Priya saw the boy again at the fountain on shimla's mall road . His eyes were cold and empty.
Didi.....he wishpered, and priya felt a shock .
Who are you? She asked.
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The boy smiled , and strange shadow
Fell on his face.
I am the one you lost when you were 7 , he said, and priya's heart stopped.
Are you my brother? She said .
My name is Rohan , the boy said. I am your twin brother.
Priya felt like the ground beneath her had disappeared. What happened to you? she asked.
Rohan's smile grew darker. Now you will know the truth, he said, and the shadow behind him deepened.
Arjun grabbed Priya's hand. Don't listen to him, he said.
But Priya looked at him. I want to know, she said firmly.
Rohan's smile widened. Your parents saved you, but not me. And Arjun… left me to die, he said.
No… this is a lie, Arjun said, but his voice sounded weak.
Rohan's eyes glowed red. Arjun saved you to make you his strength… to protect him. But I saw his real face, he said.
Arjun's face went pale.
He wants to kill you, Rohan said.
Priya felt like she was dreaming. W…why? she whispered.
Arjun glared at Rohan. You're lying, he said.
But Rohan only smiled more. I am telling the truth, he said.
Priya looked at both of them. Two different truths were standing before her.
Arjun… what did you do? Priya asked softly.
Arjun took a step back, fear in his eyes. I… I wanted to save you, he said.
Priya pulled her hand away. You're lying, she said.
Rohan smiled. Now you must choose—come with me, or stay with Arjun.
Priya looked at both of them—her twin brother on one side, her love on the other.
Then Arjun pulled a small bottle from his pocket…