Romeo and Juliet. As we all know, this work of William Shakespeare ended up tragically. But what if it ended differently? Can their tragic love story turn into a fairy tale love story, where they live happily ever after? Will their love prevail? This questions haunt me. Suppose I am the the author, the ending will be like this:
Paris visited Juliet's tomb and made a sweet ritual. Just then, the Page whistled, signalling him that someone is approaching. He immediately hid in the darkness, eyeing the strangers intently. Romeo and Balthasar approached the grave together with Friar Lawrence. Since the letter was not sent, Friar Lawrence decided to look for Romeo himself. Luckily, they met along the way. He then, explained everything to Romeo. Paris watched in horror as they dug Juliet's tomb. "Why! That man is Romeo, the vanished one! And who is that?Isn't that Friar Lawrence?! Insolent Fools! How can they do that to Juliet's tomb," he said. " This must be reported to the Capulets and to the Prince. I will make sure that they will pay for it!." Together with the Page, they retreated silently in the darkness and went off to with the news.
Meanwhile, Juliet woke up from her slumber and threw herself at her husband's embrace. They were about to leave, when The Capulets, the Prince and The Montagues, who were also called because of the involvement of his son, Romeo. They were shocked to see the supposed to be dead Juliet hand-in-hand with Romeo. They asked both to explain that instance. Juliet burst into tears while explaining between her sobs with the aid of Romeo. They stood there in silence, letting the words sink in. "Is it now clear to both of you, how meaningless your fight is? Even your children suffer! What? You want to shed more blood? You want to stain your children's hand with blood? Look at the poor and unfortunate ones! They were supposed to be innocent! Yet, they were involved!" Prince Escalus scolded. There were more silence. But then, the Capulets broke the eerie silence. They told them how sorry they were, so did the Montagues. Romeo and Juliet watched in relief.
Paris protested but he couldn't do anything. They decided to let Romeo and Juliet marry each other. Paris went home with grudge. Along the way, he met Rosaline. And they fell in love with each other.
The tragic Romeo and Juliet turned into a happy one.
It can be that way. But then, if it's not tragic, it will be boring and not interesting. So I preferred Shakespeare's version :)
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