Katherine's heart was racing during their kiss. Simon was everything the young woman could ever wish for, although she should know she couldn't be with him. He was a gardener, her mother would never approve of the relationship. It didn't matter to Katherine, though. She wished she could freeze time in this moment. She didn't get to spend enough time with him as it was. For a brief moment, everything was perfect. Then Elaine called for her and the moment ended. Katherine sighed as she had to break the kiss.<br/><br/>"I have to go."<br/><br/>Katherine told Simon sadly. She supposed it was better that Carrick's nanny had found Rebecca and David instead of Victoria. If they were playing and Victoria caught them, there would be hell to pay. Rebecca and David were little, they didn't know any better. Elaine would probably be kinder to them. She returned Simon's smile and said.<br/><br/>"I will be there."<br/><br/>The hedge maze was were they often met. It kept them hidden from view and Victoria rarely visited it. She had it because it was something interesting to show off to visitors. It was a good place to spend some time together. Something they didn't get very often. She squeezed Simon's hand one last time, before heading out of the gallery. She left before Simon and had no idea that the prince had been spying on them.<br/><br/>Katherine arrived to find Elaine lecturing the three children. Rebecca and David had their heads hung in shame. While Carrick thought it was a joke, they did not. Young Carrick didn't know what it was like to grow up with Victoria as your mother. They both nodded their heads and kept apologizing to Elaine. When she brought up the Fifth Commandment, Rebecca swallowed hard.<br/><br/>"We were...I did not mean to dishonor my parents, Ma'am."<br/><br/>Rebecca replied and David nodded his head. He didn't know yet what the commandment was but Rebecca did. He looked up to his older sister and agreed with whatever she was saying. She knew was wrong to disrespect her parents, especially her mother. She had had that drilled into her head as long as she could remember. David nodded it would be sad to not be able to attend more parties. Rebecca agreed and asked.<br/><br/>"Are you going to tell my mother what we did? We were not trying to ruin Alexander's reception."<br/><br/>Katherine was taken aback at how much Carrick looked like her siblings. He and David were very close in age and they could have passed for almost twins. She had never noticed it before, not until today. It took her a moment to realize that Elaine was looking at for her help. Carrick was spoiled, Katherine didn't think he had much to fear and he wouldn't comprehend why they were in trouble. Victoria wouldn't dare punish him for the game anyway. David was looking down and Rebecca looked afraid. Katherine could understand that, she was scared of what Victoria would do if she found out. Katherine had grown up afraid of their mother too. She was scared what would happen if Victoria ever found out about her feelings for Simon.<br/><br/>"I know you were not, Rebecca, but you know playing at a party with all of Mother and Father's friends here is a bad idea."<br/><br/>Rebecca nodded her head, she knew wasn't a good idea but it had sounded so fun. It had been fun, until Carrick's nanny had found them.<br/><br/>"We were just trying to have fun."<br/><br/>"I understand that but there is a time and place for it and our brother's wedding reception is the wrong place."