Public confession

~ Two years later ~

"Young lady, wake up. You have an important meeting."

The girl said, "Two minutes, please."

"No, wake up right now," a young man said and pulled her pillow.

"Jack, why do you always do that?" The girl said in a sleepy voice.

"Do you forget what day it is today?"

"I am sure it is the day I kill you."

"You can never kill me," Jack said

"And why is that?"

"Because you want to return to your husband," Jack replied.

The girl opened her eyes. It was pitch black. Jack wondered how her eyes could be so dark.

She sat on her bed and looked at jack. Her black straight hair fell to her waist. She bounced up and said, "You devil, come here."

But Jack pulled his tongue out and ran away. The girl laughed and went to the washroom. She looked in the mirror and was amazed at the reflection she saw.

A healthy girl with bright eyes. Pink lips and perfect weight. She did not find that malnourished girl. She smiled and said, "Good morning, Ash."

She always started her day by greeting a man who was not there. But every time she said that name she felt he was nearby. She smiled and said, "Look, what you did to me. I talked alone. People might think I am sick." Then she put a hand on her chin and said, "I am sick. I am lovesick" she said and smiled.

"My lovesick child, please have breakfast," Jack said in a teasing tone.

She puffed then said, "Coming grandfather."

Jack saw her and said, "Read it."

She saw another interview about Ash. He finally got the things he wanted. His company became the top company. She smiled.

"So my dear North Star, tell me do you forget you have an important meeting today?"

"Come on Jack, my name is Rose Khan," Rose replied.

"Yes, but people all over the world know you as the north star," Jack said.

Rose smiled and said, "You are my friend so to you, I am only Rose."

Jack smiled and asked, "You will be leaving soon."

Rose smiled and said, "Yes, the day has come."

Rose and Jack ate breakfast and left for their respective offices.

Rose went to her company. Before she entered her friend, Julia hugged her.

"I am going to miss you."

"Come on. I am not going today. There is some time left for me. Or do you want me to go now?" Rose asked.

"No, never," Julia hugged her tightly.

"Leave me. I am married," Rose said.

"Let me steal you from that notorious husband of yours."

Rose pinched the back of Julia's hand and said, "Never. Don't you dare to call him a notorious person?"

"Okay, okay. Now leave my hand." Julia said.

Rose laughed and let go of her hand.

"You haven't met for two years. Only wished each other on New Year. But how can you love him so much?"

"I love him." Rose declared.

Julia rolled her eyes and said, "I know."

Rose could not answer why she loved him. She did not like many things about him. But still, whenever he comes, her worries fade away. She feels peaceful.

She wanted to hold him and tell him that she loved him.

For the past two years, she went through many phases. First, she wanted him as if we wanted oxygen to survive. Then she started to work and focus on her career. She had to work for so long that she did not have time to think about him. But in every festival she missed him. She wanted to be hugged by him. She wanted to be kissed by him. She wanted to hear him telling her that he loves her. Above all, she wanted to tell him that she was ready to start again.

It took two years to get back on her feet and be confident. In this journey, she was not alone. She found friends who she never thought she would meet.

The first time she met Jack was shocking. She thought of him as a girl. But he said he used the girl's name. Moreover, never told anyone. She felt awkward at first but little by little, she found herself free with him. He confessed that he loves her. But she politely declined. Then she thought they would not meet each other. But Jack being Jack said that he would be friends with her. As he knew from the beginning, that Rose would reject him. He just wanted to express what he feels. Rose did not want that. But after some time they become friends like before.

As for Julia, she was the first friend Rose made. She was bright and brilliant. It is thanks to her that Rose overcomes many obstacles and achieves her dream.

So with this duo, she made her dream come true.

Rose thought about all this when she felt someone was shaking her. She looked up and saw Julia was saying, "Why are you distracted?"

"Nothing, just thinking about this and that."

"Today is a very special day for you. Are you prepared?"

"Yes, I am ready," Rose, said.

Today is a big day for Rose. All this time her song made people go crazy but no one knows who composed those songs. In these two years, Rose released two of her albums. But she never came to public.

But today she will. She smiled. She was waiting for this day to come.

They make the necessary arrangements. Today she will be in a live show, which will be broadcast all over the place. Rose's hand was shaking. Does Ash know? She didn't know about it. She did not tell him about her being North Star.

Rose got her makeup done and went backstage. Julia came and asked, "Are you afraid?"

"Little," Rose said.

Then the host announced her name and Rose came on stage. Everyone was shouting and cheering. This is the first time they saw the artist who took the music world to a different level.

The host asked Rose to introduce herself.

Rose said, "Hello everyone. It is nice to meet with you all. My name is Rose Khan and all of you know me as North Star."

Everyone was shouting and cheering.

The host said, "Look at the crowd. They love you."

It is my blessing to be loved by all," Rose replied.

"So North star. Tell me why you selected that name?"

"I wanted everyone to find their way through my song. The star which helps to navigate, I wanted my song to navigate a person's happiness. They all should find happiness through it."

"Wow, such a deep meaning. So tell me, do you find happiness through your songs?"

"Yes, only when I am happy can I make people happy."

"Tell me who inspired you the most?"

"There are many people. Not just people, even a bird can be your source of inspiration."

"We are curious to know why after so long you came into light. We know that your first album was hit. Then you are second. However, you never came to public. So why now?"

Rose smiled and said, "Because I lack confidence. I lack the strength to meet with someone. So I didn't."

"Now you regain your confidence?"

"Yes, I can stand in front of that person."

"May I know who that person is?" Host asked.

"Yes, my lover, my life, my husband."

There was pin-drop silence. No one knew this beautiful fairy was in love with someone.

The host herself did not expect it. She said, "Your husband?"

"Yes, it is not known to all that we are married. Only our family knows about it."

"I see."

Then Rose continued, "I was trying to be confident to stand beside him. So I came to pursue my dream. And after achieving it now I wanted to return to his side."

"You mean you will quit your writing?"

"No, I just want to return home. North Star made many people find their home to return to. Now it's my time to return."

"He must be lucky to have a wife like you."

Rose smiled and said, "No, he endured a lot."

Then Rose said, "I made him wait for so long. I am afraid he might have forgotten me. But he didn't."

"So, you are confessing your love to your husband."

Rose blushed and said, "Yes, I am. I wanted to tell the whole world that I love him. Though I am not with him, I still love him. I love him to the point that I wanted to melt into him and become one."

"Then what are you waiting for? You should go and meet him," the host said. Everyone present there shouted yes.

"I will. I promised myself that one day I will. And I will express it in front of the whole world."

"Now you fulfilled your promise."

"I do," Rose said.

With a twinkle in her eyes, she looked forward to her bright future.

Hello guys, please say you like this chapter. Out of all the chapters, it is my favorite. Nothing can beat the confession. My heart skipped a beat when I made Rose confess. I felt like a mother who watched her child grow beautiful. I hope everyone feels this beautiful feeling and cherishes it throughout your life. Thank you all for coming so far with me. Love you from the bottom of my heart.