the necklace (continued script)

FORMULATION OF THE STORY

“The necklace was paste”. These are the words which struck the heart of Mme. Loisel after her 10 years of sufferings with her husband. The theme of the story is “No secret remains secret and unknown”. This is how the story of m, and Mme. Loisel continued after the terrible suffering of the 10 years of their lives. When the time came that Mme. Loisel has needed to say to M. Loisel what she had heard from Mme. Forestier, she feared that M. Loisel might get angry to her. So she made a choice of keeping that as secret so that it may not interfer with their relationship.

One day, while having a dinner, both of them are having a serious conversation about the financial position of their living. But because of tiredness after his work, M. Loisel tried to stop the mouth of Mme. Loisel and refrain from dictating the needs of the house wherein both of them can’t afford to contribute immediately. The tension inside the dinning table rose and suddenly, Mme. Loisel accidentally spoke of the events 10 years ago. She even said that said that the necklace they lost and needed to replace is just a fake one. Once again accidental words released.

After more than 10 years of keeping a secret, at last, it was known to everybody. Because M. Loisel can’t understand the situation, he tried to asking Mme. Loisel about that matter. But Mme. Loisel refused the offer of M. Loisel to have a peace conversation in order for truth to take place.

Mme. Loisel can’t carry all the things that she hides. So, she tries ways on how she can discuss all the facts to her husband. When she did it, M.Loisel did not keep the anger to capture his emotions. He ran away with tears because he knew that his wife can keep a huge secret like that. He realized that their sufferings and strivings in past were all worthless. He did not regret about the money that they had spent but, he regretted the years that they spent and the happy moments that they intended to experience with each other.

As time goes by, little by little, M.Loisel slowly understood the past experiences. Mme. Loisel, with a peace in mind approached M. Loisel and talked gently. All happened with peacefulness and cooperation.

Now, they realized that past is not remembered to darken your emotions again to serve as inspiration to renew their lives and start a new beginning. They made their minds clear of the memories that they left behind. Inspirations are not proofs of a better fortune but these serve as our guide and path towards a better quest which M. and Mme. Loisel have to start for them to have a new and better relationships.

SCRIPT:

(Scene 1, house)

Narrator: “The necklace was paste”. These are the words which struck the heart of Mme. Loisel after her 10 years of sufferings with her husband. The theme of the story is “No secret remains secret and unknown”. This is how the story of m, and Mme. Loisel continued after the terrible suffering of the 10 years of their lives. When the time came that Mme. Loisel has needed to say to M. Loisel what she had heard from Mme. Forestier, she feared that M. Loisel might get angry to her. So she made a choice of keeping that as secret so that it may not interfer with their relationship.

One day, while having a dinner, both of them are having a serious conversation about the financial position of their living.

Mme. Loisel: You know what? Why don’t you leave your work for just three days and repair the roof of our house? You did not even paint walls outside. How do you budget your salary?

M. Loisel: can you please shut your mouth. And why are you doubting about how I budget my salary? Don’t you know that I use them on our utilities? On our food? Did you ever think of that?

Mme. Loisel: You’re paying our utilities? (Stand up and get the bills with the disconnection notices) And what are these? Is it possible that they will send us disconnection notices even we are paying on due date? Are you lying to me?

M. Loisel: It’s because I’m paying every end of the second month.

Mme. Loisel: No!

M. Loisel: And why are you dictating all the needs of our house to me? It seems that you’re my queen and I’m your servant. Who is the cause of our hardship now? (Stand and point Mme. Loisel) Isn’t it you?

Mme. Loisel: Is that my fault? Better to think that it’s the necklace fault. That fake necklace made our life miserable.

M. Loisel: What do you mean? What are you trying to say?

Mme. Loisel: Nothing. Just forget about it. (Leave the setting but…)

M. Loisel: (Held the right hand of Mathilde) that necklace that we used to pay?

Mme. Loisel: (She looked at the eyes of M. Loisel) No. I don’t know.

Narrator: The tension inside the dinning table rose and suddenly, Mme. Loisel accidentally spoke of the events 10 years ago. She even said that said that the necklace they lost and needed to replace is just a fake one.

M. Loisel: What?

Mme. Loisel: Please... (Hold hands removed) Let me go. I have to sleep.

(SCENE 2 house)

Narrator: After more than 10 years of keeping a secret, at last, it was known to everybody. Because M. Loisel can’t understand the situation, he tried to asking Mme. Loisel about that matter. But Mme. Loisel refused the offer of M. Loisel to have a peace conversation in order for truth to take place.

M. Loisel: (saw Mme. Loisel walking down the stairs) Mathilde can we talk?

Mme. Loisel: no.

M. Loisel: But we have a lot of … (Mathilde reacted)

Mme. Loisel: I said no! I have lot of thing to do.

M.Loisel: ok. I’ll go ahead. Bye.

Narrator: M. Loisel went to his work. He could not focus on what he was doing.

(SCENE 3 at the office)

Laura Franks: Mr. Loisel, (will give the documents) I have a new assignment for you. Finish this for three days or else…. No need to say anymore!

M. Loisel: Yes ma’am.

Reena Brown: How stupid is our boss. Doesn’t she know how to speak lightly?

George Stockholm: Joe, don’t mind that freaky monster. Just do your job and make sure that she’ll be impressed by your output.

Trish Mayer: It seems that you have a problem. (to George Stockholm) Hey? What do you think?

M. Loisel: Yes, I do. My wife hid something from me. But without her intention, she accidentally let the cat out of the bag. The necklace that we lost and paid for ten years is just paste.

Laura Franks: What is that conversation all about? Can you please stop that worthless matters and try to work silently? Mr. Stockholm, kindly follow up my meeting with Mme. Forestier.

M. Loisel: Mme. Forestier?!

Trish Mayer: Why, do you know her? She is the biggest investor of Mme.Laura by now.

M. Loisel: Mme., I suggest that I talk with her. (To Trish Mayer) Trish, she was the one who lent us the diamond necklace that we lost. She is a friend of mine and of my wife.

Laura Franks: Ok. I accept your suggestion.

George Stockholm: It’s time for you to prove your self! Don’t worry, we’ll support you.

(SCENE 4)

Greta Louses: So how are you? Did you know the news about the murder at the mall? It’s so shocking. I heard it from the people talking at the sari-sari store.

Mme. Loisel: I did not hear it.

Greta Louses: It’s so interesting

Narrator: At the house of the couple, an expected visitor came.

(Mme. Loisel washing clothes) (Sounds of knock) (Tok-tok)

Mme. Loisel: Coming! (Weep her wet hands and sweat) (Open the door)

Mme. Forestier: Hi. Do you remember me?

Mme. Loisel: Of course, my friend. (Hug Mme. Forestier) I’d like you to meet Greta, my new friend.

Mme. Forestier: Hi! (To Greta)

(To Mme. Loisel) How are you? It’s been a long time since we last saw each other.

Greta Louses: I’ll just continue my laundry. (Exit)

Mme. Loisel: But why are you here?

Mme. Forestier: I realized that…

(Entrance of M. Loisel)

M. Loisel: Mathilde where are you?

Mme. Loisel: Love, our friend visited us.

M. Loisel: What a coincidence! Our big boss asked me to talk with you Mme. Ahm...pardon us with our weird house.

Mme. Forestier: It’s ok. (To Mathilde) I appreciate your sacrifice for ten years only to pay for my necklace. So, I want to return this to you. You deserve to have it.

M. Loisel: No. It’s our fault. We were careless. We know that it is our responsibility but we missed our obligations. Thank you for your appreciation.

Mme. Forestier: (To M. Loisel) M., please don’t blame my friend. It’s my fault. I lent her a genuine like gem but I did not say to her that it was paste. Now I will correct your misconception. I did not return the necklace when we last saw each other. If I return it, for sure, your situation won’t like this.

Narrator: All had been made clear.

Mme. Loisel: So, love, now you know that the necklace was paste.

(M. Loisel ran away)

(SCENE 5)

Narrator: After more than 10 years of keeping a secret, at last, it was known to everybody. Because M. Loisel can’t understand the situation, he tried to asking Mme. Loisel about that matter. But Mme. Loisel refused the offer of M. Loisel to have a peace conversation in order for truth to take place.

Reena Brown: Friend, how is your relationship with your wife?

Trish Mayer: Don’t mind it. Why don’t you think of the positive effects of that past experience? Your wife would have been given a chance to be more responsible to her obligations.

George Stockholm: Yes! Don’t you think of that? She will be a better wife for you. Now, the lessons that both of you had learned are your inspirations. They will be your instrument to renew your relationship.

M. Loisel: Thank you for your advises, all of you are my true friends.

Reena Brown: You’re welcome! Don’t worry we are always here for you, just say what you want to say and all of us will listen.

Trish Mayer: That’s right.

George Stockholm: Go! And clean the mess in your relationship.

(SCENE 6 house, Mathilde and Greta talking)

Greta Louses: Mathilde why don’t you talk to your husband? You might regret it if you continue your day long treatment with each other.

(M. Loisel entrance)

(SCENE 7)

M. Loisel: can we talk?

Mme. Loisel: Of course. I realized that we must take time for ourselves to talk about our problems.

M. Loisel: If you were to ask me, I don’t mind that anyway. Why don’t we start our life again?

Mme. Loisel: Isn’t that hard?

M. Loisel: Yes, but we have to carry it. You know that I love you and I want to live with you. I don’t want to destroy our relationship because of that stupid necklace.

Mme. Loisel: So let’s start a new life. I’m sorry for being irresponsible.

M. Loisel: There’s no reason for you to ask for forgiveness.

Mme. Loisel: That’s what I love about you. You’re very considerate and calm and most of all, you’re the kindest person I’ve ever known. I love you!

M. Loisel: Thank you for loving me. I love you too.

Narrator: As time goes by, little by little, M.Loisel slowly understood the past experiences. Mme. Loisel, with a peace in mind approached M. Loisel and talked gently. All happened with peacefulness and cooperation.

Now, they realized that past is not remembered to darken your emotions again to serve as inspiration to renew their lives and start a new beginning. They made their minds clear of the memories that they left behind. Inspirations are not proofs of a better fortune but these serve as our guide and path towards a better quest which M. and Mme. Loisel have to start for them to have a new and better relationships.

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