Episode 3 (Rising Hostility & Dark Hints)
The morning air felt heavy. Anaya quietly walked into the kitchen, hoping to avoid any confrontation. But Tanya was already there, smirking, arms crossed.
Tanya kapoor ( Fl step sister)
(mocking):
“Oh look… the little ghost decided to join us for breakfast. Should I save you a crumb?”
Ananya kapoor ( Fl )
(thinking, voice trembling inside):
Why does she hate me so much? What did I ever do to deserve this?
Sunita kapoor ( Fl step mother )
(Step-mom, not looking up):
“Eat quietly. Don’t make me notice your whining today.”
Ananya kapoor ( Fl )
(murmuring softly to herself):
I’m invisible… again. Maybe it’s better this way.
Tanya kapoor ( Fl step sister)
(leaning closer, whispering cruelly):
“You know, sometimes I think you’re asking for trouble just by existing. Why don’t you just leave?”
Anaya’s hands tightened around her cup. Her heart raced, but she said nothing. She knew any reaction would fuel Tanya further.
School: Escalating Emotional Bullying
At school, whispers followed Anaya down the hall. Tanya had recruited a few classmates to mock her.
classmate
(snickering):
“Did you see her face today? Always scared… ugh, it’s pathetic.”
Tanya kapoor ( Fl step sister)
(smiling, cruelly):
“She’s fragile, isn’t she? Like a doll… one wrong step and she’ll break.”
Ananya kapoor ( Fl )
(thinking, voice low):
Fragile… everyone just sees me as weak. Maybe that’s all I am…
The bell rang. Anaya felt every eye lingering on her as she left the classroom, whispers and stares trailing behind.
In the afternoon, as Anaya walked past the locker area, Tanya stepped in front of her, blocking her path.
Tanya kapoor ( Fl step sister)
(smirking, pushing lightly):
“Careful, Anaya… don’t trip. Wouldn’t want to hurt yourself, right?”
Anaya stumbled slightly, clutching her books, heart racing.
Tanya kapoor ( Fl step sister)
(mocking, leaning closer):
“Aw, see? You can’t even walk straight. Maybe you do need someone to hold your hand everywhere.”
Ananya kapoor ( Fl )
(thinking, panicking inside):
Why is she like this? Why me?
Just then, Aarav appeared silently behind her, shadowed and imposing.
Arav Mehra ( Ml )
(low, commanding voice, almost growl-like):
“Step back.”
Tanya kapoor ( Fl step sister)
(taken aback, scoffing):
“Oh… look who decided to show up. The mountain. Going to save her again?”
Arav Mehra ( Ml )
(calm, steady):
“She doesn’t need saving… but I don’t like watching you harass her.”
Tanya muttered under her breath and moved aside, but her glare burned into Anaya like fire.
Ananya kapoor ( Fl )
(thinking, shaky, heart pounding):
Even with him here… I can’t escape her hatred completely. It’s everywhere.
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