Tuesday 9:00 a.m.
Hazel and Lucas come to visit Mr. Williams who was yet in ICU. The doctor said that his condition was improving rapidly and in 2-3 days, he can be shifted to the general ward. Ashley looked very exhausted. Mrs. Mary seemed tensed too. To lighten up their mood, Hazel took them to the restaurant for lunch and Lucas stayed with Mr. Christ.
Lucas: Mr. Williams. You are very strong. Thank you for getting out of that hell. I don't know how would Mrs. Mary and Ash live without you, so please. Don't you ever leave them, for their sake. I'm begging you.
Mr. Williams: (heavy soar voice speaking through the mask on his face, slightly moving his hand on Lucas's) Son, I'm alright now. You shouldn't let your mind stress on this. Don't dwell over it too much.
Lucas was very close to him, just like a son 'coz his parents had died in a car accident few years ago. Ashley's parents treated him like his own son ever since.
Lucas: Sir, Sir, You are awake? How do you feel now? Don't talk too much yet. I'll get the Doctor. (runs and screams,..) Doctor, Doctor, he's, he's awake. (panting)
Doctor: We'll check on him. Please wait here.
Lucas: (calls Mrs. Mary) Ma'am, he's gained his consciousness.
Mary: Holy Lord! Thanks a lot son. We'll be right there, please accompany him for a while more. (cuts the call) Ash, Hazel, He's awake.
Ashley: (screams due to excitement) Finally,…these few days felt soo long. Every passing day, all I could ever think was, when will my Dad wake up and talk to me. My ears were longing to hear his voice. Thank you God! Ma, let's go.
Hazel: Y'all leave, I'll pay the bill and come right away.
Ashley and Mrs. Mary leave and after paying the bills, Hazel calls Noah.
Noah: That's great. I am working right now. I'll come to visit him at the night then. Please tell Ashley about the same.
Hazel: Sure. Good bye.
Ashley: Dad, you are finally back. Thanks for your hard-work. Love you.
Mary: Love, we've been so worried for you. How could you do this to us? Wanted to kill us or what?
Williams: I'm sorry dear. Love you both.
Doctor: Ms. Ashley. Make sure he follows his diet. His recovery is our main goal right now.
Ashley: Yes, doc.
(Mary kisses Williams and Ashley hugs him)
7:00 p.m.
Noah: Ashley, (hugs her) how is he now?
Ashley: Lot better. Go inside, meet him. He'd love to see you, but make sure you don't spill the beans.
Noah: About what? (kisses her on the lips)
Ashley: This is exactly what I am talking about! (hits him slightly on his hand)
Noah: (knocks on the door and enters,..) Hello Mrs. Mary. I'm sorry I couldn't come sooner, I was a bit busy in my office. Mr. Williams, I heard your condition is improving rapidly. Glad to hear. Get well soon. Mrs. Mary and Ashley cried their eyes out. Mrs. Christ fainted too.
Mr. Williams: How long were you planning to hide that from me, Mary?
Mary: I…I wasn't going to…
Williams: Dear, I didn't recognise you..Thanks for your wishes though.
Noah: oh, right! I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Noah, Ashley's (sees towards her, glaring at him)…friend. Actually, recently shifted to the apartment beside her.
Williams: Ok, Hello Noah. Thanks a lot for visiting me, and these flowers and fruits.
Noah: It was my duty, Sir. Ma'am, can I take Ash out for a while?
Williams: Yes, let er get some fresh air. She's been with this old man here for long time. Let her go, Mary.
Mary: I wasn't denying anyways. Noah, go. Have fun.
Noah: Thanks a lot.
Ashley and Noah go to the cafe. Ashley secretly takes a love-compatibility test with Noah, the one that Hazel had sent her few days ago. He, passed it..with a straight A++, 99% match.
Ashley: (out of excitement..) Look, it says we are a good match. (realizes what she said…oh sh*t)
Noah: So you need to check it, if we are good together or not? (pulls her chair closer)
Ashley: You are like…" a hopeless romantic guy"
Noah: Only for you, babe.
Ashley: Can you play a round of rapid fire with me? I'll say the name, you say the surname.
Noah: Before that, record a few tiktoks with me, right now. What say?
Ashley: Why not! But, here..?
Noah: There is separate place for recording videos over here. A creator's center.
Ashley: Let's go then.
Ashley: No, no, I'm little heavy for this. Let's jus do some dance or something please.
Noah: No, I can do it. You might not be heavy or may be, but I'll always be strong enough to carry you, love. (loud enough for others to hear) You remember when you were drunk a few days ago and I carried you, helped you change..(mumbling noises as Ashley slams her hand on his mouth..giving an awkward smile to those who were looking at them)
Ashley: I'll do it. I'm ready.
Noah records the video, they succeed in one go. Noah puts his hand out and Ashley sits on his arms. He pulls her up and even swirls round. It was easy, light as feather for him.
Ashley: Now, do the "Baby (by Justin Bieber)" trend with me?
Ashley: Think fast. I'm a random girl. (comes closer to him, pretending to kiss)
Noah: 911! Helpppp!!! Agghhhhhh (chokes her)
Ashley: Got it!! Leave me… huhhh.
Noah: Fine.
Ashley: Start. Kim..
Noah: I don't know…Kardashian
Ashley: John
Noah: Depp
Ashley: Scarlett
Noah: Jones
Ashley: Harry
Noah: Styles
Ashly: Mia
Noah: Kha…Moore
Ashley: I'm going. I'm angry. Don't call. Bye, I need to take care of Dad.
Noah: Hey, wait. I'll come with you.
Ashley: You f*cking pissed me. Don't touch me. Leave.
Noah: "I know you're mad, but can I just say that even when you're fuming, you're still the cutest thing I've ever seen?" I'm sorry babe. I love you, want me to prove it? Please, forgive me this once. I know my mistake. "I messed up, I know. But if I could trade places with your anger, I would, just so I could be closer to you."
Ashley: Stop trying to act pitiful.
Noah: "I totally deserve the silent treatment, but just know, the silence is killing me. Your voice is my favorite sound."
Ashley: Which voice? Do I know you sir?
Noah: The one that moaned and called my Daddy all night.
Ashley: (sighs, angrier, walks faster) humph, F*ck off!
Noah: "I could write a whole apology speech, or… I could just tell you I love you a hundred times until you believe it again."
Ashley: Oh really? Then do it.
Noah: I'm really sorry but, you need to come home with me for that.
Ashley: No need. (buys a book and pen from the convenience store nearby and gives it to him) Take this. Right now.
Noah: (speechless)I…Ughh…Ok. (he starts scribbling something and hides it from Ashley)
After a few minutes,..
Ashley: Show it.
Noah: Here, take this. (He sketched; it was her portrait, with a cute smile and a heart in hand, the one that Noah gave him..while he had her heart)
Ashley: (smiles) Thanks love. It's beautiful…I'll forgive you.
Noah: (he picks her up in his arms and screams like a mad man) woooaahhhhhooooooo!!!
Ashley: (tries to hide her face and tells Noah to put her down) Are you mad? Leave me. (then kisses him on the cheek and runs away)
Noah: Love ya. Take care. I'll come to you tomorrow. Dream about me, no other men!!
Ashley: Shut uppp. (screams away)