Chapter-9

It was Saturday morning and Werner had decided to talk to his father today. He was confident to bring up this matter to him. He went down hurriedly for breakfast. Everybody was sitting on the table except Mrs. Scarlett Fischer who was in the kitchen, preparing pancakes for everyone.

"Good morning, dad" Werner wished his father to check how his mood was,"Good morning, son. How are you doing today?" Fortunately, Mr. Fischer was happy today, maybe because his favorites pancakes were cooking,"I am good, dad, what about you?""I am good too,"After a while, Mrs. Fischer served everyone with pancakes and she too sat with all of them to have breakfast."Delicious. You make the best pancakes of the world, Scarlett," Mrs. Fischer felt happy for getting appreciated by her husband."Thank you. Do you want more?""No, this much is enough," said Mr. Fischer. Werner felt that this instant, when his dad is happy and everybody is sitting together, it is best to talk about his relationship with Gracia."Dad, I want to talk about something to you, shall I?""Yes, son. Why not? Speak up,"Werner gathered his confidence and said,"Dad, I love a girl,"There was complete silence in the room. Everybody stopped chewing to hear what Werner has to say. He continued,"And she loves me too; therefore, we wanted your approval for our relationship,""Who is she?" Mr. Fischer replied positively,"Her name is Gracia, but I call her Grace. She is sixteen and beautiful. She is great in artwork and she has grabbed various positions many times in different competitions,"Mr. Fischer didn't reply,"And we love each other a lot dad. Her father has approved our relationship and so she asked me to tell you about the same. We hope you will approve,"Mr. Fischer said no words. Werner was eagerly waiting for his response."Dad, please say something, we both want you to say yes to our relationship,"Mr. Fischer sighed and said,"How long have you both been together?""More than a year,"Mr. Fischer nodded his head and said with a smile,"Okay, bring her up tomorrow. I would like to meet her," Mr. Fischer said smiling at his son. He has accepted their relationship."Yes, dad but…""But what? I have approved your relationship. Don't you want me to meet her?""Yes dad, I do want you to meet her but she can't come here without your permission,""Why does she needs my permission? Doesn't she have legs?" Everybody laughed. Werner smiled."No, she does have but she is not allowed to come here,""Why not, son?""Because she is from another community,""Which community?""She is a Jewish,"Everybody felt shocked."What?" said Ms. Marley Fischer angrily."How could you? Don't you know we are pureblood? We have a different race. How could you love a Jewish girl, Werner? Are you even my son?" Mr. Fischer questioned Werner fiercely. "Love doesn't see any caste, father," replied Werner politely."Look at your son, Scarlett. Is this what you have imparted him? Is this the only moral value he has learned so far?"Mrs. Fischer didn't reply because she couldn't find words to speak."I am not only her son. I am your son too. Imparting moral values to children is not just the duty of a mother, but a father's too,""Look how he is arguing, have you got no shame? Leave this room now, I don't want to see your face," said Mr. Fischer bitterly.Werner went back to his room. He felt disappointed. He wondered what will he tell to Gracia?

Mr. Fischer too went to his room leaving Mrs. Fischer, Lily, and Ms. Marley in the hall."You should go and support Sawyer," said Ms. Marley to Scarlett"Yes. Lily, clear the table and put all the crockery in the kitchen,""Yes, mommy" little Lily replied."I will help her, you go and see Sawyer first," said Ms. Marley.Mrs. Fischer ran to her room to relax her husband. She went to the room but found that the door was closed."Open the door," she asked Mr. Fischer politely.There was no response. So she requested again,"Open the door, please,"Mr. Fischer opened the door. He sat on the edge of his bed and said,"How could he? He is my son. Didn't he get anyone else from our race?""It's okay, dear. Calm down,""How could I calm down, Scarlett? Didn't you see him arguing with me?"Mrs. Fischer remained silent."I don't understand what is wrong with him. He neither does agree to join the army nor did he cares about choosing a good partner from our race. When will he grow up? Why we both don't agree at any common point?""He is growing up. That's why you both are having such fundamental differences,""What? I don't understand. Are you taking his favor?""No, I am just calming you down, dear," She then paused hoping that he would respond but he didn't so she continued and said, "Look, Werner is naïve and young. He has not seen the world as much as you have. Being his parents, we must guide him. Scolding him like this won't solve the predicament. He will start opposing us. And think what little Lily is learning from this. We should take every step cautiously,"After listening to her words, Mr. Fischer felt relaxed. He nodded his head in affirmative and said,"What should I do?""Before doing anything else, first promise me that you will listen to me carefully, okay?""Yes,""Love doesn't see any race, dear,"Mr. Fischer starred at her, thinking about why she was repeating Werner's words."Werner is in his teens and at such tender age, making decisions is a big thing. I saw the determination in his eyes for his love. I know he is confident enough to have that girl, no matter how things will turn up in the future. I could see that he is proud of his decision to have that girl as a life partner but at the same time, he seeks your permission. I know if you would deny him, he would stop meeting that girl because he respects your decision,"Mr. Fischer was listening to his wife peacefully.Scarlett felt that she had made her point. She didn't want to say more thinking that a few lines have conveyed her message and he too has understood her words patiently."So, what should I tell him?""Whatever you feel right. Now, go to him and make everything all right,""Okay,""I hope you both will agree on a common point," she smiled at him.Mr. Fischer went to his son's room. He opened the door. Werner was standing near the window, thinking about what he will say to Gracia. Mr. Fischer saw his son upset for the first time. He thought he should start accepting his son so that he too accepts him."Werner?""Yes, dad,""Bring that girl tomorrow. I would like to meet the love of son's life,"Werner felt happy. He couldn't control his emotions."Thank you so much, dad. I love you," and he hugged his father tight.Mr. Fischer felt strange because Werner never hugged him before."It's okay, son. If anyone stops you from bringing her here, tell them my name, it will be enough,""Yes, dad, thanks a lot,"

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