Chapter 7: The Library's Secrets
(Arrives at the old library, its imposing facade casting a long shadow across the quiet street. She checks her watch. 8:45 AM. Fifteen minutes early.)
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(Inner monologue) Riya said 9 AM sharp. I hope sheโs not late.
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(She enters the library, the air thick with the scent of old paper and dust. The grand hall is mostly deserted, with only a few patrons scattered among the towering bookshelves.)
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(She finds a quiet corner near a large window, overlooking a small courtyard. She sits down, her nerves on edge.)
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(Checks her watch. 9:00 AM. No sign of Riya.)
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(Starts to feel a knot of anxiety tightening in her stomach. What if Riya doesn't show up? What if sheโs changed her mind?)
(Suddenly, she sees a figure approaching. A woman with fiery red hair and a determined expression. Itโs Riya.)
Riya
(Approaches Anika, her eyes sharp and assessing.) Youโre Anika?
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Yes. Youโre Riya.
Riya
(Sits down opposite Anika, pulling out a small notepad.) Letโs cut to the chase. You said you have proof about Veer. Show me.
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(Hesitates for a moment, then reaches into her bag and pulls out the silver locket.) This belonged to Anya.
Riya
(Examines the locket, her brow furrowed.) Anya? Whoโs Anya?
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(Takes a deep breath.) Anya was me. In a past life.
Riya
(Raises an eyebrow, a flicker of skepticism in her eyes.) Past life?
Riya
(Nods.) I know it sounds crazy, but itโs true. Iโve been having these dreams, these memoriesโฆ of a life I donโt remember living.
Riya
(Scribbles something in her notepad.) And you believe thisโฆ past life has something to do with Veer?
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Yes. He killed me. In my past life. And now, Iโm back to expose him.
Riya
(Looks at Anika, her expression unreadable.) Youโre serious.
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(Nods.) I know it sounds unbelievable, but I have proof.
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(She pulls out her phone and shows Riya the photos and clippings from the hidden room in the clock tower.) This is just a fraction of what I found.
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(Studies the photos and clippings, her eyes widening slightly.) Thisโฆ this is a lot.
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Itโs enough to prove that Veer is involved in some very shady activities.
Riya
(Nods slowly.) Itโs a start. But I need more. I need concrete evidence. Something that will stand up in court.
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(Her voice filled with determination.) Iโll get it. Iโll find it.
Riya
(Looks at Anika, a flicker of respect in her eyes.) I believe you. I donโt know how, but I do.
Riya
(She closes her notepad and looks directly at Anika.) Weโre going to work together on this. Weโre going to expose Veer for what he is.
Riya
(A wave of relief washes over her.) Thank you, Riya.
Riya
(Stands up.) We need to be careful. Veer has eyes everywhere. We canโt trust anyone.
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(Nods.) I understand.
Riya
(Pulls out a business card.) Hereโs my number. Donโt call me unless itโs urgent. And donโt tell anyone about our meeting.
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(Takes the card.) I wonโt.
Riya
( to leave, then pauses.) One more thing. Be careful, Anika. Youโre playing a dangerous game.
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(Nods.) I know.
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(Watches Riya disappear into the maze of bookshelves, her mind filled with a renewed sense of purpose.)
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(Inner monologue) Weโre going to get him, Veer. Weโre going to bring you down.
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