a long wait

Chapter 7: The Web of Deceit

As Ishan and Raha stood there, trying to process what Sophia had just told them, they couldn't shake off the feeling that their whole world had been turned upside down.

"What did she mean?" Ishan asked, his voice laced with confusion.

Raha shook her head. "I don't know," she said. "But I think we need to find out."

Ishan nodded in agreement. "Let's go back to my place and try to make sense of this," he said.

As they walked back to Ishan's apartment, Raha couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. What if Sophia was telling the truth? What if her whole past was a lie?

When they arrived at Ishan's apartment, they sat down at the kitchen table and started to brainstorm. They made a list of all the things they knew about Raha's past, and then they started to research.

Hours turned into days, and days turned into weeks. Ishan and Raha worked tirelessly to uncover the truth about Raha's past. They talked to old friends and family members, and they scoured the internet for any information they could find.

And then, one day, they finally got a break. Ishan received an email from an unknown sender, with a single sentence that made their hearts skip a beat:

"Meet me at the old oak tree in the park at midnight if you want to know the truth."

Ishan and Raha exchanged a nervous glance. Who was sending them these mysterious messages? And what did they want?

But they knew they had to take the risk. They had to know the truth.

As they made their way to the park at midnight, their hearts were racing with anticipation. What would they find out? And would they be able to handle the truth?

When they arrived at the old oak tree, they saw a figure waiting for them in the shadows. It was Sophia.

"I see you're curious," Sophia said, a sly smile spreading across her face. "Very well, I'll tell you the truth. But be warned, it's not what you expect."

Ishan and Raha exchanged a nervous glance. What were they about to hear?

Sophia took a deep breath. "Raha, you're not who you think you are," she said. "You're not even from this country."

Raha's eyes widened in shock. What did Sophia mean?

Sophia smiled. "You're from a small village in Eastern Europe," she said. "And you're not just anyone. You're the daughter of a wealthy and powerful family."

Ishan's eyes were wide with surprise. What did this mean for Raha? And for their future together?

As they stood there, trying to process this new information, Ishan knew that their journey was far from over. They had uncovered a web of deceit and lies, and now they had to navigate the truth.