Okay I think the last chapter of the week...I think I'm just uploading the chapters so quickly. But I really get excited when I see reviews so I end up wanting to upload more. Thanks so much for the support!

Disclaimer: If I did own the rights to the Tudors...Mary and Charles would happen.

Chapter 4

Mary sat in the coach in silence staring at the scenery. It was an ugly day, the sky had been threatening to rain all day but nothing fell. She looked at Charles whose handsome face seemed to be lost in thought while looking out the window. She wanted him to say something but he did not speak since they left their manor and said goodbye to Henry. It was one of the most difficult goodbyes she had to do since her mother, it broke her heart. She spent the whole night crying in silence. Mary's stomach dropped thinking about it and tears threatened to fall. Truthfully she did not want to go but her father had ordered Charles that he sends her to Hatfield. So she could wait on her sister the new Princess of Wales. She grimaced slightly at the memory of Charles telling her that she must leave home.

******Yesterday*****

Mary and Henry were in the library going over his exercises when Mrs. Bryn came into the study.

"Is everything alright?" Mary asked Lady Bryn.

"His grace." She whispered into her ear. "Is here and asks that you meet him in his chambers immediately."

Mary stared at her a moment and then turned to Henry. "Henry, Lady Bryn will finish the exercises with you and I will be back to check them later. So work hard my love."

"Yes." He told her without looking up from his page obviously trying to keep his focus. Mary smiled at him and gave him a kiss on his head before leaving.

Mary walked quickly down the hall and headed for the staircase, last time Charles came it was for two months and before that he stayed only a week. She was excited to see him back home; every time he came everything seemed to be warmer around the house. Whenever he left the atmosphere immediately changed and things seemed to be a lot less interesting.

Mary was a few feet from his door when she heard a loud crash. "Dammit!"

She burst through the door and saw chairs thrown on the floor. Mary slowly looked at Charles who was staring at her with a strong intensity then looked away. He had thrown his navy doublet on the bed and loosens a few buttons on his white shirt.

"Charles what is wrong?" Mary was shocked; she had never seen Charles so angry like this. He only shook his head leaning against wall and closed his eyes taking deep breaths to calm himself.

Mary slowly approached him and putting her hand on his forearm. "Why are you so angry?"

"Mary...You are going to Hatfield as a waiting in waiting to the Princess of Wales."

Mary froze trying to absorb his words.

"I have ordered the servants to get your things in order and we will leave tomorrow." He gritted out, trying hard to contain his anger.

She blinked "I do not understand."

"You are going to Hatfield as a lady-in waiting for the Princess."

Mary moved away from him shaking her head. "But I can't possibly...Henry." she stammered.

"The King requested you."

She really needed to sit down.

"Mary."

She turned around and whispered. "Why?"

"I -" Charles began but could not finish his sentence, Mary never looked so lost and he was taken aback by her sudden vulnerability.

"How long?"

"I don't know. As long as he wants you there. I suppose it is to keep appearances."

Mary shook in rage. "Hasn't he done enough!"

She suddenly felt a wave of pain hit her chest as she came to realize what this would entail. She would have to leave the manor, leave everyone at the estate she had become close to, leave Henry and Charles, and leave her new life. Another thing her father decided to take away from her. Just how much did he want to take from her? Did he hate her that much? Was she that horrible?

Mary suddenly turned her heel to leave the room but Charles grabbed her arm. Mary pulled her arm away unable to look at him.

"Mary." He wanted to comfort her, embrace her and let her know everything will be fine but he couldn't.

"I want to be left alone." She looked away fighting tears. "Please." She begged and without another word she quickly walked out of the room closed the door before Charles could to follow her.

She heard him curse again and punch the door; Mary sat on her bed and took a shaky breath. After a while she stood up and opened the conjoining door.

Charles immediately stood up from the ground."Mary I am sorry that I- " He began but was quickly cut off.

"You have no choice, neither of us do." She stepped towards him and looked up at his handsome face. She stared at him as if he was memorizing him. His smooth features, his deep blue eyes, his chin and his dark hair. Charles stayed silent becoming aware of how her closeness was affecting him physically.

"What is it?" He finally asked and Mary flinched in surprise.

"Nothing I was thinking."

"Thinking what?" He asked curiously.

"I don't want to leave you either."

** END OF FLASHBACK**

Charles could not believe he was on his way to Hatfield and expected to leave her there. A few days ago he planned to ask the King if he could now bring her to court but instead was an order to send her to Hatfield as a lady-in waiting. A bloody lady-in waiting, he clenched his fist at the thought. Once that child was born Charles had hoped things would be better and he could spend more time at home and finally bring Mary to court. Just when he wanted to pursue an actual marriage with Mary, she is taken from him. It made him even angrier that his son will be without his mother again.

********DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY*********

Charles waited until he was called into the King's chambers.

Henry was with his attendants who were helping him dress for the banquet later on tonight in honor of the Princess.

The King looked up at Charles. "Leave us." He told them.

"Your majesty." He bowed and was then met with an embrace.

"Charles." Henry smiled and then put his arm around his shoulder. "How is my son-in law?"

Charles resisted the urge to roll his eyes. "I'm well thank you, your grace."

"I told you to call me father." He joked.

Charles smirked and shook his head.

"I need you to do something Charles."

"Yes?"

"I have decided that I want Mary to go to Hatfield and wait on the Princess Elizabeth."

Charles face fell "To Hatfield?"

"Yes but I have not told Anne yet." Henry walked towards the window and looked out. "Thomas Boleyn and I were discussing how it might be good to reaffirm Mary's new position as inferior to Elizabeth and our future children."

"But your grace, I thought that was the point of me marrying her. To secure the line of succession for your heirs with the Queen"

"Yes but there are still many who support Mary and Katherine including the Kings of will definitely make the people understand she is a bastard."

Charles flinched at the last word and tried not to let his annoyance show. "I'm afraid I do not believe it is in the best interest of my family that Mary leaves. My son needs his mother."

"I understand however, everyone must know her new position and Mary must now know her position as well. It will send a message. Besides there have been many at court wondering where Mary is and even Boleyn had asked me where Mary need to quietly expose her to put any suspicions to rest."

"Her position is with me." Charles protested to his friend. "If I could bring her to court and present her as my-"

Henry turned around and snapped. "No! Her position is to her King and wherever her duties take her."

Charles shut his mouth and swallowed. " I will leave now and send her."

"And Charles" He called out still looking outside the window. "I would like it if you both still continued keeping your marriage a secret at least for a few more months."

"Of course." Charles said bowing out of the room with his fists clenched in anger.

**** END OF FLASHBACK*****

When they arrived to Hatfield house the sun had finally come out and it had become a beautiful day after all. Charles guided Mary out from the carriage and when she was about to let go he held it firmly and drew her slightly towards him.

"Ready?" He asked quietly.

"I have to be." Mary said unable to meet his gaze.

Charles gently squeezed her hand. "I'm not." He admitted looking down sheepishly.

Mary gazed into his blue eyes. "It is a royal command. "

Charles wanted stroked her hair back affectionately but stopped himself. "I know." He said letting go of her then led her towards the door.

A lady-in waiting greeted them from the door and led them to met Lady Bryan. "This way your grace" She said but not before sneaking glances at Charles, which did not go unnoticed by Mary who frowned disapprovingly.

" The Duke of Suffolk and the Lady Mary." The girl informed the governess who had her back towards them

"Your grace! I am Lady Bryan the Princess's governess." She turned around bowing cheerfully. "I am honored to receive you in Hatfield."

"Thank you Lady Bryan." Charles flashed a charming smile and Mary instantly felt annoyed at how he managed to make an old maid blush. "I am here to give his majesty a report on the princess and escort the Lady Mary to her new duties."

"Of course, of course" Lady Bryan said quickly throwing a dirty look at Mary. "Susan? Will you please show the Lady Mary to her quarters while I entertain the Duke?"

"Yes madam. "

"Why doesn't the Lady join us?" Charles suggested as he was not ready to leave Mary with that guard dog of governess. He was aware of her coldness towards Mary which only made him want to take her home. "I have to ensure she has received the proper introductions and instructions. So please continue as if I'm not here."

"Yes your grace let me start from the beginning. " Then she turned to Mary. "Lady Mary." She said curtly and led her into the other room with Charles following behind them.

"Welcome to Hatfield your new home." She pointed towards some ladies on the other side of the room. "These are the ladies also here to attend the Princess as of course are you."

The closer Mary and Charles approached the women in the room they could see one of them holding a baby girl. Though Charles has already seen Elizabeth on countless occasions of court it would be Mary's first time she laid her eyes on her.

"Lady Mary may I present her highness the Princess Elizabeth." Mary blinked at the name feeling mixed emotions and then she quickly glanced at the whining baby.

She looked back at Lady Bryan who continued "You will be shown to your room. You will begin your duties after prayer."

"I shall say my prayers alone." She told Lady Bryan firmly. Charles smiled inwardly at her stubbornness but then realized with a pang in his chest that he will miss it.

"Lady Mary." the girl named Susan called her. "Your room is here"

Mary hesitated then looked at Charles who could only give her a sad smile. This was their good bye.

"Goodbye, your grace." She bowed and without a word she followed Susan out of the room and left him with Lady Bryan who was already giving him a report on the baby.

Susan led Mary right next door and she was taken aback by how tiny the room was. It was very plain with a small bed by the window and a tiny table and one chair. Once she was alone Mary slowly sat on the bed finally coming to reality that she was in Hatfield away from home, away from Henry and Charles. Devastation washed over her and finally let herself cry.

:O :O Yes I pulled them apart . I know I'm evil. But I think it will make their secret romance more sweeter and thrilling

Trust me there will be more romance and will be together. I don't think anyone wants to read a romance full of fluff. Well I don't anyways it has to get messy before it gets good. Absence does make the heart fonder.

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