherine suddenly went pale. What could this be?
"Katherine, as far as I am concerned our marriage is over. In fact, it never existed. I believe that you slept with Arthur, and that is why so many of our children died. You just got lucky that Harry survived. We have been living in sin for the last 20 years. I was just a child and you just wanted to secure your crown. If my brother had survived, you would have been his wife and Queen. You gave yourself to him and you know it. I wish to take a new wife and you should retire to a religious order or one of the royal houses. You will, of course be taken care of, since you are the mother of my son. Our children shall be legitimate. Good night my Lady." Henry said.
With a bow, he left her rooms.
Katherine was dumbstruck? How could he believe that she consummated her marriage to Arthur? Her marriage was over?
"Ohhhhhhh!" Katherine cried out, as she fell to the floor in tears.
December 12, 1527
Westhorpe Hall, Suffolk.
Elizabeth was reading a letter from Katherine and she was shocked. Henry was trying to divorce his wife of 20 years?!
"How could he?!" Elizabeth screamed.
Charles, who was laying in bed with her, woke up with a start.
"What is it?" he asked his wife.
"Henry is trying to divorce Katherine." Elizabeth replied.
Charles was shocked. He knew that Henry and Katherine had not slept with each other in almost a decade, but he didn't know that Henry wanted to get rid of her. Katherine was the ideal wife. She was still beautiful and was submissive. She even helped set up the household for his bastard son, the Duke of Richmond. She was also a good friend of his.
"I can't believe your brother. 3 healthy children and Katherine still isn't safe from him." Charles said.
Charles had stayed away from Court for nearly a year. Elizabeth had been ill recently and needed help with the children. Their children were now 12, 10, 9 and 7 years old. Elizabeth and Charles loved their family, but she missed their stillborn son, who would be 5 years old now. Elizabeth was now 35 years old and was still young enough to have children, but Charles was hesitant on having another child, with Elizabeth being recently ill.
"He is a fucking fool!" Elizabeth screamed, in fury.
"Watch your mouth." Charles said, with a smirk. Their youngest child, Caroline, was in bed with them.
"I can't believe she is already 7." Elizabeth said, looking at her sleeping child.
"I can't believe you still find me attractive, even though I am 41 years old." Charles said.
Elizabeth smiled at her husband.
"I will always find the love of my life attractive." Elizabeth said, as she kissed her husband.
Hunsdon House
December 25, 1527
Christina and Lorenzo were celebrating Christmas together. Due to Christina's pregnancy, they had to remain at home for the holidays. She had a small bump under her gown and had to stop wearing corsets.
"Sweetheart, do you realize that I would rather be here with you and our unborn child, then at you brother's Court?" Lorenzo said to his pregnant wife.
Christina laughed.
"I love it here. We are all alone and no one bothers us and we don't have to worry about my brother's horrible temper?" Christina said with a smile.
Lorenzo had not told Christina about Henry's plan to divorce Katherine. He did not want to endanger her or their unborn child. They had been married for a while and he really wanted this child to be born healthy.
"This has been the best Christmas ever." Christina said, with a smile on her beautiful face.
"I love you, sweetheart." Lorenzo said.
Then, they shared a passionate kiss.
Thank you guys again. So I'm taking suggestions on the gender of Christina's child. Please leave your reviews and leave your ideas. Like I said, your ideas may appear in the story.
