The November Rain

When love has a way

She was just a young woman. Although others did not consider her as beautiful or even next to pretty, she was not put off. She was sure of herself and full of confidence. She did not need their certificate and ‘they’ included most of her family members. She had enough of their taunts and the way they pointed out she would be alone for the rest of her life. She knew that destiny was shaped by one’s own attitudes and work rather than predictions by people who were always poking their heads in other people’s business.

Then, one morning, she met him in a coffee shop. He was examining a camera and seemed to be a professional photographer. She went to the counter and ordered her coffee. She went to sit on another table and started to drink hers when he walked over. She almost choked on her coffee when he smiled at her. She never thought he would even mind her, leave alone come over and talk. He introduced himself as a photographer from another town who wanted to photograph the mountain and the countryside during the November rain.

She asked him to sit down and asked him if he wanted a cup of coffee. He smiled and she ordered coffee and sandwiches. She asked him how she could help and he asked her if she would guide him to the mountains. The locals had told him that no one knew the area as well as she did. She admitted that she did and gave him a short description of the place. He was pleased and together they decided to go the next day towards the mountains. The rains usually started in the late afternoon and it would be best if they started in the afternoon so that they would not be late.

Nobody can stop your dreams from coming true

She told about her meeting with him to her parents and they were happy for her. She did not tell her cousins who might make things uncomfortable for her.

The next day, she had an early lunch and set out to pick him from his hotel. He was waiting for her. He asked her if she wanted lunch but she said she had eaten.

So, they went in her car towards the mountains and parked it in a nearby farmhouse. The farmer knew her well. She bought some fresh cake, bread, and salad and packed it. He smiled and acknowledged her thoughtfulness.

The sky was overcast. She had taken her raincoat and hope he had brought one. He did and together they began climbing. The view was spectacular and the climate was very pleasant.

He took several shots when the rain came pouring down and afterward when it was just a drizzle. They ate the food and drank the water she had brought with her. He smiled at her and thanked her. He asked when he would meet her next and she smiled sadly. He noticed it and took her hand and looked into her eyes. She smiled back. All her sadness washed away in the November rain.

 

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