• Forbidden Love



    Long ago, in a faraway kingdom there lived princess called Rosara and a slave called Gerald. In this kingdom, falling in love with a slave was forbidden, and even more so for those of royal blood. However...........

    Gerald stood by a tree with a smile on his face. He was thinking of his beloved, Rosara. Even though she was royalty, she loved him more than any other. Just then,

    "Gerald!" Rosara cried as she ran towards him, tears running down her face.

    "What's the matter?" Gerald cried in alarm. "Why do you weep?"

    "Oh, Gerald." Rosara sobbed. "Woe is me, for my father, the king, has arranged for a marriage between I and Prince Saul of the North, whom I hate bitterly. Oh, what shall I do?"

    Gerald was full of grief to here this. "My, darling," he said mournfully. "This does not bode well for us." He leaned down an kissed her, as an attempt of trying to console her.

    Luck was not with the star-crossed lovers, as Prince Saul, stepped into the garden and came upon them. He was shocked and his eyes were full of burning rage as he spoke.

    "How dare you, Princess Rosara?!" he demanded. "How dare you kiss a slave, especially when you are going to marry another man?!"

    Rosara was locked up in her chambers until the morning, when she would be burnt at the stake, the punishment for such treachery.

    The next morning, Rosara was bound and taken to the stake. The crowd mocked and jeered at her while Gerald was being forced to watch.

    As the flames began to consume her body, Rosara stretched out her hands and whispered brokenly. "All I wanted.........was to be with Gerald and be happy.......because I love him."

    In the heavens above, every heavenly being felt the love between the princess and the slave.

    And the, a great white holy light came from the sky, vanquishing the flames. Rosara had disappeared and an angel stood in her place.

    "I am the Angel of Love." the being spoke in loud and clear voice. "And I, along with the Almighty have watched over your kingdom for years and we are not pleased by the way you restrict the love between slaves and other people. You trying to burn this innocent woman has broken our patience. We have sent Rosara to the heavens for some time. During that time, every last man in this city except the slave shall perish for your sins."

    The people began to panic and beg for forgiveness. But, it was too late. The angel lifted her hand. "May the power of the Almighty come upon this evil land!"

    Golden light erupted and killed everybody except Gerald, who only fell unconscious.

    When he woke up, he saw Rosara, looking more beautiful than ever, clasping his hands in her's with a gentle smile on her face, "Gerald," she said softly. "We shall be together.......for ever."


    The End