Rose looked at the man in front of her. She was having a hard time focusing. However, when she saw him she was shocked and confused. Who was he? She never saw him. Why did he call her daughter? Therefore, Rose asked, “Who are you?" That man laughed like a maniac. She hated the sound of his laughter. After laughing for some time he said, "Your mother didn't tell you about your father. I know she was angry with me but hiding the truth from you. Poor soul. You didn't even know about your dad." Now Rose was sure she came to a mental asylum. As she knows, they all are crazy. How could she not do know her father? She gritted her teeth and said, "I know my dad." That man asked, "Then tell me his name." She said, "Kim Karim." That man came near her. He stood in front of her and said, "He is not your father. I am." Rose looked at the man. He was wearing a blue shirt with a black coat and overcoat. A black muffler was hanging on his neck. He had little white hair but he looked strong. She could tell that he is quite strong to handle 4 to 5 people. And she could guess that he was around the same age as her father. That man also studies her. She said, "If it was a joke it is not funny." He put his index finger on his chin and said, "As far as I remember, I didn't joke for 21 years. The last time I joked was with your mother. But sadly she forgot me." Rose was boiling with anger. How could he slander her mother? She said, "Stop spouting nonsense. Just say why did you kidnap me?" He said, "I will tell you but let me introduce myself. I am John Aster. I am your dad." Rose wanted to say something but he indicated not to. Rose stopped. He said, "You are my child. Rose Aster. However, 21 years ago when your mother was pregnant with you she left me. She left me for Kim. That bastard seduces your mother. They put me into jail and married. But thank god your mother didn't abort you. And now we are here." Rose was speechless. She asked, "Do you think I will believe a word you said? Never." He smiled and said, "I know you will say that. So I have a little gift for you." He signaled one man. That man came and handed Rose a box. Rose took it. He said, "Open it. It is a treasure box." Rose looked at the box. It was quite heavy. She opened it slowly. She looked inside and saw a picture of two people. She took one picture and held it in front of her. She was astonished to see her mother with a young man. And it was none other than the man standing before her. She looked at the picture then at him. She said, "It's a lie. You Photoshop it." The man said, "No. But you can believe whatever you want." Then she saw a locket. It was a half-hearted locket. She remembered this locket. She saw the same locket in her mother's jewelry. She remembered that she asked her mother, "Where is the other half?" "It is with someone." "Who is that? Your friend?" Rose asked her mother. Her mother looked sad. She looked at the locket and said, "No. That person used to be important but not anymore." Rose felt her mom became sad. She said, "If that person is not important then why did you keep it. Throw it away." "I wish I could but I can't. It is the only thing that I have to remember that person." She took the necklace from Rose's hand and flipped it. There was an initial J on the backside. Rose asked, "J.A?" Her mother said, "His name started with J. I have this and he has another part that has an S.A initial in it as my name is Sophie." "It is a man. Who is the mother?" Rose became curious to know about a man. Maybe he was her mother's past lover. She heard her aunt talk about another man who was there before her father. However, they never said a word. Her mother said, "He is someone who is no more. So let's not bring this topic." Rose thought that person was dead. But when she flipped the locket and saw the initial S.A she understood that he was alive and claiming to be her dad. She asked, "Are you J?" That man smiled and said, "Yes. In addition, S stands for Sophie. Your mother is my ex-girlfriend. O, sorry, my fiance. And the mother of my child." Rose could not believe what she is hearing. Her mother had a fiance. She looked at him and said, "Then why did you left your fiance?" "I didn't leave her. She left me and married Kim. I did not even know about your existence. Two years ago when you were admitted into hospital after that accident, I secretly did a paternity test. And this is the report." He took another piece of paper from the box and opened it. It has the same hospital name and the same date she was admitted. She looked down and saw the result. It said 99.9% match. Rose is the daughter of John Aster. She moved backward. She said, "It can't be." John said, "It is your choice to believe or not. But it is the truth that you are my daughter." Rose could not believe that her whole life was made up of lies. She was not Kim's daughter. She laughed. First, it was not loud but little by little, it became louder. She clapped and said, "Wow. I think I am in a movie. People all lie to me. One day I am Edward's fiance and the next day I am Ash's fiance. One day I am my dad's daughter and the next day I am someone else's daughter. Tell me who I should believe." She remembered she shoot Ash. She thought did he die. Was he alive? She started to cry. She cried at her fate. Why did she have to suffer? John saw her and said, "Sorry about that. But it is true." "Tell me why you came after all these years?" Rose asked. She said, surely you did not come to me now to get back. If you did want that you wouldn't have kidnapped me." She remembered that the master said she was needed for the game. She looked up and thought that he had an ultra motive. John looked at her and said, "Yes you guessed right. I am here for REVENGE." "From whom?" Rose asked. But she has a gut feeling that she already knew about them. He smiled and said, "I came to destroy the khan and Karim family.” Rose became confused. She said, "Khan Family?" "Yes. I will destroy both." John said and gave a smile. That smile holds promise to do what he said. And that made Rose shivered. She felt like she was looking at the devil himself. She thought to escape from him but she knew the devil would always catch her. And now the only way to get away from the devil is to confront him. Therefore, Rose did the same. She said, "You will never succeed." "Why is that?" John asked. "Because truth won't let lie to overthrow it." John smiled and said, "Is this why you killed Ash?" Rose's eyes got big. She looked at him. "What do you mean?" Rose asked. John said, "Who do you think was there in that room? Was it Ash?" Rose started to shiver. She said, "Yes." John said, "See, lies win. And now Ash is dead due to lies." Rose head started to spin. She could not take the pressure anymore. She fell to the ground. John crouched down to her. Before she lost her consciousness she heard, "Poor soul. You killed your fiance for the crime he never did. Now how will you live with this guilty? I am looking forward to it." This is the last thing she heard and thought it's true. If Ash was not the culprit then how will she live on? She must kill herself but before that, she must know the truth. She saw that a black carton was falling over her eyes. She promised that after learning the truth she would find a way to kill herself and join Ash on another side. She said, "Wait…"
What do you all think? Is John saying the truth? Is he her father? Do you think Ash is innocent? Tell me in the comments. Thank you for staying with this book. Love you all.