A love story that started at silk road and ended at silk road.............
(Opening):
A young man from Spain (Francisco Javier) was on expenditure with his only friend (Manuel) .They both were scholars of a old catholic University in philosophy as major.
Francisco always wanted to explore the world and learn new things. Francisco uncle was a solider who was sent to far place for duty, when his uncle came back from military he used to share a lot of interesting things with Francsico every time which made Francsico to to know more about those things.
After graduation Francisco and his friend Manuel set off on a journey to east. Francisco went to Italy though Italy was going through a lot violence and economical changes he leaned many things as time progressed.At Venice he learned about silk route which was quite famous for trade route which between East and West but it has many difficulties though.
Nearly after a three months traveling in silk route Francisco learned about differen people from many parts of world. It intrigued him to know and explore more and more.
One fine day on silk route at Samarkand "
"Hermano Francisco" called Manuel Francisco.
"What is it Manuel "replied Francisco with smile looking at beautiful architecture of mosque."We being traveling for like eights months far from home" said Manuel. Francisco took a quick glance at Manuel and back to his small book nothing down his pov on things he saw . "Francisco man come on tell how many days are we going be here and where are we going to travel more" little anxious and worried Manuel asked Francisco with concern. Keeping his book inside his side bag Francisco turned towards Manuel and said "Manuel I had a dream last night, I saw a beautiful girl walking towards me and I think I would meet her on this journey " . Surprised Manuel said " Hermano Francisco a beautiful girl in this dangerous trade route I don't think so many" bit encouraging expression.
Smiling at Manuel " I have strong feeling that I would meet her soon " Francisco said with determination and excitement. Manuel felt it as something impossible.
At afternoon they both went to eat a local dine restaurant. After few minutes a commotion started which drawed the attention of both men. " What could be happening there " Manuel said with question mark expression ." Don't know" shrugged Francisco. They both made their way towards commotion to find a beautiful asian, red haired girl in boy scout dress challenging a guy at a table . Her charisma locked Francisco's eyes and heart, he felt like his heart was beating rapidly and he was in a magical energy field where he could hear her and see her only. Manuel was watching the girl as she claimed upper hand in challenge and clapped with everyone for her bravo and saw Francisco being silent and lost somewhere." Francisco Francisco...." called Fransisco many times but Fransisco was captivated by that beautiful girl charisma. Finally Manuel shakes Francisco by hand and brought him back to earth. Everyone were staring at him as their drwan attention due to Fransisco's lost state a while ago, the asian was going out of dine. Seeing her departure Francisco immediately followed her and approached her. " Hello Miss ....you have eye catching beautiful which I have never saw in my life" said Francisco with sincerity. But moved with his statement the girl smiled at him." May i know your name miss.." asked Francisco. " Well you have sweet way to ask my name ....it's Helena for you "said with a smile and was about to go . Francisco stopped her and asked " Helena.. beautiful name for a beauty... would you like to go out on a date with me" with charisma." Well you are quite a fast " said while raise eyebrow with doubt. "Well it would be bad if waste my time in lagging behind to ask to our" said Francisco.
"Well ......"seeing watch and said " before last hour dusk tonight at Lake view " said and immediately mixed in a crowd of people. Francisco smirked and went to his friend to tell what happened...at evening near Lake view.
Helena was dressed in long pink floral dress with her red hair as shag and half up and down made her look more beautiful. " Hello Miss Helena " forwarded his hand to Helena. Helena holds his hand and Fransisco takes her to restaurant and they both enjoyed whole night together.
"It was really amazing to spend time with you Francisco" said Helena. Smiling at her Francisco. Francisco introduced his friend Manuel to Helena next day as the days pass by they enjoyed spending time with each other for nearly two months in Samarkand hiding from others. Soon Helena had to return to her nation which was quite difficult for her "Francisco my family and I are about to go back our nation" said with sad expression while holding his hand ."Don't worry my dear I will come and talk with your father tomorrow before you guys move back " said reassuringly Francisco.
Next day Francisco got ready with his friend Manuel to visit Helena's family. They both went to the place were east people where settled in city and navigated to Helena's house. As they knocked her house door, Helena's younger brother opened and enquired them. After knowing them he immediately called his father out and all family members gathered around soon everyone sat down to talk. The whole environment was tensed up and stressing but Francisco remained calm and composed said " Sir I Francisco a scholar from Spain, he is my friend Manuel a scholar like me we both travelled many places along this silk route to more about world"..." And the main reason I came to your house is ..your daughter Helena..i have fallen in love with her and I am came to ask for permission to marry her sir"....whole environment shifted to silence and Helena's father glanced at Helena seriously and said "Mr Fransisco we come from different religious backgrounds and we don't know much about you and your family and hence I think I can't accept you to take my daughter " ..... Francisco felt heart sank when Helena's father disagreed but composed himself and said " My bad sir soory that I didn't told you about my family..My father passed away early in my life but my mother was a scholar she brought up my elder sister and me all by herself..and we have a own house a bigone and I too had job which I left to travel here but since Helena has come into my life i would go back and continue my job and make sure she is happy" said with calm voice. Helena's father thought for a while and said "ok but we as whole family will come with you to your place " said seriously. Francisco's with smile said "sure sir".
After three days Helena was at battle field, a war that broke off on silk route suddenly with a lot of died bodies, blood everywhere, children lost their parents and innocent people died. Helena was crying as she survived that war but she lost her whole family and her her love.
