His Undying Love ✓

15.

Final Chapter....

Its been a few more days ever since I collapsed in my bathroom. I haven't been to work neither have I gone out of my house. I decided to finally sort out my problem once and for all.

I was currently sitting on the floor in my room, dialing Dawn's number and she picked after a few rings.

"H..hello" she answered in a shaky voice

"Come to my house right now. We need to settle this once and for all" I said directly

"But I'm not back, I told you we'll have a conversation on your birth....." I cut her off, not able to stand her lies any further

"Stop the drama and come right away. I'm waiting for you" I hung up before she could decline.

I stood up to go take a shower which I haven't done since I've been indoors for how many days now. I looked in the mirror and noticed the stubble appearing on my face, I shaved it all off. By the time I was done taking care of myself, I heard the door bell.

I walked over to the door taking a deep breath. This is it. This moment will decide if we have a future together or not. I opened the door and saw My angel eyes standing in front of me, looking effortlessly gorgeous with those blue orbes of hers, like a breath of fresh air.

I ushered her in and offered her a sit. I went to the kitchen and brought out her favorite white wine. I sat opposite her and watched her. She seemed very uncomfortable, looking at everywhere but me

"Why?" I finally initated the conversation.

"I wasn't ready yet?" She whispered but loud enough for me to hear

"You weren't ready or you didn't have the guts to face me and tell me your decision" she kept quiet, looking down at her hands. I smiled painfully "I know I was a prick for the way I treated you, I deserve everything you're making me go through right now. But I want to ask you for a favor right now.....please end my misery. Tell me what you've decided" I looked away not wanting her to see the tears swelling in my eyes

"What about Kayla? You two are perfect for each other" I scoffed

"Kayla hasn't been part of my life since you left. We broke up and I also found out she was married to some guy whom she ran away from for reasons best known to her."

"What? How come?" I rolled my eyes

"Kayla has nothing to do with us anymore. Why don't you cut the chase and end my misery already. I'm tired of this life I'm living Dawn. I want a fresh start, I want to be happy, I want a home. So tell me, am I just wasting my time hoping that there's a possibility of us getting back together. I need to know because I can't move on unless you tell me" I looked at her pleadingly

"You want to move on? I'm not stopping you from being with anyone" she sobbed. I got closer to her and sat next to her

"Don't you get it? I want to move on with you. I need you in my life. God knows I've never stopped loving you ever since we were kids. I'm just saying this in case you don't want me as a part of your life anymore. I need to know so I can move on and let you be happy" I said holding her hands

"I have forgiven you Ash and I hold no grudge against you after all, I also hurt you years ago. I'm just afraid of being with you again. I don't know if I can go through the pain of losing you a second time"

"You won't lose me Dawn. I agree that what we went through was difficult for both of us but, I can't imagine my life with someone else. Ever since we were kids, I'll always had this infinite love for you. I'm not asking you to forget our past, but to move on and start afresh" I held her face but she shook away as tears glistened her pretty eyes. I dropped my hands and sighed.

"I..I don't think I can" she muttered lowly and I smiled sadly

"Alright.....if that's what you truly want. I'll let you be, I won't bother you anymore, neither will I try to start over with you. I love you very much Angel eyes. I don't think anyone has ever loved you the way I do. I'll love you forever" I got up and left.

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DAWN'S POV:

After my encounter with Ash two days ago, I couldn't help this unsettling feeling I was having. I felt like something bad was about to happen but I couldn't quite put my finger on it.

I was taking a shower, I'm getting ready for today is his birthday. My phone kept ringing so I turned off the shower, tied my towel and came out to see who kept calling me repeatedly on the phone. I picked up the phone and saw that it was Sabrina calling. I answered and heard her wailing uncontrollably

"Dawn...." She cried out. That unsettling feeling I was having had intensified at this point

"Wh..at.. happ...ened" I stuttered

"Ash....Ash is...." She cried and my hands started shaking

"What happened to him" I heard more crying on the phone

"He's...He's gone Dawn....Ash is gone" she sobbed out. My heart immediately stopped

"G..gone where?" She continued crying heavily "where has he gone dammit" I yelled

"He's de....ad" my phone slipped out of my hands and I lost balance falling on the floor.

Dead? What does she mean by dead?

I talked to him days ago?

No!! He can't be?

How can he possibly leave me?

No!!!!!

I sat on the floor, tears streaming down my face. I couldn't cry out. I just sat down in a state on shock still trying to process everything. It finally dawned on me as I screamed so loud, losing my consciousness.

Few days later.....

Who would have thought that coming back to the country and making that stupid decision of mine, I'll have to regret it by attending the funeral of the only man I've ever loved.

I was still standing in front of Ash's grave, everyone else had left. I don't know what will become of me now that He's gone.

I'm sorry Ash for all I've ever done is bring you pain and sadness.
If only I can turn back the hands of time and stop you from taking your own life then I would.
I'm so so sorry for this is my fault. I hope you find it in your heart to forgive me.
Rest in peace my love, I'll never forget you.

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     After Ash took his life due to heartbreak, Dawn blamed herself for his death. It became so bad that her family had to take her to a doctor who counselled her. It took her awhile before she could forgive herself and moved on with her life.

Although she never got married or got involved in any other relationship, she dedicated her life to helping other couples fix their relationships as a couple counselor.

As they say, assumptions are the termites of relationships.
you see in life, not everyone gets a happily ever after. Some times we lose the ones we love forever and it hurts but, life still goes on.

Thread with caution so you don't end up living an unhappy life.

May Ash's gentle soul rest in peace.

THE END