Malcolm smiled and accepted the handshake.
“So,,, What do you plan to do next?” He asked.
“I’m gonna stay in Milan for now and find for greener pastures. But don’t worry, I’ll always be at your beck and call” She smiled.
“So,,, for now…till whenever…this is our end?” He asked.
She nodded, quietly.
“Malcolm!! Ariana!! She just opened her eyes!” They heard Oliver screaming.
“Thank goodness!” He exclaimed and broke the handshake.
He ran to the door and was about opening it. He turned to Rhoda who quickly forced a smile.
“Go on. Go meet her” She cooed.
“Don’t you wanna see her?” He asked.
“Its fine. We’ll talk later” She replied.
Malcolm looked down and sighed softly looking at her.
“Thank you,,, Rhoda. Thank you for everything, really. For actually coming to Korea to save me from Gilberto”
She only nodded with a small smile.
“Stay safe” He whispered and left.
Rhoda eyes blinked and her lips parted. Tears rolled down her eyes, immediately.
“It..was a hard decision for me…but you deserve all, Ariana. I…lost” She stuttered, and closed her eyes as the tears poured down.
***
“Ariana! Ariana!!” Malcolm ran in.
He met the others at the other end.
“Don’t come close. She doesn’t want any disturbance. She’s sleeping for now” Cindy said.
Malcolm looked at her and sighed deeply.
“I’m glad she’s fine now. Its a miracle”
“When did the doctor say she might wake?” He asked.
“Apparently, in 2-5 hours time” Cindy replied.
“Awwnnn!! Its too long” He Mõ@ned, childishly.
6 HOURS LATER**
“They’ve been hugging for how many hours now?” Cindy arched her brows.
“Actually…Just 25 minutes” Oliver checked his wrist watch.
“No one asked you” Cindy rolled her eyes.
“Who asked you to calculate the time…Aish” She breathed.
“Anyways,,, We’re glad she’s fine” Cindy smiled.
“I thought I lost you. I thought you would lose your memory…again” Malcolm whispered, hugging her close.
Ariana chuckled.
“You won’t lose me and I won’t allow my memory get lost again. You’re my memories now, Malcolm. Now,,, I understand you, Chosen one” She smiled.
He broke the hug and looked at her smiling face.
“I love you, Ariana” He whispered.
“I love you too, Malcolm” She smiled.
He quickly smashed his lips on hers and kissed her affectionately.
“Ooppss!” Ken gasped and turned around.
The others turned too.
Ariana broke the kiss and they looked at each other and let out a loud laugh.
She looked at the others and smiled.
“C’mon! Who wants free hugs? I f*cking missed y’all” Ariana gestured.
They all went to them and shared a round hug.
2 WEEKS LATER**
AIRPORT**
“Goodbye, Rhoda.. I’ll miss you. I wish you could come along” Ariana said. written by sommy pearl f.
“No. Its fine. This is where I wanna stay now. You can call me whenever and I will come running. I’m glad you can handle Malcolm so well. Take care of him” Rhoda said.
“Alright,,, I will. Trust me” Ariana smiled.
Rhoda smiled too and hugged her.
“I do trust you”
Ariana wrapped her arms around Rhoda and inhaled deeply.
They disengaged and Ariana ran to the others.
“Goodbye, Bullet!!!” They said in chorus, waving
“Goodbye” She smiled, waving back.
“Till we meet again. Mafia, Spy, Cactus, Bob, Key-Lar and Censor”
KORE@
2 DAYS LATER**
“I thought today’s a free day. Where are you going to?” Kev asked seeing Ken sneaking to the door.
Ken swallowed and turned to him.
“Not your business” He said and left the door.
Kev smiled and sipped his cup of tea.
“I’m sure he’s off to MImi” and with that, he walked away.
***
Malcolm and Ariana were on the bed, cuddled up. The huge white duvet covered their nakedness.
He smiled at her and pecked forehead.
“So,,, What are you gonna do next? You’re still contemplating whether you still wanna remain a mafia and you aren’t a soloist anymore. Though, your fans didn’t get a statement of your resignation. Mr Chadwick didn’t give a statement. I guess he really broke all ties with you” Ariana said.
“Don’t mind that old hag” Malcolm muttered.
“Actually…By 4pm today…I’m gonna be having a press conference. I called the press yesterday night. I want to tell everyone that I’m no longer Singer MK”
Ariana nodded but then, a loud gasp escaped from her mouth.
“Oh no!! What to do?! Stand up! Stand up!!” She said, hitting him repeatedly.
“Why?” He asked, groaning.
“What’s wrong?”
“Its past 3pm now. Hurry or you’ll be late” She widened her eyes.
Malcolm smiled and kissed her cheek.
“At least, I got late cause of you”
“Go!” She said and pushed him down.
“Oww” He Mõ@ned out.
PRESS CONFERENCE**
Malcolm bowed low after giving the shocking news of his resignation.
Many cameras came to life as he bowed low and many reporters fingers clicked the keys of their laptop.
“Malcolm!!!” He heard someone shout from behind.
Malcolm slowly turned his head and so did, everyone.
Everybody was watching. It was live everywhere too.
On the huge TV facing them was Gilberto with a black patch on his left eye. He was on broadcast.
“What’s wrong with him? How did he even-
“Its revenge time!” He smirked.
“Let’s tell everyone your dirty secret, Mafia behind the Mask!!!”
