The Parr Girl | Henry VIII

Chapter 2

Margaret entered Henry's office, there he was sitting at his table in front of his desk, on his desk was his work, letters, important papers about politics and the kingdom, it was then that he looked up and saw Lady Margaret.

-Lady Margaret...

Margaret bowed

-Your majesty...

Henry smiled when he saw Margaret's gesture.

-I heard you're Anne's new lady in waiting...

-That's right your majesty,i arrived just this morning...

-I'm glad to know that you are adapting to work quickly.

-That's what I do, your majesty, I do everything possible to fulfill all the kings' demands.

Henry watched Margaret for a few minutes before speaking.

-And tell me my lady, where are you from?

-I am from the city of the kingdom, my father is a merchant and my mother is a housewife..., I came to the kingdom to serve my kings with my work...

Henry smiles when he hears the young woman's words.

-I see..., you are a young woman loyal to the crown, that is something admirable...

Henry said as she stood up from her chair and walked over to Margaret.

-Come closer so she can see you better...

Margaret slowly approached Henry, Henry took Margaret's chin and slowly lifted it to appreciate the young woman's facial features.

-You are certainly pretty...

-Thank you for your compliments, your majesty...

Henry looks down and sees the chest of the girl's dress, Henry notices that there is no jewel or necklace on the chest of her dress.

-Why don't you have any jewelry?...

-I don't have enough money to buy jewelry your majesty...

Henry looks into the young woman's eyes and then gently releases his grip on her chin.

-It was a pleasure meeting you Lady, you can go back to your work...

Margaret bowed before leaving the king's office. The rest of the night Margaret took care of the princess and put her to sleep in her crib, then headed to her rooms with the ladies in waiting.

At dawn the next day, all the ladies waiting were dressed and prepared for the day's work, while everyone was walking to the queen's chambers, King Henry interrupted the ladys' path.

-Good morning Ladys, Lady Margaret could I speak with you in my office?.

All the ladies turned to Margaret a little surprised, Margaret felt somewhat strange to be requested by the king in his office.

-Of course your majesty.

Henry gave the other ladies permission to continue on their way to his queen's chambers and Margaret followed the path behind the King towards his office.

Henry opens the door to his office and invites Margaret to enter first, Margaret enters and Henry follows her, closing the door.

-Thank you for coming, I have something special for you...

Margaret turns around and sees Henry.

-Something special, majesty?...

Henry smiles as he sees her innocent face.

-That's right my lady...

Henry takes a small red box out of his pocket and approaches Margaret and then looks into her eyes.