Beneath His Shadow The House That Missed Her

Mumbai International Airport

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

(rolling her suitcase, sunglasses on) Two years. And nothing's changed. Except me.

bodyguard/driver

Miss Reyn?" -holds up a placard "Car's waiting

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Perfect. Time to shake things up.

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Let's go

Reyne Corporation

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

[steps out of the elevator, pulling her suitcase]

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

Signed the final document, cold gaze steady "Arav."

Arav Mehta|ML Friend |PA

Handled. The Seoul deal is secure.

[Door bursts open]

Arav Mehta|ML Friend |PA

"K-Kyra?! What the-?!"

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Smirking "Don't die, Arav. I came to surprise someone." tosses her purse on his desk

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Grinning, hands spread "Miss me, CEO?"

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

Leans back, voice low "You're early.

Arav Mehta|ML Friend |PA

Muttering as he leaves "God save me from siblings with identical resting death faces."

[Kyra hops onto the edge of his desk, swinging her legs slightly]

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

"Two years, Reyansh."

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

You needed time.

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

I needed my brother.

[RR's phone rings. It's dad. He puts it on speaker without a word.]

Adrik Reyne (ML Father)

Kyra's back? Good. Bring her home tonight. We're having dinner. And Kyra-

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Hello to you too, Dad

Adrik Reyne (ML Father)

It's been too long, little lion. Come home.

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Glances at RR, whispering "Still pretending it's a palace, huh?

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

Still yours.

The Reyn Mansion

Selina Reyne (ML Step Mother)

Arms wide at the entrance, too-perfect smile Kyra, darling!

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Steps back slightly from the hug

Adrik Reyne (ML Father)

Sweeps her into a real embrace "I missed my daughter. Everything's been empty without you."

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

Stands behind them, quiet but alert

[Inside the grand dining room - candlelight, gold accents, tension lurking]

Selina Reyne (ML Step Mother)

So much has happened while you were away-

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

And so much hasn't.

Adrik Reyne (ML Father)

Clears throat "Kyra. I want you to stay here. The palace is still your home.

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Without hesitation "No. I'm not staying

Selina Reyne (ML Step Mother)

But-

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Turns to RR My room at your place. Is it still there?

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

Unchanged

Adrik Reyne (ML Father)

Surprised "You'd rather stay with him?"

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Always.

[A beat of silence. RR stands, pushing his chair back neatly.]

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

Let's go.

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Rises too

Inside Reyansh Car

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Leans back in the passenger seat, gaze fixed out the tinted window You didn't mention her.

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

Eyes on the road Didn't need to.

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Turns slightly, voice softer now You still sending her food?

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

Every evening. 6:30. Same order.

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Smirking faintly "She knows it's you."

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

She guesses. That's enough."

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Quiet for a beat "She's beautiful."

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

More than that.

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Does she know what you are

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

No.

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Raises a brow And when she does?

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

Then she'll have to decide if the devil can love."

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Exhales "And what if she runs ?

Ruhan Arvind (FL Brother)

Turns to her briefly, voice steel wrapped in silk "Then I'll follow."

Elevator opens

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

You've been obsessed for years

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

I've been waiting

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Smiles softly, hand on his shoulder "Make sure she's worth it, Rey."

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

She already is.

inside penthouse

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

[drapes her shawl on the couch, walking in] Still cold in here, Rey. Ever thought of heating this place with actual emotions?

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

[leans against the edge of the bar, glass in hand] Warmth is for people who stay

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Settles into the armchair, eyes narrowing thoughtfully "She's not just some muse to chase, Rey. She's a storm. You sure you're ready to be caught in it?"

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

Sips his drink, eyes fixed on the night skyline "I'm not afraid of storms. I am the storm."

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

[quiet laugh] "God, you're so dramatic."

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

[glances at her, soft smirk] You'll see. This weekend, everything changes.

Nyra's Studio - Late Evening

Soft jazz hums in the background. Nyra is alone, putting the finishing touches on a painting-his silhouette again, faceless, untouchable.

Nyra Arvind

[murmurs to herself] "Why do I keep painting you?"

Her phone buzzes. A text from her PA and friend: "Venue confirmed for the gallery launch this Saturday !

Nyra Arvind

(internal) I don't even know who he is. But it feels like... He already knows everything about me

Reyansh stands at the edge of the penthouse balcony, phone in hand. A contact saved only as "Sunshine." No messages sent. Just... watching.

Reyansh Reyne (ML)

(internal) You won't see me coming, Nyra. But when I do- You'll never walk away