Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Ashley: Thank you Doctor. Dad, wait here. I'll call you when I get the car to the front gate. Mom, please don't let Dad strain himself.
Mom: Yes dear. Don't worry. Just go and fast ok?
Ashley: Okay. Got it (does 'okay' sign with her hand)
She rushes off and gets the car ready. They go back at her parents' place.
Mary: Thanks dear, for the ride.
Ashley: Ma, no problem. Can I stay here for a few days…?
Williams: Not needed princess. You can get busy with your work. Don't worry about me, I'm all fine now. See (starts doing jumping jacks at her place and starts coughing)
Mary: Stop. Don't do that. Your stitches might open again.
Ashley: Dad, take care. Love you. (kissing him on the cheek and he kisses her on her head)
Williams: You too take care sweetheart.
Ashley: Bye Mom, Bye Dad. I'll come to meet you at…Wednesday?
Mary: Sure, little girl.
Ashley: Bye mom (waves at them), and by the way,..(screams from a distance) I've grown up now…
Noah calls Ashley. She picks it up in the car.
Noah: Ash, How is your father now?
Ashley: Noah, thanks for your help. He's discharged. His health is a lot better now.
Noah: Good. Hope he gets well soon now. Ummm..I'm taking part in a marathon, it's a night one. I mean, at around..7:00 p.m.
Ashley: That's great. Now, I should go. I'm a bit tired. I'll probably take a good nap at my home.
Noah: Fine. Want me to drive? (knocks at her car window)
Ashley: How did you find me? (hahawww shocked and with a smile) Thanks again! Wanted to see you.
Noah: I know. "Dearest, thy absence doth weigh upon my heart like a tempest-tossed sea, bereft of its guiding star".
Ashley: Huhh, that's a good one!! I'm pretty sure…That's what (both of them together)—she said!! (Ashley laughs and puts a finger on his lips when he was about to say something in a playful way)
Noah: (kissing her finger) Fine. Go deep in sleep.
Ashley: Love you babe.
10:00 a.m.
After an hour of driving, they reach at their place. Noah picks Ashley up and he puts her in her bed. Then, he goes back to his place. After a few hours, he comes and get Ashley up.
Noah: (pats her hear) Ash, wake up. It's time for lunch.
Ashley: Noah, ummmm, smells nice.
Noah: Thanks. I've made it with my own hands.
Ashley: (gets up, washes her face and has lunch with Noah at his place) (while eating--) Umm, when will you go for the marathon?
Noah: I'll leave at 6:30 p.m.
Ashley: Fine.
Noah: Why? Have plans?
Ashley: Yes, after the lunch, come to my place. We'll watch a movie together.
Noah: Which one? Your favorite?
Ashley: No, it's yours. "Do you think our love, can take us away together?...I think our love can do anything we want it to."
Noah: You kiddin' me?! Nice one! Do you think our love can make miracles?
Ashley: Uh-huh. Yes, "I do."
(Author POV: It's "The Notebook")
They watch the movie together. Cuddling, eating popcorn and coke. Then, kissing a couple of times, or maybe more…?
Ashley: Here, take this. (she gifts him new sports shoes)
Noah: Woahh! That's a nice taste you've got!! And, they fit me perfectly. Indeed, nice to have a girlfriend.
Ashley: I know, I think you have a better taste though. In women (giggles)
Noah: Come here, (tickles her in the stomach, causing her to lose balance, and both of them fall on the couch)
Ashley: Stop. You have to go for your marathon. I'm cheering for you from here itself! You can do it.
Noah: Thanks, (gets up, kisses her on the lips and leaves)
Then, he goes off in his track suit to the marathon.
Ashley: Must go right now. Else, I won't be able to reach on time.
Noah sends a message to Ashley, "Ash, the marathon will begin in a minute or two. Cheer for me."
Ashley doesn't reply.
Noah: Why isn't she replying..(gets ready for his run)
Ashley: Here I come. Wait for me. (murmurs in distance and spots Noah) "Casanova" (she screams)
Noah turns back but couldn't find someone, only a familiar voice. She hides and then the marathon starts. He was running with a good pace.
Ashley: Dude's in a form! (She excuses herself and overtakes him)
Noah didn't see her.
Ashley slows down and then matches his steps.
Noah unconsciously smells a known scent, looks at her side, and then..
Noah: Ashley?? What are you doing here? (smiling from ear to ear)
Ashley doesn't say something, she just overtakes him again.
Noah: (he catches up with her this time) Hey, babe.
Ashley: (she runs faster again, trying to tease him) Tired of running behind me? (smirks)
She bumps into a guy in front of her. She was going to fall but he caught her waist on time.
Ashley: I'm really sorry..I wasn't looking ahead.
Man: No problem. Can we run together?
Ashley: Um, no, I've not taken a part here. It's just…I'm here too. Actually, I have company. I'm sorry, and Thank you.
She backs up from him and goes beside Noah.
This time, Noah, a bit jealous, runs faster and she had to catch up to him.
Ashley: Hey, wait up for me.
Noah: 'He that is not jealous is not in love.'
Ashley: "We could just use those daggers you're staring at him with as our new kitchen knives."
Noah: Oh heyy!!!!
They complete the marathon, together. Then, they go for dinner in the restaurant and then, they walk back to their home.
(-The End-)