Beneath His Shadow A black rose

Early morning - Outside NyraSoul Studio, Mumbai. The golden hue of dawn glows over the quiet street. The sea breeze whispers in the silence.

Anaya FL Friend/PA

Yawning, rubbing her arms "You stayed all night again. Nyra, this is the third time this week."

Nyra Arvind

Smiling tiredly, smudges of paint on her cheek "I didn't mean to. I got lost in the last piece. It finally... felt right."

Anaya FL Friend/PA

You need sleep. You need food. You need She pauses, noticing something near the door. "Wait. What's that?"

[A single black rose rests beside a matte black envelope, placed at the foot of the glass door.]

Anaya FL Friend/PA

Bending to pick it up "This again? Is this from... him?"

Nyra Arvind

Takes it, brushing her fingers over the elegant seal "Yeah."

[She opens the envelope slowly. The paper inside is thick, crisp, and smells faintly of smoke and oud.]

Nyra Arvind

(reading aloud) "All the best - RR." Her voice lowers to a whisper. "He always knows."

Nyra Arvind

Inner Monologue Even when I say nothing, he listens. No name. No face. Just presence. His silence... speaks louder than most people's promises.

Kyra Reyne's Fashion Studio - a sleek, sun-drenched space full of motion and artistry. Sunlight pours in over fabric swatches, draped mannequins, and moodboards scattered with gold pins.

Zara Kyra Friend/PA

Holding a sketchbook "This dress... it's something else. Who's it for?"

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Finishing the final hem, her fingers steady and precise "Nyra Arvind. The girl my brother can't stop talking about."

Zara Kyra Friend/PA

Ohhh. That Nyra?

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Nods slightly "This gallery is her world. So this- gestures at the soft blush backless gown with shimmering undertones "-had to match her soul.

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Zara Kyra Friend/PA

Should I send it with a courier?

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Quietly, folding the gown into a protective bag No. I'll give it to her myself.

NyraSoul Studio - Mid-morning. The studio is still closed to the public. Nyra adjusts one of the final pieces on the wall when the door opens quietly.

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Entering with Zara, dress in hand "I figured you'd be here early. Thought I'd deliver this myself."

Nyra Arvind

Turning, surprised and touched "Kyra? That's... really thoughtful. And the dress-it's stunning."

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Smiles, placing the bag down gently "Some pieces are too important to hand off to strangers."

Nyra unzips the garment bag and her breath catches.

Nyra Arvind

Touching the delicate fabric "It's more than I imagined."

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Softly "I just followed your work. It told me what to make.

There's a pause. Then Nyra looks up, sincere.

Nyra Arvind

You should stay. For the opening. I want you there, Kyra. Please.

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Blinks, caught slightly off guard-then nods, a slow smile forming "I'll stay. For the art. And the artist.

Nyra Arvind

Time for me to get ready

A little later. Nyra is now dressed in the blush gown, ready to open the doors. Lights glimmer off marbled floors. Her world is ready.

Nyra Arvind

Ruhan Arvind (FL Brother)

Enters and freezes mid-step, jaw dropping slightly "Yeh kya ho raha hai? Tu model ban gayi kya? Mujhe warning dena chahiye tha !

Nyra Arvind

Blinks innocently "What now?"

Ruhan Arvind (FL Brother)

Folds arms, mock scolding "As your bhai, I feel personally attacked. That dress? That look? How am I supposed to let you walk out like this?"

Nyra Arvind

Rolling her eyes, laughing "Please don't start your overprotective drama now."

Ruhan Arvind (FL Brother)

Smirking "It's not drama, it's duty. Tu itni khoobsurat lag rahi hai, I might have to do background checks on every guy who talks to you today.

Nyra Arvind

Teasing back "You'll be too busy scaring everyone away.

Ruhan Arvind (FL Brother)

Sincerely, softer now I'm serious, Nyra . You look... beautiful. Kyra did wonders, but you- grins -you brought the magic.

Nyra Arvind

Touched, smiling Thanks, bhai.

Ruhan Arvind (FL Brother)

Bas bas, zyada emotional mat ho. Main abhi bhi tujhe choti samajhta hoon.

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Smiling at Nyra It fits exactly like I imagined.

Nyra Arvind

Twirls gently "You designed this? Kyra... it's magic. Thank you."

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

With warmth Art deserves to be worn with meaning.

Their moment is interrupted as Ruhan walks over. His gaze lands on Kyra. Sparks. Silence.

Ruhan Arvind (FL Brother)

Cool, observant "You must be the designer

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Turning to him with composed confidence "And you must be the brother who stares too much."

Ruhan Arvind (FL Brother)

Smirking faintly "Guilty."

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

I like the dress better than your stare

Ruhan Arvind (FL Brother)

You'll get used to it. I don't blink easily.

Zara and Anaya exchange amused glances. The air between Kyra and Ruhan shifts- sharp and simmering

Kyra Reyne (ML Sister)

Inner Monologue | Kyra I came to deliver a dress. Didn't expect a wall of steel... with eyes that burn.

Ruhan Arvind (FL Brother)

Inner Monologue | Ruhan She's not what I expected. Too bold. Too calm. Trouble.

Gallery entrance - Just moments before the official opening. The lights are warm, the music soft. Nyra stands in silence, absorbing the weight of the moment.

Ruhan Arvind (FL Brother)

Walks over beside her, hands in his pockets, voice low and proud Ready, choti?

Nyra Arvind

Inhales deeply, eyes on the door "As ready as I'll ever be.

Ruhan Arvind (FL Brother)

Nods, eyes gleaming "Shall we open the gates?"

Nyra Arvind

Smiles softly "Let them in."