Song I am using in this chapter is "Remember When It Rained" sung by Josh Groban

I sadly only own what you don't recognize…dangnabit!!!!!!!!!

italics are flashbacks!

Wash away the thoughts inside
That keep my mind away from you.
No more love and no more pride
And thoughts are all I have to do.

She sat down by her favorite tree where she first set eyes on him…

The trumpets blew, but she ignored them. She remained still under the tall oak tree shaded from the sun and unwanted attention. She was so enthralled in her book she was completely oblivious to the person coming up behind her.

"Do you mind if I share your shade and seclusion. I need a break from my father."

She jumped from the sudden intrusion of her privacy, but then she looked up.

"Of course my lord, there is plenty of room."

"Thank you so much. You have no idea how much this means, may I ask your name?"

She thought him a bit bold but figured there would be no harm since he was polite. "Nemairi, but you may call me Mai. Now that I have told you mine, would you be so kind to return the favor?"

"My name is Boromir and I am pleased to make your acquaintance." He said as he kissed her hand.

"I apologize my lord, I did not recognize you." She said as she suddenly rose.

"I told you my name is Boromir – no need for such formalities at an informal event as this." As he said this he moved closer. Her cheeks turned a light pink as she lowered her head to hide it. His hand went to her chin and he began to lean in as if to kiss her. She was eagerly waiting on the receiving end when they were interrupted rudely by a servant.

"My lord –" said the servant.

"What?!?!?!" snapped Boromir.

"Your father wishes to speak with you immediately."

"I will be there momentarily."

"Yes my lord." said the servant and promptly left.

"I apologize for our interruption; I hope to see you again. Meet me here at noon tomorrow."

"Alright." She said with a smirk on her face. He let go of her hand and turned to leave when he suddenly turned on his heel and kissed her briefly and then left leaving her in a state of confusion, happiness, and total shock.

Ohhhhhh Remember when it rained.
Felt the ground and looked up high
And called your name.
Ohhhhhh Remember when it rained.
In the darkness I remain.

She rose from her spot and returned to their – well now her room. She took her handkerchief off the desk and dried her eyes. She then laid down and dreamed of him.

It had been 1 year since they had first met. They met under the oak tree and talked for a little bit. Just as the sun was setting, Boromir became very quiet.

"What's the matter?" she asked him. His answer was to reach into his pocket and pull out a box. He then opened the box and pulled out a beautiful ring.

"Will you marry me?"

Her eyes were wide with shock brimming with tears. "Yes." She then leaped into his arms and cried for joy repeating the word yes.

Tears of hope run down my skin.
Tears for you that will not dry.
They magnify the one within
And let the outside slowly die.

She looked at the ring on her finger and gently touched it to make sure it was still real and this wasn't just another bad dream. She had pushed away all suitors who arrived to take her husband's place. She wasn't ready to replace him even if the child they had shared would soon need a father figure.

They had been married for about a year when Mai suddenly got sick, at least that's what they thought. Boromir was concerned, so she was taken to the healer. There, she was told that she was with child.

After 9 glorious months, she bore him a little baby boy named Tharamir. He was Boromir's pride and joy. Their happiness was shattered when Boromir had to go and protect his lands. His father then told him that he was to go to a council in Rivendell. Faramir fought to keep Boromir here since he had just become a father. Denethor was persistent that Boromir go.

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Mai ran out into the rain when she found out that Boromir had been killed. She ran to their place praying that it wasn't true. That she hadn't been left alone to raise a son by herself because of Denethor's greed. She remained there for the entire night. When she returned inside, she locked herself in her room and refused to see her son or anyone. It remained that way for a few days until Faramir finally got her out and had her eat. It was then a matter of days before she could hold her son.

Ohhhhhh Remember when it rained.
I felt the ground and looked up high
And called your name.
Ohhhhhh Remember when it rained.
In the water I remain
Running down
Running down
Running down
Running down
Running down
Running down
Running down

She went into her son's nursery and held him as he cried, silently crying inside with him. She now cherished him because he is her last reminder of her one true love. Mai fell asleep in the rocking chair holding her son in one arm and her memories in the other.

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