When The Daylight Comes...

Forgiveness Part 1

Seven Years. Seven years and she still hadn't forgiven him. Well, she had a pretty good reason. Seven years ago, he had locked her up in a room where only a sliver of the sun's warmth touched her cold, hard skin. Since that incident; Margot never looked at him properly again, because everytime she tried, her heart leaped into her throat and her eyes filled with tears.

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Today, like any other day, rain poured on the surface of Venus. The weather made Margot's whole class gloomy. Margot sat right at the front of the class, wearing an oversized grey jumper, black pants, flip flops, her black hair in a bun and a frown. From the back of the class a pair of brown eyes were constantly on the back of Margot's head. Even though Margot could not imagine forgiving him; William was extremely guilty of his actions and would pay any money in the world just to see her smile. Yep, William had fallen in love with Margot. In fact, he always had a crush on her and thought of bullying her for fun. But even he knew he had taken it too far. 

Michael caught William's eyes on Margot. After the whole incident, the only person who would talk to William was Michael because he knew that William liked Margot and would never mean to do such a thing to her. William looked back at Michael and smiled.

Michael was constantly worried about William, he rarely smiled and even when he did, it would fade in a second.

"Michael! Turn front please", said the teacher, Ms.Henderson.

Michael turned and landed his eyes on Paula, who was sitting diagonally opposite to him, right behind Margot. Oh how beautiful she was! But Michael knew he had no hope with her.

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After the class was over and everyone was leaving. The intercom sounded.

"Scientists have found out that the Sun will come out tomorrow for two hours. I repeat. Tomorrow for two hours."

"Margot!", Paula beamed, "You heard that? Tomorrow! And this time I'll make sure no one stops you from seeing the Sun"

Paula gave William a dirty look and walked away with Margot while William and Michael stood there looking at their respective women.

This time William knew that he had to do his best to get Margot to forgive him. The last time, he locked her in like an idiot. But this time he was going to make sure that she enjoys every second of those two hours.

"I think you should give her flowers", advised Michael at the lunch table,"Girls love flowers and also maybe you should take her out on a date. Say sorry and tell her how much you love her."

William just nodded quietly. He would do that but it wasn't enough. Suddenly - as though someone hit him - an idea came to him.

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The next day everyone woke up excited, except for Margot. She thought that last time she was excited, she was locked up; so if she doesn't seem that excited, no one will target her.

"No locking any one up this time", Ms. Henderson stated - looking right at William - once they were in the class.

"Why does everyone think that all I do is lock people up?", William hissed at Michael.

*2 hours later*

The class was going on as usual, when suddenly, William announced: 

"Guys, listen...", there was nothing but silence,"The rain has stopped."

Margot ran outside. And that was it. There was the Sun. She closed her eyes and felt the warmth of the Sun familiarizing itself with her cold hands. She could easily have been the happiest girl in the whole of Venus at that moment. Slowly but steadily, she removed her jumper to reveal a bright orange tank top. The brightest clothes she owned. Worn only for the Sun. She slowly lowered herself until she was on her knees and gradually a big, bright smile appeared on her face.