"Every step I took near you,
Makes me feel like I am getting closer to you
But in reality, it separates us through earth and sky" -Rose-
Rose and John went to the church. It was in a more isolated place. Rose was amazed to think that there is a church in this place. They went to a room. All the artists followed them to the venue. They wanted to be certain that Rose's makeup was okay. Rose was sitting there holding a bundle of yellow roses. She looked at it and remembered Ash was offering her flower on the beach. But their destiny separated them.
One artist asked, "Are you thirsty? Do you need anything?"
Rose looked at the artist and remembered that when she was kidnapped by a group of people. They also took her to the artist to get ready.
Rose said, "I am alright. You don't have to worry."
Rose looked at the clock. It was three pm. John entered the room and said, "It's about time."
Rose's hand shook a little. She stood up slowly and looked at the mirror in front. She looked beautiful. A beautiful bride. She was sure that Ash would be handsome.
John came near her and held out his hand. Rose put her hand on his. The trail of her dress was handled by a few unknown maids. They helped her to move. They reached the door. Rose heard the sweet piano music. It's their clue to enter. John said, "All will fall into its place."
The door opened and Rose saw light. The music made Rose squeeze John's hand. John looked at her and asked, "Nervous?"
Rose was only able to nod.
They went inside. There were only a few people present. Ash was at the front of it. Rose knew that Ash could not go there. She looked for Roy and found him sitting with Bella. Bella waved her hand. Rose put a small smile and nodded in acknowledgement. Then finally, she looked at Ash. He was breathtakingly handsome.
He was wearing a blue tuxedo with a white shirt. There was a diamond bronze in his chest pocket. He styled his hair and put it on his back. All this highlights his eyes. Rose was lost in his stormy eyes.
John and Rose stopped in front of Ash. Ash was looking at Rose with love. Rose blushed. John coughed to get their attention. He said, "You can look at each other for the rest of your life. So stop gawking at my daughter."
Both looked at john. And John was happy to get their attention. He forwarded Rose's hand and said, "Take care of my daughter. And make sure you keep her safe."
Ash nodded. Moreover, he took her hand. He helped her to get to the altar. Then both stood facing each other.
Then the priest started the ceremony. Rose and Ash were waiting for it. Rose knew that her mother was now in John's hand. And she was waiting for Ash to rescue her. They must have already started the operation.
The priests recited part of the Bible Then he asked Rose for confirmation. Rose agreed. Then he asked Ash for confirmation about their marriage. He agreed. The priest announced them as husband and wife.
Rose and Ash looked at each other. Both are in a daze. They could not believe that they got married. When the priests were about to say that the groom may kiss the bride, the front door opened.
Rose mother shouted, "Stop"
All looked toward the door. Bella and Rose shouted, "Mom"
Rose picked up her dress and ran to her. However, before she reached her John grabbed her hand. He pulled her near him. And put a gun near her head. He said, "Everyone gets back."
Ash shouted, "Leave her, john."
John smiled and said, "Those sneaky cats, you all dare to deceive me?"
Rose tried to remove John's hand. John said, "Try and your head will be off flying."
Rose stopped struggling.
Rose's mother begged, "Please, John, let her go."
"I didn't want to make things complicated. But you people left me with no choice."
Then he said, "Take a step near me and I will kill you all."
He pulled Rose with him. The police forces were surrounding the church. But when they saw he had a hostage they stopped on their track. Ash said, "John Leave her. If I catch you, then I will kill you."
Rose was crying due to the pressure on her neck. But John didn't show any mercy.
John pushed Rose onto a car and locked it. Then drive away. All of them started to follow him. Ash was following near him. Ash shouted, "John, surrender yourself. If you do, you will be punished less."
John said, "Never."
And he sped up. They are near the bridge. Ash tried to block the car with his car. But John lost control of it and the car fell on the water. The car was drowning. Rose tried her best to open the door. But it was locked. She looked at John. He hit his head with the side door and was unconscious. Rose tried to open the door. She felt suffocated.
The water entered the car through the open window at the back. Rose was thinking that this is the end. She will die. Rose accepted her situation and was about to close her eyes. She was tired. Tired to live, tried to breathe, tried to explain, and tried to give a fake smile. She thought if she died now the pain of being not able to be with Ash would be gone. Rose was closing her eyes and her muscles became relaxed. Then suddenly she felt like the side of her door was open. She looked but due to oxygen lack, her head was spinning. She could not see the front. Only a voice.
Rose
Rose
Rose
She knew this voice. She wanted to help the person and told him to let her go. It will be better. But the stubborn man didn't. The wedding dress was too heavy for her. She did not have the energy to swim. But that man didn't let her go. In this dark blue water, Rose opened her eyes. The coldness was biting her. But the hand that was holding her and trying to reach the surface was hot. Rose saw that he tried his best. But they aren't going up. Her dress was making it difficult. At this rate, this man will die with her. So Rose touched him. The man looked at her. Rose tried to remember this man's face. A beautiful heart-shaped face with a scar running down. The Ash color of his eyes now looked like blue in the water. Rose touched his face. Ash was trying to pull her. But she shook her hand. Ash looked at her and pointed his finger upwards. Rose shook again and pulled Ash close. She put both of her hands on his cheeks and kissed him.
Both cold lips meet and colloid. A tear fell from Rose's eyes and mixed with the water. Then with remaining strength, Rose pushed Ash toward the surface. Ash tried to hold Rose. But his hand missed Rose just by a centimeter.
Rose saw the man she loved floating away. She smiled. A smile that held no grudge or resentment. Only love for Ash.
The last thing Rose saw was Ash trying to reach her.
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