Supriya's Hospital Room:

Supriya: "Dad... I think I can't love anyone..."

Shiva: His face tensed with concern. "What happened, dear? Did something happen? Tell me... I won't let them go."

Supriya: Shaking her head with a sad smile. "Not like that, Dad... I just think love is not for me..."

Suddenly, the door burst open.

Her two brothers, Ravi and Arjun, rushed inside.

Ravi: "My princess, are you okay?"

Arjun: "Say the name, and we'll deal with them right now!"

Shiva: Sighing. "You both... don't make noise." Turning back to Supriya, he held her hand gently. "My dear Supriya... You're just like your mom... Always strong, always questioning love."

Supriya looked up at her father, confused.

Shiva: Smiling softly. "You always asked me about our love story, right? Today, I'll tell you everything."

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Flashback: The Beginning of Love

Kayal (Supriya's Grandmother):

"Kalpana, wake up, dear. We're leaving for Chennai today."

Kalpana (7 years old): Eyes shining with excitement. "Really, Mom? And will I get to go to school there?"

Kayal: Nodding with a soft smile. "Yes, my love. I found a babysitting job. We're leaving today itself."

Kayal and Kalpana came from a very poor family. Kalpana's father had died in an accident when she was just three years old.

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The Mansion of Shadows

Shiva: "Kayal Ma was like a fairy... the one who saved me from a devil's trap. The devil who ruined my life was D.S. Suresh, my father's so-called business partner.

He killed my parents and locked me inside the mansion, waiting for me to signtge property papers. As if I had died, all my father's wealth would have gone to an orphanage, and he would have lost everything.So,for this he kept me locked away, making sure no one helped me."

Supriya and her brothers listened intently as Shiva continued.

---

A grand mansion stood before Kayal as she nervously walked inside.

Suresh's maid: "Madam Sumitra called you for the babysitting job."

Inside, Kayal met the little girl she was supposed to take care of-a bright, beautiful child around seven or eight years old.

But her attention quickly shifted to the teenage boy standing in the shadows.

His eyes held pain. His face was filled with sadness and exhaustion.

Something was wrong. Kayal's motherly instincts screamed at her.

But before she could think more, the little girl grabbed her hand.

Soniya: "Hi, Aunty! I'm Soniya!"

Kayal: Smiling. "Hello, little madam. I'm Kayal."

Over time, Kayal became close to Soniya-and in doing so, she learned about Shiva's tragic past.

And then, one night, she made a dangerous decision.

She helped Shiva escape.

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A New Life, A New Beginning

Shiva followed Kayal to her small home, far away from the mansion.

For the first time, he felt like he could breathe.

And that's when he met her.

A little girl with a bright smile, dressed in a school uniform.

Kalpana (7 years old): Curious eyes. "Mom, who is this?"

Kayal: "He's our guest. He'll be staying for four days before going to America."

Kalpana: Eyes widening. "America? Is that a far city?"

Shiva: Nods stiffly. "Mmm... yes."

Kalpana: Mimicking his serious expression. "Mmm... yes."

Shiva almost smiled-but quickly controlled himself.

Kalpana: Grinning. "If you feel like smiling, you can. We won't mind."

And for the first time in months-Shiva laughed.

Kayal stared in shock.

For the past seven months, she had never seen him smile.

Kalpana: Giggling. "You look... umm... what do they say in English..."

Shiva: "Handsome?"

Kalpana: Nodding excitedly. "Yes! Handsome! You look handsome when you laugh!"

For the next four days, Shiva found himself happier than he had been in years.

He spent time with Kalpana, teaching her English. He was amazed at how fast she learned.

But then, the day came.

It was time for him to leave for America.

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Back to the Present

Shiva's voice softened as he finished.

Shiva: "I left. But I never forgot her. Kalpana was... my light in the darkness."

Supriya sat silently, staring at her father.

Ravi: Teasing. "Dad, are you saying it was love at first sight?"

Shiva chuckled.

Arjun: "No wonder Mom always said she fell in love with your cold but handsome face!"

Supriya felt something shift in her heart.

Her father's story was different from hers... but it was proof that love could happen in the strangest of ways.

But could she believe in it?

She looked at her hands, thinking about Mahesh.

Thinking about her second chance at life.

Could she love again?

Or was she doomed to repeat the same mistakes?