THE SACRIFICES OF LOVE

THE SACRIFICES OF LOVE

Once upon a time, at London city, there lived a poor boy and a rich girl. They were Paul and Maria. They had very different life. Paul was a son of a poor widow. Paul and his mom lived in a small rent house at the remote area. Maria was a single daughter of success business man and business woman. They lived together in a luxury house at the elite area of London city. Paul studied in a same university with Maria. They studied in Oxford University. Paul studied there by his scholarship.

One day, Paul and Maria met in the Oxford library. They were finding out a same book. Paul and Maria found and took it together. “Oops! You want to take that book?! Just take it please!” said Maria. “No! It’ll be better if ladies first. I’ll take it for you.” Said Paul and then, he gave that book to Maria. “Thank you! I’ll give this book to you when I’ve finished it soon.” said Maria. “Ok! I’ll wait it!” said Paul.

Two weeks later, Maria came again to the library to give the book to Paul. Suddenly, she found an exercise book on the floor. She took the book and read its content. Paul saw it and came close to Maria. “Sorry, may I ask that exercise book?” asked Paul. “Oh, of course!” Maria gave it to Paul. “Thank you!” said Paul. “You’re welcome. You like write Paul?” asked Maria. Yeah, that is my hobby since I was tenth.” answered Paul. “That’s a good hobby! I like it! Would you like to write a love story for me?” asked Maria. “With pleasure pretty girl!” answered Paul. “Thanks Paul! Oh ya! I almost forget! Here is the book. I’ve finished it and now is your turn.” said Maria. “Thank you!” said Paul. They went away from each other with their sweetest smile.

After that moment, Paul and Maria fell in love to each other. They often chatted on the phone, went home together, and walked around the big band tower together. But, Maria’s mom disagreed with their relationship because she knew about Paul’s family background.

When they graduated from the Oxford University, Paul wished to marry Maria. He came to Maria’s house and met her mom. “So you want to marry my daughter?” the old woman said. Her voice was hard. Paul looked at her bravely. “Yes,” he said. “I love Maria and I want to marry her.” The old woman laughed. “You! A poor man! No money, no father, nothing! My daughter will never marry you.” Paul said nothing, he looked at Maria. She didn’t look at him. “I am poor now,” he said. “but one day, I’ll be a famous writer.” The old woman laughed again. “No” she said. “My daughter is not for you. She is going to be married soon. You will never see her again. Maria’s father agreed to Maria and Paul but he just could keep silent completely.

Paul just gave the story that Maria had asked to him and directly he went home with a disappointment. Paul cried on her mom’s lap. Paul’s mom just could cry too. Then, she hated Maria’s family deeply.

After that event, Paul promised to himself to prove that he could be a rich man.

Paul was very sad and so was Maria. In her bedroom, Maria read Paul’s story while she cried. The title of the story was “The Forbidden Love between a Poor Boy and a Rich Girl”. Paul made that story to Maria because he didn’t want it happened to their love. But….. the truth was…… it happened.

Maria was matched with a rich business man. His name was Daniel. Maria didn’t like him so much he is a very bad arrogant boy. But she was forced following her mom’s desire.

Two weeks before Maria’s wedding, Maria’s family became poor because her parent’s company was completely gone bankrupt. And the more serious thing was Maria’s fiancée canceled their wedding. Maria’s mom had frustration and killed herself. Then, Maria just lived with her father. They moved from the luxury house to a small poor house.

While Maria became poor, Paul success with his book and became a rich man. When, Paul went to Maria’s house to marry her, Maria’s family hadn’t lived there anymore. Once again, he disappointed.

One day, Maria met Paul at the big band tower. They were very…. very…. happy and immediately planned their wedding. Paul didn’t care about Maria’s poor.

But…… one barrier more came to them. Paul’s mom disagreed with their plan and refused it completely. She hadn’t accepted what Maria’s mom had done to her son yet.

Maria’s realized about her family’s fault. She didn’t want Paul’s life was disturbed by her. She just wanted Paul happy. She dated another boy to avoid Paul. When Paul knew it, he was confuse and then asked an explanation to Maria. “Why you betray me by choosing another boy? I love you so much. I know my mom disagreed with our relationship, but I’m sure she will accept you soon. It will be just an easy process.” said Paul angrily on the phone. “No! I don’t love you anymore! I’ve decided to leave you! Don’t call me anymore because it will be waste. I’m sorry and goodbye!” said Maria. “No Maria! No!” said Paul sadly.

A week later, to forget about Maria, Paul married another woman who had been chosen by his mom. Knew about that, Maria was sad and had frustration. She sent a latter to Paul and then killed herself by jumping from the London Bridge.

Not long after that, Paul received that letter and then read it.

            Read that letter made Paul very sad. He wanted to relax herself by going to the big band tower where his love had grown up. But in the half of his journey, on the London Bridge, many people were gathering. He was curious and tried to get closer. And…… he was surprised! Maria was die. He couldn’t accept it. he was shock and killed himself by jumping from the London Bridge too. “I’ll follow you Maria!” screamed Paul before jumping.

When Paul’s mom knew about it, she felt very guilty and apologized to Maria’s dad. Finally, Paul’s mom and Maria’s dad married to redeem their fault to their son and daughter.