Chapter 6

Anne walked along the corridors of the court, making herself known to others inside the court; she waited patiently outside of Henry's chamber to see his majesty. She found that Cardinal Woolsey was exiting the room, standing in front of her with a fruit in his hand, she sighed deeply as she graciously bowed.

"Lady Anne, what are you doing here?" He asked with a hint of annoyance.

"I have an audience with his majesty." She replied with assurance.

"What would a silly girl like you have to say to a king?" He asked as he walked taking a bite of the fruit. Anne was taken back his statement as she sneered at him then decided to go and see Henry. She was longing to see Henry and be with him alone for once or at least that is what she thought. There standing beside him, was no other than Charles Brandon with his arms folded.

"Lady Anne, good morrow." Henry said as he looked on her with lust. Her eyes went from Henry to Charles. 'Why was he always there with him? I need to be alone with Henry.'

"Good morrow your majesty, I was hoping to have an audience with you in private." She stared on Henry and then on Charles. She hated this man with so much distaste that she desired to see his downfall.

"Yes of course. Charles, I'll talk to you later." Henry said while Charles stomped off brushing Anne against his body. She nearly lost her balance as she stared at him but as soon as the doors shut she rushed over to Henry and hugged him dearly.

"I miss you so much Anne. I cannot wait any longer to have you as my own." Henry breathed deeply into her hair. Sweet rosy fragrance filled his nostrils; he wanted to possesses this woman and have her as his mitrasse on entrée.

"I have heard from the people of this court have doubted your judgement when giving away titles to Mister Charles Brandon." She replied.

"People doubt my judgement?" Henry asked. He was furious at this. How could his own court doubt his judgement much less Charles? Henry gritted his teeth as he threw the papers on the table all over the floor. Anne was a bit shocked at Henry's behaviour but not surprised since he was easily hot headed.

"Well to revoke these judgements, as a duke and given such position by your majesty, you should give a responsibility to him so that the court can never doubt your judgement." She said calmly with her hands neatly clasped in front of her. She showed some look of concerned as she kept her stare on him.

Henry liked this idea that Anne had come with, he was grateful for her opinion, she was always looking out for his interest.

"I also hear that Princess Margaret is to be escorted to marry the king of Portugal...I think that Mister Charles Brandon would be a suitable escort since he is your loyal servant and best friend. This would show that no one in the court would be judgemental of you and Charles." Anne calmly advised as she stepped away from him.

"Yes. I am totally agreement with you. If only you were my chancellor and a man, I would be ever so grateful but I am still happy for your advice." Henry walked towards her as he wrapped his arms around her waist then he kissed her on the cheek. Both of their eyes exchanged their desires to drive the lustfulness that they wish to bestow on each other. Henry breathed into Anne's tresses as he felt her hands caressing his chest.

"I have to possess you utterly..." Henry whispered. Anne exhaled as she pushed herself away from Henry. She could not believe that Henry had care for her so much but she had to remain calm, if she decided to have feelings for him, her plan would not succeed as she wanted.

"I must leave you now. Her majesty awaits me. Have a good morrow." Anne said with a gracious bow as she headed outside the door. She walked to the window with all eyes on her, whispers filled with room as she saw the duke of Buckingham riding on his way here. She walked briskly outside the court to see her uncle Duke of Norfolk. Inside his chambers, he was sitting on his chair with grey and white hair showing his age of wisdom, he rose from his seat as he saw Anne standing in front of the door.

"Anne, I am surprised to see you. I know that you are new to the court..."

"Listen Uncle, I have something to tell you..." Anne immediately cut him off. She needed to tell him this since he was knowledgeable and had loyal friends at this court then she shut the door behind her.

"...The duke of Buckingham is going to have a meeting with you and other lords to tell of his plan..." Anne said as tears began to fall from her eyes.

"What kind of plan?"
"He's going to make himself to the throne by a quick pace...by assassinating his majesty..." Tears streamed down her face covering her face with her hands as she knelt on the floor.

"Oh uncle! Please stop this madness and put an end to the duke of Buckingham. I deeply care for the king as do you." Anne lied.

"I must put a stop to this right away. How do you know of this?" the duke of Norfolk questioned.

"O-O-One of Buckingham's ladies in waiting...she informed me since I am a servant to the queen Katherine who also cares deeply for his majesty. God forbid Buckingham ever succeeds. If you inform the cardinal of this, you would no longer be in questioned of your associations with Buckingham and would be easily rewarded." Anne stammered as she began to cry once more. She had to play this well since she had to achieve her goal. She knew that this goal would not be an easy one to achieve but she knew that people had to be sacrificed in order for her ambitions.

"You must leave. I will wait for the duke to summon me." Her uncle said with consideration. He deeply cared for her and sought her interests.

"Thank you so much uncle. I really care for his majesty's well being." Anne wiped her tears as she headed to outside his chambers. With the slamming of the door, Anne smiled as she walked back to serve her majesty.

Charles sat with other court members who were trying to debate about Henry's heir issue. Charles sighed deeply as he put his hand on his chin, the non stop arguing from these old geezers were giving him a headache. He thought that the issue could solve only with Henry being here along with Katherine. He saw that this effort trying to solve this issue brought no end.

"Mister Brandon, I am surprised that the king has given you such a duty." The duke of Buckingham said. All eyes were on Charles and the silence broke into the room as Charles stared on him with confusion.

"My Lord, do wish to elaborate." Charles said calmly.

"I have been informed privately that you would be escorting Princess Margaret to marry the king of Portugal." Charles' eyes opened wide as he felt so shocked that the king would do such an act. He thought that Henry and he would spend some time together after their heated battle. How could Charles be separated from the king once more? He could not bear to imagine his life without him much for a couple days much less a couple weeks. Charles closed his eyes for a moment as he breathed deeply, he had to show calmness since he was still mocked by the court for his lack of royalty heritage and knowledge of the political matters.

"...I was unaware of this...I am leaving now..." Charles rose from his seat as he stomped out of the main parliament room. The duke of Buckingham smiled with glee as he walked out of the court room and into his chambers.

Charles stomped up and down in his chambers as he tried to contemplate why would Henry send him away for so long? Did nothing between him and Henry matter to the king anymore? He already could not understand the reasoning for this duty. Charles slumped over the dark brown wooden table with his hands over his face. He had to see the king immediately and tell him about his feelings about going to Portugal. Then he noticed a letter entering below the doorway, he got up as he saw that this had a seal.

He opened the letter as he began to read it, he suddenly dropped it in shock as he could not believe the contents. How could someone even think of committing treason against the king? It would cause a whole uproar within the English court. Charles got up from his seat as he walked briskly towards the court room to request an audience with his majesty.

"I am sorry, my Lord but his majesty has gone to a picnic with Lady Anne." The guard said calmly. Charles gritted his teeth in abhorrence. How could that whore spend time with his precious king and lover? He knew that Henry was fond of her but he was like that with every woman at court, Henry saw women as a passing time but all his true love went towards Charles. Charles sighed profoundly then hid his true feelings with a smile.

"..Oh right...I remember now...he told me..." Charles nods his head as he rushed out of the court to rush to Henry. He had to see Henry immediately and tell him of the terrible news that he had received. Riding on his brown horse as fast as he could to see Henry and then he stopped in his tracks as he heard music coming closer to him. He got off his horse as he walked slowly as he heard laughter in the distance. His eyes were appalled with the image before him. Anne was leaning on Henry whispering his ear. God knows what she was trying to do with Henry. Charles wanted wring her neck...how dare she touch him and make him laugh like that? Charles wanted to be the only one to hear his laugh and to be the only one to give him that special touch. He cleared his throat as all eyes were on him. Henry immediately rose, Charles saw the happiness in Henry's eyes which caused him to smile. Charles' eyes hovered to Anne who was still sitting there with her arms folded staring contently on him.

"Charles, I am happy to see you. Come and sit with me and enjoy the picnic." Henry gestured Charles to come forward as he sat in the big cushion. Charles sighed deeply as he sat right next to Henry, he did not mind that Henry had invited him but he did not want Anne to be present.

"...So Charles why have you come? It must be urgent for you to see me." Henry said taking a sip of his wine.

"It's an urgent message that I must inform you about...Henry..."

"Your majesty, I believe that the duke of Buckingham is plotting to kill you..." Anne said staring on Charles. Charles looked on her with shock. How did she know of this matter?

"How do you guys know of this?" Henry asked as he stood up.

"Well I heard this terrible news from my uncle who is devastated. How could the duke of Buckingham even think of this idea and succeed? I am glad that Mister Brandon and I have your interest and well being at heart, your majesty." Anne stood and paced up and down as she placed her hands on her hips. Charles looked on her as he stood up as well, he was not sure how Anne knew of this, or what she just said was a lie. However it was not lie that Charles did care for Henry's interest and heart but there was something wrong with Anne's reasoning.

"...Well I am happy that you have both informed me of this devastating news. I would tell the cardinal immediately right this moment. I am sorry to leave Lady Anne but I must go. Charles, we would talk later." Henry walked towards his horse as he got up and rode off leaving Charles and Anne alone.

Both of them hated each other, there is something that both of them wanted and in turn both of them could not share it. It was precious for both of them but one had more aims than the other. Charles looked into Anne's eyes as he saw nothing but manipulative and cunningness. Charles wanted to tell her that she was no good for Henry and he was the only that could please him.

"Lady Anne, I know that you are up to no good. How did you really know of this?" Charles asked walking up to her. Anne stood there in front of Charles with her arms folded. Their bodies were only inches apart and nothing but their breathing occupied their conversation.

"Why? Charles, do you really think that I could come with such a plan of killing the king? I mean my sex alone shows the inequalities of a woman plotting such a plan. I mean who would they believe a royal man who has served the court for so many years holding a grudge against the king and desire the throne versus a poor woman who is new to this court and is a servant to her majesty who deeply cares for the king?" Anne kept her eyes on Charles.
"You are very cunning with your words, Lady Anne. But don't you think that you can just come here and mess everything up for the queen." Charles said while keeping his stare.

"Oh don't you mean for you?" Anne asked as she stroked Charles' armour.

"What do you mean for me? It is clear that I..." Charles said.

"You don't think I know. I know everything..." Anne whispered as she widened her eyes then smiled as she walked towards her horse. She got up as Charles heard the horse hoofs galloping away in the distance. Charles stood there with his arms in shock as he could not just believe that Anne knew of their secret. But then she could be using it to blackmail him, Charles scratched his hair as he walked towards his horse trying to think of a way to get rid of her. She probably had no idea of the love between Charles and Henry and decided to use this against him. But why? Charles could not figure it out why would Anne hate him so much? He did nothing to her but treat her bad but still, he did not show any discomfort towards her.

Later in the darkness of night, Henry laid on the bed contemplating when would Charles get here. He had been lying in this bed for almost an hour and now he began to wonder if Charles really wanted to spend time with him since he was the one who elaborated that their time should be treated as preciously as possible.

"...Henry... I demand your explanation!" Charles shouted as he burst opened the door. Henry could see that Charles was mad at him for something.

"What is it now?" Henry asked.

"Why would you send me to escort your sister to the king of Portugal when I told you that I would like to spend more time with you?" Charles continued to shout at him.

"You need to listen to my reasoning for doing this...Just calm down..." Henry said calmly as he gestured Charles to sit down on the bed. Charles was so furious with him but he had to calm down. Henry must have a good reason to send him away.

"Charles, people doubt my judgement when I bestow high titles of property to my court especially you. I thought that with this position of high duty and responsibility to escort my sister to the king of Portugal would never allow people doubt my say nor have judgement on you. I only did this for you because I know that these fucking old geezers would see nothing but your downfall." Henry explained.

"...Ok...But I still don't comprehend this...You say you are doing this for me but you don't consider my feelings? This is the same thing that I was referring to. You decide this without my consent and expect me to obey?" Charles asked.

"Yes! Don't you forget who I am! I am the king and I have to do these things. I know that the decision I made was sort of sudden and unaware but I am sorry Charles. The reason I also chose you because I trust you, you are the only who can escort her. Charles, after you come back, I would shower you with my time and love. Now come here and lie with me."

"We're not going to fuck or anything?" Charles teased with his eyes shining with lustfulness. Henry winked at him as Charles come on top of him and kissed him slightly.

"..Not tonight. I just want to lay with you." Henry whispered. Charles sighed as he rest his head on Henry's chest.

"Don't you find it strange?" Charles asked.

"What is strange?"

"How is it that Anne Boleyn was able to know of Buckingham's plan? I mean out of all people to know, you would expect Wolsey to tell you immediately..."

"I do not know. I do not care. I am glad that she and you told me. You two are the only ones that I can trust at this court." Henry sighed as he became quite annoyed with Charles questioning.

"But who do you trust more?" Charles asked. Henry answered with silence. Charles looked up at him with his chocolate eyes, waiting for his reply.

"Who do you think? Obviously you." Henry lied as he caressed Charles' hair.

"You took a long while to answer me." Charles observed as he rubbed Henry's belly button. Henry started to laugh, Charles loved Henry's laugh and was happy to touch him in the only way that Henry would enjoy.

"Do you like it when I do that?" Charles whispered continued to tickle him.

"Yes." Henry smiled.

"Or this?" Charles kissed Henry's button then he used his tongue trailed down to the line above his lower region. Henry sighed deeply as he rubbed his hands in Charles hair.

"...Go further my love..." Henry whispered as he closed his eyes.

Charles licked his lips as he began to unbutton Henry's underwear. Nothing but sweet moans from Henry's mouth filled the night with Charles' heated passion of pleasure.

A/N: Sorry for the delay but I was so busy with school and assignments...Hope u enjoyed that chapter...but I might put up a chapter this week if I am not that busy at all.

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Do you think that Anne is bluffing or does she really know of Charles and Henry?