Part 1: The Fall
The rain hadn't stopped for three days.
It poured over the city like a curse-heavy.
relentless, and cold enough to seep into bones. Neon lights flickered against wet asphalt, reflecting broken dreams in every puddle.
Arav stood at the edge of the rooftop,staring down at the chaos below.
Cars rushed past.people ran for shelter.
Life moved on.
Without him.
" Twenty-two years," he muttered,his voice barely audible over the storm. " And this is all I get?"
His fists clenched.
He had done everything right.
Studied hard. Stayed honest.Trusted people. And yet -
Betrayed by friends.
Used by relatives.
Discarded by the girl he loved like he their way back.
Three months ago
"Aarav , you don't understand," Riya had said, avoiding his eyes.
" I understand enough," he replied, his voice shaking. "You re leaving me... For him."
" It's not like that."
Silence.
That silence had said everything.