Ordermask back here again with another chapter. I'm sorry I do not update often, I have a full time job. I'm not sure who im going to pair her with, I'm thinking the King, if he gets back in her good favor. Anyway I own nothing-nothing belongs to me.

I've been in Tudor Court for over three months, and it has been thrilling. Adjusting to this time period has been rough, hygiene had become an issue for awhile; until I spoke to lady Richford about it: who has no become a dear friend to me.

Simple things like washing my hair, shaving my legs; where hard to come by. But they had their own ways of fixing that, thank god. There was this paste that smelled like jasmine that the king had shipped from China to the Lady's for court; it was just like waxing. Now the English did not bat regularly, but I did.

"Melanie" I called from the bedroom, my dress was hard to fasten from the back, it was beautiful: another gift from Charles.

Hmmm Charles. After the kiss everything seemed to fall in place, he started courting me; it was like a dream. He was sending me dozens of dresses, shoes, Jewels, Flowers, everything that I had ever wanted I was given. Even if he couldn't give me those things, it didn't matter, I think I was starting to fall in love with this man.

But I was also worried about the King, After his little stunt; he seemed to keep his distance. He tried to apologies to me, sending gifts dresses, flowers, Jewels, he never asked me to his bed again. But that didn't mean I couldn't feel his lustful gaze upon me, he was trying to win me back into his good graces.

Will see.

"Coming Alice" She called, she hurried in with a smile, I smiled back.

I waved my hand "No hurry Mel" I scoffed, she giggled at me "Just having a little trouble" I struggled to get the button in the back, she slapped my hand playfully.

"A Lady such as you" She began, I rolled my eyes " Does not dress herself" She stressed again.

"Mel" I began I went to grab my shoes, she yanked them out of my hand, and bent down onto the ground. "I'm not use to this-I've always done things on my own" she placed my purple silk heels onto my feet.

"Where never going to come to an agreement" I sighed, she pushed my leg gently

I grabbed her hand gently and pulled her up from the floor, she instantly went to my hair; which was now longer, it was almost reaching my breast.

"Another beautiful gown" Mel said , she placed a Purple tri con hat onto my head, it was made with purple silk, with a purple net that would cover my face from the sun. "From Charles of course" She stated, I blushed and nodded.

The gown was my favorite color purple, made of silk and velvet. It was off shoulder, with tight sleeves, covered in black lace that shimmered. The bodice was covered in pearls, black pearls; there was a slight train on the dress.

"He shouldn't be wasting his money on me" I breathed, she fasted my pendent, my father gave me years ago; it's the only necklace that would ever grace my neck. While red rubies were clipped onto my ears.

"Another dress was sent again" I sighed, I had a whole closet filled with gowns By the King " And purple flowers" I grunted,

"He's fond of you" I didn't want this, this was not the apology I wanted; throwing gifts at me was not going to get me back in his good graces.

"He needs to understand I'm courting with Charles" I breathed with a smile, she giggled

"He's in love with you" She whispered "The way he looks at you-wish I had something-" I shushed her, and laced my arm with her. "He's a Duke-you're so fortunate"

"You will Mel" She blushed and looked down "You'll find a man-that will love you unconditionally" she scoffed, the guard by the door opened the door for us, I nodded my head in respect.

"So what would you like to do today?" I asked as we made our way through the busy halls of Tudor Court. There was a lot to do in court, any time there was a important person of rank, we would have a feast. There would be plays, dances, Jousting matches which would end in a feast.

"How about a walk in the gardens" She began "Then a boat ride-since the suns out" Yes the beautiful sun was out; I've only seen it out a handful of time, since I've been here.

"That would be lovely" I said as we stepped out into the courtyard. "Hmmm that feels amazing" I said as I felt the warm rays hit my face, I missed the sun; it was a beautiful thing.

"Oh Look!" Mel called, I stalled in my tracks, there were animals exotic animals all over the garden, some in there crates; some being held by the Lady's and children from court.

"Oh my stars" I breathed, there where parrots, monkeys, flamingos, head hog, porcupine, and a zebra; there were some animals in cages: I couldn't tell what they were.

"Why are these animals here" I looked at Mel, she shook her head in awe

"I'm not sure "she took a breath "Sometimes the King does-things on impulse" She grabbed my hand "Come let's look" I laughed as she dragged me over to the handlers.

"Oh my goodness "I grabbed Mel's hand "It's a slow Loris" it was huddled back in the cage, "Hello sweetie" I urged it to come forward, it perked up.

"Sir" I began as I looked at the handler. "Why are these exotic animals here?" I asked him as I picked up the slow Loris from his cage; he cuddled up to me looking up at me with his big brown eyes.

"There are to be presented as a gift to Lady Alice" I looked at Mel sharply, she looked the same way.

"I'm lady Alice" I said pointing to myself, he perked up and smiled "Your majesty!" He called, I wanted to run and hide; Out came the King with Lord Cromwell, and my Charles Following behind him: he looked furious.

"Lady Alice" The King breathed, I curtsied so did Mel.

"Your majesty" I breathed as the Loris nestled into my arms "What is this" I said motioning my eyes to the animals.

"Your majesty-this is too much" I shook my head " I cannot except this" I said with a laugh, I handed the animal to Mel.

"Why-you have accepted all the others" He smirked, in the corner of his eyes he looked at Charles; he was furious.

"Your majesty-Can we take a walk?" He seemed thrilled by the idea, he held out his arm for me.

"Your majesty has been to kind to me" I said out of safe distance of everyone "To kind" I breathed facing him.

"What do you mean?" he pretended to be oblivious, I sighed

I looked into the eyes of the king "This is not what I want" I began "You don't have to give me these gifts to apologies "I whispered, he bowed his head in shame.

"And I'm deeply sorry for that" he began "I acted with such shame-I was taught better" he breathed "It was never my intention to hurt you-please forgive for my childish antics" his eyes were pleading with me.

"You see that's all I wanted "I breathed, he smiled "A personal apology" I kissed his cheek gently.

"Can we start over" He breathed, I nodded

I picked up the train of my skirt and curtsied "Your Majesty" I began with a smirk, he bowed "I'm lady Alice" I stood up, "I Hope we can become great friends" I breathed.

"Me as well Lady Alice" I placed my hand onto his cheek

"Call me Alice" he smiled grinning from ear to ear, I threw my arms around him in an embrace, he picked me up laughing twirling me around.

"I swear it to you" He was still holding me, whispering into my ear. "That I will do everything I can to make you happy-and to make this friendship stronger than ever" I almost sighed in relief.

" Thank you for everything your majesty" I laced his arm with mine "But I must be honest-Charles-" he turned around sharply

"Charles is a very lucky man" his face became stoic " I heard of your courting" he forced a smile

"If you new such things" I began "Why did you proceed" he laughed shaking his head

He placed his hand onto my neck "I was foolish to think I could win your heart-" this King wanted love, dear lord he was yearning for it.

"You don't win Love that way" I breathed "Throwing lavish gifts at someone" I grabbed his hands over his heart.

"You win them right here" I whispered "You win their heart-not by gifts" Looking into his eyes.

"Charles was right" he brought me closer to his chest " You speak with such passion" he breathed.

"Charles doesn't know what he's talking about" I blushed looking away from his eyes.

His finger lifted up my chin "Humble to" his mouth inch closer to mine

"Do not do this" I breathed, I tried to push him away; but he kept pulling me towards him.

"I cannot help it" he closed his eyes trying to contain himself. "You do something to me-that I cannot understand" we were crossing into bad territory.

"Please-don't ruin what I have with Charles" I begged, as he pulled me closer.

He placed his hands onto my cheeks "Let me kiss you" He begged "Just once please" his mouth inched towards mine .

"I can't "I breathed, but my mouth seemed to inch to his, "NO!" I yanked my arms away from him, and tried to run; he grabbed onto my waist.

"Please" He begged "Please stop this-end this burning in my heart!" he yelled

Tears fell from my eyes. "Henry" I breathed, he shook his head and growled.

"Even my name on your lips-" he shouted " It makes me want you more" he was struggling with this, I didn't know how much; I was hurting him.

"You cannot deny me!" he shouted " I won't be able to take it" he was pacing back and forth.

"When your not with me I ache for you" I let out a sob "It hurts me!" he grabbed my face in his hands.

"Please be with me-you can still be with Charles" He was mad, what had I done

"You cannot ask that of me-or Charles" He pulled away with a laugh.

"I already did" this was madness

I grabbed my his face in his hands "Henry-calm down" He was shaking, actually shaking "Your not making any sense-think this through" I placed my hand onto his neck trying to sooth him.

"I've never felt this way" he began with a choking laugh "A women I love-and I cannot have" I looked into his eyes, what was this King doing to me.

" I'm the King of England-I have everything" I sat him down by the fountain, holding him slightly. "But you" he breathed " It hurts to watch you with him-so much"

"He's your best friend-"

He smiled "That's what makes it so hard" he took in a deep breath

"No matter what feelings you have" I began "You have to bury it" I kissed his cheek.

"Friends" I embraced him, but I swear I heard him mutter

'For now'