House Of Lies

Episode : 16

After Tripura left karan's place, she waited for Anisha at the coffee shop. When Anisha finally arrived, she was curious to know what Tripura had acquired. However, instead of revealing it verbally, Tripura handed her a book, leaving Anisha utterly befuddled by the unexpected surprise.

A : What's this book, Tripura?

T: That's all I found in Karan's apartment.

A : Just a book? What's so special about it?

T : I have a feeling it might hold some secrets. It seemed like it might belonged to avishka but I can't be sure

Anisha: Let's see what's in here...

Suddenly, a handmade bookmark falls to the floor. Anisha bends down to collect it.

T : Anisha, I've known Karan for a while, and I can tell you, he's not the type to read romantic novels. This is getting even more intriguing.

Picking up the bookmark and examining it

A : You're right, Tripura. Something doesn't add up here. What could be so significant about this book?

As Anisha examined the handmade bookmark more closely, a sudden recollection flooded her mind. She vividly remembered a particular day when she had returned home and decided to check in on her younger sister, Avishka, who was engrossed in her room, surrounded by textbooks and notes. Upon entering Avishka's room, she had spotted her sister meticulously crafting an intricate origami bookmark with colorful paper. Avishka had explained that she was making it for her favorite book. Anisha had watched in admiration as her sister's nimble fingers expertly folded the paper into a beautiful design. Now, holding that same bookmark in her hand and recalling that moment,

A : Wait a minute, Tripura. I remember this bookmark. Avishka was in her room one day, and I went in to check on her. She was crafting this origami bookmark for her book.

T : Avishka made this? Are you sure but why would it be in Karan's appartment  then?

A: I have no idea, Tripura, but this is definitely getting more mysterious

Anisha, her determination fueled by the sudden revelation, she turned to Tripura with a resolute expression.

A: Tripura,I'm convinced now that Avishka visited Karan's place before she went missing. To prove it, we need to obtain the CCTV footage of the entrance to Karan's apartment building.

But Tripura raised a valid concern. She leaned in closer and said

T : Anisha, if we ask about the CCTV footage, Karan might become suspicious and cover his tracks. We need to be discreet about this

Anisha nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation.

A : You're right, Tripura, We can't risk alerting Karan. We'll have to find another way to gather evidence without tipping him off. Let's think carefully about our next move.

Tripura, determined to find a way to access the CCTV footage without alerting Karan, assured Anisha that she would work on a plan. With their urgency mounting and the realization that Karan could return in few days , they knew they had to act swiftly.

As Tripura left to investigate further, she returned to Karan's apartment with a sense of purpose, ready to dig deeper into the mystery surrounding Avishka's visit. The atmosphere in the apartment was tense, but Tripura's determination to uncover the truth kept her focused on the task at hand. She began meticulously searching for any clues that might shed light on what had transpired during Avishka's visit and her subsequent disappearance, all the while keeping an eye on the clock, aware that time was of the essence.

As the elevator doors began to close, Tripura was startled to see Mrs. Scott enter. Mrs. Scott, with a warm smile, greeted her and expressed surprise at Tripura's infrequent visits lately.

T : Oh, Mrs. Scott, I've been quite busy lately, and there was some renovation work happening here , so I couldn't come by.

Mrs. Scott's confusion was evident as she responded,

Mrs S : Renovation? That's strange, dear. I haven't heard of any renovations in the building recently.

Tripura's eyes widened in realization, and her heart sank. It became clear that Karan had lied to her about the renovation, deepening the mystery surrounding Avishka's visit to his apartment. As the elevator continued its ascent, Tripura couldn't shake the feeling that there were even more secrets to uncover in this complex situation.

After Tripura and Mrs. Scott bid their goodbyes, Tripura entered Karan's apartment and collapsed onto the couch. She couldn't help but replay the events in her mind, feeling a profound sense of betrayal and self-blame.Thoughts swirled within her, and she chastised herself for being so trusting, for not questioning the inconsistencies earlier, and for allowing Karan to deceive her for so long. The weight of the truth and the realization that she had been living a lie for years washed over her, leaving her feeling not only hurt but also foolish.She buried her face in her hands, tears welling up as she grappled with the tangled web of deceit that had been woven around her. It was a moment of reckoning, as Tripura struggled to come to terms with the enormity of the situation and the need to unravel the mysteries that had suddenly surfaced in her life.

Anisha, while lying on her bed and meticulously flipping through the book that had belonged to avishka, stumbled upon an unexpected discovery. There, hidden amongst the pages, was a code written in bold: 7345B. As she stared at it, a surge of confusion washed over her.Sitting up on her bed,

Anisha couldn't help but wonder what this cryptic code might signify. Her mind raced with questions. Was it a password, a clue, or something entirely different? The enigmatic nature of the code only added to the intrigue surrounding the book, leaving her eager to decipher its meaning and unravel the mysteries that seemed to be closing in on her and her missing sister, Avishka.

In the quiet of the night, Tripura's phone suddenly rang, and she saw that it was Kiara calling. She answered quickly, her voice hushed in the dimly lit room. Kiara's voice on the other end was filled with a mixture of concern and curiosity as she asked when her mom would be coming back and why she hadn't let their dad know about their whereabouts.

Tripura, with a soothing tone, reassured her daughter.

T : Kiara, we're on a special mission to make Dad's life better

she explained. It's something important for their family, and she will be back soon.

She continued

T : You just need to be brave and patient for a little while longer.

Kiara, though still puzzled, seemed to find comfort in her mother's words. She wished her daughter a loving goodnight, promising to return soon, and then gently hung up the call.

After hanging up the call with Kiara, the quiet of the night enveloped Tripura, but her unease persisted. The fatigue from a long day hadn't brought her any closer to sleep, and a wave of nausea suddenly washed over her.

She hurried to the bathroom, her steps urgent.After emptying her stomach, she splashed cool water on her face, gazing at her reflection in the mirror. Her weary eyes betrayed a sense of worry that had been gnawing at her for some time now.

She couldn't help but questioned how she was going to navigate the tangled web of secrets and mysteries surrounding her family.The weight of her responsibilities, the mission she had embarked on, and the uncertainties ahead weighed heavily on her mind. In that solitary moment, she felt a deep sense of isolation, unsure of what the future held for her and the loved ones she was trying to protect.