Chapter 8: The Ally
(Leaves the library, her mind buzzing with plans. She needs to find more evidence against Veer, but where should she start?)
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(Remembers the photos in the hidden room. The faces of the people connected to Veer. Maybe one of them can help.)
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(She pulls out her phone and starts searching for information on the people in the photos. She focuses on the woman with the fiery red hair, the one Ishaan mentioned.)
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(Finds an article about the woman. Her name is Maya, and she was Veerโs former girlfriend. The article mentions that their relationship ended badly, with Maya accusing Veer of abuse and manipulation.)
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(Inner monologue) Maya. She could be a valuable ally.
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(She finds Mayaโs contact information and sends her a message, introducing herself and explaining that she has information about Veer.)
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(Waits anxiously for a response. Minutes turn into hours, but Maya doesnโt reply.)
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(Starts to lose hope. Maybe Maya doesnโt want to get involved. Maybe sheโs too scared.)
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(Decides to take a chance. She finds Mayaโs address and heads towards her apartment.)
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(Arrives at Mayaโs apartment building, a modest complex in a quiet neighborhood. She hesitates for a moment, then rings the doorbell.)
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(The door opens a crack, revealing a woman with tired eyes and a wary expression. Itโs Maya.)
Maya
(Her voice cautious.) Who are you?
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(Her voice soft.) My name is Anika. I sent you a message earlier.
Maya
(Her eyes widen slightly.) Youโre the one who knows about Veer.
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(Nods.) Can I come in? I need to talk to you.
Maya
(Hesitates for a moment, then opens the door wider.) Come in.
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(Enters the apartment, a small and sparsely furnished space. Maya closes the door behind her.)
Maya
(Leads Anika to a small table in the living room. They sit down, facing each other.)
Maya
(Her voice filled with suspicion.) What do you want?
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I want to help you.
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I know what Veer did to you. I know about the abuse, the manipulation.
Maya
(Her eyes widen in surprise.) How do you know that?
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I saw it. In the hidden room.
Maya
(Her brow furrowed.) What hidden room?
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(Explains about the clock tower, the hidden room, and the evidence she found there.)
Maya
(Listens intently, her expression changing from disbelief to anger.) That bastard.
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I know. Heโs a monster.
Maya
(Her voice filled with bitterness.) He ruined my life. He took everything from me.
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I know. But we can stop him. Together.
Maya
(Looks at Anika, a flicker of hope in her eyes.) Do you really think so?
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(Nods.) We have to try.
Maya
(Takes a deep breath.) Iโm in.
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(A wave of relief washes over her.) Thank you, Maya.
Maya
(Stands up.) We need a plan.
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(Nods.) I know. But first, I need to tell you everything. About Anya. About my past life.
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(Begins to tell Maya the story of her past life, her death, and her rebirth. Maya listens intently, her expression a mixture of shock and sympathy.)
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It all started 10 years ago...
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