"It's A Love Story, Baby Just Say ... Yes !" (chp 14)

My lessons continue to grow more and more interesting each day. Today I learned the history behind Safie and Felix's burning romance and the cause of the De Lacey's misfortune. Turns out, Felix saved Safie's father from being executed by the French government for his obnoxiousness. Safie's father promised her hand in marriage if he were to complete his mission. Unfortunately, Safie's father despised the thought of his daughter marrying a Christian and was only using her to get out of harm's way. Once Felix had gotten them to safety, Safie's father's plans were revealed. Safie was forced to be a boarder at a convent at Leghorn. Felix did not have any time to argue about safety because his father and sister had been captured and imprisoned because of Felix's actions. He hurried back, hoping that by turning himself in he would spare the lives of his family, but he was wrong. He was also placed in jail and the De Lacey's were drained of their fortune and forced into exile. After being set free, Felix was still unhappy because he had lost the love of his life. His sadness was cured with the return of his "sweet Arabian" who came as soon as she got away from her father. Even though their past was filled with sadness and despair, Safie and Felix now have the chance to rekindle the flame they began long ago.