Chapter 38

It was now time for Marwan to graduate which meant that they all had to travel to London to attend his graduation. 

In London

They arrived and unpacked their bags, once Madiyah entered the house she felt the memories splash on her face like freezing cold water. Her emotions were neutral; it has been months now. They were all tired from the trip and slept soundlessly.

She got dressed for Marwan’s graduation. She got out her fur coat and clothes and a fur hat, then applied a streak of eyeliner and dark blood red lipstick.

They arrived at the hall where the graduation will take place. Madiyah removed her trench coat and placed it on her seat; she sat beside Lamya and waited for the rest of her cousins to arrive. Fai sat on her left followed by Man9oor and 7amdan .The lights were dimmed and the music filled the hall with anticipation whilst everyone waited for the graduates to make their way towards their seats. Bit by bit the graduates walked in, making their way on the stage. Madiyah’s heart stopped once she saw that familiar face; his charmingly bewitching mesmeric stunning handsomeness made her heart twinge. And right there when he stood in his place his whole body froze, the way her dazzling beauty seduced him, the way she stood as the national anthem played; he watched her and she did the same as if they were the only ones in the hall; just them, the two of them. Love remained bonded; buried deep within them. One thing for sure; she stood out between the thousands sitting in the hall. The small heartbroken necklace danced when the lights shone just a bit which caught his eye immediately.

They called out Marwan’s name; she stood up with pride and clapped for him. Then came 7amad and Fai couldn’t help but jump and whistle out for him, her excitement made them all laugh, followed by other graduates then 5leefh’s made his way. The man congratulated him awarding him with a certificate, he turned his body toward the camera and right there his smile bloomed and the sudden feeling of her whole body being pulled towards him, he stared at her and his smile grew wider; she wanted to run towards him and hug him but it wasn’t possible, of course not.

Later her parents invited them all for dinner after the graduation. And the time passed by killing her slowly, she was too scared to even eye contact him yet they all seemed to act perfectly normal… him too. It was only her who was a bit unsure of what was going on. She couldn’t stay any longer; right after the starters were served she excused herself and walked out for fresh air. She wore her coat and hat; she did not want to go back there.  

She sat out there on the bench hopelessly waiting for them all to finish.  Couples passing in front of her holding hands, some were hugging and others kissing.

Madiyah. He called her name, the way he said her name like a charming melody. She shut her eyes tightly.

Leave me alone. She said in fear. She stood there facing him. As the snowflakes slowly made their way, small white, falling slowly on the ground. They made their way, scattered around her and on her hat and hair, she left it just the way it is landing on her fur coat. She looked in his eyes, it seemed to be a blur; his face barely showed from the dim lights around them. Her hands were shaking cold. He stepped closer towards her to hold them.

Don’t come any closer. She stuttered.

What’s wrong?

Have you ever felt the need or craved a person that you knew you’d never get, a person that has easily slipped away from your hands. A diamond, a star that can never be replaced, the light at the end of the tunnel that reflects hope and faith and belief. Did your tears ever stop once you knew how precious this person is? Truth is, once it is engraved deep in your heart; the only way to stop it is to keep it. Never have I ever felt in need of someone. But now I do. I do need you. My life not only did it change dramatically but emotionally as well and chemically and urgh well… everything! I’m just angry because I can’t express the things I want to tell you, I can’t… I can’t gather enough things or thoughts to say or to do to sum up how not only important but how my life will end up being without you!!!

Madiyah you have no idea... Life is hell without you. Not a single minute goes by without me thinking about you. I can no longer tolerate the pain; I can no longer tolerate not having you around. Madiyah you have got to understand that what happened between us wasn’t a joke, it will never be. I love you...

You have one thing no one does and that is the key to my heart. I give you what I have kept locked away for so long, treasured within me; waiting for someone to discover it and that is deep adoration for someone special. But I was fooled by you, by your love. And this time it isn’t you who walks out of my life… I’m the one who walks out.

Just say yes. She watched him in confusion. And that was it, she walked away from him leaving him dumbfounded and baffled. The last words he had said echoed in her mind, heart and soul.

As promised, a long post.
Hope you all loved it
xxx
Lady M & Princess R