RITES AND CELEBRATIONS. FROM SADNESS TO JOY IN THE HISTORY OF LOVE
While Don David and Kurt performed the funeral honors at the family mausoleum, in the chapel of Vila Dalton, Don Leonard and his brother Antony, Jeff and Nick, Wes, Sam, Blaine and Friar Burt met, awaiting their return.
With a sincere smile, Brother Burt places his hands on young Blaine's shoulders and says, directed to Mr. Leonard "Didn't I tell you he was innocent?" and paternally touches the boy's face as a sign of comfort. Leonard, for his part, responds with a certain lightness in his voice "Innocent too, the other two were, Kurt and the prince, victims of the hoax we talked about. Wes, however, was at fault in all of this, without wanting to, although, as is fully proven by the investigation "
Mr. Leonard's brother, Mr. Antony, with a smile on his face, says without addressing anyone in particular, "I am happy to see everything finished like this", which is readily agreed by the young Jeff "The same I say, because there was a juror force Kurt to settle accounts with me ".
Turning to his son and Blaine's other colleagues, who joined the assembled theater, Mr Leonard says fondly in his voice, "Now, my son, and you kind young companions, stay in the next room, and when I tell you call, come in masks. We are almost time for the promised visit, by the prince and young Kurt ".
As soon as the youngsters moved away towards the room adjacent to the chapel, mr. Leonard turns to mr. Antony "Do your part now, bro. You will be your nephew's father today, to hand him over to Kurt ", which is received with a naughty air on the part of his brother, who responds promptly" What I will do with a solemn aspect ".
Moving a little further away from Mr. Andersons, Jeff calls Frei Burt to the side and asks "Monk, is it possible that I may appeal to you?", Piquing the curiosity of the responding friar, already suspecting the matter in question, with a slight smile on face "To what end, Mr. Jeff?"
With a certain nervousness, Jeff takes a deep breath, and not quite knowing what to do with his hands while he speaks, he says "For one of the two: call me or disconnect me." And with a nervous smile, Jeff then turns to mr. Leonard and says "The truth, my good lord Leonard, is that your nephew looks at me with favorable eyes"
With a smile on your face, mr. Leonard replies, "My son lent him, without a doubt, those eyes ...", being interrupted by Jeff who, somewhat awkwardly continues "... And I with eyes of love the reward". And there is, again, mr. Leonard answering "... whose view you owe me, the prince and young Kurt. But, never mind, what is your wish? "
With an air of some confusion at not understanding the implications of the patriarch's last sentence, Jeff remains somewhat uncertain. "-Sir, your answer is unclear. My wish is that your good wishes to ours be associated and that in the marital bonds it binds us on this date. That's why, good friar, I need your help ".
With a satisfied laugh, mr. Leonard pats Jeff on the shoulder affectionately, "My heart tells me to do what you ask." Which is completed by the reply of the friar "-The same I say. But behold, Kurt and Prince are coming. "
At that moment, Don David and young Kurt approach the Anderson brothers, followed by the retinue and some people from the village. As a courtesy to the brothers, don David cordially greets them "Good morning, my dear.", Which is politely answered by mr. Leonard "-Good morning, prince! Good morning, Kurt. We were looking forward to waiting for you ". Then, addressing directly to young Kurt, mr. Leonard asks, "Tell us if you persist in intending to marry my brother's son now? "
With a slight nod, Kurt replies, "I don't take anything back from what I said. Nothing would make me go back on the promise made. "
Satisfied with the boy's response, mr. Leonard, with a smile on his face, says to mr. Antony "Go and get it, brother. Friar Burt is ready. There is no need to prolong the wait ".
While mr. Antony leaves to pick up the young people waiting in the room not far away, don David approaches Jeff "-Good morning, Jeff. What happens, to be like this, with that serious and nervous face? " Kurt, afraid of approaching the other young man, says uncertainly to the Prince "I think he weighs his own actions. Man, courage! You need not be afraid, that we will question your actions. The whole of Europe will be happy with his actions "
Without looking into the eyes of the two friends who questioned him, Jeff gives a slight nervous and humorless laugh, and when he was about to answer them both, he is interrupted by Kurt who says, sonely, when he sees mr. Antony returning with the masked youth "I owe you due attention, I know that it is necessary to pay the bills that come and the challenge made to me."
As soon as mr. Antony approaches, and the masked youths stand at the nearby altar, Kurt takes a deep breath trying to put his thoughts in order. "Which of the gentlemen should I address?" he questions.
Taking the black-haired young man with his face hidden by the mask by his hands, mr. Antony solemnly replies "To this one, which I give you. "
Taking the hands of the boy who was handed over to him, Kurt says, in a voice charged with some emotion not very well defined, "You will be mine and you, I promise my total respect and devotion. Show me your face, dear young man. "
Interrupting the boy, sir. Leonard raises his hand as a warning sign and says seriously, "No, until you take his hand in front of this friar and have sworn to marry him. You must keep the word you gave to me and my brother. "
Accepting the conditions imposed by mr. Leonard Anderson, Kurt kneels in front of the masked young man "Give me your hand; in the presence of this holy monk, I become your husband, if you will and accept me. "
At that moment, removing the mask from his face, Blaine, with a voice choked with emotion and silent tears streaming down his face, says "- When I lived, I was promised to you. When you loved me, you were my husband. "
Startled, Kurt with wide blue eyes, surprised says as in a sigh "But ... but ... another Blaine?!" which was answered sweetly and solemnly by Blaine "-Yes, nothing more certain. A defamed Blaine died; but I breathe, ... and, for my life, I'm still pure. "
Totally confused by what you were seeing, don. David asks "- But ... Blaine ... the first! The one who died!? " which was answered promptly by mr. Leonard "-Yes, my lord, he had died while life had the slander that was made against him."
With the intention of organizing the thoughts of those who were present, and to calm the hearts; Frei Burt pronounces "-I will then stop all this astonishment, when, when the sacred rites are finished, I will tell you in detail the story of the death and life of the beautiful Blaine. But, at this very moment, let go of the questions and ignore all these things for now, and let's start the rites "
Taking advantage of the moment, Jeff addresses the friar "Monge, a moment ! Is young Nick among these masked youths? " questioning, desperately searching for the young man.
Removing the mask from his face, as he headed further ahead at the altar, Nick replies uncertainly "I answer that name. What do you want? " surprising Jeff, who asks with a confused look "- Don't you love me?"
Taken by surprise by Jeff's question, Nick replies in surprise, "Not above reason." "-I see that your uncle, Kurt and the prince were wrong, that the opposite they said." Poor Jeff replied awkwardly.
With a surprised look and, a little sad, Nick asks "- Don't you love me? "What Jeff replies bothered" Not above reason. ", Then it's young Nick's turn to explain" I see Wes, my cousin Blaine and Sam were wrong on that point, that the opposite they all told me ".
With an exaggerated sigh, Jeff says with a confused air "They swore that you would love me," which, by Nick is agreed, "They said that you love me, you would die."
Already uncomfortable with the situation he was in, Jeff turns to Nick and says "It doesn't matter. After all: do you have love for me, Nick? " which is answered promptly by the boy, already embarrassed "Affection very friendly, simply." What was received with a laugh from Mr. Leonard who says "Now, my nephew, confess that you have love for the gentleman".
Also with a smile on his face, taken by the situation of the two at the altar, Kurt says "-And I assure you that Jeff has love for him. Here is a sheet of paper, from his own written fist, with a limp sonnet from his brain, in praise of young Nick. " And he hands Nick a half-wrinkled sheet of paper. In turn, to Nick's dismay, Blaine speaks with a huge smile on his face and satisfaction in his tone of voice "And here's another one, written by my cousin's hand, from his drawn pocket, which reveals all his passion for Jeff. " Receiving a desperate look from young Nick and a satisfied smile from Jeff.
A few minutes later, as soon as the youngsters quickly read the passionate notes that were handed to him, Jeff throws up his hands, with joy in his voice, and a malicious smile on his face says "-A miracle happens here ! Our hands conspire against our hearts. " And turning to Nick, he adds ironically, "Well, I accept you; but I swear by this light that I do it only out of pity ".
With an exaggerated sigh, but with a smile, also ironic on his face, Nick replies "I will not refuse you; but for this beautiful day, I only do it moved by the insistent requests of our friends and, in part, to 'save your life, because they told me you were desperate."
It is then that, with a face filled with an immense smile and with great affection in his voice, Jeff takes Nick in his arms and says "Silence! We are too smart to court peacefully. I'll shut you up now. ", And immediately kisses young Nick's lips affectionately;
As soon as the couple ends the kiss, without letting go of their hands, Don David comes close to his friend and asks with a certain malice in his tone of voice "How is Jeff, the eternal man, now a married man?
With a laugh, and with confidence in his voice, Jeff replies, "I am going to say sincerely, my prince. Not a million inconvenient jokes could change my mood now. Can you really imagine that I bother with satires and innuendo? No, not at all ! The individual who let himself be hit by sarcasm and indirect, would be in a sorry state. In short: once I decided to get married, I don't care what the world can say against this resolution. So it will be useless to joke about what I said against marriage, because the man is a fickle creature "and looking directly into the eyes of friend Kurt who was holding Blaine, continues seriously" This is my conclusion. As far as you are concerned, Kurt, I was certain that I would come to beat you in the name of Blaine's honor; but once you are going to be my relative, live intact and love my cousin. "
With a smile on his face, without letting go of his beloved, Kurt responds with grace in his voice "I was hoping that you would refuse Nick, so that I could get you out of this scouting situation with a master's tent and teach you to be a rogue husband , which you will be, for sure, if my cousin doesn't watch you very closely. "
Reaching out to greet Kurt, Jeff says with humor in his voice, "Come on, come on; let us be friends. Let us dance before the ceremony, so that we can soothe hearts and our loved ones will have their legs more relaxed. "
Laughing at the situation, sir. Leonard interrupts the conversation of the two friends by speaking loudly so that everyone present hears "We will dance later." What is denied with humor by young Jeff "-No, let's dance now! We will! Play, musicians! " and turning to don David, Jeff questions the prince "Prince, you are thoughtful. Get a love! Go ... get yourself a wife. " And he slaps his friend on the shoulder.
It is at that moment that a messenger enters the chapel, hurriedly calling the attention of all those present. Addressing the prince, he makes a courtesy and says seriously, "Your brother was arrested on the run, my lord. And brought to Vila Dalton by the soldiers ".
The news was received by everyone with surprise and whispers spread through those present. Perceiving the tension in the figure of the prince, Jeff approaches the friend and says solemnly "Don't think about him until tomorrow. I am responsible for suggesting good punishments for him. " And then, Jeff turning to the musicians, signals with his hand and says happily, "Pied piper, start! Let's celebrate!"
The music begins, and everyone gets excited, following the two couples in love to the patio in front of the chapel to celebrate the love and happiness in the Dalton family.
THE END!
