As Alina put on the final touches to her makeup, the scattered rain showers we were worried about suddenly stopped. Our backup umbrellas would not be needed today! Both Alina and Mahmood were getting over a cold after a week’s worth of hard earned family celebrations leading up to their wedding day. They’ve been engaged for over two years, living a long-distance relationship, and were both so happy that their special day was finally upon them.
Emotions were running high in the library where the bride’s entourage glammed up and prepared for her grande entrance. As she pinned her intricately embroidered veil over her head and slipped on her diamond strapped golden shoes, not a single girl in the room could keep a dry eye. Embracing her best friend, they shared a silent prayer to ease the bridal jitters. Having become used to meticulous punctuality as a doctor-to-be, Waed anxiously glanced at the clock that struck delayed in her mind.
