Chapter 1
A grand ballroom illuminated by chandeliers, filled with masked guests dressed in opulent attire. Kian stands by a large window, gazing at the moonlit garden outside. His fiancée, Eveline, approaches him hesitantly, her expression tense.
Eveline (Past FL)(ML Fiancee)(Adira)
(softly) Kian, we need to talk.
Kian (ML)
(turning to face her) Eveline, now? In the middle of the masquerade? Can’t it wait.
Eveline (Past FL)(ML Fiancee)(Adira)
(avoiding his gaze) No… it can’t. There’s something you need to know.
Kian studies her face, his brows furrowing. The music and chatter of the ballroom fade into the background as the tension between them grows.
Kian (ML)
(lowering his voice) What’s wrong? You look... troubled. Did someone upset you?
Eveline (Past FL)(ML Fiancee)(Adira)
(nervously) It’s not that. It’s… about us.
Kian’s expression softens as he reaches for her hand, but Eveline pulls away. Her sudden movement sends a ripple of unease through him.
Kian (ML)
(concerned) Eveline, you’re scaring me. Whatever it is, just tell me.
Eveline (Past FL)(ML Fiancee)(Adira)
(in a trembling voice) I— I can’t do this anymore, Kian.
Kian steps back as if struck, his voice laced with disbelief.
Kian (ML)
Can’t do what? Be with me? What are you saying?
Eveline (Past FL)(ML Fiancee)(Adira)
(whispering) I’ve made a mistake. I thought I could go through with it, but—
Kian (ML)
(cutting her off) A mistake? Eveline, we’re supposed to get married in a month. What mistake are you talking about?
Eveline’s eyes well with tears as she finally meets his gaze.
Eveline (Past FL)(ML Fiancee)(Adira)
(pleading) I didn’t mean to hurt you, but I’ve… I’ve been working with someone else. Someone who wants you gone.
Kian’s face turns pale, his voice dropping to an icy calm.
Kian (ML)
What are you talking about? Working with someone? Against me?
Eveline (Past FL)(ML Fiancee)(Adira)
(desperate) Please understand, I didn’t have a choice! They threatened my family. If I didn’t do as they said, they would—
Kian (ML)
(interrupting) So you chose to betray me instead? You could have told me, Eveline! I would have protected you, your family, everyone!
Eveline (Past FL)(ML Fiancee)(Adira)
(shaking her head) It wasn’t that simple, Kian. They’re too powerful, too dangerous. You can’t win against them.
Kian steps closer, his voice sharp and filled with hurt.
Kian (ML)
Do you even hear yourself? You stood by my side, promised me loyalty, love, forever—and now you tell me it was all a lie?
Eveline takes another step back, her tears streaming freely now.
Eveline (Past FL)(ML Fiancee)(Adira)
It wasn’t a lie! I loved you, Kian, I swear. But this… this is bigger than us.
Kian (ML)
(bitterly) No, Eveline. This isn’t about love. It’s about trust, and you’ve destroyed it.
Before Eveline can respond, a loud crash echoes through the ballroom as armed men burst through the doors. The guests scream and scatter. Kian instinctively steps in front of Eveline, shielding her as chaos erupts.
Kian (ML)
(yelling) Get behind me!
One of the masked intruders steps forward, a cruel smile visible under his hood.
???
Intruder: (mocking) Ah, Lord Kian. Such a noble man, protecting a woman who sold you out.
Kian’s eyes flicker to Eveline, who looks away, guilt etched on her face. Realization dawns as betrayal cuts deeper than any blade could.
Kian (ML)
(quietly) It’s true then… you led them here.
Eveline (Past FL)(ML Fiancee)(Adira)
(sobbing) I’m sorry, Kian. I never wanted this!
The intruders close in, and Kian clenches his fists, his expression hardening. He glares at Eveline one last time, his voice cold and final.
Kian (ML)
Sorry won’t change anything, Eveline. You’ve made your choice. Now I’ll face mine.
As the intruders surround him, Kian fights back with unmatched fury, his love for Eveline replaced by raw determination. But the betrayal has already set events in motion that no amount of strength can stop.
Atlast Kian falls to his knees, the curse taking root amidst the wreckage of his trust and love.
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