Sindoor
chapter 1: 1.1 - THE WOMEN IN RED
An abandoned warehouse near the docks. Heavy rain outside. Several crime bosses sit around a long metal table. The atmosphere is tense.
raghav
This is ridiculous. We've been sitting here for half an hour.
sharma
( calmly)
Patience keeps people alive in this business.
raghav
Patience? We’re men who run half the illegal trade in this city… and we’re waiting like employees for someone who hasn’t even shown their face.
raghav
Three months is long enough to know how power works
sharma
Then learn something important tonight
sharma
(quietly):
IN this city… power doesn’t shout.
(The warehouse doors slowly open with a loud metallic creak. Cold wind and rain rush in.)
guard
(respectfully)
She has arrived
(A woman walks inside. Her heels echo across the concrete floor. Red saree beneath a black coat. A thin line of sindoor in her hair.)
(Every man in the room stands immediately.)
(No one hesitates. Chairs scrape as everyone sits.)
raghav
(whispering to Sharma)
That’s her?
raghav
She runs the entire network?
sharma
You're looking towards the woman who rules the city's shadows
( Aarohi was looking towards everyone)
Aarohi Rathore
A shipment worthy forty crore rupees was seized this morning ❄️
( Silence spreads through the room)
raghav
(Leaning back)
Losses happen. That’s the risk of business.
(Aarohi slowly turns her head toward him.)
Aarohi Rathore
Your name ❄️
raghav
Raghav. I manage the Delhi route.
Aarohi Rathore
You managed the Delhi route.🤨
( Arohi slid some photographs of someone with the policemen)
Aarohi Rathore
These trucks were supposed to reach the docks at dawn.❄️
raghav
They Would have… if someone else hadn’t interfered
Aarohi Rathore
Someone did interfere 😮💨
(She walks slowly toward him.)
Aarohi Rathore
The police arrived ten minutes before the trucks❄️
Aarohi Rathore
so someone informed them 🤷
raghav
And you think it was me ?
(Two guards step forward and grip Raghav’s arms.)
raghav
😡
Take your hands off me !
Aarohi Rathore
(quiet but firm)
This empire was not built on fear❄️
(She leans slightly closer to him.)
Aarohi Rathore
IT WAS BUILT ON LOYALTY ❄️❄️
raghav
You don't have proof
( Aarohi places another document in front of him)
Aarohi Rathore
Phone records
( she taps on the page once)
Aarohi Rathore
9:42 pm yesterday night
( Raghav's expression changes)
Aarohi Rathore
A call placed from your phone.. Directly to a police informant ❄️
Aarohi Rathore
Did you really think I rule this city blindly? ❄️
( The room is completely silent)
Aarohi Rathore
Information is the real currency of power ❄️❄️❄️
raghav
( shouting as he 's dragged out)
You think you’re untouchable! One day someone will bring you down!
(His voice fades as the doors slam shut.)
(The men at the table avoid looking at Aarohi.)
Aarohi returns to her seat calmly
Aarohi Rathore
Now ... Does anyone else have anything to confess? 🧐
man 1
(nervously)There… is another matter.
man 1
The police task force has become extremely aggressive lately
( Aarohi Pauses for the first time.)
Aarohi Rathore
What do we know about him?
sharma
IPS officer. Transferred here three months ago.
man 1
He has already dismantled two smuggling rings.
sharma
People say he doesn’t stop once he starts chasing someone.
(A faint smile appears on Aarohi’s face.)
Aarohi Rathore
A relentless enemy makes the game interesting.
(she stands and walks toward the exit.)
guard
Your car is ready, ma'am
Aarohi stops at the door, looking at the rain outside.
Aarohi Rathore
Let him search ❄️
Her voice is calm and confident
Aarohi Rathore
Sooner or later...every hunter realises something
Aarohi Rathore
Sometimes the prey is the one setting the trap ❄️
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