A Summer Disaster

Part 5: I love you forever

Marcus's pov

I remember it was on a rainy day, I'm back at the hospital again because my cancer has progressively gotten worst.

Ella told me she was going to visit me today with Martinus. I was so excited because this was the first time someone else beside Martinus is going to be with me.

A few hours later...

Hours has passed, I'm sitting on my bed binge watching some movies to keep myself entertain while waiting for them.

Is now 12 o'clock in the afternoon and the door opens Martinus has finally arrived but not Ella.

- Heyy bro! Missed me?
- Nah not really, I'm just really bored
- Has Ella arrived yet?
- No, I haven't seen her text me
- She said she was going to come at the same time as me.
- That's weird
- Well why don't we watch the tv while waiting for her
- Sounds like an plan

Martinus went ahead to grab the remote, he turned on the tv and the tv was playing the news.

The news: Good afternoon everyone, I'm Lisa and you're watching news99.

This morning around 10:30 AM, a young girl look to be about 20 years old was found brutally stabbed in the downtown area. Authorities have confirmed that the suspect fled the scene, leaving the victim alone in a critical condition.

Witnesses reported hearing a commotion before seeing a man running away from the scene.

The police have launched an extensive manhunt for the suspect, described as a male in his mid-20s, wearing a dark hoodie and jeans. Surveillance footage from nearby businesses is being reviewed, and investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Captain Lee of the Trofors Police Department held a brief press conference, appealing to the public for any tips that might lead to the suspect's capture.

- We are deeply concerned about this violent attack and are working tirelessly to bring the perpetrator to justice. We urge anyone who saw or heard anything unusual in the area to contact us immediately."

Back to Marcus's pov..

The news shows the picture of the girl that got stabbed and it was none other than Ella, She was stabbed while going to visit me.

I looked at the news in shock of the situation, Ella...Ella is gone! SHE IS GONE! And she's supposed to keep going with the deal we made with each other two months ago.

I broke down crying, tears just keeps running down like an river. My brother sat by my side hugging and supporting me.

- M-Martinus..s-she's g-gone, I said with my voice shaking
- I-I know Marcus but everything will be fine
- No! Everything won't be fine! She's to supposed to outlive me not go to the sky before me!, I said raising my voice

Martinus didn't say anything else, he just hugs me while we both cry, Ella was and still is my first love and nobody can replace her

We continued to sob for days, I even went into an depressive mood not wanting to eat or do anything.
All I ever want in those days was to stop doing chemotherapy so I can be with her again.

Martinus has tried to cheer me up a few times but I know that he's grieving too, she was his best friend after all.

A few days later Ella's mom suddenly showed up in my room.

- Hey, are you two Ella's friend?
- Y-yeah, I answered
- I assume you both saw the news a few days ago and I'm here to give something that Ella wanted to give you today
- What is it?, Martinus asked
- Is her diary, I said
- She wanted to give this to you Marcus but never had the chance to so I thought I'll bring to you today
- Thanks Mrs.Dean
- No problem, get well soon Marcus

And she left. So this is what Ella left for me an diary. Martinus asked me if I wanted to read it but I said no, I didn't want to find out what the hell she wrote in there because what if reading it only reminds me of all the things I've lost or it makes me miss her even more.

So I just asked Martinus to put in into the bedstand drawer and from then on our relationship went back like it used to before, barely saying a word to each other.

Another week has gone by and I haven't gotten any better, Martinus has told me her family did her funeral yesterday and was asking about me. I'm damn mad that I couldn't attend it or maybe I wouldn't even come if I could.

Her diary is still inside the drawer and I have decides to read it even if I'm scared.

I grabbed the book from the drawer and start reading.

Ella: Today is 10th July 2019, the day after I made an bargain with Marcus. I've decided that today we were going to Marcus's favorite place which was the beach, Martinus texted me about it.

I really admire him for being so supportive while his brother goes through chemo. And even though Martinus wants me to do this I wanted as well. I don't know why but there's something about him that just makes me wanna do it.

Marcus's pov

She wrote down a lot of her thoughts during our dates including the day she took my wig off. Is kinda funny how she was nervous to ask me. Then I suddenly sees an picture of her during the winter and she was the girl that I saw across the street! I couldn't believe my eyes, my girlfriend was the girl I had an "crush" on. I continued on reading until I reached an page that titles "Marcus, my first love".

Ella: I just asked Marcus Gunnarsen to be my boyfriend! I mean how cool is that, never in a million years would I think that I'll have an boyfriend let alone someone that handsome.

To me Marcus is like my rock and he is my absolute favorite person and Martinus of course. They are both so funny, sweet and kind. I especially admire Marcus's strenght, he's so sick yet so strong and happy, I wish have that too. My health haven't been great either, my heart condition makes me weak sometimes that I can't even get out of the house.

Is kinda sad to think that I will outlive my boyfriend since I will be getting an heart transplant next week which means no more prescriptions! But if Marcus gets to read this diary before he goes I would say this to him:

"Marcus you are such an incredible person, you have no idea how you have made my summer 10x better! I still remember the day we pumped into each other, it was like fate has bought us together. I was gonna spend my entire summer stuck inside with my damn notebook that I bought but because of you I have found my happiness and went outside for the first time in forever. So if you ever get to read this know that you are a strong person and that your illness does not define you and I know you know too.

Love Ella.

Marcus's pov

Tears ran down my cheeks once again, at first I thought reading her diary was gonna bring me pain and remind me of what I has lost but it didn't, it reminded me of what I have, an amazing supportive brother and an amazing girlfriend.

Martinus comes in just then and I put her diary away before he could notice.

- Hey are you crying again?, he asked concerned
- Y-yeah I just read her diary
- Oh so what did it say
- It reminded me of what I have and what I have is my amazing twin that standing in front of me.

Martinus walked closer to my bed and gives me an tight hug, this summer was really something else I didn't expect.

4 months later...

Martinus's pov

4 months has passed since Ella has passed away, time fly by so fast I barely notice. And today also mark the day of Marcus's journey to heaven.

Him passing away early was expected as the doctor has said his cancer is terminal. I'm doing ok, still miss them a lot especially Marcus and sometimes life can be quite unexpected. And I know he is now happily reunited with Ella again.

Though we may had a summer disaster with Ella's accident, it was also one of the best times of my life. I really thank you a lot Ella, thank you for keeping your promise and for your support because without it I don't know how Marcus would have turn out.

I really miss you both but as you said Ella, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

The end of part 5