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MidReal Story
The Neighbor's Secret
Scenario:"When the first rays of the morning fall on the earth, there is a feeling of a new beginning – a moment where every dream gets wings. Vinay and Riya, a newly married couple, step into a new city with a ray of hope. They have dreams, hopes and dreams of a new life, which are waiting to be fulfilled with time.
Slowly an unknown face emerges in the quiet streets of the locality – Harleen. Even at the age of 40, her beauty has a different glow, which tells the story of experiences as well as loneliness. Harleen has become a mysterious figure in the eyes of the locality – she attracts everyone's attention not only with her beauty but also with her unique life.
But Harleen has a strange disease. Her habit of sleepwalking. Due to which she has landed herself in trouble many times. And she does not remember anything about that night. Harleen's house is very close to Riya and Vinay's house. Harleen comes to their house to welcome the new neighbor, Vinay and Riya both are with Harleen. They welcome Harleen and the three sit and have tea. Riya is a little jealous of Harleen's beauty and open nature. And she keeps an eye on Vinay. Once Harleen comes to Riya and Vinay's house, and says that the lights of her house have gone off for some time, till the electrician turns on the electricity, can I stay at your house, because I am afraid of darkness. Both Riya and Vinay agree, everyone spends a good time, even then Riya is jealous of Harleen's open nature because she talks to Vinay by touching him again and again.
Riya felt that Vinay is often involved in conversation with Harleen. A slight doubt started pricking Riya's heart - is Vinay's eyes now fixed somewhere else? Or is it just a figment of Riya's mind, Riya often started dreaming of Vinay and Harleen being together and romancing and gets scared.
A few days later, it was Christmas night, the whole city was in the intoxication of partying. People partied till late at night. The next day, Riya wakes up late. She does not find Vinay in bed. She goes out to the balcony and sees Vinay waving hello to Harleen outside her house. When she comes inside, she asks Vinay about it. Vinay says he just went out to get breakfast. And stop being suspicious, Vinay says.
And then, a few days later, there is a stir in the neighbourhood – Harleen is pregnant. The news came as if a storm had suddenly come on a quiet evening. There was a flood of questions – how, when, with whom? Harleen herself was entangled in this mystery. It was difficult for her to understand whether something happened inadvertently while sleepwalking, which opened a new chapter in her life.
When Vinay confronted her with these questions, he said in clear words, 'I am not involved in this,' but do these words hide the truth that can be confirmed? The foundation of trust in Riya's heart started to crack, and unresolved secrets started to resonate in the peaceful air of the neighbourhood.
Is this the mystery of the neighbourhood, or the result of a mistake that brought a storm in everyone's lives? Will Riya and Vinay's relationship survive those unseen turns, or will everything change as the thin line of trust cracks?
Riya directly asks Harleen who is the father of the child in your womb, Harleen says I don't know, I am not in a relationship with anyone, and I don't know what happened on Christmas night, Riya fires a question, is it my husband Vinay, Harleen gets shocked and says how can you even think like this, both of them have a heated argument, then Riya tells Harleen why don't you hire a detective. Everything will be revealed. end part -1
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Riya Chauhan
female. She is a newly married woman living in a new city with her husband Vinay. She is suspicious,insecure,and possessive. Riya struggles with jealousy as she notices her husband's interactions with their neighbor Harleen. She becomes increasingly paranoid about Vinay's intentions and suspects him of having an affair with Harleen. Her insecurities lead to tension in her relationship with Vinay.
Harleen Kaur
female. She is a mysterious neighbor who lives alone in the same locality as Riya and Vinay. She is beautiful,lonely,and troubled by sleepwalking episodes that lead to unexplained events. Harleen becomes the center of attention when she reveals her unexpected pregnancy,sparking rumors and tension among the neighbors.
Vinay Chauhan
male. He is a young man who has recently moved to a new city with his wife Riya. He is calm,patient,and caring. Vinay tries to reassure Riya of his love and commitment despite her growing suspicions about his interactions with Harleen. He denies any involvement in Harleen's pregnancy and attempts to maintain peace in their relationship.
When the first rays of the morning fall on the earth, there is a feeling of a new beginning - a moment where every dream gets wings.
Vinay and I, a newly married couple, stepped into a new city with a ray of hope.
We had dreams, hopes, aspirations, which were waiting to be fulfilled with time.
The quiet streets of this new locality were welcoming us with an open heart, as if they were welcoming the change that was about to come in our life.
We knew very little about this locality.
We had no idea who was going to be our neighbor and what their nature was.
We were also unaware of the fact that in the midst of these unknown faces, one such face was emerging which was going to change our lives forever - Harleen.
Even at the age of 40, her beauty had a different glow, which told the story of experiences as well as loneliness.
She was becoming a mysterious figure in the eyes of the locality - she attracted everyone's attention not only with her beauty but also with her unique life.
After settling down in our house, Vinay and I decided to explore the quiet streets of our locality.
We wanted to get familiar with the area, so we started walking on the streets.
There were quaint shops and cafes on both sides of the street.
The aroma of fresh pastries was filling the air.
The atmosphere was peaceful.
I was still feeling a little uneasy after my confrontation with Harleen.
Vinay, sensing my tension, tried to lighten the mood by pointing out a charming bakery.
We stepped inside, and the aroma of freshly baked bread enveloped us.
We sat down at a table, sipping our coffee, and Vinay gently took my hand in his.
"Everything will be okay," he promised.
"But Vinay, did you notice how Harleen looked at us?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.
"Yes, I did," he replied, his brow furrowing slightly. "There's something she knows about us, or maybe about this place, that we don't."
"What if she's the reason we were drawn here in the first place?" I wondered aloud, feeling a chill despite the warmth of the coffee shop.
Vinay's eyes widened, and he shook his head.
"That's a crazy idea, Riya. We came here for a fresh start, remember?"
I nodded, but the seed of doubt had already been planted in my mind.
As we continued our walk, I couldn't shake off the feeling that Harleen was watching us from the shadows.
The evening sun cast long shadows across the streets, and I felt like we were being pulled into a world of secrets and mysteries.
We returned home as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the locality.
As we settled into our cozy apartment, I noticed Harleen leaving her house across the street.
Her silhouette was framed by the fading light, and I felt an inexplicable urge to follow her.
I glanced at Vinay, who was engrossed in his book in the kitchen.
Without drawing his attention, I slipped on my coat and stepped out into the evening air.
The streets were eerily silent as I followed Harleen's figure into the dimming light.
Each step echoed in the crisp air, and I felt like an invisible presence trailing behind her. Harleen moved with purpose, unaware of my existence.
She turned down a narrow alleyway, pausing at a nondescript door.
My heart raced as she knocked twice before disappearing inside.
I crept closer, straining my ears to hear any sound from within.
I stood before the door, my heart pounding in my chest.
The street was silent except for the shallow sound of my breaths.
Reaching into my pocket, my fingers brushed against something cold and metallic—a key.
Its presence startled me; I had no recollection of how it got there.
Yet, it fit perfectly into the lock.
With a hesitant twist, the door creaked open, revealing a dimly lit hallway.
I stepped inside, and the air enveloped me with its thick mystery.
A voice echoed from the shadows, startling me.
"Riya, what are you doing here?" Harleen's voice was calm yet carried an edge of surprise.
"I... I followed you," I stammered, my courage wavering. "I need to know why we were drawn here."
