Hi guys!
this is my sequel for the play MERCHANT OF VENICE written by William Shakespeare. This started as a Grammar project and I got to make a sequel out of Lorenzo and Jessica's POV.
I decided to continue it! so here it is!
I hope you like it! :D
Jessica was converted into a Christian because Antonio offered her money he gained from the trial. Jessica was then able to marry Lorenzo.
Lorenzo's POV
I couldn't believe I am now married to Jessica. Things as well as the days just go so fast. This is not what my feelings beat for. But what can I do?! I can't understand myself… I am in love with someone, and I am sure it's not Jessica.
Last night, I had a dream which gives me a light heart today. In my dream, my wishes come true, but I knew, there's nothing I could do. Still, I keep his company there. Love makes me burst to tears. I hate this kind of pain.
Jessica's POV
I am so happy that I am a Christian now and I was able to marry the man of my dreams, Lorenzo! Plus, I am far away from my father, who is a Jew!! How I despise his acts and wickedness! But, something is bothering Lorenzo… I don't know what but I need to find out. His actions seem weird after I was pronounced a Christian. And here's a shocking incident: last night, as he was fast asleep, I gazed at his pretty face. He looked more charming as he laid there on the bed, motionless. As I was about to leave his chamber, I leaned over to take one last look on my beautiful man. I stroked his hair to see his face then I prayed that he may be mine forever. I tucked him under his blanket but suddenly, he smiled and uttered, " Salerio…" then slowly shed a tear. I couldn't sleep until I dozed off the sound of the fountain near my chamber. Then the thought still haunts me until now. Could it be… NO! It couldn't… could it?
Lorenzo's POV
I took a pen and a parchment. I need to write to my best friend, Salerio. He understands me a lot than I do about myself. He often tells me that I am a bothered man. He was always with me when we were in Venice and I really miss his company. I want to see him now! We need to talk. Gratiano and I are here and Belmont but he went back to Venice to continue his other business. I thought we were friends.
Ink blotted on the parchment as my hand froze. Good memories of him flooded and drowned my emotions as I started to write. I was shocked when I wrote my first word: BELOVED… After, I felt like dying as I wrote down his name on the paper. I do not know what to say.
Salerio's POV
I received a letter from my dear friend, Lorenzo. This is what the letter says:
" Beloved Salerio,
It is a great gift from God to have you in my company. I wish to see you as soon as possible. I am a bit over thrown by deep thoughts and barrels of laughter couldn't be effective without you here. Always keep safe.
Your loving friend,
Lorenzo "
Something's odd with this letter. His words feel different. It seems the he hesitated to write. He should be happy for he is married to Jessica. Jessica is a fine, young, lady, I suppose. Maybe, he's just bored and wants to have someone to keep his company. Gratiano is there with him so I may not go there. Besides, I feel lazy to travel to Belmont for a shallow reason. But I am concerned with Lorenzo. I feel weird. What could this be?