đź“– Episode 14: The Search
It was early morning. Aaniya hadn't slept all night. Fariha Sultan's file lay open in front of her, and the printed photo was tucked inside her bag. Every time her eyes landed on that tattoo, her heart grew more restless.
> "If this woman isn't Fariha, then who is she? And why does she have Aaliyan's name tattooed on her arm?"
Aaniya kept asking herself.
She had made up her mind. She needed answers — no matter how painful they might be.
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Scene: Suleman's Office
Suleman looked surprised when he saw her.
> "You came again?"
Aaniya placed the file in front of him.
> "I need to understand a few things. Can you give me Fariha's current address?"
Suleman hesitated for a moment before replying.
> "You want to meet her? Aaniya, she's not an easy woman…"
> "I wasn't easy either," Aaniya replied softly, but there was a strange determination in her eyes.
Suleman pulled out a visiting card from the file and handed it to her.
> "This is her business address."
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Scene: Fariha's Boutique
Aaniya pushed open the glass door of the boutique. Everything inside looked classy — like a place run by a perfectionist.
A receptionist stopped her.
> "Do you have an appointment, ma'am?"
Aaniya kept her composure and said,
> "I came without one. But her work won't stop me."
Fariha Sultan — elegant, confident, wearing a black saree — stepped out of her cabin.
> "What do you want?"
Aaniya looked straight at her.
> "The photo with you and Suleman… the woman with the tattoo in it — I want the truth about her."
Fariha was silent for a moment, then gave a faint smile.
> "That tattoo made you so anxious? Then imagine what will happen when the whole truth comes out."
> "Whose truth? Aaliyan's or yours?" Aaniya shot back.
Fariha came closer, almost face to face.
> "Some secrets die in silence… and some destroy everything all over again. Which kind of secret are you ready to face, Aaniya?"
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Scene: Aaniya's Room – Night
Aaniya sat on her bed. The photo was in her hands. Fariha had refused to give her any real answers, but before leaving, she had said one thing:
> "Not everyone has the courage to learn the full truth about the ones they love."
Aaniya opened her diary — but didn't write anything. She only thought of one line:
> "This search isn't for my love… it's for my truth."
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