So this is my first fanfic ever! As you all probably already have noticed it's about The Sound Of Music. My personal favourite movie of all times.
This chapter is more of an introduction to the rest of the story. Until their escape it will follow the movie but I will add scenes of which I think happened from the engagement till return of the honeymoon. The ones they didn't show, like the honeymoon, that sort of stuff.
I'd like to thank my wonderful beta Elke! Thanks Doll, I really appreciate you taking the time to preread the chapters! Luv ya!
For now the story is rated K but it can however change to T or even M, not sure about that yet.
So after you read this one, please review. Chapter 2 is already waiting. Since this is the first time I'm writing a fanfic I'm going to need all of your thoughts, good or bad. It'll help me & the story for the better. Also if you have any ideas, don't hesitate to let me know!
THE JOURNEY OF LOVE
Chapter 1:When Dreams Become Reality
Maria was sitting in the garden on the bench next to the gazebo.
How could she have let herself to believe that he actually loved her? When the Reverend Mother had told her that the love between a man and a woman is holy too, a burden had fallen from her shoulders. Hearing those words made her feel confident, confident enough to go back the Von Trapp villa and face her problems just like the Reverend Mother had always told her.
When the children told her that the captain was going to be married to the baroness, her world had come crashing down That little spark of hope inside of her was gone. He would never know how she felt about him and she would never be with the man she loved.
Liesl was an other part of her worries, she could sense that she had hurt her very much by leaving without saying goodbye. With that betraying the relationship they had build. When Liesl lost her mother, she took over the mother roll with nobody to turn too when she had a hard time. Maria knew she hated the idea of a new governess, but during that first night at the house, when Liesl came sneaking into her room, a bond was made. A bond that she broke by leaving the house.
Georg watched Elsa while she was packing her bags to go back to Vienna. When she was finished he helped her getting them downstairs where a taxi was waiting for her. Just before she got in she turned around to face Georg "Auf Wiedersehen, Darling", she said softly, "I've enjoyed every moment I spend with you, but we both know that she's the one you're meant to be with. Maria is your true love."
"Thank you Elsa", Georg said, " I wish you the best of luck, Auf Wiedersehen". And with that she got into the car and drove away.
Maria couldn't stop thinking about that night, the night of the ball, the night the Captain and herself had danced together, a night that would change her life forever.
When their eyes met during the dance, it felt like he could see right through her. It took her breath away, she could loose herself in his eyes. Those beautiful piercing blue eyes. A sigh escaped her lips. She had to stop thinking like that, it hurt her so much. The captain didn't feel the same way, he's going to marry the Baroness and that was final.
After Elsa had left, Georg made his way to the garden. He spotted Maria sitting on the bench next to the gazebo. My God, she is so beautiful he thought to himself. For a few minutes he just stood there, watching her. She looked so vulnerable and fragile. Elsa was right. Maria was his true love.
He slowly made his way to Maria, (lost in her thoughts she didn't hear him approaching her.
"Hello Maria" Georg said. Hearing her name Maria looked up. "I thought I just might find you here". Surprised to see him she got up from the bench and quietly asked: "Was there something you wanted?"
"Oh no, no, please sit down." Maria hesitated while he motioned his hand to the bench "please…" She sat down and wondered why he was there. "May I?", George asked. Maria nodded. There was a silence after that, the tension was building in the air, minutes felt like hours. George decided to break it. He chuckled "You know, I was wondering 2 things actually. Why did you run away to the Abbey and what was it that made you come back?".
I wanted to tell you how much I love you she thought to herself "Well I had an obligation to fulfill and I came back to fulfill it." She explained. "Is that all?" he asked. "And I missed the children" – "Only the children?"- "No" Maria said quietly. "YES! Isn't it right I should have missed them?" Georg quickly replied with a smile "Oh, yes yes of course. I was only hoping that maybe you…" He stopped and just looked at Maria for a moment. "Yes?" She asked quietly, forcing him to continue what he was about to say. "Well nothing was the same when you were away and it'll be all wrong again after you leave, so I thought perhaps you might change your mind?"
Why? To have my heart broken over and over again every time I see you and the Baroness together? Maria thought. Tears started to well up in her eyes, which didn't go unnoticed by Georg. She turned away from him and got up from the bench. "Well I'm sure the Baroness will be able to make things fine for you." She said sadly. "Maria…" Georg said. She froze. Did he just call her Maria instead of Fraülein?
"There isn't going to be any Baroness anymore" he continued. "There isn't?" she asked confused not knowing what he was about to say. "No…" – "I'm afraid I don't understand Captain." – "We'll we've called off our engagement you see and…" – "Oh, I'm sorry" she replied quickly – "Yes…you are?" – "uhu…you did?" – "Yes" he said with a soft voice. "Well you can't marry someone when you're in love with someone else." He paused for a moment and looked deep into her eyes "Can you?". Maria felt this warm feeling embracing her heart. She had never felt anything like this before in her entire life.
In response to the Captain she shook her head.
Was this it? Did he just try to say that he's in love with her?
He gently put his hand around her chin and leaned in closer to her. They looked deep into each other's eyes while sharing their first kiss, both knew that they belonged together, their hearts beating as one.
She leaned her head against his chest. "Reverend Mother always says, when The Lord closes a door somewhere he opens a window". Georg took her head into his hands and said with a smile "What else does the Reverend Mother say?" – "That you have to look for your life" – "And have you found it? Maria?" She looked at him and smiled "I think I have, I know I have".
Maria:
Perhaps I had a wicked childhood
Perhaps I had a miserable youth
But somwhere in my wicked, miserable past
There must have been a moment of truth
For here you are, standing there, loving me
Whether or not you should
So somewhere in my youth or childhood
I must have done something good
Nothing comes from nothing
Nothing ever could
So somewhere in my youth or childhood
I must have done something good
Captain:
For here you are, standing there, loving me
Whether or not you should
Maria:
So somewhere in my youth or childhood
I must have done something good
Maria and the Captain:
Nothing comes from nothing
Nothing ever could
Maria:
So somewhere in my youth
Captain:
Or childhood
Maria:
I must have done something . . .
Maria and the Captain:
Something good
He explored her face as he gave her kisses on her lips, cheeks and forehead. "Maria, is there anyone I should go to, to ask permission to marry you?"
She giggled "well why don't we ask…" – "…the children?" Georg quickly said.
"Georg, I love you. From the moment you blew that silly whistle, I knew I loved you" – "I love you too darling, from the moment you sat on that ridiculous pinecone". Maria smiled and closed her eyes when he pulled her closer to him. They shared a passionate kiss, pouring their heart and soul in it. She felt his hands com around her waist, embracing her. A gesture that made Maria feel so safe, so loved and so protected. He motioned for them to go inside the house, his home that from this moment on would be her home too…
TO BE CONTINUED…