Shadows of Forbidden Love
Episode 4: The Lockbox
Diya
T, I saw something in Veer’s eyes today.
Like… he’s hiding a storm behind all that silence.
Tanya
Girl, are we talking poetic storm or actual criminal storm?
Diya
I don’t know.
But when I mentioned my dad, he changed.
Just… stiffened. Like he knew something.
veer
You free after school?
veer
There’s something I want to show you.
No games. Just truth.
veer
Back gate. 4 PM. Come alone.
Veer is waiting, leaning against his bike. A black bag sits near his feet. He doesn’t smile when she arrives. Just hands her a small key.
He kneels and unlocks an old lockbox from under the bench. Inside: Polaroids, news cuttings, a stained envelope... and a worn file marked: “Rajan Mehra – Surveillance.”
Diya
This is my dad’s name.
veer
My family… watches people like your father.
Diya
What do you mean watches?
veer
He got too close to something.
Something my family wants buried.
veer
You weren’t part of the plan.
Pause.
Unknown
You crossed the line.
Destroy the file. Cut her off.
veer
She deserves the truth.
More than any of us.
Unknown
Feelings will get you killed.
Diya
If you’re really done lying...
Then help me find the truth.
About my dad. About everything.
veer
I will.
Even if it destroys both of us.
Comments
Gohan
I can't get enough of these characters and their world. Please, never stop creating!
2025-05-25
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