AN : Here's is a new update ! And Catherine's reaction… I am back from London soooo I'm posting another chapter for you all ! Hope you will like it.
Disclaimer : I don't own « Reign », no plagiarism is intended...
Chapter 13 :
Tears were rolling down Catherine's cheeks. He was saying all she had ever wanted to hear but could she believe him ? Could she give him one last chance ? Could she survive the fall if he let her down ? Was she strong and foolish enough to take this risk ?
She couldn't believe what she was about to answer but this day had made her realise many things too...
She turned around to face him with her still shiny eyes and tears on her cheeks and said : « Alright Henry, you have one last chance to prove yourself. Don't think that it will be easy. I'm waiting more than words so easely spoken. I want actions.
I haven't forgotten that you nearly killed me a few hours ago and I haven't forgotten all the women you took in your bed. »
« Thank you.» He said. He couldn't believe his ears. She has agreed ! Now was the time to make things right...
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After this Catherine put on her nightgown and applied several lotions and creams all over her body.
« We could go to the nursery to see the children. What do you think ? » He said tenderly.
« I would love that. It's been so much time since I last saw them. They believe I'm dead. »
« I'm sorry Catherine... for all of this. »
« I have already told you Henry. I want more than words. »
« I know but I wanted to tell you this never the less. »
« Well, if my husband allows me to see my children I will not loose one more second. » She said, heading to the door. But Henry took her wrist gently and said while realising the extent of his mistakes : « Catherine... you are free to see them whenever you like. »
« I'm glad to hear that but I must remind you that you too are free to see them whenever you like. How much time has it been since the last time you saw Margot ? » She said looking directly into his eyes.
« Since she was two months... » He answered while looking down with shame.
« Yes, well I think it will be a good time for you to meet your daughter, Henry. »
« Catherine... I'm sorry... »
She looked into his eyes to see if he was truly meaning it.
He was...
« Henry - she said seriously - I have said that I don't want promises but please, promise me that even if it doesn't work between us you will still visit the children. »
« Of course » He said and they headed to the nursery... together...
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« Have someone already told them that I am not dead ? » She said in a cold tone.
« Hum... I don't think so... maybe I should go and tell them that you will come cause if not they will not understand... » Said Henry ashamed.
« It would be best. I'm waiting here. »
Henry gave her a smile and entered the nursery.
The moment he was in he saw two little faces with tears down their cheeks. Margot was already sleeping...
Henry who didn't know what to do sit at the edge of the bed and said : « I have a great new... »
« No papa, there is no great news for us today. Mother is dead... » Charles said while sobbing.
« In fact maybe she is not dead. » He said a small smile on his lips.
« What do you mean, papa ? » Said little Henri with hope.
At this moment Catherine choose to enter the room. Instantly the boys eyes grew wider and they rushed to their mother who was waiting with open arms and shiny eyes.
« MAMA ! We thought we would never see you again. » Said Charles.
« My darling boys, mama is here now and I think I am going to stay. »
« What do you mean « you think you are going to stay » ? You would not leave us ? Would you ? » Said little Henry with apprehension.
« I don't want to but that's up to your father » Said Catherine while looking at the opposite of the room in Henry's direction.
At this moment both of the boys looked at their father.
« Please papa, we don't want mama to die. Please... » Begged little Henry.
The tone of his son broke the King's heart. How could he have been such a fool...
« Of course, I have made the greatest mistake of my life. I can see that now. I'm sorry... » The King said looking down.
Immeadiatly a smile could be seen on each of their son's faces. And to Henry great surprise the two of them came closer to him and kissed each of his cheeks and said : « Thank you, papa. »
And Henry knew, this is how he wanted to live, with his wife and with his children.
« I think it's time for my princes to go to bed, hum ? » Said Catherine while smiling.
« Oh no mama please ! » Said Charles.
But Catherine gave him a look that meant everything.
« Alright... but will you read us a story ? » Asked the little boy.
« Of course » The Queen said, giving a warm smile.
« Will papa stay as well ? » Asked little Henry.
Catherine looked at her husband to see his answer.
« Of course, I will » The King said.
And the royal couple stayed and read a story to the two princes of France.
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Outside the nursery
« Well... » Said Catherine.
Henry took her hand in his warm and bigger one and kissed it.
« Goodnight Catherine. May I hope to see you tomorrow at breakfast ? »
Catherine who was utterly surprised and stunned by the way he played with words answered : « You may. Goodnight Henry. »
And with that he gave her a smile and left.
To be continued…
AN : Who wants to see that breakfast ?
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( I know that Catherine agrees quickly to give him another chance but it's only a chance to prove himself and after all when you are so close to death and so close to loose everything you realise a lot of things.
Well… It will not be easy fo him to win her back...)
;)
Laura D.