Breaking The Cycle

As I wake up I feel Pain. But not nearly as much pain I was in when giving birth. As I open my eyes I realized it was dark outside. Looking around, I see Alejo and Jane sleeping on two chairs. I smiled. They wanted to be here when I awake. I tried to move, though it pained me down there. Dr. Carlos said he will give me something for the pain later. As I slowly moved out of bed, Jane began to stir. When she was fully awake she immediated stood. 



"Catalina, you should not be up. You need to rest and regain your strength." she said as worry masked her face. Her talking awakened Alejo and he shot up. 



"Catalina, my love you have finally woken up." he said softly as he neared me and held my hand. 



"Yes my love, I just wanted to she her." I said standing straight up. I noticed they looked at each other oddly and back at me. Fear engulfed me at once. 



"Oh God. What has happened. Is my daughter well." I said with fear in my voice.  



"Yes, your daughter is very well she is healthy and strong." she said smilling. I shed tears of joy and happiness. 



"And so is your son." she added. 



"Our son." Alejo corrected. I thought I heard wrong. 



"What?" I asked with disbelief. 



"Catalina, you have given birth to two healthy children." I had to sit down on my bed. 



"I had no idea, I thought I only had a girl." I whispered. 



"We now have a duaghter and a son." Alejo said and I began to cry softly. After I gathered myself, I walked to my childrens cradles. As I look at them sleeping I touched their heads to see if what I was feeling were real. My son and my daughter were in fact real. I had a chair put in front of their cradles and watched them sleep. Their little chests rising and falling. My daughter's little hand moved a few times while my little boys' toes wiggled. They slept quietly for the rest of the night. 



Sunrise



It is sunrise. The sun shown it's brilliance through my bedchambers. Even through the curtains, it shown brightly. My pain was still there and my back is hurting a little from sitting up sleepng. Both my twins were stirring and soon they were awake. Alejo came and peeked at them, and picked up our daughter. He gently handed her to me. She is so tiny in her lite pink blanket. I pulled my chemise strings and breastfed her. A mid wife came in and talked me through it. I have never breastfed Mary, so this is so new to me. It felt so different to have my child suckle my breast. She looked so very much like my mother. 



"Isabella." I whispered. Alejo nodded and smiled. "That is a wonderful name, and our son, what shall we name him?" I thought for a while and came up with a perfect name for him. 



"Nicolàs". It is a good name and it suits him well. This beautiful moment allowed me to dwell in the notion that I am now a mother of three. Isabella and Nicolàs are only a few hours old. Alejo and I prepared for one child. I grew excited when he said we would go out and shop for the twins, once I get well ofcourse. Know that they are born, we know what to shop for. As I gaze at my children, I see that my little boy has my onyx black hair and my little girl has her true fathers' auburn hair. I can not tell if they will favor my Spanish side or Henry's English side. My sweet children looks so very beautiful, Nicolàs quietly sleeping and Isabella suckling my breast.  



I have written a letter asking my former husband the king can Mary come and visit me for a while. I wrote and sent it by messenger, hopefully I will get a reply within the month. I miss my daughter Mary so much. I can not help wondering how she will react to seeing her new sister and brother. She will be a wonderful sister to them. I can see them playing with her when they are older. Ofcourse she will be in Spain. Now that I am not Henry's wife but Alejo's, we all can visit when ever we wish. I also have to be very careful with the twins. If I am to keep them from the King I must be very discreet. I know how wrong it is but Henry will take them away from me if he ever found out. I will never let that happen. Henry has taken many things from me, I will not allow him to deprive me of my twins. My son's small cry brings me back to the present. 



"It looks like our boy wants his fill also." Alejo reached in the basinet and gently lift him from the blankets. His little head fits perfectly in Alejo's hand. 



"Yes and our little Bella has had her fill." I rub her little belly. Alejo and I switched babies and I began to feed Nicky. 



"Now that they are here, we need to think about selecting Godparents." Alejo said as he sad on the bed with Bella. That has never accured to me. The twins need to be christened and have Godparents. As I feed Nicky we ponder about potential Godparents. It had to be someone who we can trust. Not just anyone. People who would not tell Henry what so ever. Then it came to me. 



"I have three people in mind." I look to Alejo who nodded for me to continue. "Jane has aided and supported me a great deal. With out her I would have never met you or may not have had the twins. My other choice is my closest friend, Maria de Silenas. She and I grew up together." 



Jane has been there so much for me. She has been so kind to me. Maria is a life long friend and was there for me every step of the way. They both earned the right to hold them as God mother.  



"I myself am very fond of Jane. She has brought us together and I find my life complete. Your friend Maria seems like a nice person also." Alejo said, I smiled at him and rose from the chair and set on the bed. I leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. 



"I know some of Maria's family in Spain. She comes from a good family, and your families are close are the not." Alejo said. 



"My mother chose her as a companion for me when I was five. I had another companion but she had to go away." I said. I did not think about my first companion much, she rarely came up. 



"She went away?" Alejo asked. 



"She just went away. That was all my mother ever told me when I asked her. Her name was...Helena. She was a year or two younger than me, and after she left Maria was chosen to take her place. We have been friends ever since." I explained. He nodded and caressed Bella's head. 



"Now, let us discuss their God father." sense Alejo does not know many people in England he allowed me to choose a God father. Only one person helped me throughout my tenure as Queen of England came to mind. 



"My choice is Sir Thomas More. He has been a true friend to me since I was married to Prince Arthur. He shall make a perfect God father." I explained to Alejo. Alejo nodded and smiled. 



"Good my love. We shall invite Mr. More and Mrs. Willouby to Brookfield again. We will inform them and Jane together." Alejo said and he lifted himself from the bed and turned to kiss the twins and myself. 



"I will send a message to the More and Willouby residences to inform them of the up comming meeting. You need to rest my love, stay in bed with our babies." I gave him a small grin as he left our chamber. After Nicky was fed I lay both of them next to me while I rest for the next few days. 



November 15, 1535



"Children are the most precious gifts from God. It is through them that the world shall multiply. It is through love that they are brought to life and through love that grow and thrive and know how to love." The priest said to the parents, children, and God parents. Alejo and Catalina decided to have a small and private christening. Only Alejo, Catalina, the babies, and God parents along with the priest were in attendance. They could not risk inviting anyone else. 



Alejo



"Who brings these children to God?" he asks. Jane held Isabella and Maria held Nicolàs while Thomas stood behind them. 



"We do." they all said in unison. Jane held Isabella over the holy water and the priest pour the sacret water on her head. She wailed and we laughed at the sight. 



"I christen you, the servant of God, Isabella of Aragon. In the name of the son, the father and of the holy spirit." The priest said. I gave Catalina's hand a small squeeze and look to her. I then put her hand to my lips and kissed it. I so badly want to make her feel secure, but sometimes I can see on her face that she worries sometime. The twins are but five days old and each night I feel her rise from bed and look into their cradles as if someone will take them. I will not let that happen. I already love the babies, even if they are not mine. King Henry had his chance with Catalina and now it is my turn. I shall become a great father to his daughter and son. They will see my face above their cradle, hold my hand when they take their first steps and call me papa and not him. He was a failure of a husband to Catalina and now she is my wife, he will pay for it with Catalina in my bed. His children in my arms. I shall please her every single night. Anyone who gets in my way will soon be done for. Even that failure of a King. As the ceremony went on the priest christened my son Nicolàs of Aragon. He then annointed Jane, Maria and Thomas God parents to both children. We told Maria and Thomas about the twins true identity.  They accepted them as their God children and promised to keep it a secret from their wretched father, the King.  



Once everyone returned to Perseon Mannor, Jane and I put together a small feast. The twins were reluctantly given to maids and brought upstairs. As we all enjoy ourselves, Catalina and Maria and Thomas speak about Catalina's early days in England. We all laughed when it was said how Catalina could not speak english and had to be taught. She turned a bit red with blush and laughed herself. I watch as her perfect smile flash and listened to her laughter. Catalina is truelly happy and I am so happy for her. 



December 16, 1535



The twins are a month old now. Today is my 39th birthday. It is even more special because a letter arrived from White Hall Palace, my former home. It read that my daughter, Princess Mary will be allowed to visit until late January. I am so happy, I get to see my baby again. However, it also read that I had to go to White Hall and get her. I do not mind it. I will go to the ends of the earth for her. As I brush my hair, my husband came in and noted how young I look. Being with the children all day may have something to do with my younger appearence. I am very thankful for that. But secretly I think my youthfulness has alot to do with my husband in the night. Dr. Carlos says I will be fully recovered and can lay with my husband in the begining of January. Alejo also said he will accompany me to the palace, he has never been there before. Henry has not yet been told about my wedding, he shall learn of it once I arrive there. We will depart Brookfield after mass at 8:00am and arrive at White Hall at 10:00am. I can not wait to see my baby girl again, it has been so many months. 



King Henry



It is now half past nine and Katherine has yet to show up. I know it will be hard for her to see me with another wife, but she is not a jealous person. I know she probably is still hurting from the divorce and she may still have hard feelings about the matter. Hopefully, askng her to come and get Mary will not blow up in my face. I will wait a little while longer and if she is not here I shall start my day. 



10:15am



Katherine's carriage arrived and there was a big crowd surrounding the palace gates. Someone let it slipped that she will be comming today. The crowd shouted praises for her and blew kisses to her. When she stepped out of her regal carriage King Henry himself could not believe his eyes, Katherine was even more beautiful than he remembered. 'She's gorgeous.' he thought to himself. Katherine adorned a red gown that fit her body perfectly. She wore a dominant green jackect with a red and gold flower pattern. She looked absolutely amazing in it. But what really captured the King's attention was the man who helped her out of the carriage. Once out she and the man held hands. Henry had not expected Katherine to have company, or even a male companion. So many questions went through his head. He did not like the idea of 'his' former wife being with anyone. He felt angry, guilty and jealous. His jealousy grew even more when the crowd bowed and curtsied for Katherine as if she was still their Queen. 



King Henry 



"Mary, come and let's meet your mother." I said as I readied myself to greet Katherine and her...friend. Mary walked at my side with her head held high. We walked out and the already bowing and curtsying crowd stayed respectfully low. Mary than walked to her mother and embraced her. They hugged for a few moments and walked near me. 



"Your majesty." Katherine said as she performed a perfect deep curtsy. The man at her side nodded his head and looked as though he was eyeing me. 



"Majesty." he said. His voice was strong and proud but I could not help but wonder if I heard mocking in his voice. I nodded at both of them. 



"Come, let us have a late breakfast." I said as we all walked inside the palace. When we entered the dinning hall, my nerves was on edge because this man was still by her side. 



"Well, tell me Katherine, who is your friend?" I asked as we were being served. She looked up surprised.  



"Forgive my manners your majesty, I would like to introduce you to my husband. Alejandro of Aragon." she said proudly. She married. When, how, and why so fast. My fork dropped and fell to the floor. I noticed out the corner of my eyes that all the servants stoped like clockwork. I quickly got my act together. 



"Yes. I believe you mentioned an Alejandro of Aragon when you were STILL MY Queen." I said with annoyance. After my comment breakfast was quiet. When we had finished Mary went to her rooms to make sure everything is packed for her departure. Her new husband was being shown around the palace while I had Katherine to myself. I walk over to her and pulled her over to a corner hidden behind a curtain. She knew this man before we divorced. Maybe she planned on marrying him all along. I shall get to the bottom of this. 



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Henry is so jealous. He thinks Katherine should just live quietly in the county side. Little does he know that he has a prince and princess. Strong and healthy Prince Nicolàs and Princess Isabella.



Poor bastard. Lol

 

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