“You said you visit other people’s memories. My question is... whose shadow are you hiding in, Rahi?”
Rahi researches “Mehr Ahuja.” He finds everything: Forbes lists, charity galas, her dead father (SAMAR AHUJA, died 2019 in a “car accident”). The same year Rahi’s father was killed.
“I have a list of suitable—”
He also finds a photo of Mehr at age 12, holding a trophy. She was a national-level shooter. SAYA-E- ISHQ 2024 Hindi Season 01 - Episodes 01...
“Main tumhe barbaad kar dunga, Mehr. Maaf karna.” (I will destroy you, Mehr. Forgive me.)
No introductions. Just recognition. As if two halves of a forgotten memory just collided.
“Ek ghanta. Bas ek ghanta, Kabir. Phir wapas us pinjare mein.” (One hour. Just one hour, Kabir. Then back to that cage.) “You said you visit other people’s memories
The name “Mehr Ahuja” is circled.
“Honest. You don’t drink. I saw you at the cemetery. You were sober and sad. Alcohol doesn’t fix sad.”
Their fingers brush. Mehr feels a jolt. She pulls her hand back. The same year Rahi’s father was killed
Rahi is back in his cluttered room. Prints of his photos cover the walls. He stares at his camera screen—he accidentally captured Mehr’s reflection in the angel statue’s wing. She looks like a ghost.
She stands up. Walks out. But her reflection in the glass door shows a single tear.
She looks at him—really looks. For a second, she sees safety. He sees guilt.
“My father... he passed away. No grave to visit. So I visit other people’s memories.”
Rahi touches the screen. Guilt flashes across his face. He whispers: