Thandi, also known as the UK's favourite & international singer "Manila". Born and raised in the streets of South London, with her high school sweetheart Cain aka the biggest rap artist in the UK known as A1east. The the UK's favourite couple and ar...
"Babe I've got one month to prove to my parents that I'm capable of making this music ting take off, this shit is getting boring. Nothing in this fucking run down studio works , how can I make this banger?'" I frustratedly shouted as I dashed my broken mic off in the youth centre's studio.
Ever since I dropped out of college , I've been working tirelessly in this dusty studio to make a banger that can help my music career take off . This shit had become tiring , and I was ready to accept my parents Conditions to go back to school . I was already the black sheep in my family & the fact that they allowed me to at least try pursue my music, added to the pressure I had.
"Come here babe". Cain signalled for me to sit on his lap, I sighed and followed his signal as I knew he was going to lecture me.
" I don't need to hear your chattings Cain , I'm getting bored of this shit. Always working my ass off in this dusty studio , but nothing is happening" . I rolled my eyes as he grabbed my chin so I could look into his eyes.
" I'm not going to stop chatting T, don't forget we are going to be fucking big in this scene, the next Beyoncé and Jay Z of the UK. Everybody is going to be begging to have us feature on their tracks, don't you forget T, so don't give up princess , because we are going to takeover" .Cain said sternly as his piercing eyes looked into my soul.
I loved how Cain was so sure we were going to blow. What made us different to all those talented people on that risingstar Instagram? Why was he so confident?
"Cain I don't even have a fucking stage name! How dead is that?! I can't even bloody think of one". I forced myself off from the grip he had on my chin & try to get off from his lap , but he pushed me down.
"That's minor T. You're sweet like vanilla with your melanin radiating. You're my Manila. That's what we going to be , A1 & Manila".
That's the night I made my first number one & the night I became his Manila.
*Flashback Over" "Manila? Earth to Manila?" The reporter awkwardly laughed to try gain my attention.
I was so over this shit, I had zoned out to the times where life had meaning , now that I had everything I wanted I felt empty. In those two minutes of zoning out I had forgotten I was on the red carpet at the Brits Awards. Its been 4 years and I still couldn't get used to this shit.
" Sorry could you repeat the question again , I'm just overwhelmed and grateful to be here ". I quickly made an excuse with my fakest smile , I could feel Cains grip on my waist get tighter. I knew I wouldn't hear the last of this.
" How are you feeling for being nominated for 4 categories tonight?" She eagerly repeated.
"I'm feeling blessed and feel so thankful, I couldn't have done it without this handsome man beside me" I looked at Cain and quickly pecked him on the lips , as the flashes of the cameras became more apparent.
The kisses weren't the same, it all felt robotic, it was all for show. I just wanted us to go back to what we used to be , just Cain and Thandi, not A1east & Manila.
"Aw , the UK's favourite couple ladies and gentleman. And Cain how do you feel being nominated for 3 categories?". I almost rolled my eyes at the fakeness of the reporter.
"Blessed. Again I couldn't have done it without my beautiful Manila" he stared into my eyes , Again with the fake shit.
"Well thanks again you two , and good luck!" The reporter rushed us off as she spotted DBE approaching the red carpet.
As we walked Off, I felt Cain's grip on my hand get tighter as his nails piercing into my palm. As we stopped for more pictures , he smiled and whispered in my ear
" Stop fucking this up for us, your dopey self made that reporter loose interest in us. You want us to loose all this shit babe?"
I tensed up and smiled as I saw the flashes of the cameras increase.
"Exactly, that's what I thought. Remember, you're my Manila & I'm your A1." His voice quickly softened.
The man I fell in love with had become so consumed into this life of fame, that he had grown to love it more than me. But I loved him , and this was our dream that I had to stick with . After all , without him , I wouldn't be his Manila......
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Manila's look at the BRIT Awards
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Cain's Look for the BRIT Awards
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