"His doll"..... (Beyond the possession) - Chapter 2
(A scene inside a house located in New Delhi)<br />
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(Around 11:30 PM)<br />
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Delhi is a city whose dazzle and fast-paced life everyone is familiar with. The more dazzling it is, the more crowded and chaotic life here is. Delhi is as famous for its overwhelming crowds and people as it is for its historical and magnificent buildings and heritage. If you visit Delhi, you will not only get the opportunity to explore new and beautiful places but also get to savor the local cuisine. And surely, after tasting the food here, you will never forget its taste, as the food here is simply the best and most delicious. It is this variety and diversity of flavors and spices that earns Delhi the nickname "Chatori Delhi." There are many such interesting facts you will hear here.<br />
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Every year, countless people flock to Delhi with their dreams. Some for jobs, some for education, and some with the hope of becoming something. About a year ago, Ayana also came to Delhi with her dreams and hopes. Her sole dream was to study and not only fulfill her own dreams but also her mother's, reaching heights where she could live freely, spread her wings, and fly without any restrictions or limitations. She simply wanted to spend her life soaring like a free bird in the open sky. With these beautiful dreams, Ayana came to Delhi to complete her education. Before arriving in Delhi, Ayana was very excited and happy. But she didn't know that after coming to Delhi, her fate and life would take a completely different turn. Her destiny would shift in such a way that even a moment spent alone felt suffocating. She would face unknown troubles, and what could she even say to anyone when she herself didn't know the cause of her distress? Her condition was such that she couldn't speak to anyone, nor could she solve her problems alone. Ayana lived in this small house on rent with her good friend Kashish, who had gone to her home two days prior. Only Ayana could understand how she had spent these past two days in the house, with how much difficulty and fear.<br />
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It was around 11:30 PM when suddenly, heavy rain began. Ayana had always loved the rain. She loved to stand in the rain with her arms open, eyes closed, and get drenched. And today, as the raindrops hit the ground, Ayana, forgetting all her tensions and problems, ran out into the garden below and, with arms outstretched and a sweet smile, closed her eyes and began to get wet in the rain. After a short while, Ayana was completely drenched by the heavy rain when suddenly, the lights in the entire house went out, plunging everything into darkness. Seeing this, Ayana's heart pounded, and she hurried back towards the house, overcome with fear. Ayana was completely soaked, and as she reached the living area, she heard a sound of someone being in the house. The moment she sensed this, Ayana's heart began to tremble violently with fear. Since it was very dark, Ayana couldn't see anything, nor did she have the courage to run away from there. Suddenly, hearing the words of the person inside the house, Ayana's fear intensified, and despite being drenched, beads of sweat broke out on her forehead from sheer terror.<br />
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Person (in a slow but deep voice): Happy birthday, my doll!!<br />
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Ayana (nervously): H...how...how are you here??<br />
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Person (in a boastful tone): Didn't I tell you that not even God himself can stop me from coming near you, from being around you.<br />
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Ayana (with a mix of anger and fear): Who are you? Why don't you come out? Why have you made my life a living hell? Come out! What have I ever done to you? Come out!<br />
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Voiced Person (in a cold voice): I am your destiny, which the tales of both worlds combined cannot erase.<br />
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Ayana (almost shouting): Stop your nonsense. That won't happen, never.<br />
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Voiced Person (after a moment of sarcastic laughter, in a serious and dominating tone): You are my doll, my precious doll, mine to touch, mine to love, you are only mine, my doll. And very soon, I will take you away from here, from this world, where it will be just you and me, where the eyes that look at you will be only mine, and where not even a breeze will be able to touch you without my permission. And the more you run away from me, the closer you will find me, because whether you like it or not, I am your destiny, which you, this world, or anyone can never change. So be ready, my doll. One year, only one year you have. On this day next year, we will celebrate your birthday together in the world I've created. And by then, not only will your name be associated with mine, but your destiny will be linked with my destiny until our last breath. And I promise that.<br />
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As Ayana heard the person's words, she became even more frightened and ran towards the main door of her house in the dense darkness. She stepped out of the door and ran out of the garden, only to collide with someone head-on. With the collision, Ayana's scream of fear and panic erupted. Covering her face with both her hands, she was continuously living in fear and panic.<br />
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Person (holding Ayana's hands, trying to calm her down): What happened, Ayana? What's wrong with you?<br />
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Ayana (lost in her panic, shaking her head repeatedly): No, leave me, leave me. What have I done to you? Let me go, let me go.<br />
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Person (almost shaking Ayana): What's wrong with you, Ayana? It's me, it's... Aarav... And why are you so scared?<br />
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When Ayana heard her name from the person's mouth, she seemed to snap out of her shock. At that moment, she felt as if a thirsty person in the desert had found water. The moment she heard his name, without a moment's delay, Ayana hugged Aarav and sobbed uncontrollably. Aarav, too, hugged her back to calm her down, gently stroking her head.<br />
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Aarav (in a worried tone): What's wrong with you, Ayana? What happened? Unless you tell me something, how will I know why you are so troubled?<br />
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Ayana (sobbing): H...he...he came here, he came here too, Aarav... (crying in panic) ...he won't leave me, and he said he will take me to his world soon.<br />
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Aarav (confused): Who are you talking about, and who came here?<br />
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Ayana (pulling away from Aarav, looking into his eyes): That unseen person, whose voice I only hear.<br />
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Hearing Ayana's words, Aarav quietly looks at her.<br />
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Ayana (sadly): Just like everyone else, you also think, don't you, Aarav, that such a person doesn't exist, and all this is just a figment of my imagination... (almost crying) ...but I'm not lying, Aarav, believe me, such a person truly exists, who bothers me repeatedly, tortures me mentally. He truly exists, Aarav, this is not my imagination or just an illusion. He truly exists... Please believe me, Aarav... (crying helplessly) ...I'm not lying, I'm not lying... Believe me.<br />
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Saying this, tears of helplessness and despair flowed from Ayana's eyes onto her cheeks. Seeing the tears in Ayana's eyes, a wave of unease washed over Aarav's. He cupped Ayana's face in his hands and gently wiped away the tears on her cheeks with his thumb.<br />
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Aarav (looking into Ayana's eyes): I don't know what people say, or what is true or false. All I know is that I believe you. I trust you more than myself, no matter what the world says, it doesn't matter to me.<br />
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(So, what do you think? Was all this that was happening to Ayana merely a figment of her imagination? Or was there indeed someone who had brought Ayana to this state?)