For a few moments, they walked together.
The cold wind brushed past them, and the fog still lingered on the road.
Ayaan broke the silence.
Ayaan: How did you get so late today?
And where do you come from every night at this time?
Alina smiled softly before answering—
Alina: I'm a fourth-year engineering student at the University of Ladakh.
After college, I go to an institute where I teach children.
That's why I get late.
She let out a small laugh.
Alina: Today, the bus tyre got punctured on the way… that's why I'm late.
Ayaan smiled as well.
Ayaan: One day, my car tyre got punctured too… and maybe that's why I got to meet you. Sometimes, unexpected things just happen.
Alina looked at him curiously.
Alina: Where do you go every night?
I always see you here at this time.
Ayaan: Actually, I'm not coming from anywhere… I leave for the office from here. I've joined a night shift, so I head to work around this time every day.
Alina looked a little surprised.
Alina: Oh! Then you must be late today because of me. You should get going.
Ayaan smiled lightly.
Ayaan: Yeah… I'm a bit late. But… can we be friends?
Without hesitation, Alina extended her hand again.
Alina: Sure… we're friends now.
They both smiled.
Looking ahead at the road, Ayaan said—
Ayaan: Come on… I'll walk you to your door.
They slowly walked together.
Neither of them knew…
that tonight wasn't just the beginning of a friendship.
It was the beginning of a story—
one that would soon be filled with
love, secrets, and danger.
And perhaps…
very soon,
both of them would find themselves falling in love.
After walking Alina to her doorstep, Ayaan turned back.
The cold wind was still blowing, and the thick fog continued to cover the empty road.
He got into his car, started the engine, and drove toward his office.
As he drove, Alina's smile kept replaying in his mind.
Tonight felt different.
After two weeks of silence, he had finally spoken to her.
A faint smile appeared on his lips.
But within moments…
something inside him began to stir.
Ayaan tightened his grip on the steering wheel.
It felt like something within him was awakening.
He immediately slowed the car and looked at himself in the rearview mirror.
His eyes were slowly turning red.
A deep, blood-like red.
His face grew paler…
and his canines began to lengthen.
Ayaan shut his eyes and took a deep breath.
As if trying to regain control.
Ayaan (softly): Calm down… control, Ayaan… control.
He looked into the mirror again.
His eyes were still glowing red.
Then his gaze fell on the locket around his neck.
The silver locket shimmered faintly in the dim light.
As if it was suppressing his power.
Without wasting a second, Ayaan grabbed the locket tightly in his hand.
A few seconds later…
his breathing slowly returned to normal.
The redness in his eyes began to fade.
Ayaan took a deep breath.
Ayaan: This isn't the time to lose control…
For a moment, he thought about Alina.
And his expression suddenly turned serious.
As if a fear had taken over him.
What if Alina ever finds out the truth…?
Without another thought, Ayaan turned the steering wheel.
He was no longer heading to the office—
but straight back home.
He knew…
tonight, he needed to control himself.
Because if he lost control…
it wouldn't just be dangerous for him—
but for Alina as well.
And now, the biggest question was—
What was the truth behind that locket?
And why…
did Ayaan and his parents never take it off?
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