A basic step

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Alac saw Taehyung sitting by the window.

The necklace that was being highlighted on the news, belonged to Viola, he was sure of it. 

She never leaves it. 

In the hostel, the main reason for Viola's disappearance was the fact that she ran to into her room, to get the necklace when everyone else were evacuating. That is why he could not get a hold of her. He did not stand to believe that she died in that fire, somewhat like a suicide bombing. But with each passing second his trust on fate was decreasing.

"Guys you need to see this." Taehyung shouted, prompting everyone to gather around him.

He placed the tablet on table, so that everyone was able to look at the on going news footage.

A man was seen standing against a rostrum, he was dressed in a grey suit, hat on his head, which had silver hair. A mic was in front of him, as the cameras continue to flash one after another.

"This is Adam." said Taehyung.

The man kept on standing still, finding words to speak. All the cameras were pointed on him. He should be used to this, since he used to be a politician but, 13 years is a long time to understand that glory is not forever.

After a minute or two, he cleared his throat
"I know you might be shocked to see me alive after a span of 13 years." the old man spoke.

"So,  was your death a planned action? was it all a media play?" a reported advanced as soon as he stopped.

The security on stand by, raised his arm.
"All the questions will be attended at the end of address."

Once again, there was silence.

Taehyung was shocked to see Adam, because the last sentence he remembered him saying was  to keep on hiding until they could die peacefully.

"Yes, I was supposedly dead, my soul, my power and my words had not been alive... But what can I say, it took me a long time to realize that I was not dead physically, and that I still had my existence to speak about those things which public is not aware off. So, it is time for me to stop lying and bring the truth to all of you..."

Adam stared right at the camera.

"Because someone told me, that in one way or another, truth eventually, comes out."

"13 year ago, a committee was set up under Special forces which is headed by Beckhum Dave, which included justice officials, Deputy of security, civil services and head staff of Intelligence. One thing common among them was the thirst of power, and lack of loyalty to what their country and its people are offering them. When I resisted their attempt to drag me into this, it cost me my family, my career and my life." He paused, his hand on the mic started to shake.

A newsman stood up, prior warning. 
".... Who knows if you are telling the truth even now?"

Another stood up,
"Why did you decide to come out now?"

"Isn't this defamation against Mr. Beckhum?"

The chaos in the hall started to increase,  the question kept coming on and on. People started to whisper among themselves, it was a reckless move.

Adam smiled slightly. looking down and then back at the numbered amount.

"If you did not want to believe me, then why did you come here on one call?" the power in his voice had returned back.

"Beckhum did not want defamation under his hands, and so he made a unit called H.O.S.P.I.T.A.L to carry out their work by covering it under white lies of patriotism. Luckily, I was alive till now, but I won't be alive for long. Maybe that would be enough to prove that I am speaking the truth.

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