Forbidden Love BOOK 1 And BOOK 2

BOOK 2 CHAPTER ONE

**Book 2: Chapter One - Hide The Truth**

*Niko, haunted by the echoes of a past that refused to fade, sought refuge in the shadows, making an unsettling pact with Taw to withhold a truth he wasn't ready to confront.*

Niko's POV

In the dimly lit hideaway, where secrets whispered in the air like ghosts, Niko poured out the tumult in his soul to Taw.

**Niko:** *(clenching fists)* Taw, I can't bear the thought of telling Tan about Diem. Not now, not until I understand why Way betrayed us, why Pete and Tan separated.

**Taw:** *(leaning in)* Hiding the truth won't bring peace, Niko. But I respect your need for answers.

That's POV

Taw, conflicted yet loyal, found himself caught between the bonds of friendship and the urge to unravel the truth that lay beneath the surface.

**Taw:** I'll help you keep this secret, Niko, but remember, secrets have a way of revealing themselves, often at the most inconvenient times.

**Niko:** *(gritting teeth)* I need time, Taw. Time to understand, to find out why Way did what he did.

Niko's POV

In the heart of uncertainty, Niko embarked on a quest to decode the enigma of Tan and Pete's fractured relationship, all while trying to decipher the motives behind Way's act of betrayal.

**Niko:** *(whispering to the shadows)* Diem, I won't let your memory be tainted. I'll uncover the truth, not just for myself, but for Tan, Pete, and everyone entangled in this web of shadows.

As Niko bore the weight of his concealed truth, the burden of the unspoken agreement settled on his shoulders, promising to alter the trajectory of lives intertwined with the thread of lies.

**Taw:** *(watching Niko disappear into the night)* Secrets have a way of reshaping destinies, my friend. I hope you find the answers you seek.

TO BE CONTINUED..