I wake up to the sound of arks voice, I look around the room with confusion. Was it all a dream, had my husband not really died. I take in my surroundings and see I'm in the Greek villa, Ludos pyjamas are laid out on the bed beside me.
I jump from the bed and follow the sound of Arks voice, I walk in to the kitchen where I find my parents and ludo crowded around his cell phone. They all look up at me as I enter, they look stunned, they look at eachother as though their questioning who will speak first.
"What's going on"
My mom nods my head at Ludo, he proceeds to pass me his cell. There's an article on the screen but it's the thumbnail of Ark that has my interest. Ark looks good, he has a slight tan and doesn't look frail like he had for the last few months of his life. I'm not sure I want to see the video,I can't imagine what it could be about. I take a deep breath and press play.
"Hey Ark here, I'm the drummer of Ryder and the husband of fashion designer Rose Kline. If your watching this it means I'm dead and more importantly my wife Rose needs me. If your watching this it means my wish has come true and rose has given ludo a chance. Ludo has been my best friend since the day I was born and I know him better than I know myself so when I tell you he has never loved anyone as much as he loves my wife I know what I'm talking about. I know it's odd and it's even more odd that I'm endorsing it but I want Ludo to be happy and I believe Rose is the only woman that can do that. He's loved her from the moment he met her, I know the feeling because it was love at first sight for me too. My friend never made a move, never stepped on my toes even though it killed him seeing me with her. I don't doubt that he would have remained single forever if I had lived, he would never hurt or betray me. Now I'm gone it's his time to be happy and if Rose feels ludo can make her happy then I want her to give him a chance. Rose is too young to be a widow, I want her to move on. I know people may be closed minded and may not understand but this is what I want. I want the people I love to be happy, I don't want them judged or ostracised. If your watching this it means that my manager, my friend Maggie has released the footage because ludo, rose or both of them need support. I may not be alive but my opinion matters and I say just let them get on with it and be happy. Rose I love you, please try your best to live. Let ludo love you don't listen to any negativity, you have my blessing,I will always support everything you do."
I look at the screen I can't look away, I think the video is over until I hear Maggie telling him he's still recording.
"Ludo you had better be a good lay, rose has been with the best. I hope you don't disappoint" he says before laughing, I roll my eyes. Typical ark thing to say
"Your still recording" Maggie yells, she walks into view and points at the screen.
"Press the circle"
"I am" ark argues
"Obviously not" she retorts.
"Fuck, how do I stop this. Mags your phone is a piece of" the video ends.
"Was that real" I ask. Ludo is crying, I haven't seen him cry since arks funeral. Ark knew this was going to happen he knew I would date ludo and knew we would face criticism. He had spoken to us from beyond the grave and had given me the courage I needed to return to life and ignore what happened being said.
