Tuesday 8:30 p.m.
Ashley: Noah, hurry up. I'm ready. The party is at 9. We need to leave asap.
Noah: Ash, give me a sec.
Ashley: I'll go and get the car ready. Where are the keys?
Noah: In the drawer next to my wardrobe.
Ashley: Ok. I'll go. Come fast.
Noah: Yes yes.
Ashley: Noah, thanks for coming. I'll drive.
Noah: Babe, lemme be the gentleman. Please, sit here beside me. You look gorgeous, my Queen.
Ashley: Your heart must be my Kingdom then. Fine. Mister, take me to my office. I gotta reach by 9.
Noah: Yes ma'am.
They reach 10 minutes late. But, Ashley was looking as if she was the centre of attraction there. Everyone's eyes were on the couple.
Ashley: Milley, you lookin' good!!
Lia: Stop lying. You look the best in this room.
Nancy: Smoking, piping hot, stunning, bewitching, dazzling, demonic, foxy, angelic, enticing, exquisite, splendid, radiant,..
Ashley: Stop, stop. Take a breath before you say any longer.
Lia: She's correct.
Milley: Thanks, and I look nice, but this beauty aught to be far less than yours' My fair lady.
Noah: Ashley, let's go. (offers his hand to her and waves at her colleagues)
Ashley: Let's go girls. Boss is going to give us a "speech" (quotes it)
Lia: More like a (mutes her speech but lip syncs)-'f**king lecture
Milley: Here is the wine. And, a glass for you, Mr. Handsome.
Ashley: Noah (takes the glass before Milley gives it to him), here. Hold it.
Nancy: Someone's possessive now….Wwwwwwwoooooooooo
After the speech and the toast, music plays and they start dancing, hand in hand.
Hazel: Lucas, don't go. I don't see Ash yet. It's awkward to stay alone here…
Lucas: Haze, there you go. Ash, here.
Ashley: Oh god. Finally met you. Hazel, you and Lucas look so perfect.
Noah: (shakes hand with Lucas) Mr. Lucas. Nice to meet you. You look very good, Ms. Hazel.
Hazel: You look good too. Both of you.
They enjoy the party and everyone leaves. Lucas, Hazel, Noah and Ashley go together in a cab. Noah sits in the front and Ashley sits between Hazel and Lucas.
Noah: Ash, let them sit together. They are looking at each other like newly-weds getting third-wheeled by some family member.
Ashley: I'm sorry guys. Lucas, sit here.
Ashley sits behind Noah and lets Hazel and Lucas sit together. They reach home.
Noah: Ashley, tomorrow I have a half-day holiday. Can you spend the time with me?
Ashley: Yes, I will. What will we do? Oh no, I have to change. I'm feeling too hot. I'll go home now. Let's talk tomorrow, too tired right now. Sleep early. Good night.
Noah: Good night, dear. (kisses her on the lips and goes home)
Wednesday 8:42 a.m.
Ashley: Noah. Did you eat?
Noah: Yes, What about you?
Ashley: Yes. I'll come at your place in a few seconds.
They meet.
Ashley: What are we doing today? Something new? Exciting?
Noah: Yes, I guess? Repainting my house? This room. It's for our memories. I want this to be a memory too.
Ashley: Ok. I'm up for it.
Noah: I've bought some colours. You take the call. I've heard from Lucas that you had some good interest in home décor for a while.
Ashley: Since when did you and Lucas get soo close? Huh??
Noah: Leave that. Let's make tis a rule. When wee are in this room, let's stay to the topics related to us.
Ashley: Fine. Let's go with…Sage Green and Sand Beige?
Noah: Speak normal language. You mean green and peach?
Ashley: No, that's different. Are you color blind? It's this and this. (taps on the cans) - #CA9F7C and #9CAF88
Noah: Great. Awesome, you know the codes too?
Ashley: No, it's written here. And these other paints, we can use on other decors. I will paint my house too some day. I have a room, that can be another place, for us.
Noah: Can I decide the colours there?
Ashley: yes, of course. It'll be Ocean Floor and Smoke or Fossil? Or maybe Orchard Plum and Taupe?
Noah: This is exactly what I meant. Let me take the call.
Ashley: Fine. You can do that later. First, here. Wear this so that the colour doesn't fall on our clothes and I'm wearing this mask to reduce the scents of the paint. You want it too? And the gloves too.
(She was wearing a crop top and a skirt. She ties her hair up in a messy bun and goes to climb on the ladder to start the paint. He murmurs..)
Noah: It was a good choice to get you here. I'm seeing something really pleasant. I'm sure my eyes love this treat!
Ashley: Noah, did you say something?
Noah: No, did you hear something?
Ashley: (scratches the back of her head) Nothing..hold the ladder, I will climb to start with Beige on the frames and you do the Sage.
Noah: No wait. You are in a skirt. Go, do the green, leave this to me. Get down. (gives her a hand and pulls her down. She almost slips but he caches her by the waist.)
Ashley: Fine. Don't fall. Shall I..?
Noah: No, no. No need. I'll manage pretty girl.
Ashley: Pretty boy. You got it!!
They do the painting for a while.
Noah: Woah, woahh, wooh (he fell from the ladder after missing a step) Aah
Ashley: (runs towards him) Sh*t. Are you fine?
Noah: Yes, I fell from heaven on a cloud! (sarcastic) Of course it hurt!
Ashley: I told you, let me do it. Yet…Let's go to the hospital right now.
Noah: Yes. Drive me there please, I think…I broke my hand.
Ashley: Noah, get out. I'll park the car later. Let's just go up.
Noah: yes.
Ashley: Doctor, was it a very big fall? Broken hand?
Doctor: No, no. He's fine.
Noah: (signs the doctor, it was Mr. Liam. He understands) 'help me, plaster needed'
Ashley turns back to look at him but he acts as if he is in pain.
Mr. Liam: He just needs a plaster.
Noah: aaah
Ashley: That's less? Oh my god, I told you Noah, let me do it, but No. You never listen to me..well actually this is the first time I said that but whatever. Stop laughing, you don't look like you are in pain at all.
Noah: Hey..I'm hurt, take the responsibility now.
After getting the plaster, they go back and Ashley helps Noah take rest and apply for a few days off.
Noah: Thanks Ash. You go and take rest. We will do the painting later.
Ashley: Fine. You sleep. I'll make the food.
Noah: Thanks love.
Ashley makes food for him. She feeds him and then, She helps him shave.
Noah: Babe, like this (shows her using his left hand).
Ashley: Fine. This way?
Noah: yes. You seem way too experienced in this…done it for other men? James?
Ashley: No, it was for Mike, he was…
Noah: He was…?
Ashley: Nothing. (she puts the shaving foam on his nose and he also puts it on her face)
Noah: Wait, come here. Aah it hurts.
Ashley: (blows on her hand) does it hurt a lot? Painkillers?
Noah: (smiling at her adorable actions) No need. (then, he puts it on almost her whole face)
Ashley: That's cheating. That's not fair!!!!
Then Noah sleeps for a while after they return from a brief stroll in the garden. And..to surprise him, Ashley makes the memories room for them too.
Noah: Ash, you here? I have to go to the washroom.
Ashley: Yes, I'm coming. Uhmmm…how should I?
Noah: You have seen it all anyways…
Ashley: (blushes) No, that's not it but,…fine. Let's go. And, I have a surprise for you too.
Noah: Just help me with the pants and go out.
Ashley: Shy now? Don't worry, being small isn't a crime.
Noah: (turns without wearing) Think again. Remember the day we felt very hot. You were screaming my name and..
Ashley: Sorry, I'll go.
Noah: No use running away. You need me and I need you too. What's the surprise, wait on here.
Ashley: Liked it?
Noah: Why did you complete it all by yourself? Was it too much of work? Tired? (massages her slightly with his left hand)
Ashley: No no, I'm fine. Not a big deal.
Noah: It's spectacular.
Ashley: That's a relief. About the accessories, you can decide them.
Noah: Both of us, together.
Ashley: That's fine too. Get well soon. (she takes a pen and scribbles on his plaster)
Noah: "Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage." That's a good one.
Ashley: Not mine. Someone great, can't recollect.
Noah: I want to sleep. But, I need to take a bath before it.
Ashley: So? How is that related to me?
Noah: You have to help me. I have a plaster on.
Ashley: You want me to help you?
Noah: Yes. That's right.
Ashley: Let's go then. I'll get the hot water ready for you in the bathroom.
Noah: Okay. Call me when its done. I'll get ready too.
Ashley: For what? Getting naked?
Noah: Yes, what else.
Ashley: Don't remove the towel yet. (turns around and points him to go into the bubble bath)
Noah: Fine. I'm inside. Now scrub me.
Ashley: Yes. Here.
Noah: Thanks, there too, lower lower.
Ashley: Your abs..no wait.
Noah: You are drooling. Wipe it.
Ashley turns and goes out.
Ashley: (screams from out) You can do it your left hand. I have to go now. Bye, see you tomorrow.
THE END