~~Dehleez pe mere dil ki
Jo rakhe hain tune kadam
Tere naam pe meri zindagi
Likh di mere humdum~~
She inserted the small silver key into the lock her hand trembling slightly as the metal scraped against the keyhole
revealing a narrow stairway leading up to the forbidden floor The sound echoed through the deserted corridor like a whispered secret
Her eyes darted around nervously the dim fluorescent lights above flickering like fireflies The air was heavy with the scent of old books and dust
With a deep breath she turned the key and the lock clicked open with a soft clunk The door creaked as she pushed it open the hinges squeaking in protest
She hesitated glancing around nervously No one was supposed to be here especially not on this floor Mr. Maheshwari's rules were clear
With a deep breath she stepped inside closing the door behind her The sound of the lock clicking into place echoed through the stairway
A shiver ran down her spin her eyes adjusting to the darker stairway the air grew colder the silence oppressive
She began to climb her footsteps echoing off the walls in rhythmic succession
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Her face set in determination but a flicker of fear danced in her eyes
As she reached the top a faint hum drifted through the air like the whisper of a far-off engine
She stepped into the dark room her eyes adjusting slowly Shadows danced across the walls cast by the faint moonlight seeping through the lone window
Before her a large ripped photograph dominated the space the image depicted a regal couple in ancient Indian attire frozen in time
But the tear was deliberate vicious It sliced through the center separating the couple
Only the man's piercing eyes remained gazing intensely into the distance Below them a hint of a strong jawline and a resolute smile
On the other side the woman's serene forehead and elegant eyebrows were visible adorned with intricate jewelry
The rip seemed to scream silence hiding secrets and stories
The girl's gaze lingered on the fragmented faces her thoughts racing
Who were they? Why this photo? And why destroy it?
She stared at the man's emerald green eyes staring at her his eyes had the same color as her and suddenly it clicked her
Girl " Raghav?!" she whispered her voice trembling
The room seemed to spin as connections clicked into place The same piercing emerald green eyes the strong jawline the resolute smile
She scanned the room its secrecy palpable Shelves lined with dusty tomes flickering lanterns and a single ornate desk. The air thick with the scent of aged paper
Her gaze settled on a worn, leather bound file "incomplete revenge" was written in the pics of paper that was stick on the actual title
As she carefully removed the worn paper strip the words "Incomplete Revenge" fluttered to the floor Beneath "Project Kila " shimmered in gold embossed on the leather cover
Her fingers traced the intricate etching, feeling the texture of the gold leaf. The cover creaked softly as she opened it releasing a soft creak Dust particles danced in the flickering lantern light revealing yellowed pages filled with
yellowed photographs her eyes widened Two castles lay before her in ruins Her gaze lingered on the intricate carvings adorning the first castle's walls depicting scenes from ancient myths
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Love In Time
FanfictionA love story which is like a wired ear phones, tengled yet inseparable It was a song without melody A dance without steps a book with torn pages It was the end but with a new beginning A sunrise after sunset Incomplete, yet complete Their love...
