Mr. Purwono's Blog

one day they meet again and franky give something to Sidney.
franky: listen, Sidney, I written a poem about you.
he took a piece of paper from his pocket and read the poem.

I met in the evening
by the riverside. her dress was creamy white
and her hair with ribbon tied

she turned and smiled at me
and I asked her for her name
Though I am young and poor,
my love will stay the same

Sidney: you are wonderful,franky. I love your poem.
franky took her hand. he looked into her eyes
Franky: I love you, Sidney. Do you love me?
Sidney(smile): yes of course I love you. she stood and asked: I must go home now.
Franky was happy, she love me !, she love me ! he thought.
Franky went home. the little house was smool and poor. but it was always clean and tidy. franky lived alone with his mother. his father was dead.
That evening, his mother watched him
mother: What is happened, franky? she asked. Why are you so happy?
franky: It is nothing, mom.
his mother smiled.
Mother: he is in love, she thought.
The next day, they met again. Sidney looked sad, But Franky did not noticed. He took her hand.
Franky: Sidney I am poor now, but one day I am going to be famous man
Sidney said nothing.
Will you marry me? say yes.We will so happy and.. he stopped.
Sidney looked at him for moment. there were tears in her eyes. slowly, she shook her head.then she turned and ran away.
Franky: Sydney! he shouted. but she had gone.he went hoe slowly. he did not understand her.
Franky: What is wrong? he thought She loves me, doesn't she?
His mother was waiting for him. she saw his face.
Mother: poor boy,she thought"the girl does not love him.
Franky and his mother ate their supper in silence. Suddenly, someone knocked on the door. he opened it. A man in a servant uniform stood outside.
Servant: I am from the big house, he asked 'my mistress wants to see Franky.
Franky: That is me, said him.
Servant: Can you come with me now? Said the servant.
Franky : Yes. he was excited, perhaps Sidney has changed her mind, he thought. perhaps she does want to marry me.
Franky's mother stood at the door, she watched them. The big house she said herself . I know those people. A rich old women, and her beautiful daughter. MY poor son!
It was not far to the house. the servant took Franky up the wide steps and into the house. Franky was excited and his heart was beating fast.
everything was rich and grand. There were beautiful carpets,picture and mirrors. He saw himself in a mirror. He looked terrible.The servant opened a door. Franky went inside, An old lady was sitting in a big chair. Sidney stood behind her. The old woman was ugly. her eyes were small and cold, and her mouth was thin and hard. her old hand were covered with bing rings. she looked proud and angry.
franky looked at the old woman, he thought. Is she Sidney's mother?
Sidney's mom: so you want marry my daughter? she asked. her voice is hard.
Franky: yes, I love her and I want marry her.
Sidney's mother: You! a poor student no money, no father,nothing! my daughter will never marry you. She laughed.
He looked at Sidney, she did not look at him
Franky: I am poor now, he said' But one day I will be a famous teacher.
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 again.
The old woman got up and left the room.
Franky and Sidney were alone. Franky looked at her, but Sidney did not look at him. She stood still and did not say anything. Franky went up to her and put his arm round her. Sidney moved away from him.
Sidney: I am sorry, my mother is right. I can not marry you. I do not want to be poor. I want money and clothes and big car.
Franky: But you love me, Sidney. said Franky " and I love you. he did not understand her. he was angry.
Sidney: Yes, I love you but love  is not enough. she looked at him. her face was sad. I getting married in two weeks, she said."Good bye, Franky. I am sorry.
Franky left the big house and ran down. He sat there for long time.
Franky: Sidney love me. I know she loves me. he thought.but she is marrying another man. She is marrying him for money. It is her mother! Sidney is afraid of the ugly, old woman! O Sidney?, Sidney what shall I do?
After a long time, Franky went home. there was a light in the window of the little house. The door was open. his mother was waiting for him. she looked at his face, than she put her arms around him.
Mother: They are bad people, my son, she said. You must forget her.