Here's the new chapter. Sorry for the long wait. Thanks to kattomas and Osas1234 for reviewing the previous chapter.
"Alzheimer's? That is impossible. I am too young to have that. You must have made a mistake."
"No Madge, we've done so many tests but the results are the same. You have a rare case of Alzheimer's. It is hereditary, you must have inherited it."
"I can't believe this."
"If you want you could ask for second opinion, but I am afraid they will just say the same."
"Can we do something about it?"
"Well I'm going to give you some medicines, it will help slow down your forgetfulness."
"But it won't cure it."
"I'm sorry Madge."
"No it's fine."
"If you needed anything else just come by my office."
"Thanks Finnick I appreciate it."
Madge doesn't know what she will do. She doesn't want to tell her family and friends because she doesn't want to be a burden to them. And Gale, she doesn't know how they will be able to continue their relationship, she will just make it hard for him. She doesn't want him taking care of her he already has a lot on his plate.
At school the next day, Madge is still stressed about what Finnick said about her condition. She doesn't want her friends to worry so she pretended that she is okay. She is sad because she doesn't want to forget everything. All her memories meant a lot to her. While picking her things on her locker, she didn't notice that Clove and Johanna approached her.
"So you are Gale's new girl." Clove said.
"I'm sorry but do I know you two."
"No, but you should know who we are. I'm Clove and this is Johanna, we are sophomores."
"I'm Madge Undersee, I'm a freshman."
"Don't worry we know you are. Gale's new girl toy."
"I'm sorry?" Madge asked confused.
"Please, you really think Gale is serious with you. Gale has never been serious with a girl ever since he ended things with my sister." Clove said.
"I don't understand, I don't know you two and certainly I don't have any idea who your sister is."
"My sister is Enobaria, she is older that Gale and he is head over heels with her. But ever since they broke up Gale has never been serious with a girl. And seeing how naïve you are, I'm sure he is just playing with you."
"Or he could just testing you if his preferences changed. I mean look at her Clove, she is the exact opposite of Enobaria. Blonde, pale skin, younger than him and obviously naïve." Johanna said while smirking at Madge.
"I'm sorry but I don't appreciate you two harassing me, I already have a lot on my mind and I am not interested in some stupid girl fight."
"Harassing? We're not harassing you, we are just helping you open your eyes. We don't want to see your heart het broken by one Gale Hawthorne." Johanna said.
"What is going on here?" Gale asked obviously pissed because he saw that Clove is starting to harass Madge. This is what he and Thom are worried about. Madge is not strong enough to handle Johanna and Clove.
"Oh hello Gale. I missed you did you miss me?" Clove said while linking her arms with Gale.
"Get off me Clove. I don't appreciate what you are doing to Madge. Leave her alone."
"Come on Gale we are just being friendly with your new girl." Johanna said.
"I'd rather appreciate it if you don't bother her at all. I don't want you two getting near her. I swear Clove if you hurt her I won't hesitate to hurt you as well."
"No need to be scary. Like what Johanna said we are just being friendly. And by the way Gale it seems like you haven't told her about Enobaria."
Gale was speechless. He doesn't know how he will tell Madge about the very first girl he loved and her psychotic sister who's only good at ruining his life.
"Well Gale we have got to go. Remember if you're lonely just like before you can always call me." Clove said while smiling evilly at Madge.
"That will never happen again Clove." Gale said.
"Madge did they do something to you?"
"No, they just talked to me. They just told me about your previous relationships especially about Clove's sister Enobaria."
"Don't mind them, they just always cause trouble."
"Okay if you say so." Madge is not in the mood to talk about Gale's past relationship, yes she is worried about Clove could do and what happens between her and Gale, but that is not her main priority right now.
"Madge are you okay, you seem a little down, I told you don't mind those two."
"It's not them, I'm just tired. I think I'll just go home. Let's just talk tomorrow."
"Uh, okay. Be careful."
"Don't worry I will."
Gale is definitely worried about Madge. He is not sure if it is because of Clove or because of the results of her doctor's appointment. She hasn't said anything yet. He is sure she will say it eventually but he is worried that it is so bad she chose to keep it to herself, so he decided to go to her doctor and ask him.
"Hi I'm Finnick Odair, you are Gale Hawthorne right? how can I help you? You know I'm quite surprise to know that I actually have a male patient usually my patients are female. Wait don't tell me you are…"Finnick said while looking at Gale from head to toe. "You know if you are, it's okay, it's just you are good looking, well not as good looking as me."
"No I'm straight, I'm not here for an appointment I'm just going to ask you about one of your patients."What is wrong with this guy. Yes he's good looking but his ego is so big I don't know how Madge manage to handle him.
"Don't worry I was just joking. No seriously men don't usually go to me. You know patient's files are confidential. I can't just tell you their diagnosis."
"Well it is important."
"Who is the patient?"
"Madge Undersee."
"Oh Madge, you see, if she chose not to tell you, I don't think I'm in the place to tell you her condition."
"Please, I'm begging you. A while ago at school, she is really down. I really want to help her, but I how can I help her if I don't know what is happening? I just love her so much I don't want her to suffer alone. You're married right? I'm sure you know what I feel."
"I completely understand. To tell you the truth my wife is suffering the same disease as Madge. Annie has been suffering it since last year."
"What is their disease?"
"Alzheimer's"
"Wait, that's impossible, they are too young to have that."
"They have a rare case. When I found out about it I couldn't believe it too. My Annie is too young to have it. At first it is really hard. She forgets things, there are times that she wasn't able to go to the bathroom alone. It's like you are dealing with a child sometimes. But the most painful is when she forgets who I am. I almost gave up. I don't what I am suppose to do. But you know what change that?"
"What?"
"When she woke up one day, and told me that she wants to do what we did on our first date. That made me cry she remembered our first date. The way she smiles, the way she caress me, she is still my Annie. And her sickness won't change that. It's hard yes, but I love her so much I don't care about it. Now tell me Gale, are you ready for this kind of responsibility. Are you willing to take care of Madge and not give up even though it is hard?"
"I promise you I will never leave Madge. I love her so much, no matter what happens I will always be with her."
So what do you guys think? Next chapter Madge and Gale will talk about their secrets. We will know Gale's past relationship with Enobaria and Clove. And will Cato appear again? Please review.