EPISODE 2

At the FEMALE LEAD'S side:-

[She sat in silence, her hand wrapped around a cooling cup of coffee, staring at the swirling surface as if it held all the answers she'd been denied. Her eyes,, once brought up with hope, now only reflected emptiness...and loneliness. Born into a family that celebrated only success but ignored the souls, she had grown up watching love from a distance- never close enough to touch. And even as an adult, she remained the forgotten daughter, overshadowed, unheard, and aching for something real called LOVE]

[So here comes our FEMALE LEAD]

SERENA BROOKS - A Woman in her 20's, beauty out of this world along with her soft and sweet character. She was the kind of woman whose presence feels like a quiet sunrise after the storm. With the heart full of kindness and empathy, and a voice that soothes more than it speaks. With a heart full of empathy and a voice that soothes more than it speaks, Serena moves through life with graceful resilience. Whether she's offering a helping hand or simply listening without judgment, Serena has a way of making others feel seen and safe. Behind her soft-spoken nature lies a mind that’s thoughtful and steady—never rushed, never loud, but always sincere. She believes in kindness not as a weakness, but as a quiet power—and she lives by it, every single

SERENA'S POV:-

(sighs) What am I supposed to do now? Mom’s been on my case again—marriage, marriage, marriage. As if that’s all I’m meant for. I know I’m at the so-called “right age,” but my dreams don’t come with a deadline. I still have so much I want to do—my goals, my work, my passion.I’m not against love. I’m just not ready to settle for something I don’t feel in my heart. But to her, it's not even a question. To her, it's a checklist.

Sometimes, I wonder if being quiet makes people think I don’t have my own voice. But I do. I just choose peace over noise. I choose purpose over pressure. And if that means disappointing expectations, then so be it. I’d rather walk slowly toward something real than rush into something that doesn’t feel right.

[Yes, she was the only daughter — or should I say, the forgotten one. The quiet one who never caused trouble, who blended into the background while the spotlight stayed firmly on her brother. He was just a year older, but somehow, he carried the entire weight of their parents' hopes, while Serena carried only silence. She never fought it. Not because she didn’t care, but because somewhere along the way, she learned that silence was safer. That if no one noticed her, no one could break her. But that didn’t mean she didn’t feel. Every smile she gave was real, even if no one asked why her eyes looked tired.

Still, in that quiet, she built something for herself — something no one could take. A small dream, a calm fire. And one day soon, she’d stop waiting for the world to notice her… and start walking right through it on her own.]

(Soon Serena began to walk towards her office. She works in a company which pays her enough according to her passion towards designing. She always loved art, drawing....and nature which always gave her peace and comfort.

she reached her office by a quick 15-minute walk)

[The office was still half-asleep when Serena stepped in. The soft hum of the AC, the gentle tapping of her shoes, and the faint scent of coffee were the only sounds that filled the open space. She liked it this way — quiet, untouched, peaceful. Her desk by the window welcomed her like an old friend. Sketchbooks stacked neatly on one side, and her favorite dried flower tucked safely into a frame. This was her little world. As she powered up her system, a new email pinged on her screen. Subject line: “URGENT — Creative Merge Briefing at 10 AM.” Her eyes scanned the sender’s name — it wasn’t from her team. In fact, it was from someone far above her pay grade. Someone from Rhode Enterprises — the name echoed faintly in her mind, though she didn’t know why.

(Something was about to change. She didn’t know it yet, but this was the morning her quiet life would start to blur into someone else’s chaos.)

[Soon she greeted her colleagues with a polite and kind smile. She told about the meeting to her higher officials, they congratulated her as it was the victory to her hard work. She started to go to her fixed destination. After a whole half-and-hour, she reached and stepped down at the Rhode's, which was known for it's perfection and popularity. Serena went towards the reception desk and began to speak.]

SERENA    :   Excuse me, myself Serena...Serena brooks. I'm here for the "Creative Merge Briefing". Can I know where's the event is going to be held.

STAFF       : Welcome to the Rhode Group of Company Miss. Serena. The briefing will be held at the 5th floor, as you have some time, please wait at the lobby till the meeting starts.

SERENA    :  (Nods with a polite smile) Thank you for your information Miss.

STAFF       :  (Nods and smiles) you're always welcome Miss. Serena.

[Serena reached the lounge and took a seat. Her eyes wandered across the modern interior- sleek furniture, minimalistic designs. She pulled out her tablet and began reviewing her preparation, which she had prepared just in case.]

SERENA'S POV:-

I sat down at the chair of the lobby and started to review my presentation, which I had prepared just in case. I was nervous and somehow happy that I made it, this far. As the time went on, I was instructed to go to the venue and sat down on my allotted seat. Soon the meeting started to began by the arrival of the CEO, he entered...His aura spoke everything about him.

He walked with such confidence and calm authority that the room naturally fell into silence. Every eye was drawn to him- not out of fear, but sheer admiration. I instinctively straightened my posture, clutching the edge of my file a little tighter. When he took his seat at the head of the table, he glanced once across the room, and for a second, I thought his eyes landed on me.

I...I swallowed hard.

My heart beat faster- not from fear, but from something unfamiliar that never happened to me in my lifetime. I started to become nervous because, This was the man I had read about, whose decisions shaped the entire companies or should I say his empire. To be honest, he was my role model who achieved his goals in this young age. And now, I am going to present in front of him.

                        END OF SERENA'S POV

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Will Serena find her love which she's yearning for years?

Can Dylan will be able to give the love for Serena, which she's longing for?

Let's wait and watch!!!

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