Manu sat at the altar, her heart beating rapidly in her chest but her face was expressionless. No one could tell from looking at her just how much she was dreading what was about to happen. Only Beeya knew what she was going through and felt pity for her.
The sound of thunder could be heard from outside as she finally looked up at the window. It was raining very heavily with lightning and loud crashes of thunder; so loud they hurt her ears.
She started looking around. The guests had started arriving. So bright and joyful, wearing colourful clothes. Some were coming towards the stage to congratulate her, she kindly thanked them but her mind was still elsewhere. Did no one really care about her feelings? Was she alone in this world?
Suddenly, a flash of lightning caught her eyes and she saw someone standing outside the window, staring at her. The wind came in through the open window, throwing her veil off her head. She shyly looked down as an elder came and adjusted it back on her.
Soon, Mikael would be here too, the man she was dreading. She despised him. This wedding was a compromise. No one had listened to a word she said. She had told her parents a thousand times that she didn't want this marriage to happen but it seemed like no one cared about her happiness. The only thing important in this world was money, money, money!
Salahuddin's words echoed in her ears, "remember, I'll always be waiting for you. You don't have to do this... We can go far away and live together happily. We don't need anyone else."
A smile came on her face. She knew what she had to do now. If her parents didn't care about her, why should she? She didn't want her parents' happiness, she wanted him...
She had to be quick now. Mikael would arrive soon and she would miss her chance. She didn't want to be stuck with that jerk for the rest of her life. She didn't want to live with any regrets. She held her chest as if her heart would fall out any minute, got up and made a run for it.
She heard shouting behind her. Her parents angrily yelling for her to come back, other elders desperately calling her name, some nosy guests asking what was going on; but she didn't stop, nor did she look back. It was now or never.
She saw Salahuddin standing outside, soaked with rain. His hair was wet and looked more gorgeous than ever. She ran into his open arms as he carried her far, far away where no one could separate them...
When the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be a friend
Took an oath I'ma stick it out till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh)
These fancy things, will never come in between
You're part of my entity, here for Infinity
When the war has took it's part
When the world has dealt it's cards
If the hand is hard, together we'll mend your heart
Because
[Chorus]
When the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be a friend
Took an oath I'ma stick it out till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh)
You can run into my arms
It's OK don't be alarmed
Come here to me
There's no distance in between our love
So go on and let the rain pour
I'll be all you need and more
Because
[Chorus]
When the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be a friend
Took an oath I'ma stick it out till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh).
(Song: Umbrella by Rihanna)
His arms were the best place to be for her. She could stay there forever. She rested her head on his shoulder as he plopped down on a nearby bench in a park.
He had been running for almost forty-five minutes. His arms must be aching, she thought to herself. She started massaging them. The sky was now bright blue again, it was sunny and a rainbow could faintly be seen between the clouds. How romantic! Whether a rainbow had a pot of gold or not, she surely had one right beside her.
Manu was lost in his eyes, "I love you" she whispered.
"Ssshhh..." He covered her mouth with his hand. "You don't need to tell me that... But just for the record, I love you too" he giggled, then he suddenly stopped.
"Don't cry", he said while wiping her tears. "I'm so glad I came with you otherwise I would have regretted it for the rest of my life", she sniffed and looked up at him.
Suddenly, a loud clap of thunder was heard which frightened her. She held onto him tightly. He put his arms around her reassuring her he would always protect her.
Manu looked up towards the gray clouds and the rain which was pouring down on her face. Salahuddin looked up to see what she was looking at and they both smiled. It seemed like Cupid was crying too...
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