The Sound Of Music: The other side of the story (Completed)

We're not being Secretive

"My stomach's making noises" Kurt complained as he rubbed his stomach.

"The least they could've done was let us say hello" Marta whined

"I wonder what grass tastes like" Kurt nagged

"I feel awful" Gretl added

"When fraulein Maria was feeling unhappy she used to sing that song, remember?" Brigitta said a tad more energetic

"Yes" Liesl agreed

"Let's try it" Brigitta suggested. The two sisters began to sing.

"Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens"

"Brown paper packages tied up with strings" Louisa and the boys joined "these are a few of my favorite things'

"Why don't I feel better?" Gretl almost cried. Liesl extended and arm to her sister as she walked over for a hug.

"Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes snowflake-" Brigitta stopped singing. So did all the other children. They heard Maria but was she really there? They turned and saw her running from the side. She was bright in her teal dress and the children fled to her.

"When the dog bites when the bee stings, when I'm feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things and then I don't feel so bad!" She hugged and greeted all the children

"Children I'm so glad to see you" she exclaimed

"We missed you" Marta said

"I missed you" Maria returned "Kurt how are you?"

"Hungry" was his quick reply

Maria turned to Gretl "Gretl what happened to your finger?"

"It got caught"

"Caught in what?"

"Friedrich's teeth"

And everyone laughed

"How about you Liesl? Any telegrams been delivered lately? Maria asked knowing the reason

"No fraulein but I'm learning to accept it. I'll be glad when school begins" she admitted

"Oh Liesl you can't use school to escape your problems you have to face them" Maria declared triumphantly "Oh I have so much to tell you all" she beamed at the seven faces.

"We have things to tell you too" Marta said

"The most important thing is that father's going to be married" Brigitta quickly said as if ripping off a bandage

"Married?"

"Yes, to baroness Schrader" Louisa added. Maria looked at the teenage girls with a look of confusion. Both Liesl and Louisa nodded disappointingly and all the children could see the sadness cover Maria's face

They stood in silence when the Captain came outside

"Father look!' The children shouted exclamations but Maria stood still

"Alright go inside and get your dinner" the Captain said happily as he clapped his hands together.

The children ran inside and scrambled inside and pushed past Max. They sat down at the dining table.

"I can't believe she's really here" Gretl grinned

"I know, it's a miracle" Kurt said in between bites.

"Did you see her face when we told her the news about father?" Louisa asked "sure we have her back but we still have the baroness" she was a little panicked.

"Why do we have to have a new mother when we could just have fraulein Maria?" Gretl asked

"I'd want a mother just like her" Marta added. The older siblings ignored the statements out of not knowing how to respond.

"Lou, I stand by what I said before, leave it alone and it'll all work out" Liesl spoke maturely

"But without us she may not have come back" Brigitta defended

"And look what happened when you meddled" Friedrich called his sister out "she left! I agree with Liesl. She's back which is great but now we leave it up to them"

"I think it will all work out fine" Marta smiled assuredly for a seven year old

All her siblings couldn't help but laugh at her new confidence.

She's back!! I love this scene as well. It's so fun to see their personalities!

Thanks for reading!💛💛💛