❤LOVE ME NOT❌
(Ageless R0m-nce)
By: Nuri F. Chisom Pearl ✍️
💖💖💖EPISODE 39💖💖💖
ru-by, Marco and Barbara all held the moving be-d as it moved it way into the emergency room.
They waited outside as the doctors all went in one by one.
“I hope nothing happens to her” Barbara said as she shivered.
“Where the hell is Martha? I nee-d to deal with that bitc-h” Marco yelled angrily.
“She is unconscious on the rooftop” Barbara replied
“I’ve called the police, They would be there soon, You guys should stay here…I want to go back to school and check how things are” ru-by said as she ran out.
ru-by entered her car and drove down to school. Two cops cops were holding Martha who had handcuffs on her hands.
ru-by moved close to them and asked the cops to excuse her with Martha for a minute. The cops both left.
“Are you happy now? You got what you wanted! But by the way, Who died? Ashley? I thought it would be Barbara though… Too bad, But all the same” Martha said with a scoff.
ru-by eyes were red already and she was really angry. Without any second thought, ru-by raised her hand high and slapped Martha.
Martha’s face moved to the other side and she opened her mouth in shock.
“What do you think you are doing!” Martha yelled angrily. ru-by Slapped her again.
“What this! Are you cra– Her words were cut short by another painful sounded slap.
“Just kill me already! Stop hitting me! It’s hurts!” Martha yelled with tears soaked in her eye ball.
“Ah… It’s hurts right? You didn’t even know how it felt! yet you made people suffer in pains!” ru-by asked.
“What do you really want?!” Martha yelled as she angrily stomped her feet on the ha-rd floor.
“Pay for your crimes! But first, Kneel and apologize!”
“Kne–Knell?” Martha asked with a laugh.
“Yes… Kneel and apologize! You deserve it and a lot more!”
“You are crazy!— Please…..Police Officers,, I’m done talking with this old lady! Let’s go!” Martha said as the cops ran to them.
They finally took her and she entered their car.
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“How is she?” Marco asked after the doctor came out from the room.
“She’s fine now, But you can’t see her now though, Maybe tomorrow?” The doctor said.
“Thank you so much, Doctor and there isn’t any problem, We can come tomorrow” Barbara replied with a smile.
Marco sighed in relief as he smiled heartily.
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Mrs Robbie, Martha’s mother came into the police station and saw her daughter in cuffs while she sat in the cell room.
“Mum! I’m here… Come get me out!” Martha yelled happily as she waved her hand
“She is your daughter right?” A police officer asked.
“She was… Not anymore! Let her pay for her crimes! I don’t know what got into her…. Oh, Mrs Marlene–Are you here?”
ru-by stood up and smiled.
“Yes ma, This is the reason I called you… Your daughter–
“She isn’t my daughter anymore, I can’t believe she nearly killed someone! She should pay for it! That her business!” Mrs Robbie said
“Bring her out please” ru-by said as the police officer opened the gate of the cell.
“Mum… Please, Help me out! I promise I will be a nice daughter! Please…. Huh? I can’t stay here, What if I die! Mum!” Martha begged in tears.
“I’m not your mum anymore, You wench!” Mrs Robbie yelled as she left.
“No! No… Mum, Oh Goodness! What am I going to do– Martha paused as she looked at ru-by. She quickly ran to ru-by and knelt down.
“Please, Please….Get me out of here, I can’t stay here…I’m begging, Please!” Martha said with her knees still on the floor crying.
“I’ve forgiven you, Martha–
“Really? Really? Can I go home now?”
“No, You haven’t learnt your lesson yet, Stay here for a while and be strong…By the way, You still knelt down before me even after everything….Good luck, Martha Robbie” ru-by smiled as she left.
“No! No… Don’t go!Aiiish…. I’m doomed!” Martha yelled with tears running down her cheeks.
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The next morning, ru-by went to the hospital. She saw Marco and Barbara there already waiting.
“Her parents are in” Barbara whispered.
“Did they say anything?” ru-by whispered back.
“They are strangely nice, They even thanked us for helping their daughter and for arresting the culprit” Marco replied.
“That’s good…. Well, Is she still asleep?” ru-by asked.
“No, She’s talking with her parents” Barbara replied.
“Have you guys seen her yet?” ru-by asked.
“Not yet” Marco replied.
Ashley’s parents came outside later on.
“You guys can now go in” Ashley’s mother said with a smile.
They all bowed their heads as they slowly p@$$ed her parents and went into her room.
They slowly walked in as they eyes met with Ashley. They all moved towards her and sat down.
“I’m glad you are okay… ” ru-by said smiling.
“Don’t ever try that again, I was so scared! Thank you for Living!” Barbara said with tears.
“Ashley, Promise to stay by my side… Okay? Just so you know, I love you so much” Marco said as he held her hand.
Ashley looked at them confused and finally asked;
“I’m sorry, But who are you guys?”
They all looked at her and laughed.
“Come on! You know that was a bad joke!” Barbara said as she tapped her hand.
“It isn’t even funny, It shouldn’t be called a joke” Marco childishly said.
ru-by looked at Ashley and tou-ched her hand.
“Ashley? You sure you are okay?” She asked.
“I don’t even know who you guys are,, Sorry… But who are you? And how do you know me?” Ashley asked.
“What? You really don’t know us?” Barbara asked.
“Ashley… Hold on a minute, You remember me right?” Marco asked. ru-by sighed sadly as she watched them.
“I don’t know you guys seriously…. But seeing you here, Means you guys were special to me… Thank you for visiting and I’m sorry for not remembering you” Ashley said softly.
Barbara and Marco eyes became teary while ru-by looked at her sadly.
“My parents should have told you but I have memory loss… I don’t remember anyone except from my parents and family members, I’m really sorry, if you guys were special to me, I have something to tell you then… I’m leaving to Germany tomorrow after I would have been discharged, I hope you guys can also forget me, and if I was really in your heart… I hope you can let me go, Thank you… Whoever you may be”
Barbara closed her eyes ti-ghtly and suddenly busted into tears. “It’s me… Barbara! It’s me! You don’t remember me! I’m your–
“What about me? You don’t know who I am?” Marco asked as he began tearing up slowly.
“I’m really sorry, But can I give you guys a hu-g, Since this is our last day together?” Ashley asked softly. They all hu-gged her immediately as tears flowed from their eyes.
“I’m sorry, So sorry for forgetting who you guys are, I hope you can forgive me… And forget me too” Ashley whispered as she found herself crying also.
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“I’m sorry for not telling you about Ashley’s sudden memory, I was in de-ep thoughts and didn’t even knew how it escaped from my mind” Ashley’s mom apologized.
ru-by and the others nodded.
“Anyways, Thank you for catching the culprit” Ashley’s father said.
“You are welcome sir” ru-by replied.
“But Ma’am, Is it true you are leaving to Germany?” Barbara asked Ashley’s mum.
“Oh yes…. My husband found a business there, So that’s where we will be staying” Ashley’s mother replied with a smile.
“Will you guys stay for a while? Or probably come to Korea for holidays?” Marco asked in a sad whisper.
“No, I don’t think so…. That would be our new home” She replied.
********(THE NEXT DAY)********
Marco ran to Ashley’s house. He ran despite the intense Sun, His legs was hurting badly but he kept running. He finally got to her place. He met her and her parents taking their bags and other things into their car boot. “Ashley!” Marco shouted as he waved his hand.
Ashley behind her and smiled.
Marco ran towards her.
“Why are you here?” Ashley asked.
“I know why now” Marco replied trying to catch his breath.
“What do you mean?”
“You asked why I liked you, I know why I do… I have my reasons for liking you” Marco replied with a soft smile. Ashley was mute but kept on looking at him. She was confused.
“I like you because–you are R0m-ntic,, I remember on the school staircase when you ki-ssed me and told me that I should be thankful for having someone like you as a R0m-ntic girlfriend–I also like you because you are just yourself, You never try to be any one else or please people, Even though, You have bad behaviors….Barbara told me you asked her to tell me you loved me,,, I love you… Ashley” Marco said softly as he smiled.
Ashley blinked her eyes and sighed dee-ply. “I still don’t remember you, I’m really sorry… I’m sorry for hurting you… I’m thankful for telling me this, I don’t know your name but you know mine….. What’s your name?” Ashley asked.
“It’s Marco” He replied sadly.
“Let’s go… Ashley! We are late already!” Her father shouted as he blew the car horn loudly.
“I’m sorry but it’s time to go, I’m off to the airport! Goodbye, Marco…. Too bad, We wouldn’t see each other again” Ashley whispered as she went to the car.
“Goodbye Ashley” Marco replied as a tear escaped from an eye.
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A month later, Golden Dawn College held their Valedictory Service the last graders.The students were dressed with their hu-ge gown and caps on their heads. Parents, Higher ups of the school, Teachers, Students,Staffs and others were prese-nt. ru-by was also prese-nt. They took a lot of pictures and made interesting speech. Barbara’s speech made some of them cry, It was touching.
She said she missed Ashley and Ryan and wished them happiness. She also happily declared her love and announced her relationship with Peter.
Many of them clapped and shouted in joy.
It was just a magnificent day. They entertained themselves with food, drinks and barbeque. They had fun,danced and also showcased their various talents.
Marco was quite alone though Peter was with him.
“I’m going to move on…. But I would rather be a bachelor” Marco said with a soft smile as Peter tapped his shoulder in encouragement.
Mr Tyson also gave his speech and just then, He announced his marriage with none other than Beckey. All of them in the pa-rty shouted and clapped. They were happy but suprised.
It was time for the last picture, The students with the staffs including ru-by all took the picture.
Suddenly, The students all jumped and threw their caps in the air which made an excellent photo shot.
TBC