46. BACK TO FLORENCE
Lydia, Cador and Cathy are now in Florence, a former capital of Italy.
I have heard that Florence means 'city of flowers'. Beautiful, isn't it?
"City of flowers"?
So in this city we could find the Flower in Seven Colours!
I hope with all my heart that we will find it!
Such an unusual bridge!
It's a two-floor bridge!
It's Ponte Vecchio (The Old Bridge), the oldest bridge in Florence, my friends!
- You know about these things! - Obviously!
It is approximately 600 years old.
- You are cheating! - Now you know all that I do.
Let's see, where are we now?
This is Piazza della Signorina (The Young Lady's Square).
- What? - And that's Palazzo Vecchio (The Old Palace).
- Are you a tourist? - Yes.
What is it, Cador?
You should be careful, Lydia!
Italian men are great seducers and young girls are easy prey for them!
- Who, that boy? A seducer? - Yes! Don't say that we didn't warn you!
- No kidding! Is this true? - Italians are very passionate!
Never give them too much attention, not even to a child!
I see. In Italy, a beauty like me should not walk carelessly.
Indeed!
- You are ridiculous! - The no-good Boris!
You were strolling like a tourist because you didn't know I have my eyes on you!
And what do I hear? That a girl should not walk carelessly in Italy!
Really!
Hurry and find the Flower, all three of you! Faster!
Wait!
Wait for me, Lydia!
I told you to wait! Where have you disappeared?
Good day!
Don't touch me!
Don't leave like this!
Don't take me for what I am not. I too am a tourist visiting Florence.
We must leave soon and I was making one final visit.
I can't decide where to go next, to Rome or to Venice.
What do you mean?
My father is going to Rome, and my mother is going to Venice.
- They came with different groups? - No, it's not that. They will break up.
They will get a divorce?
I am their only child and I can't divide.
I will have to choose between mom and dad.
- Why are they getting a divorce? - Knowing this would solve my problem.
Either dad's right and mom's wrong, either mom's right and dad's wrong.
But you who do you prefer, your mom or your dad?
I'm just asking to know.
I have no preference, I love both the same way.
- The same way? - Yes, I love them both just as much.
This can't be true love, if you love them both the same.
Yes, it's true love.
- Think harder on my question. - I don't need to.
Why?
I told you, I love them both the same and this is all there is to it!
- You are not saying the truth! - This is the truth!
- It's not true! - It is, I tell you!
Then tell me, which of them gives you more pocket money?
Which one do you fear the most?
- I have never compared them! - Compare them now!
I can't compare them!
Mother died giving birth to me, and father passed away when I was five.
So you haven't met your mother at all, and you knew your father just briefly.
Still, I understand well that mom and dad are the most important people in the world.
I will always love them!
Yes, they look easier do deal with when they are dead!
Don't talk like that!
- You are cruel! This is terrible! - I just said a dumb thing!
Lydia!
Please, don't cry!
I was a fool, speaking words without thinking first.
I was concentrated on how to choose between mom and dad.
Actually, I envy you, you know?
I envy you for loving your parents so munch.
I wish I could do the same. You really love them.
Unlike you, I might not love any one of them.
Yes, indeed.
This is the truth, Lydia. I don't love any of them anymore.
- Enough! Shut up! - You shut up!
Stop answering back to me! And go away!
Very well, I'm leaving. I wanted to go back to Venice anyway, to my parents!
You win! I will return just to get something from you. A compensation!
A compensation? For you?
Sell this old house and you will have money!
Better, it's yours! I wanted to go back to Rome anyway!
Perfect! This way, it will be easier for me!
It is terrible for a child to witness such arguments!
Before, they got along well. Look!
Your mother is very beautiful!
Dad always tells her how ugly she is.
In his youths, dad was handsome too.
I see! They have reached saturation.
Saturation?
They still love each other a lot, but they fight sometimes
because they have grown tired to see each other every day.
How do you know this, since you don't have your parents?
It's easier to see the truth from outside.
And I don't want you to end up hating your parents.
It would be better to get along with both of them, isn't it, Nicola?
I would like it, but I think that it's too late. They are arguing constantly!
Let me handle this problem!
Mister! Can I have this cart all day? You would be doing me a great service.
Of course, if you have the money. But can you drive it?
Me? Of course I do! Just wait a moment!
Flower! Flower! Flower!
Mom! Come outside and see something!
Nicola! What's with you in the cart? And who is this girl?
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Lydia.
She is very nice! We became friends immediately!
Perfect! I was getting worried, because you were missing for a while.
Let's go all on a picnic! Come on, mom!
To a picnic?
Yes! Please, hurry! Go and get dressed!
Come on, do it faster! I would like it a lot!
She is interfering again in other people's business!
She will never stop helping other people.
Let me take care of her. Whatever is she up to, I will break it!
Come on, faster! How about using a little makeup?
Me, to get a makeup? Nicola!
Yes! You could make yourself beautiful, just today!
- What are you saying? - He is right, Madam!
A mom should always look young and pretty!
- But I am not using makeup. - Let Lydia take care of you.
She is skilled, you will see! She will make you look young again!
Come with me.
Sit down.
I trust you to transform her! I am going to dad's. Bye!
We start with a hydrating cream.
Would you like to shave, dad?
Would you like to shave? You need it, I assure you!
Leave me be, I am not in the mood for a picnic!
Make an effort, dad! Mom is getting a makeup!
- Really? - Let's go fishing!
Do you want to? We used to fish at picnics.
Fishing? Why not? At least I won't have to keep her company.
Perfect! I’ll go get the gear!
I barely recognize myself!
You are a charming mom!
Have you seen him, Lydia? Dad doesn't look like a bum anymore!
- What? Let's... - Nicola, your mom waits in the cart.
- She is beautiful like a princess. - Really? Great!
Come on, dad!
What's gotten into you today, little man?
Come on, dad! Look how beautiful mom is!
What have you put on your face? You look awful!
I don't understand...
You look like a monster!
What are you saying?
What's happening, Lydia? I don't understand a thing!
Me neither! The makeover was excellent!
Nicola!
It wasn't me! Someone pushed me!
- Nicola! - Cut it out, Nicola!
You were misbehaving lately, but this prank is too much!
But I didn't do anything...
Shut up! This girl looks nice, but she's a brat!
- I'll get you! - No, wait!
Nicola was trying to make you reconcile, that's all!
What are you saying? I don't believe a word!
Let's run!
You are mistaken! He just wants to stop your divorce!
What? Divorce? Rosa, did your tell him this?
Of course not! Rather, wasn't you the one?
Enough!
Nicola heard that this parents will break up!
Please, don't do this! Don't get a divorce!
Please, stop talking about divorce in front of everybody!
I was just happening to be here... Sir, Madam, do you wish to get a divorce?
Boris!
So you pulled this prank!
What are you talking about, Miss?
Allow me to introduce myself. I am Boris, attorney at law. I do divorces.
From what I have heard here, you need to get a divorce quickly.
When a husband and wife don't get along anymore, they should separate immediately.
The problem is of interest to me and, of course, to your neighbours.
Single people, before marrying, take notice, or you will end up the same.
Same as Mr. and Ms. Cabro, you will fight and say heavy words in public.
Will you shut up already? Get out of here!
You are so feisty! This is why you ended up like this!
It's your fault alone!
Have we been talking about divorce?
Don't you remember? At our last fight,
you said that you wanted to go back to your parents, in Venice.
True, but you said you wanted to return to Rome, no ?
And now Nicola has left.
- Have you seen Nicola? - He is not here?
He can't be far away. Those little feet haven't gotten him too far.
He might be at his parents' picnic place.
I was sure I will find you here! Let's go back!
- No way! - Nicola!
I won't go back in a house such at that one!
- What did you say? - I hate my father and I hate my mother!
Lydia, I want to leave with you!
Impossible! You are saying stupid things, Nicola!
You can go wherever you like, without needing your parents.
Why couldn't I do the same?
I have decided, I am going with you!
And what about your mom and dad?
I don't love them anymore!
- Come on, let's go! - I can’t do this.
- Then, you don't love me? - I love you a lot!
But you must understand!
There he is! Stop with this nonsense, kid!
- What? - Lydia is in great hurry.
Stop troubling her and get out of here!
No! I will never let her go!
Take care! You will regret it!
I will never part Lydia, be sure of it!
I won't do like my parents,
I will never let her go, because I love her!
OK, my friend, I have been nice so far.
But now I'm telling you to get lost, or you will be sorry!
- Don't hit him, Boris! - I am not afraid of this fat man!
Enough, let her go! I'll show you!
- Dad! Forgive me, I... - Cut it out with the "dad"!
Get lost!
Don't tell anyone about what you saw!
Dad...
Mom!
Nicola!
How could you imagine that we will get a divorce?
What do you mean 'imagine'?
Of course you have been imagining! Do we look like about to divorce?
- But you have been talking... - Indeed.
But we were fighting then, we didn't mean those words.
Really?
Then, everything is explained.
Yes, but you too were speaking loudly about divorce.
I am sorry! Yes, it's true! I don't have parents, but...
I was moved when Nicola told me about his trouble.
I felt for him, because I didn't want him to go through the same pain I did.
- You are a nice girl, Lydia. - You did well.
It is only normal that Nicola imagined all sorts of things,
because we have been fighting a lot lately.
Sometimes, two people fight because they love each other too much.
Indeed. I love Rosa with all my heart!
- What happened, Lydia? - Your mom and dad are wonderful.
I envy you, Nicola. You have two real parents.
I didn't have the chance to meet mine.
A father and a mother are the two most precious possessions on Earth.
Don't be angry with me if I get sad because of this.
Don't be sad, Lydia. Because of you, now we know
how important it is for a child that his parents get along well.
- Really? - I promise to be a great father from now on.
And I will take more care about my appearance.
Nicola, please be gentle with your parents.
Of course I will!
Love them always, in my remembrance. Do you promise?
I promise, Lydia!
Good bye, Nicola! Be good!
Good bye everybody!
Good bye! Good bye!
Hey, Nicola!
Would you plant these seeds?
The house Lydia dreams of is surrounded with very beautiful flowers,
and her parents are in it, in love and joy.
I want you to fulfill this dream in your house.
After a while, the salvias were in bloom.
They were everywhere, as they somehow knew about Lydia's dream.
In the language of flowers, the salvia means 'happy and united family'.
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