Hey there Ordermask is back here again, The story is going to maybe change, I'm not adding Alice's sister. But I already know where I'm going with this story, and How I'm going to end it. I love the Character Chapuys, I think I want to make him and important roll, or make him important to Alice, Kind of like a father Figure, and I will be bringing Lady Rochford, Katherine Howard, who will be Alice's Ladies.
The night was full of passionate Kisses, and tender touches, my first time was more beautiful then I imagined. He was a very experienced man, and I was the polar opposite. He didn't jump on me once we entered the room, he picked me up bridal style and laid me down onto the bed, like the most fragile object in the world. It was everything that I ever wanted, the way I always dreamed it to be, that morning I woke alone to an empty bed. It was to be expected, he was a king after all.
I watched the snow litter the grounds, as Mel drew a bath for me, I was aching for a nice steamy hot bath. That's one thing I missed about the future, where showers. I hated washing in y own filth, nasty It was.
"You very quiet this Morning" Mel said as she slipped me out of my lace dressing gown, that had tiny spots of blood on them, to my embarrassment they had to show that to the Bishop, an parliament, that I was truly a Virgin.
"I'm Very sad" I whispered as she slipped me into the steamy hot bath, I submerged my body under the soapy water, ignoring Mel's protest, maybe I could just stay like this and just drown, so I could be with my father. But can a person actually drown one's self? Maybe I should find out. After a few moments under the water, I was yanked out by Mel, who was screeching at me, pulling my naked clad body to her chest.
"Are you Mad!" she yelled, I coughed out some soapy water.
Sobs erupted from my chest, I didn't realize my loneness' for my home had grown so strong, knowing that I would never see my mother and sister again. I never thought I would miss them so dearly, why was I here? I couldn't confided in anyone, I couldn't tell anyone my secret; without the risk of being detained or killed.
Mel was silent as she scrubbed my hair and cleaned me, she knew of my sadness. She knew my loneness to go home, and wanting to be with my family. She let me cry my sadness away, rubbing my scalp ever so gently. She whispered loving words into my ear, trying to calm my erratic breathing.
"I miss my family" I whispered as she toweled dried my hair, as I stepped out of the tub, she smiled sadly at them.
"You'll see them again" She said wrapping the towel around my head "In the kingdom of heaven" I didn't believe in foolish stories of god, I really wanted to have faith in God, but I always had my doubts. I knew my husband was a devout man, so I would have to keep my, heathen ways a secret.
"You have a busy day today Alice" She sat be down onto the bed "You have to compose yourself" She looked into my eyes, I nodded at her.
"Thank you Mel" I placed my hand onto her forearm "Thank you for being such a friend" I kissed her cheek gently.
She dressed me into an emerald gown floor length with a slight train, the skirt had gold lace crawling up the skirt. There were no sleeves to the gown, just a plain bodice, but a gold lace shrug was added to the top. It was like a turtle neck made of gold lace that shimmered with black glitter.
"Beautiful as always" She murmured, I slapped her arm playfully, she giggled.
I gave a deep sigh "So what is planned for today?"I asked as she tied my hair into an delicate bun, with a gold tiara placed on top with emeralds encrusted into it.
"Well you are to meet your Lady's today" I sighed, Mel was enough I didn't need any more. " The king would like you to meet with his excellence Chapuys, a close friend to the Lady Mary" She trailed on and on, list of things I must do, appearances I must make, there was more to being a queen than I thought.
"Your Majesty" I turned to see Thomas Culpepper, one of the King's many Guards, he was a handsome man, close to my age. He was about 6'1 dark brown hair, with blue eyes, he still had a tad of a baby face, he was cute.
"Thomas "I breathed as I slipped into my shoes, he smiled gently at me.
Mel brought her mouth to my ear "It is not proper to call someone by their first name-you're a queen" She stated.
"Mr. Culpeper" I said with another smile "What do I owe the honor of your presence here, sweet boy" I stood in front of the blushing boy, Mel giggled behind her hand. "I will see if your Ladies are here" she curtsied and headed out of the room, something I was really going to have to get use to.
"The King has a gift for you" he held a small box in his hand, I sighed and rolled my eyes.
"He's always giving me gifts" I sighed, I motioned him forward he walked over towards me shyly and bowed again.
"Nothing to be shy about Thomas" I took the box from him slowly, it revealed a beautiful emerald bracelet
"Oh my stars" I breathed "Thomas would you help me put this on" I placed the empty box onto the bed.
"It would be an honor your majesty" it sounded as if it was a true honor for him, that it was like touching god to be touching me. Hi hands were shaking violently as he clasped the bracelet on, I placed hand gently onto his.
"I'm sorry for my clumsiness your majesty" He bowed his head in shame "To be in your presence its overwhelming" his cheeks where turning bright red.
"Thomas stop" I seized his shaking hands, and raised his chin up to look into my eyes. "Where about the same age you an I" he nodded at my statement, I smiled "Would you like to be my friend?"I asked in a whisper, he looked up in confusion
"You know I'm not from around here" he nodded like a robot again "And I miss my home very dearly" my tone was very said and void of emotion.
"I just need some friends-I miss my old friends" I whispered to him
He stopped shaking "Maybe you could call on them?" He was to sweet, if only he new.
"Not possible" I smiled sadly at him " But can you be one of my friends?" I asked, he smiled and nodded at me.
"Good" I clapped my hands together, I would give him a hug, but it was not proper as queen.
"How is my husband doing?" I asked as I dawned the velvet curtains open, the sun shining through.
"He is doing very well, has gone hunting" I smiled, I was worried for his leg; I noticed it last night, and the smell. It concerned me very much, I knew in the future it ended up killing him, stupid medical practices they had back then, well now.
"He sends his undying love-and will be counting the hours till he sees you" how very romantic, I rolled my eyes.
"Who is he hunting with?"I asked, he furrowed his brow at me, wondering why I would ask such a thing.
"Sir Francis, Thomas Seymour, and the Duke of Suffolk" The burning in my chest returned again, the aching feeling, I lent onto the table, to hold myself. I missed Charles every so dearly, and I still loved him so; but knowing I could never have him hurt.
"Your majesty!" He cried as he hurried over to me, I held my hand off to stall him.
I brushed away the falling tears from my eyes. "Tell the King I'm ever so grateful for the Gift" I said with a forced smile. "And that I look forward to seeing him later" he gave a bow, and slowly walked out of the room watching my cautiously.
Once I collected myself I walked out of my bedchambers, to see Mel, with to other ladies dressed in plain garments, they gave a deep crusty. They looked very different from each other, one was seventeen, the other maybe a few years older than me. The younger one with blonde hair, the older with a point noise and dirty blonde hair.
"Your majesty" Mel said "I would like to present to you-your ladies in waiting" She smiled at me.
"Good Morning Ladies" I smiled at them brightly, the older was shaking slightly, the younger was leaning on her hip, with horrible posture, I knew this one was going to give me a problem.
Your majesty" They chorused, the younger eyed me.
I motioned for them to sit, Mel followed suit "Can I have your names-your full names please" I asked, as a servant brought breakfast in for me, and poured a goblet of water for me, I nodded in thanks to him, but he remained stoic as I took a sip of my water.
"Katherine Howard" the blonde seventeen year old stated, slumping in her seat, as she picked at her nails.
"Lady Howard" My voice became cold "In my presence you will act as a lady-and will sit like one" My eyes became hard, she sat up immediately "I will let this one slip because your youthfulness." She looked down at me in shame.
"Thank you" I brought my eyes over to my other lady " Your name Darling" I breathed, my voice from going to rough to sweet, shocked lady Howard.
"Jane Rochford" She said meekly, I grabbed her shaking hand "Nothing to be afraid of dear heart" I rubbed her hand gently. "Where very close and age you an I-I'm not some old scary queen" she laughed.
"Now there we are" I laughed with her " I give you the honor of calling me by my first name" She and lady Howard gasped, I held up my hand.
"When where alone of course-and I will do you the same honor" Howard grunted at me
"Your majesty" her voice sounded like venom to me, I turned my head sharply at her.
"Will I be getting that honor?" she asked, she reminded me so much of my sister Britney, it hurt.
"No" I stated "You will have to earn it" I stood up and they followed suit.
There was two adjoining doors in the sitting area of my suit, that lead to there room, there were smaller than mine of course, but still very nice for my maids.
"Now you will be dressing in the French, and Russian fashion" Lady Howard squealed ,I turned my head towards her sharply, she immediately stopped. "Something you would like to say Lady Howard-will you have to go back to finishing school" Her mouth stood ajar, there was something about her that irked me, I had a feeling she was going to give me a problem.
"No your majesty" Jane was laughing slightly, she needed a laugh that one. She looked so scared to be even in my presence, I grabbed her hand and winked at her gently.
"You will be dressing in bright cheerful colors-pastels" Lady Howard smiled, I motioned them to stand in front of me.
"Now ladies" I began "Do you promise to serve your queen-with Honor and dignity" I began. "To always serve me as your queen, with respect for me, and yourselves"
"Yes your majesty" They chorused
I held my hands together "And to keep your maiden head-for the marriage bed" Howard looked appalled by the idea. "Do you promise?"
"We promise" I smiled, even though Lady Howard Promised, I knew she wasn't going to uphold her promise, and I would remove her from my Ladies.
"And if you do such act" My eyes remained on the Lady Howard Bitch "You'll will be removed" Howard nodded, shaking slightly.
"Good" I said happily "Why don't' we try on your dresses" I motioned Mel to them, she followed them to there suits.
I sat down by the window sill enjoying the snow falling down onto the stone cobble, I wish I could play in it. but I was queen now, I had to be perfect; and produce and heir. I was very concerned by that, if I could not give the King what he wanted I knew he would be displeases with me, and so would the country.
"Your majesty" The ladies appeared out of there rooms with big smiles, adorned in pale purple dresses, with the Tri con hats. They looked beautiful, I even had to admit Lady Howard looked like an Angel, and I was sure she was not.
"You both are a vision" I placed my goblet down "I knew you would look beautiful in these gowns" they smiled at me.
"We are very grateful" Jane said with deep curtsy, I kissed her cheek softly.
There was a knock on the door, walked in Thomas Culpeper "Your majesty-The King is here" the ladies scurried behind me.
The king walked in with a big smile, with a man behind him that I have never seen, my heart stopped in my chest. He had a kind face, he had a head full of gray hair, he was about fifty, he was very handsome for and older man. He looked so much like my father, I mean if my father where standing side by side by this man, you would think they were twins.
"My love" He called, I curtsied my ladies followed suit.
I looked into the eyes of my beautiful husband, he took my hand gently in his and kissed it ever so gently. I placed my hand gently onto his cheek, he nestled into it.
"Thank you for my gift" He smiled, and kissed my hand "It's beautiful"
"Alice" he took my hand and walked me over to the man that looked ever so much like my father. "I would like you to meet his excellence Eustace chapuys, of France" I smiled at him, I was silent as My husband walked out of the room.
I stood there for a few moments in silence not sure what to say "I'm sorry for my silence your grace" I said placing my hand over my heart. "Your presence was quit a shock" I stated with disbelief, I noticed I wasn't even looking at him.
"Why is that your Majesty" Tears filled my eyes.
"You look exactly like my Father"