Unanswered Questions

Curiosity is a powerful force. It drives us to seek answers, to unravel mysteries, and to understand the unknown. But sometimes, curiosity can lead us down unexpected paths, revealing secrets we may not be prepared to face. In the world of investigations, curiosity can be a double-edged sword, as it pushes us to dig deeper but can also bring us face to face with uncomfortable truths.

For Zack, his curiosity had been piqued by a photograph—a photograph that raised questions about the whereabouts of Karma and her connection to a mysterious girl named Saho. As he entered the department of cyber forensics, Zack was determined to find answers. He had found a wall in the background of the photo that matched the one in the department, confirming the authenticity of the image. The only thing left to confirm was whether the girl in the photo was indeed Karma.

Zack inquired about Saho and quickly realized that Saho was held in high regard, almost like a hero in the department. With the guidance of a junior, he made his way to Saho's office, hoping to uncover the truth.

Saho, though undeniably handsome, exuded an air of arrogance. Zack couldn't help but feel a sense of unease as he wondered about the connection between Karma and Saho. The photograph had shown them together, and Zack was determined to get to the bottom of it.

Meanwhile, Karma had returned home with the help of Eiji. Their plan was to expose Mr. Manzo's dark past and bring him to justice. Karma was resolute in her quest for revenge, and Eiji had pledged his assistance.

As Karma entered her home, she noticed subtle changes—a key placed differently, the lights on, and Hazel the cat surprisingly well-fed. But her instincts told her that something was amiss. She turned on her phone, and Zack's incoming call buzzed on the screen.

Zack had been waiting for this moment for days. His heart raced as he answered the call, his emotions a whirlwind. The sound of Karma's voice was a lifeline, pulling him out of the depths of worry and despair.

The relief in Zack's voice was palpable as he exclaimed, "WHERE WERE YOU? I WAITED FOR YOU SO MUCH. YOU MADE ME SO WORRIED."

Karma's tears and Zack's emotional outpouring filled the conversation with raw intensity. She was back in his life, and that was all that mattered at that moment.

However, Karma's return was marred by a profound sorrow. She revealed the tragic death of her grandmother, her voice trembling as she struggled to find the words. But she couldn't bring herself to reveal the identity of the murderer.

Zack urged her to report the crime to the police, but she vehemently refused. Her distrust of the authorities ran deep, and she believed that justice could only be served through other means.

Days turned into weeks as Karma gradually recovered from the trauma of her grandmother's murder. Zack's curiosity about the mysterious photograph persisted. He wanted to understand why Karma was with Saho and whether the girl in the photo was indeed her.

But Karma remained tight-lipped about the details, frustrating Zack's relentless pursuit of the truth. He understood that there were unanswered questions, but he was determined to uncover the hidden aspects of Karma's life.

On a fateful day in March, Zack was at Karma's place, engrossed in his bug bounty hunting. She decided to step out to buy noodles, leaving him in charge of Hazel. In her absence, Zack's curiosity got the better of him, and he ventured into her room in search of answers.

As he scoured her drawers, he stumbled upon the photograph once again. It confirmed his suspicions and raised more questions. He discovered that the back of the photo held dates and symbolic words, a puzzle that seemed to have significance known only to Karma.

His curiosity had driven him to this point, but it came at a cost. When Karma unexpectedly returned and caught him in the act, his heart raced with fear. She confronted him, her words cutting like a blade, and she accused him of having the worst qualities of a human.

Panicked and chastened, Zack fled from her home, leaving behind the unanswered questions that continued to plague him.

As Zack made his escape, he couldn't shake the feeling that he had crossed a line, intruding into a part of Karma's life she was not ready to share. Yet, his curiosity remained undiminished, and he knew that he would continue to seek the truth, even if it meant confronting uncomfortable realities.

For now, the mysteries surrounding Karma's past and her connection to Saho remained shrouded in secrecy, leaving both Zack and Karma with a burning desire for answers and a curiosity that refused to be quelled.