Are you afraid?

Bella thought not to tell her the truth. But Rise surprised her. She asked, "Is it Levi's child?"

Bella became speechless. Rose said, "Don't be surprised. When I saw the video footage of you and Levi that day, I had my doubts. But at that time, I was engrossed in finding the culprit. Also when that day you received the phone, I was sure about it. I thought that at least you would be happy. But-"

Rose gripped her hand. Bella looked at their entangled hand and said, "Sister, it is not your fault. Not for once, I blame you. I know that you went through hell."

Rose said, "I always blamed myself. I was the reason why all this happened. You and your child…. I am sorry."

Rose lowered her head. Bella touched her chin and said, "Look up, sister."

Rose raised her head. She said, "My child and I will never blame you. Before Levi left, he gave me a reason to live. So I will survive. Not only that, Levi found someone to protect my child and me. And to tell you the truth, I think Levi's family is nice. His mother cherishes me."

"What about Roy?" Rose was curious to know about Roy.

"Well, at first, I was shocked when he said that he would take care of my child and propose to marry. I did not agree. And he said that the child would be brought up under his name. However, he promised that the child would know the truth. But he will love the child nonetheless."

"Did he agree that this child was Levi's?"

"That's the funniest part. He told Levi's from the beginning. I told him that this child was not Levi’s, so that I can leave this country. But he was in hell bounds. He said I could fool anyone but not him."

And Bella laughed. It was refreshing to see Bella laughing even in this situation.

Rose said, "I wish you to be happy. I know we cannot force happiness, but I want you to try. You have to be happy for yourself and your child."

"I will be."

Rose said, "Bella, I don't know about the future, but I am sure you will be happy. Cause that man will make you happy."

Rose looked out and pointed towards Roy. He was talking with Ash. Bella nodded and said, "I believe he will."

Later both girls came out. Karim also returned from the office. He looked at Bella and hugged her. He said, "I missed you. How are you?"

"I am fine, dad. Tell me, how are you? Where is mom?"

There was pin-drop silence. Roy said, "Bella, she is with John."

"What? Why?"

"John kidnapped her. And he threatened me to do as he says." Rose answered.

"Then mom-"

"She will be fine. John needs Sophie to threaten us. He won't harm your mother." Karim said. He hugged Bella and asked, "Why didn't you tell me about it."

"Dad, you know the situation. Things happened. And we couldn't find the right time to tell you."

Rose said, "Forget it. I am happy that I can play with a cute baby."

"If you want to, why don't you have one yourself?" Bella asked.

Instantly Rose looked at Ash. Ash was already looking at Rose. So she got shy and looked down.

"I guess I will have to wait for Rose's child," Karim said.

"Dad, I am still a child. Moreover, if a child is born, you will love it more and forget about me," Rose pouted.

Karim ruffled Rose's hairs. He said, "No matter what, I will still love you."

Ash looked at Rose, getting love from Karim. A fit of unknown jealousy began to rise inside him. He coughed and said, "Can we have dinner?”

"Yes, let's go."

Roy and Bella sit on one side. Moreover, Rose and her father sat on the other side. Ash looked at Ad and signaled her. She came with food. They started to have food. Bella was not eating fish. So he asked, "Don't you like to eat fish?"

Before Bella could reply, her father said, "You don't know what my daughter likes, how you are going to take care of my daughter.”

Roy was ashamed. 'How am I going to know about what she likes when I hardly know her?' However, he did not speak.

Bella saw the situation and said, "Dad, he didn't know about it as we never ordered any seafood before. We do not love seafood. Isn't it, Roy."

And Bella looked at Roy. But Roy made a comical face. And looked at his plate. It contained different types of sea fish.

Bella was speechless. This time Ash said, "Maybe both don't know about this. And uncle, don't worry. Roy can look after Bella. I can guarantee that."

Karim fumed with anger and asked, "Who is your uncle?"

"You are."

"I am not."

Ash raised one eyebrow. To Rose, he looked beautiful, but to Karim, he looked arrogant. Ad saw all this and sighed. It is getting out of hand. So she said, "Master, should I bring desserts?"

"Yes."

After dinner, all of them came to the drawing room. They sat and began to discuss the plan.

"So our plan is simple. We will find out where Rose's mother is and rescue her. Also, we have to find his weakness."

"But we don't know anything about it."

"Roy, did you find anything?" Ash asked

"I found out about Leo's den. But we have to catch him red-handed, or we cannot win."

Ash nodded.

"How about we set up the meeting?" Ash said.

"I thought about it, but can we brink Leo?" Roy asked.

"We can. As long as we use Night sky, we can." Rose said

Roy looked at Rose and said, "How did you know?"

But Bella said, "Night Sky? Isn't it the biggest weapon dealer?"

"Yes, and Roy and Ash were the leaders of the Night Sky," Rose replied.

Bella thought, 'That means Levi was also in the Night sky.'

Ash said, "Yes, we are. And we can talk with them saying that we want to cooperate with Leo."

"But we deal with weapons, not drugs," Roy said.

"We will say we are interested in drugs and want to expand our business. And we all know Leo was best to start with."

"It's plausible. We will try," Roy agreed.

"But how are we going to get the mother's location?" Rose asked.

"We can get it when we get married. She has to attend the ceremony, and it's our only chance. If not, then we have to make another plan."

"I don't think John will agree," Rose said.

"Yes, there is a high chance that he won't. Then we have only one way. To bring him down and find auntie."

"We must find out about our mother soon," Bella said.

Ash said, "I will talk with dad tomorrow and try to find more. Rose, try to talk with your mother and find out about where she is."

Rose nodded.

"We have to go. Mom is waiting for us." Roy said.

All stood up. Rose hugged Bella and said, "Come whenever you want to."

"I will."

Rose looked at Roy and said, "Please forgive me. And please take care of my sister."

"I will," Roy said.

"Bye, Dad," Bella said.

Roy and Bella left. Karim left after some time. Both Rose and Ash were standing before the main door. Ash said, "Let's go. We have a long day ahead of us."

Rose nodded. Both of them entered the bedroom. Rose was awkward. She remembered the first time she entered this room. Ash was smoking, so she could not see his face. But now, his face is the only thing that she wants to remember.

Ash saw Rose was thinking something.

"Are you afraid that I might do it again?"

"Again?"

"Be rough with you?"

Rose remembered the party and how he did it with her. She blushed and said, "No, I am not afraid."

"Why? You know that I still hate you."

"Yes, but you are a kind person. You will never hurt me."

"You are wrong." And he pulled her close.

Rose looked into his ash eyes. It looked like a sky where it would rain at any moment. And Ash looked at Rose's midnight sky color eyes.

Ash put his hand on her waist and said, "You should be afraid."

And touched her lips. The lip that was anticipating Ash's lips opened up in a simple touch. It gave the opening.

In Ash's head, it was so messed up. He was supposed to hate her. But he couldn't. No matter what she does, he will forgive her. Rose put both her hands behind Ash's neck. She knew that it's wrong. However, why did she feel so right doing bad things? It is beyond explanation. The only thing that mattered was Ash.

They stopped the kiss, and Ash picked Rose. Rose did not say anything. He put her in bed and laid beside her. He touched her hair and said, "I hate you, but I love you. Loving you was the most beautiful thing, but it was also a curse for me."

Rose smiled and touched Ash's cheek. She said, "I loved you, but I chose my self-respect. And for that, I will never ask for forgiveness."

Ash nodded. He pulled Rose into his embrace and said, "Do you think we can find ourselves together one day?"

"Yes, I believe it. A day will come when we will learn to move on and learn to forgive ourselves. Also, we find ourselves incapable of living without each other."

Ash gave a prick on Rose's head and said, "I am looking forward to that day."

Both Rose and Ash slept in each other's arms dreaming of a future where all of this will come to an end.

Hi my lovely readers, soon we will see the main climax of the story. But the question remains. Will Rose and Ash be together after all of this? Or will they go on their own path and forget about each other. If you are there, what will you do? Tell me in the comment. Love you all.