Chapter 11: The Red Light´s prince
Clara
Mohamed, the baby is coming, our son is coming.
Mohamed approaches Clara and takes her hand.
MOHAMED
In the name of God, the merciful and compassionate, may Allah grant you an easy delivery.
EXT. EL PARAISO CLINIC FACADE - DAY
The sun rises between the mountains, and dyes the sky in a deep pink hue that dissipates towards the still dark clouds, indicating the end of the night. The clouds divide the blue of the sky between an intense pink and a tender orange. They outline the last remnants of dawn. Turquoise blue macaws fly towards Avila.
MUSICAL INTERLUDE LANA DEL REY - YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL A:
DISSOLVE TO:
MONTAGE SEQUENCE
MUSICAL INTERLUDE LANA DEL REY - YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL A
MONTAGE SEQUENCE DELIVERY ROOM EL PARAISO CLINIC - DAY
a- Scenes of Clara giving birth to Gamal. CLOSE UP
VOICE OFF
Bringing life into this world is something that science cannot fully explain. A part of you dies in the life you give. A part of me would live forever in him from the moment I became his mother. It's as if the soul fractures alongside the hips, and is reassembled by soldering its bones to the life that awaits him outside of you. You lose all your strength, even the one you didn't know you had. The strength similar to that of an airplane engine before taking off emerges from your entrails over and over again. You scream in pain in its purest essence. Pain from giving birth, pain from wanting your child to come out, and pain from never being separated from him. Once he is out, you are no longer sure that you will have him close to you forever, and that uncertainty is suffocating. You scream because they take away what you love the most, nothing else matters after seeing him. And when you hear him cry, when you hold him in your lap for the first time, you understand.
Dear God when I get to heaven, please let me bring my man.
b- Scene of Clara holding a baby, tears run down her cheeks. CLOSE UP
That strength you had to hold him in your hands is the greatest gift he gave you. After that, you need to have him with you forever, nothing can separate you from him. Because all your strength to face anything in this world no longer belongs to you, it is within him.
CLARA
Shh, mine, mine, my treasure. You are my son.
Mohamed
His name will be Gamal, like...
Once upon a time in the kingdom of Red Lights, there lived a young prince named Paris. He was known for his charismatic personality, deep blue eyes, and unruly golden locks. Paris was the beloved son of King Louis and Queen Catherine, rulers of Red Lights. The kingdom was renowned for its breathtaking architecture, vibrant culture, and, of course, its grand red lights that adorned the streets every evening.
Despite his royal obligations, Paris had always been a free spirit, often wandering the streets of the kingdom incognito. During one of his secret escapades, he stumbled upon a beautiful young woman named Maria Estuardo. Maria hailed from a distant land and possessed an enchanting grace that captivated Paris from their very first encounter.
As Paris and Maria spent more time together, they became inseparable. They shared their dreams, aspirations, and discovered deep connections that surpassed societal boundaries. Their love blossomed against all odds, and Paris knew that Maria was the missing piece in his life.
However, when Paris approached his parents to seek their blessing for his union with Maria, they firmly refused. They believed that a marriage alliance with an outsider could jeopardize the kingdom's stability. Despite their reservations, Paris was determined to follow his heart and vowed to marry Maria, even if it meant going against his family's wishes.
As a symbol of his undying love and devotion, Paris gifted Maria a precious amulet adorned with a flaming red crystal. The amulet symbolized the passionate love they shared and their willingness to face any challenges together.
Paris and Maria planned to escape the kingdom secretly and start a new life somewhere far away. On the eve of their planned departure, a messenger from the palace arrived, bearing unexpected news. The messenger informed Paris that King Louis had fallen gravely ill, and his condition became increasingly fragile with each passing day.
Moved by his love for his family and sense of duty, Paris decided to delay his plans of elopement and return to the palace. King Louis expressed his gratitude for Paris' strength and commitment to their family legacy. In his final moments, he acknowledged the depth of love between Paris and Maria, realizing he had been too quick to dismiss their union.
In honor of the enduring love between Paris and Maria, King Louis issued a royal decree, granting his blessing for their marriage. To represent the kingdom's newfound acceptance, he announced that henceforth, Paris would be known as Francis, and France would be recognized as the Kingdom of Lights.
Francis and Maria married amidst a grand celebration that illuminated the whole kingdom. The streets were adorned with cascading red lights, symbolic of their passionate love and the unity between their hearts and the kingdom. Under the new reign of King Francis and Queen Maria, the Kingdom of Lights flourished, as love and acceptance enveloped its people.
And so, the tales of King Francis and Queen Maria Estuardo of the Kingdom of Lights continue to inspire generations, reminding them that true love prevails, even in the face of adversity.