Chains of Love - Chapter 4 — Shaurya’s Decision

The night is silent, the room dimly lit. Empty beer bottles scatter across the floor.

Shaurya Chauhan

*Sits at the table, glaring at his glass*

His friends watching him nervously.

Dev khanna

Shaurya, maybe you should slow down a bit. You’ve had enough, man *concerned*

Shaurya Chauhan

*Slams glass on the table*

Shaurya Chauhan

Enough? You don’t understand, Dev. Aradhya and Tanya—those two sisters—bruised my ego.

Shaurya Chauhan

They rejected me in front of everyone. You think I can let that slide? *glares*

Vikram Singhania

*Raises an eyebrow*

Vikram Singhania

Dude, seriously? Still stuck on that?

Vikram Singhania

You tried being nice to Aradhya, and she shot you down. What more do you want? *Smirks faintly*

Shaurya Chauhan

*Leans forward*

Shaurya Chauhan

What do I want? Revenge. Tanya might have rejected me, but Aradhya—

Shaurya Chauhan

She will pay. She has to become my friend, whether she likes it or not. *cold*

Dev khanna

*Sighs, rubbing his forehead*

Dev khanna

Shaurya… this is going too far. Don’t let it eat you up.

Shaurya Chauhan

*Snaps his gaze at Dev*

Shaurya Chauhan

You don’t get it. You’ve never had your pride crushed like that. I’ll show them both

Shaurya Chauhan

Especially Aradhya. She won’t even know what hit her *sharply*

Vikram Singhania

*Laughs nervously, scratching the back of his neck*

Vikram Singhania

So what—you’re gonna ask her again? After she turned you down in front of everyone?

Vikram Singhania

Bro, that’s just going to make you look desperate

Shaurya Chauhan

*Lets out a bitter laugh*

Shaurya Chauhan

You think I care how it looks? I don’t. I’ll drag her into it if I have to.

Shaurya Chauhan

She’ll be my friend—whether she wants to or not *eyes burning*

Dev khanna

Shaurya, listen to yourself. You’re crossing a line. This’ll only make things worse. *firm*

Shaurya Chauhan

*Slams fist on the table, bottles rattling*

Shaurya Chauhan

I don’t care! You both are scared of getting involved. But I’m not backing down.

Shaurya Chauhan

Tanya will be mine. *Stands abruptly, chair crashing backward, eyes blazing with determination*

Dev and Vikram exchange uneasy glances, the tension thick in the room.

Shaurya Chauhan

I’ll make Aradhya my friend. Then I’ll make her regret rejecting me. And Tanya—she’s next.

Dev khanna

Shaurya, you’re making a mistake. Don’t do this *Shakes his head slowly*

Vikram Singhania

Think it through, man. You’ll regret it later. *Tries to reason*

Shaurya Chauhan

I don’t need your opinions. I know what I’m doing.

Shaurya Chauhan

Aradhya will get close to me. And when she does, Tanya will notice me too *Eyes flashing dangerously*

The room falls into silence.

Shaurya Chauhan

*jaw clenched. His decision is made*