Anyone who has read the real story of Maria Von Trapp knows that it was different than the movie. While I love the story in the movie this is the real love story between the Captain and Maria.
Married! I sit stunned by what the Reverend Mother has just told me. I came back to the abbey for her advice never thinking she would tell me that it was Gods will that I should marry the Captain. Yes, he did tell me that he was in love with me and that he had broken off his engagement to the Princess. He told me that he wanted to marry me. Only problem was that I was not in love with him, I liked him and respected him but love him, no. How could I be in love with him. I have never known that type of love before. Growing up I never experienced the type of love you would feel towards a man. My uncle was cruel and never showed any love towards me. I never had a real boy friend only a group of friends that I went hiking with. I did love the children though. I had fallen in love with them during my time at the villa. I remember when Martina had wrapped her arms around me and gave me a hug. The feeling was like no other. But I did not feel this way about the Captain. I explained to him that I would have to talk to the Reverend Mother knowing that she would tell me that I should stay at the abbey and take my vows. I had never been so wrong in my entire life. Now here I sit holding back the tears that are trying to fall.
The Reverend Mother goes on to explain " The Captain and I had a long talk. It seems that there has been a lot of rumors that he had gotten you in trouble. I know this is not true but the Captain, being who he is, has decided that he should marry you. He values your reputation and his. He also thinks the Princess started these rumors to explain the reason why he broke off his engagement"
In trouble. The word sticks in my mind. While I knew to what she was referring to I had no idea why people would think that. I was naïve. During my time in school there had not been any formal sex education classes. I of course knew how babies were born but I had never thought about it pertaining to me. I knew my purpose in life and having children would not be a part of it.
" Maria you like the Captain don't you? The Reverend mother asked.
I had to think about this for a moment. Yes, I thought to myself, I am fond of him. He is kind and gentle with his children and we do have a lot of fun singing together. But is this a reason to marry him. Why get married? I could stay at the villa until the children were grown then I could come back to the abbey and take my vows. As for more children that would not be necessary. Again how naïve I was.
"Maria?
" Yes Reverend Mother I do like him. And if you think it is Gods will that I should marry him then I will" I say trying to keep from crying.
" I shall call the Captain and tell him of our discussion. I also think it would be a good idea for you to stay here until the wedding. You can still go to the villa during the day to be with the children. This will also give you and the Captain a chance to get to know each other better " she says putting her hands gently on my shoulders.
I leave her office feeling completely numb. I head back to the villa to pack my things . A thousand thoughts are racing through my mind. I arrive at the villa and I am surprised to find the Captain waiting for me. He is standing in the doorway. I go to him and suddenly the tears begin to come. He opens his arms and holds me as I tell him of the Reverend Mothers decision. I suddenly feel very secure. Something I have only felt at the abbey. I think to myself this might not be as bad as I thought it would be.