Subj: Remember Me My Love chapter 7
Date: 11/12/00 2:31:55 AM Central Standard Time
From: Julianka
Katherine went to her room as quickly as she could without appearing to rush. Intercepting Mary, her maid, in the hall she sent her to luncheon. He had to be here, she hoped in her heart. Entering her bedchamber, she crossed to the french doors and found Nicholas waiting.
Hastening into his arms, she cried, "Oh Nicholas! I have so much to tell you and not enough time to tell it!"
"Just let me hold you a moment, my darling." he answered her. "I have news also."
Pulling back she gazed into his eyes. "We must meet later. I must go down to luncheon shortly or they will send a servant to fetch me."
"Afterwards then Katherine, say you need to rest. Come back to your room and dismiss your maid. I will come back to you then." Kissing her once more he sent her on her way.
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Just over an hour later Katherine and Nicholas were together again.
"Tell me your news dearest, for mine isn't something I am happy to relate." Nicholas said taking Katherine's hands.
"I don't know where to start. But if I did not know for certain before, I now know there is no doubt. Benardino and I are being pushed together by my father and your step father. If you could see them smiling at Benardino and I...nodding at each other! I also believe he is forming feelings for me."
Frowning Nicholas agreed, "I know that you are correct. I have been told I am to leave as soon as possible, to return to the country. And if I "behave" I may attend your wedding."
Gasping, Katherine moaned, "No! I love you, not Benardino!"
"What can we do?" he replied bitterly. "I am penniless until I reach my 30th birthday."
"Nicholas", wept Katherine from the shelter of his arms. "Please I ...I ..."
"Hush, darling." he soothed as he embraced her.
Moments passed as they held each other, each lost in their separate thoughts.
Pulling back, Katherine's eyes lite up. "Nicholas! I have an idea! I have most of my jewerly with me here! We could run away! Sell my jewels and live on the money until my father excepts our marriage! Even if he never does, which I cannot believe, we would have enough to live on until you come into your estate!" Beaming she clasped his hands. "It will work! Please say something!"
Gazing at her in wonder, he asked, "You really want to do this?"
Raining kisses on his face, she answered, "Oh yes...yes!"