Modern Day Monarch: Romeo and Juliet

A novel that was written to deliver emotions, trigger tears and most of all show the true nature of true love. A story of tangled fate of two lovers and a bittersweet tragedy that awaits them. Fate that was a power and force that causes courses of events to inevitably happen in the future. Romeo and Juliet are the fools of the heavens that are continually being used for play. Though the young couple refuses to give up on their love, they cannot escape Fate. Death that bounded their love for each other and the coffin where their cold body lies together were the components of tragedy that occurred in the story. Components that left me hanging by a moment and tears that were trickling down my cheeks one after another. After releasing my emotions I thought of an idea. Many questions flooded my mind especially” What if Romeo as able to receive Friar Lawrence letter?”, “What if the vial did not work on Juliet?” and many more. I want to devote to you my alternative ending on Romeo and Juliet’s love story:

As she stepped down the car, everyone had their eyes set on her. She was definitely stunning now and even healthier, they actually wondered why. Was there something that they have missed? Her long vintage-looking gown made her look mature enough and made her look stronger than she already is. Just in time, Romeo turned to look at Juliet. What he saw really did surprise him. It was a good decision not looking at the sketches of the undone gown after all. He groomed himself and waited for his bride to come. With Sir. Capulet escorting her, Juliet slowly walked down the aisle. There's no stopping them now, she's only a few steps further from another chapter of her life with her most beloved one. The moment which she actually had second thoughts, thinking it was still too early but now she couldn't care less; this was all she wanted all along. While walking a flashback entered her mind:

Start of the Flashback:

“ I will drink for you my beloved Romeo” said Juliet before she drank the vial. Suddenly she heard a loud knock from the door. “Young miss you have to come outside quick!” the Nurse shouted. “Your father” she continued while catching her breath “ he found out about you and Romeo” the Nurse finished. “What?!” said Juliet obvious that she was really shocked

Downstairs:

“What in Hades suddenly went inside my daughter’s mind?” shouted Capulet. “Hush my dear, it won’t do you any good” pleaded Lady Capulet. Their argument was stopped for a second when Juliet came towards them while panting. In just a blink of an eye Capulet slapped Juliet straight to her cheek. “ You insolent fool of a daughter, do you know how much trouble you just brought us? What are you thinking suddenly marrying that son of proud Montague?! Tell me Juliet, What is it?” shouted Capulet. “I love him father! He’s my everything, I would die for him!” explained Juliet while touching her swollen cheek. “How about Paris? How will you explain everything to him? You agreed to marry him and then this?! How low can you get?” Capulet shouted while shaking his daughter by her shoulders. “ I don’t care what will happen in the future all I know is that I love him!” said Juliet while shrugging off her shoulders after it she ran away. “Juliet!” shouted Nurse, she was about to follow her when someone held her arm “ Let her be” Capulet said with his bangs covering his eyes showing mixed emotions of guilt, anger and concern.

In the Afternoon:

Sir. Capulet summoned Paris for a meeting and to discuss something about his daughter and Paris’ wedding. “ A pleasant afternoon soon-to- be father.” Paris said while bowing.” I have a confession to make Paris” said Capulet while looking at Paris straight to his eyes. “What is it Sir?” Paris said while sitting on the chair. “Your marriage with Juliet will be cancelled” Capulet answered while looking outside the window.” What?” Paris said while standing up “you can’t do this to me! An agreement will always be an agreement!” he continued.”Don’t raise your voice while talking to me young man ! It is my duty to provide Juliet her happiness and unfortunately her happiness was not in your hands.” Paris can’t even utter a word and just stormed off to Capulet’s manor.

After five days Juliet was still missing and the Capulets were all worried. One day, a letter came from an unknown person and what is written shocked everyone especially when they figured out that Paris was the sender . The letter says that Juliet was held as a hostage and they have a day to continue the marriage or they will face death together. Romeo’s trusted friend Balthazar heard about that and hurried of to go to Mantua and tell Romeo the news. Romeo was terrified he went straight to Verona to rescue Juliet. In order to retrieve Juliet he has to defeat Paris in a one in one combat, as expected Romeo defeated Paris and was sent to jail by the name of prince Escallus. Romeo returned Juliet to the Capulet manor and was welcomed by a relieved and thankful Capulet. Since then, Capulet accepted Romeo to be with Juliet and the peace between Montague and Capulet started.

End of Flashback.

The moment they were already one step closer to Romeo, Juliet looked up to her dad with some unexplainable emotions. With a smile and a slight nod Sir. Capulet let go of her, handing her to Romeo. This is really is it!

Seeing her father nod and smile, Juliet smiled back at him and finally let go of him. She slowly turned to Romeo and smiled. Then, the ceremony started.

              After saying their vows, it was finally the time for the wedding ring ceremony vows.

As Romeo placed the ring on Juliet’s finger, he said, "I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness. As I place it on your finger, I commit my heart and soul to you. I ask you to wear this ring as a reminder of the vows we have spoken today, our wedding day."

With a smile, Juliet placed the ring on Romeo’s finger saying, "This ring is a token of my love. I marry you with this ring, with all that I have and with all that I am."

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." Says the priest accompanied by the claps of the crowd as Romeo uncovered Juliet’s face of her veil.

Juliet grinned as Romeo’s face neared her. She could tell Romeo was in a hurry to kiss her. And she could say she is, too. And then, they kissed. It was a quiet long and passionate one which made the people and especially the ones who covered their wedding clap ever louder. They both faced the crowd, smiling.