Ash and Roy were waiting in the police car. Ash called Leo.
"Hi"
"Did you get my things?" Ash asked.
"Of course. I am in the port. I have a few people to back up. I hope you don't mind."
"It's alright. We are new so we should be cautious."
"Thanks, dude," Leo said.
Ash looked at Roy and said, "We are ready to go."
Roy nodded. They talked. Nothing will go wrong. One police officer dressed up like Ash. He headed to the site with other police. Ash was waiting.
Suddenly they heard gunshots. Not one or two but it kept ongoing. Ash and Roy were worried if Leo doesn't get caught now they will not be able to proceed with the plan. Already they sacrificed the K Company. Ash and Roy were asking about the situation. They said the situation is under control. Ash was relieved. Ash and Roy did not meet with Leo. If they knew it was them who accused Leo then their plan might fail.
Ash said to the police, "We have to go. I think you can take care of everything."
"Yes, thank you for helping us. It helps us to catch the ring leaders."
Ash did not comment that the ringleader is still free and causing Ash trouble. They did not have the evidence to catch John.
Roy said, "Ash, go get some rest. You are busy for the whole day."
"Yes, you too," Ash said.
Ash and Roy went in different cars. Ash arrived to see Rose was biting her nail and looking at the window. He came slowly without making a sound and touched Rose's shoulder. Rose was about to shout but looked at Ash. To Ash's surprise, Rose hugged him and said, "You came."
Ash felt that Rose was trembling like a leaf. He hugged her back and said, "I am back."
Rose started to look all over him. He asked, "What are you doing?"
"Do you have any injuries?"
"No. I don’t”
Rose exalted and said, "Thank God. I am worried sick."
"I thought if something happened to you what would I do? I…" Rose held Ash's shirt tightly.
"Hey, look at me. I am fine. But why do you care?" Ash asked.
Rose looked at him. She opened her mouth to answer. To tell him that she loves him. If he dies, she will die too. But now she could not tell it. How could she? She has no right to tell him.
Rose said, "I was worried that if you die or get injured, who will help me to find my mother."
Ash nodded and said, "Then I should be awarded for my hard work."
Rose said, "Huh!"
But before she could understand Ash came near her. He smashed his lips on her. Rose was trying to get the situation. But as always whenever Ash's lips touched her all the rationality ran away. Rose sneaked her hand behind Ash and pulled him closer. Ash held Rose's head and gently bit her lower lip. Rose got the signal and opened her mouth to invite him. Ash explored every inch of her mouth. He moved to the bed and put Rose flatly on the bed. Rose was so immersed in the kiss that she did not notice it. When Ash pushed her hospital gown up is the time when she came to sense.
"Ash," Rose was breathing heavily. She did not know what to say. She wanted to give everything to Ash but at the same time, she wanted to run away.
Rose knew that she loved him and wanted to have him wholeheartedly. But the nightmare of that night haunted her. She did not know if she would be unable to continue. What if she stopped and made him think that she doesn't love him. She could not say her doubts. So everything they went a little far Rose got anxious.
Rose touched Ash's chest, which was thumping, fast under her fingers. She looked at Ash and said, "I want to give my all to you."
Ash was shocked. He knew Rose got a huge trauma. He was even prepared that they might never make love for the rest of their lives. But still, Ash loves her nevertheless.
Ash asked, "Are you sure?"
Rose blushed and hid her face in his chest. She said, "Yes."
Ash nodded. Then he said, "Rose, we came so far together. In our relationship, we make mistakes. I mistreated you. You misunderstood me. We came to the point that we wanted to kill each other. But in the end, we always were in love. We hate each other but at the same time, we love each other. I hated you for Levi's death. I know it was not your fault. You did not even know about it. But the circumstances make me hate you. And you shot me. But you were played in the hand of John. We both make mistakes."
Rose knew that she was wrong. Rose said, "You never mistreat me."
"Yes, I did. I used you to get revenge on my dad. A mute girl who was tainted will bring dirt to Khan's name. Not only that at first, but I also wanted you to speak for my purpose. I wanted to bring you to life to end your life in my hand. That day when you said that is why I wanted to make you speak. Is it because of revenge? I couldn't refuse. As it is true that I wanted to. But I didn't know during the process I would fall in love with you. A girl who never speaks. I am sorry Rose. That day I didn't save for the purpose of setting you free but to imprison you in my cage."
Rose was shocked. She knew Ash wanted revenge from her. But to such an extent she didn't know.
Ash held Rose's wrist and said, "I am not asking for forgiveness. I just wanted to tell you the truth. I felt burdened by lies. So I want to come clear. I knew that after. Knowing it you might leave me but still, I want to tell you. That day when you shot me I learned a very important lesson. In a relationship, we must communicate and tell each other how we feel. If not, the crack will show and it will break the relationship."
Rose nodded. It is true. After that incident, she also felt it. But at that time Ash was a culprit and there is no way a victim will believe in the culprit. No matter how much a person loves, there are still limitations.
Rose said, "Can we forget about the past and try to move on?"
Ash smiled and said, "Of course. Time can heal us. We will find the lost love. No, this time we will find pure love without any intentions."
Rose touched Ash's face and said, "Yes, that time we will only be together because of our love."
Ash hugged Rose and said, "I will be waiting for that day. And as I told you I will never force you into doing something you don't like."
Rose remembered that day when they were in the washroom. Rose became red like a ripe tomato. Ash saw it and pinched her nose.
"You are having dirty thoughts"
"No, I am not," Rose, said, removing Ash's hand.
Ash hugged her and said, "Let’s sleep. We have a tough day tomorrow."
Rose nodded. Yes, tomorrow is the last day to catch John. If not then they might lose all the things they cherished.
Rose and Ash will come to terms with their situation.
{Author- Ash, why are you acting like a gentleman when I want to turn you into a beast.
Ash- Don't worry. I will let you see how much of a beast I am. I am just waiting patiently for Rose to accept me.
Author- My poor Rose. Please be prepared.
Rose - (winked) I am always prepared.
Author - (inner thought) did I turn these two into something, which I am not aware of?
Ash - You are wasting our time. Go away.
The author sighed and said, "Okay, have a nice night", gave a wink, and ran away from two of her characters. Wishing them to find their happiness in this life. }