Okay, Okay here is the story and even though only one person told me what they wanted, I can't wait any longer and I have to go on with it. Any who on that note here it is
Melchior's POV
I stepped out of the cave to face the woman standing on the edge of the forest. She was shorter than myself but had deep blue eyes and a strong expression upon her face.
I knew my mother wanted an explanation as to why I was out here, why half of the contents of her linen cupboard were out here and why I had been kissing someone who was now hidden behind the curtain. I could tell she hadn't seen who it was, that I was kissing or she would have been furious.
"Son? Would you care to explain who is behind my Egyptian cotton sheets? And then why the rest of good linen is out here in the dirt?" she had a stern look on her face, I knew there would been no way out of it and that I would have to tell her the complete truth.
"Well, Mother, would you care to meet my fiancée?" Her jaw dropped. I went back into the cave and helped Wendla up. She was a little off balance and so I steadied her before took her out to meet the wrath of my mother. I withdrew the curtain and my mother for the first time saw what I had been hiding out here in the middle of no-where. Wendla's mother had told everyone that she had gone to live with her cousin in America (to save her family from shame,) so this was a complete surprise to Fanny Gabor.
If it was even possible my mother's jaw dropped even lower and I had to say "Mother close your mouth, a fly might go in." With that she closed her mouth, only to open it a moment later
"Melchior, what it this? Wendla? What are you doing here? You are supposed to be in America with your cousin, not in Germany, with child." It looked as if she had more to say but couldn't think of a polite way to say it. Then something clicked "Wait. Melchior, you said fiancée. . ." Her eyes flashed from Melchior's face to Wendla's huge belly, then back to my face. "Would that mean that you and Wendla. . ." she trailed off and to save her the trouble I proved her suspicions right.
"Mother, Wendla and I love each other very much and yes we are having a child together. Frau Bergmann did not agree with this so she kicked Wendla out and made that lie about her cousin and America. If you do not like the choice we have made, then please, leave us in peace and I shall go with you to pack my things only to come back here and live with my new family." At this point, I look over to Wendla. I had stepped in front of her slightly as if to protect her from my mother. My gave met hers and we stood there staring into the depths of each other's eyes for what felt like a life time. Then finally it was over when my mother coughed to get our attention. I had all but forgotten my mother was standing not five metres away.
"I don't know how your father will react but I guess I approve, even if I don't like what you have done." I didn't like the last part of what she had said and couldn't hold back, I had to voice my thoughts.
"Then you deny us to feel, to know emotions, to love. I do not regret anything that I have done in my life. This, least of all, I've loved her for as long as I can remember and to show her how I felt, well, it was amazing, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat." Then I turned to Wendla "If you didn't mind, that is." She smiled at me but kept quiet. WOW. I thought. This was the first time I had spoken up to my parents since I said no to going to church. My parents and I were usually on good terms.
Then my mother spoke.
"Are you finished now?" she asked me. She knew better then to interrupt me while I had something on my mind. When I nodded she continued. "I said I approved. That doesn't mean I like it. I just wished you two had waited till you were older and were married first. But, of cause I am going to tell your father and he will decide the fate of the two of you. I will come back tomorrow, Melchior, I am trusting that you are mature enough for me to allow you to stay here tonight and look after Wendla. I will come and get you tomorrow and we will tell you two the decision we will make tonight."
"Yes mother." I replied simply because once she had made her decision she stuck with it. Just like me. Right at this point Ilse walks into sight.
"Oh, hello Ilse dear. It's good to see you. How have you been?" Ilse looked slightly shocked. Not expecting anyone other than Wendla and myself to be around. She looked over to the two of us and noted the ring on Wendla's left hand, and her other hand in mine. Then looked back at my mother
"Hello Frau Gabor. I have been good thank you."
"Well I must go as it is getting dark and I fear I will not mind my way home after the sun has set. Good seeing you Ilse and I will see you two" she looks back to me and Wendla "tomorrow." And with that she was on her way.
