Hey there everyone, I know my last chapter really sucked. But I'm losing my love for this story, please I need your help. Anyway on with the show, I know nothing-nothing belongs to me.
Rumors flooded the court as me Alice Bradley the new Queen of England, and what scared me the most; the King was not denying the rumors. I saw more and more of the King, and less of Charles, I knew this was a diversion. Things started to change after the talk I had with Charles. I was moved out of his Quarters and mood into the wing of the King: I knew my fate was coming closer.
"Changes are coming to Court Alice" Mel and I walked the Gardens it was our daily ritual, we did it in the morning, noon, and after dark.
"I know" my voice was hard, she noticed "Changes I want no part of "I breathed
It was starting to get cold slow littered the grounds, I used to love the snow, winter was one of my favorite seasons. I loved the sledding, snow ball fights, hot chocolate; all the comforts I missed of home: and knowing I will never be able to go back killed me.
"Lady Alice" Came Lord Cromwell's voice, I never did like that snake of a man; glad he gets his.
I curtsied "Yes M'lord" He gave me a small smile, the man seemed liked he never seemed like he gave a real honest one; it always seemed forced.
"The King wishes to see you tonight" this was it " For dinner-make yourself presentable" he said with a snap in his tone.
"My lady" He bowed, and hurried away with his business.
I stuck tongue out at his retreating form "Make yourself presentable" I mocked, Mel laughed behind her gloved hand.
"Alice" She smacked my arm playfully
I shrugged my shoulders "What" We continued on walking "The man just ticks me the wrong way"
"Aren't you excited" Mel exclaimed with gleeful tone
I should be excited right, I mean what women in this court wouldn't be; I was having diner with the King of England. And if the rumors were true, I was going to be asked to be his wife; and that was not something I wanted. But if I were to decline, something could happen to Charles; the King would know of my refusal to be about Charles.
Charles my dear Charles, I knew this was hurting him as much as I; but he was loyal to his Kind: And to his best friend. His duty came before his love, no matter how much that hurt me, his job came before me. It killed me to even think that, knowing it was true, I wanted to be with him more than anything.
"You know what this means" I murmured "What happens after this night" Mel bowed her head in shame.
"Alice I'm sor-" I stilled her.
I looked up into the sky trying to calm my tears " We must do things in this world" I began with a choke sob, she wrapped her around my waist. "That we must do-but not want to do" she wiped the tears from my eyes.
"I'd never thought that I would end up like this" I laughed with a sob.
Who would of thought I would be sent back in time five hundred years, falling in love with a Duke; A king falling in love with me. Being forced away from the one I truly want and that I need, but the King wanting my love, but not sure I would ever be able to return the affection.
Could I really be a queen? Be apart of history, end up being one of Henrys six wives, ending up dying executed, or divorced. Would I change history so dramatically? What was I really doing here? I must have been sent here for a reason, some purpose.
"Come" I laced my arm with hers " Let's meet my fate"
Another gown was sent by the King, just as beautiful as all the others. It was an emerald gown covered in rubies. The neck line was low but also modest, there was a slight train with bellowed sleeves covered in black lace, the shoes where to die for, the 1500 style stiletto's covered in emerald silk. My hair was down simply half up tied with a single emerald ribbon.
"Can I have a moment" as Mel slipped on my shoes, Charles walked through the door.
She curtsied deeply, and walked out mouthing five minutes; I almost laughed.
"You look beautiful" He breathed, his hands were held tightly behind his back.
I smiled "We still have a chance" I breathed, he shook his head "Me and you together" I made my way towards him, he retreated back. That was like a stab in the gut, so he had already made his decision, so quickly.
"How can you do this" I breathed "I thought you loved me-" pain covered his face
His eyes clasped shut tightly "My feelings for you will never falter" he began " But we must accept this-"
I grabbed onto his face trying to open his eyes "Look at me" I begged, nothing he did not falter "How can you deny me so-when you said you would give me the world if I asked?" I pleaded with him, his face contoured with pain.
"If I do not do this-I will lose everything-" I cut him off
Tears threatened "You already lost me" his eyes snapped open "what else can you lose" My voice laced with malice.
"I will lose the Love of my King" he stated, did the Love for the King; mean more then me?
I staggered away from him "Who's love is more important?" hi eyes were pleading at me to stop, I knew this was torturing him; but did he realize what this was doing to me, I was losing a man that I loved; he was falling from my fingertips like sand.
"Do not ask me this?" he begged "If I knew the King would pursue you-"
I threw my hands in the air "Come off it!" I snapped "This is nothing new-you knew this King would pursue me-"
His eyes enraged "But not to be his WIFE!" he yelled "I love you!"his voice cracked. "I would give anything to run away with-and for you to bear my children" I let out a sob knowing that would never be for us, I would only bear the King's children.
"That's it then" I sobbed "We can never be together" I couldn't believe I was being taken away from him so quickly.
"No" I clutched my hand onto my chest, letting out another sob. "I will always love you-" I waved for him to stop.
"Enough" I picked up my skirts "If the love for the King is stronger, than the love you have for me" He went to reach for me, I turned towards the door.
"I will walk out this door now" I began "I'm giving you one more chance-run away with me" I begged leaning on the door frame my back away from him. Nothing came from his mouth, I didn't even feel him move from behind me; seconds felt like hours: No movement.
"I see" with that final word I went to have Diner with the King.
Mel was waiting for me outside seeing my makeup smeared she hurried up with a wet cloth fixing up my make-up, and hair. She could do wonders with a women that was almost sobbing her heart out just moments ago, she defiantly new how to give a good pep talk.
"Good luck" She kissed my cheek gently and nodded to the guard.
I was greeted by Cromwell who smiled, or what seemed to be a smile "Ah presentable" God I felt I was being judged by my mother or something.
"Well that's what you asked me to do wasn't it!" I snapped, he seemed to be taken back by that, but I wasn't apologies for that, I didn't care for Lord Cromwell very much, sneaky little bastard only caring about his fortune.
"Yes well follow me" I was led to the lounge area where me and Henry had met many times before, playing cards, having Diner, or just talking. But the room looked completely different from its dark dreary side I was usually used to seeing, it was lit brightly candles lit everywhere, with purple flowers everywhere, I loved how he remembered.
"Wait here" Cromwell ordered, I wanted to fucking slap him " The King will be here in a moment:" he hurried out the door, leaving me alone with the guards who always stood by the wall, always silent never saying anything, imagine the things they have seen.
A small round table with two chairs sat in the middle of the room, covered with a purple table cloth, with sliver glitter sprayed over the table, rose petals purple rose petals covered the table. With purple china, god the King did know how to plan.
"You look ravishing" Henry's voice breathed, I turned to see the king, looking as handsome as ever, he was dressed in deep magenta, trousers and top.
"Your majesty" I curtsied, he smiled at me motioning me to sit at the vacant seat across from him.
"This is breathtaking" I scanned my eyes around the room, then brought my sapphire eyes to his green.
"I'm glad you like it" he seemed really joyful about it, he reached for his hand across the table for mine, I took it gently; he squeezed it.
"Your always so warm Henry" I stated, he was taken aback by that.
"Does my touch bother you" He went to pull away, by I grasped onto his arm.
I shook my head "No" I patted his arm "Quit the opposite" he smiled ear to ear.
He motioned his two fingers to the guard, the door opened and diner was brought in on sliver platters of course. I wanted to laugh at that, diner brought in on a sliver platter, only fit for a king right. Diner was a quite affair, which was shocking; dinners where never quite with us: always filled with laughter and joy. I knew he could fill my tension, he knew I knew what he was going to ask me: the smile never left his face.
'There was a reason I did all this "he placed his fork down motioning to all the candle, and the rose petals.
"I figured as much" I said leaning back into my seat, he smirked at me.
He grabbed my hand gently in his "You know I love you" He breathed , my stomach filled with butterflies, I nodded.
"Yes Henry", He closed his eyes, and murmured something to himself 'My name on your lips' it sounded something like that. "There was a reason I made you a Lady Of Tudor Court" his thumb rubbed over the top of my hand trying to sooth my shaking hand.
"To be your wife" I breathed, he smiled and laughed.
He shook his head "You have to understand I've never felt this way about a women before "he stated "Your different-like from a different point in time "I almost burst out laughing, but I kept a stoic face.
"No the first time I've heard that", he laughed along with me.
"From the moment I saw you I knew" he had so much joy in his voice, he sounded like a kid on Christmas morning waiting for gifts to be opened. "I knew I would love you-who couldn't"
"Charles "I stated, he froze immediately
He tilted his head upwards going back into King mode. "What do you mean?" his hand held onto my tightly in a very tight grip, it was almost painful.
"He didn't love" tears filled my eyes "Or at least as much as I thought" my voice was breaking.
He knelt in front of me "I promise to never hurt you" he vowed " I will always love" he breathed
Could I really believe his words, he was known never to be faithful throughout all of his marriages. What did I have to lose though, besides my head and my life. I could be the future queen of England, be married to a King that actually loves me, I wish I could be with Charles; but he would be out of reach, and no matter how much I would beg and plead with him; his love for the King would go first.
"What are you asking?" he smiled again, his calloused hands framed my delicate face, kissing my forehead he lingered savoring the touch; this was as close as he ever got to me. But sooner he would get to touch me, as he always dreamed about.
"My dearest Alice" he began "Will you be my wife-and the future Queen of England?" he asked in one long deep breath. I covered my delicate hands with his that still framed my face, and leaned my forehead onto his.
"Will you love me forever" I asked looking into his eyes. "Will you teach me to love you" my hand drifted to his neck.
"Yes" his voice was strong and filled with emotion "Please answer me-I can't wait any longer" he pleaded.
I looked into the Emerald eyes of the King and of my future Husband, and I said "Yes"
Ok MY LOVELY READERS. I bet your wondering why Charles gave up so quickly, remember the episode when Charles had to go to war, and Kill hundred of men women and children. He was having a conversation with his wife about losing this love of his King if he did not do this, then his why asked him what if it was his own children. He said he still had to do it, all for the love of his King.