THE DEVIL'S BRIDE

(Raizada Mansion - Night. The hall is dimly lit. Khushi tries to leave, clutching her dupatta, but Arnav blocks her way.)

Khushi (trembling, whispering): Let me go, Arnavji... I don't belong here.

Arnav (stepping closer, eyes burning): You think you can walk away? After daring to challenge me?

(He grabs her wrist roughly, pulling her against his chest. She gasps, her eyes wide with fear and defiance.)

Khushi: You're hurting me...

Arnav (leaning close, voice dark and possessive): Good. Maybe pain is the only language you understand.

(Khushi struggles, but his grip tightens. He lowers his head near her ear.)

Arnav: Remember this, Khushi... from the moment you stepped into my life, you became mine. You can fight me, hate me, curse me-but you will never escape me.

(Tears glisten in Khushi's eyes. She looks away, but he forces her chin up, making her meet his gaze.)