Breaking The Cycle

We have been riding for two hours now and I can see the Brookfield wall in sight. I took this leisure day for myself and I gave my ladies a day of leisure as well. We finally entered England's most richest community. This luxurious community was orginized by a number of nobles who have put their money together and purchased this vast piece of land. It was said that they was tired of all the uncleanliness and the unholiness. They made a community of their own and had the king and pope at that time to sign a sacret document and make Brookfield a community where every visitor needed proper invitation. Even the crown needed an invitation to enter Brookfield. When we entered the community I was amazed at how gorgeous it was. There was beautiful trees full of fruit. All around me was well taken care of. I have to admit, this community thrived much better than anything I have seen around England. Everyone here was so happy. All wore beautiful gowns, dresses and casual coats and breeches. While we were ridding in the clean smoothe bricked streets, I saw a woman in casual dress walking with little girls behind her while she was talking. 

"She is a teacher and is teaching her students about the economy". Lady SiVad whispered. I nodded in understanding. 

Soon I learned that Brookfield was field with villas. The villas were gorgeous, I have never seen such beauty before. All the kings palaces paled in comparison to the villias here. It was superb. We rode in the carriage for a little longer when it stopped infront a magnificent villa. A nicely dressed man walked to the carriage and opened the door. 

"Welcome home my lady". He said as he helped Jane out. Then he helped me out. I was a little skeptical at first.  

"Welcome to Perseon Mannor". He said to me, and smiled. 

"I see you have brought a vistor".  He said as he kissed my hand. "Any what a beautiful visitor indeed. Tell me, is there a name to match your beauty?" he said. 

"Alejo! This is the..." I quickly raised my hand to silence her. 

"Catalina". I said nicely to him. 

"Catalina is a beautiful name my lady. May I escort you into Perseon Mannor?" Alejo said. 

"Ofcourse, Alejo". I allowed him to take my arm and lead me into the inside of this gorgeous villa. Inside of Perseon Mannor was immaculate. Such beauty overwhelmed me. I recognized the French decor along with another decor. Jane's had the floors made of marble, the walls were make of polish granite and marble. Everywhere was so regal.  

"Lady SiVad your home is beautiful. You have such good taste".  

"Thank you...my lady...I appreciated your compliment". I smiled and nodded

"Alejo, why don't you show..."

"Catalina" I cut in. 

"Um Catalina around the villa". Lady SiVad said. I saw her cheeks blush at saying my name with out my tittle. 
An hour later I was amazed at how Lady Jane lived. Alejo showed me the entire villa and introduced me to the servants. Some of them gasped and bowed or curtsied. Others eyes widened at my presence. When we walked back to the dinning area, there was a small feast prepared. Porcelain dishes and rose pedals sprinkled on the table. As I entered all the servants bowed, Jane politely motioned for me to sit at the head of the table. The food look delicious and my stomach growled at the spread. There were a baked ham with smothered with honey. Fruits, steamed vegetables, steamed rice with sauce or gravy, and other delicious foods were laid on the table. Her choice of beverage were sweet wine, juice and water. Everything was spread nicely. 

Alejo is a sweet gentlemen to me. He is so nice and had no idea I was the Queen of England. I like the feeling and enjoyed his attention. I felt feelings I have never felt before. 

"Tell me about yourself, Catalina". Alejo said to me. I took a sip of my sweet wine, and began to speak.

"As you can tell, I am a Spaniard. I sailed to England when I was 15, I was married days later. My husband had passed away six months after. I was married again at 23 and I am currently going through a divorce after 15 years of marriage. I have been in England most of my life". I told him basicly my life story. I wanted to learn of what he thought of me. Not as a Queen, but a woman. 

"Well, anyman who doesn't want you is a complete fool. I can see you are a sweet and kind person. Beautiful as well as compassionate". He said, that was the most sweetest thing anyone has ever told me. This stranger is more kinder to me than my own husband. This is all the more reason why I wish to divorce the king and live independantly on my own. 

"Well Catalina, I hope you find happiness. Do you have any children". He asked me as he picks grapes from the fruits. I decided to tell him the truth.

"Ofcourse, I have six children". I said. Lady Jane coughed on her food. 

"My Lady..." she said clearing her throat. 

"No, all is well, it helps to talk about it". I said. "I have six children, but God has called then all to eternal rest. All except one, my sweet Mary. She will turn 13 in a few months. God has bless me with six but allowed me to keep one".  I told him with a small smile on my face. His eyes widened again and he took my hands in his. 

"I hope I had not cause you heartache. If I did I had no..." 

"You cause me no pain, do not worry, like Lady SiVad said. Some babies are too good for this world". I said. 

"I know what will lift your spirits. A tour of Brookfield. After we eat ofcourse".

"Yes, I would like that very much." I said to Alejo. He smiled and nodded. 

King Henry 

It is nearly 4 in the afternoon. I have not seen Katherine of any of her ladies. Not that I am looking for her. I do not know why I am worried. Bad habits die hard. I walked to her apartments and found that the door was locked. Katherine never locked her doors. It is bothering me that she would conceal her chambers to me. I turn and walked through the corridors of the palace when I ran into one of her ladies. Elizabeth Darrel. She immediately curtsied. 

"My lady, where is the Queen". 

"She is on a visit to Brookfield, your majesty". She said, I thought I heard her wrong. "You must be mistaken, Brookfield is a gated community. Even I need proper approval to enter". I said to her. 

"Her majesty has the proper approval. Lady SiVad is a Brookfield resident". Lady Darrel said. Jane lives at Brookfield. How did such a young woman come into such wealth. She invited Katherine to the most luxurious community in England and she did not ask me to go with her. 

"You may continue about your day, Lady Darrel". I said. If Katherine were not on my mind before, she is on it now.  How could she? Leave to such a place with out me, why am I so jealous. What do i care. Do I still care for Katherine?

Jane SiVad

Her majesty is such a kind woman. It hurts to see how much pain she is being put through. She deserves so much more. I had no idea how much it takes to be a Queen of England. Personally, I am happy that the Queen asked for a divorce. Soon she will be free of his abuse. She may keep quiet about her abuse, but I know when she is hurting. She claimed she fell from her bed when I saw her limping one day. I saw bruises on her arms, shoulders, and back. One day in December I had to help her majesty to her bedchamber in secret. She was clutching her stomach. When I loosened her dress and opened her chemise, it exposed a deep black and purple bruise. I gasped, that was the first time I seen her in much pain. The bruise covered her left rib cage. Luckily there was heavy snow fall, I quickly grabbed a piece of cloth and opened the window to put snow in it. As I gentle pressed down on her ribs she winced in pain again. 

"My lady, you require a physician". I said. She put her hand on mine. 

"Please. Do not tell anyone". She said as pain filled her voice. She moaned in pain every time I touched her wound.  

"But majesty, you do not deserve to..."

"He loves me. He just gets angry sometimes". She said as a tear roll down her face. I knew she loved him to much to let the abuse get out. She does not deserve to be treated in such a disspickable way. I could kill his majesty, but what good what that do. It will only pain the Queen more. Her majesty's laughter takes me out of my thoughts. 

"My lady if it pleases you , I would like to take this beautiful woman on a tour of Brookfield alone". Alejo said. His cheeks brightened. I look to her majesty and she arched her brows and smiled. 

"Well lady SiVad, may I go?" she asked smiling. I nodded, "Ofcourse my lady". Alejo took her by the arm and walked her through the estate and to the front entrance. He had a big carriage brought to the front and help her inside. Brookfield was city sized, they would take a while. I went to my bed chambers and order a full body massage, manicure and pedicure. I relaxed and waited until they returned. I am happy to be home. 

Queen Katherine

This community is abosolute gorgeous, I love all the sites. Perhaps this is where I reside when I am no longer the kings wife. We had been site seeing for a couple of hours. Every part of this city was nicely taken care of. The people here seem so nice and from what I gather from Alejo, Brookfield is a strictly catholic community. Thank God. 

"It is almost sunset, I will take you back". Alejo said as he smiled. He always smiled. 

"Yes, you are right, I have to return home. Lady SiVad and yourself have made this day very special to me. Perhaps if Lady SiVad invites me again, I shall invite my daughter". 

I said with a smile on my face. I was truely smiling, it took a complete stranger to bring a genuwine smile to my face. 

"I am sure little Mary will enjoy Brookfield as much as you have." Alejo said.   

"Yes, I am sure she will enjoy it very much". I said, Alejo smiled and we rode back to Perseon Manner. The ride back was peaceful, and for the first time I truely enjoyed myself. 

"We're here my lady". He said and helped me from the carriage. As I gazed at the villa, I noticed that it looked more beautiful during dusk. I held on to his arm as we made our way to the entrance. As the servants bowed and curtsied Jane rushed to our side. 

"Alejo, you have been gone for hours, I said show her around Brookfield not England itself". She said irrationally. 

"Are you well my lady, did Alejo bore you." she asked. I had to keep myself from laughing. 

"Ofcourse Alejo did not bore. I really enjoyed myself. I have not done that in a very long time." I said. We were seated in a very comfortable area. There was large bay windows that allow us to watch the sun set. It was romantic, and I was spending a romantic moment with another man. 

"It's beautiful isn't it". Alejo said. 

"Yes, it is very beautiful. I do not get to watch the sun set often". I said and looked around for lady Jane but she left to prepare dinner. Alejo took my hand and kissed it. 

"I have spent the day with you, and it seems like I know you". Alejo said looking deep into my eyes. I felt a spark inside me. A spark that has not been lit for a long time. Alejo slowly slid closer to me, and I surprised myself by allowing it. He brush his lips past mine, they were so soft. He was so close that I could smell his scent. The space between us became smaller as he leaned foward, our noses was touching. I could even smell his breath. Our lips touched for a second and he pressed a little firmer and opened his mouth. My mouth was opened and I did not even know. His tongue invaded my mouth and I moistened at the touch. I felt so lite. It felt like I did not know Henry. All that I was going through ment nothing, the divorce, Henry's affairs, the abuse. All was lost. I did not care anymore. Alejo deepened the kiss and held me closer to him. Then suddenly an image of my Mary enters my mind. I immediately pussed him away. 

"I am sorry, I acted out of my own selfeshness. Forgive me". Alejo said as he slid backward a little. Ofcourse he would think this is his fault. 

"It is not your fault kind sir." I said with kindness. 

"I am married, and as much as my husband hurts me, I can not commit adultry". Alejo looked at me with hurt in his eyes. 

"Your husband hurts you?" he asked. I lowered my head in shame. 

"Yes he does. That is why I wish to divorce him and move on". I explained.

"You should be free of him, who ever he is. You should be happy and most importantly, loved". He said, I smiled to that. He is such a nice man. 

"Alejo, I have not been truethful with you". I said and his brows arched. He was speechless and I continued. 

"Have you ever seen the Queen of England?" I asked. He thought for a moment and answered. "No, I have not. The emperor is a close friend of mine and he says she is a beautiful and sweet person. Why do you ask?" He said as he leaned over and grabbed a few grapes from the fruit bowl on the table. 

"I had no idea you and the emperor were friends." I said. 

"Charles and I grew up together. Our mothers were friends until mine passed away. Juana of Castile chose me as a companion for him from an early age" he said and continued. 

"You remind me greatly of his mother, she is also a beautiful person". That is true. All my life I have been complimented on my beauty and my great resembled of my mother. Both Juana and myself resemle our mother out of all 5 children. 

"What ever you have been untruethful with me about, I am sure it is none of my business". He said. 

"Alejo, I have something very important to tell you. It is about who I am". He nodded for me to continue, I took a deep breath. 

"Alejo, I am in an abusive marriage. My husband hurts me emotional and physically. You should not have anything to do with me. My husband is very powerful. I would never forgive myself if he hurts someone becuase of his jealousy." I explained. 

"Catalina, trust me I was once a commanding officer in the royal Spanish navy. I am an exelent fighter. I would stand tall against anyone. Well, Pers... I mean, Jane is the only person who ever bested me at sparring." he said. 

"Alejo please..." he cut me off and kissed me. 

"Know this Catalina, when the divorce is final I would like to court you. Someting tells me you are very special". 

"No please, I only just met you and I already feel like I am committing adultry". 

"I wish not to make you uncomfortable. I want to get to know you". 

"Alejo I am a very important person in all England." I said hoping he would get the hint.

"So am I. I am Spanish naval officer who is of much importance. Perhaps I can contact the emperor and ask if he can contact your family. Maybe they can sail to England to support you in your most time of need."

"Oh Alejo, all of England supports me. For I am their Queen." he was speechless as I studied him. He sucked in his breath and his eyes were wide. I silently prayed that he would not treat me any different than before.