The Forbidden Ember
Chapter 1: Toxic Attraction
"The distance between hate and love is very small... sometimes it's just an inch."
Ferdous and Deepti's worlds are different. Their blood is mixed with hatred for each other's families. But when they face each other in the dark of night, that hatred turns into intense intoxication.
This is not just a romantic story; it is a tale of entitlement, stubbornness, and a blind obsession. Where every touch carries risk, and every kiss is like a declaration of war.
[Scene: Rooftop of a luxury hotel]
The after-party of the city's biggest business awards night. While everyone is busy celebrating on the rooftop of a luxury hotel, Ferdous stands alone on a dark corner balcony, sipping his drink.
His sharp eyes search for someone in the crowd.
Finally, she is seen. Deepti.
She is like a flame of fire in a red slit gown.
A crooked smile appears at the corners of Ferdous's lips. He knows that tonight he will have to get caught in his own web.
Ferdous
[Ferdous takes out his phone and texts Deepti]
Ferdous
The color red suits you so much, Deepti. Although I know that it is a danger signal.
[Deepti stops in the middle of the crowd. She checked her phone, looked around, then typed quickly]
Deepti
Don't even try to come near me, Ferdous. Remember, our fathers don't even like to see each other's faces.
Ferdous
Dads aren't here. It's just me here... and you. Come to the balcony, or will I go in front of everyone and pick you up?
Deepti
You're crazy! Just stop it.
Ferdous
3 minutes. If it's any longer than that, I'm coming down. Then everyone's eyes will be on us.
[5 minutes later. A deserted rooftop balcony.]
Deepti barged in. Her chest was shaking with anger. Ferdous was leaning against the wall, a strange darkness in her eyes.
Deepti
(gritting her teeth) How dare you threaten me like this? Do you know what our relationship is? We are rivals!
Ferdous put the glass on the table without saying a word. He slowly started moving towards Deepti. Deepti was backing away until her back was against the wall.
Ferdous
(coming very close, in a low voice) Rivalry? That's an old story. Now when I close my eyes, I only see you. It's not hatred, Deepti, it's obsession. I want you to be mine, no matter what.
Deepti
(breathing faster) You... you're crossing the line. Move away.
Ferdous didn't move. Instead, he moved very close to Deepti and lowered his face to her neck. Deepti shivered. The strong scent of Ferdous's perfume and the warmth of his body were making Deepti numb.
Ferdous
Your stubbornness is driving me crazy. Why are your lips trembling? Do you hate me, or are you afraid?
Ferdous placed one of his hands on the exposed shoulder of Deepti's gown. His fingers were sliding very slowly over Deepti's skin. Deepti's eyes closed.
Deepti
(in a slurred voice) Ferdous... please... someone will see...
Ferdous
No one will see. And even if they do, I don't care.
Ferdous didn't give him any more time. He grabbed Deepti's chin and lifted her face. The depth of his eyes seemed to swallow Deepti. The next moment, Ferdous sank his lips into Deepti's.
At first, Deepti tried to resist, but she gave in to Ferdous's intense passion. Ferdous's kiss was demanding, intense, and thirsty.
Deepti's hands grabbed Ferdous's shirt tightly.
It was as if the decades of enmity between the two families were being burned to ashes in the fire of this one kiss.
Ferdous
Ferdous stepped back a little and whispered in Deepti's ear—
Ferdous
"You are mine alone. This fight has become personal from today, Deepti."
Also said, "You belong only to me, Deepti."
And from this moment forward—
this war is no longer between our families.
It's between your heart and mine.
Chapter 2: The Addiction of Solitude
[The intense kiss Ferdous gave Deepti on that dark balcony of the party is still on her lips. Her mind is not working. Ferdous gently holds her and leads her towards the parking lot.]
Deepti
Ferdous, have you gone crazy? I will not go anywhere with you like this! My driver is waiting downstairs.
Ferdous
(letting Deepti sit in the passenger seat of his car) I have sent a message to your driver that you will return in another car. Now sit quietly, Deepti. We have some things to talk about... and some work to do.
Ferdous started the car. The car is speeding out of the city towards the expressway.
Deepti is sweating even in the cold air of the AC inside the car. Ferdous is next to her, his strong hands visible on the steering wheel.
Deepti's chest trembled as she saw the veins in Ferdous's muscular arms.
[Ferdous held Deepti's arm tightly with one hand]
Ferdous
Why are you trembling? Is it from fear or excitement?
Deepti
(not trying to let go of her hand) Do you understand what you are doing? If anyone in our family finds out, there will be bloodshed. Do you want our enmity to increase further?
Ferdous
I just want you to look at me. Take off those glasses of your enmity. I know you want me as much as I want you.
[15 minutes later. An abandoned jetty or riverside spot far from the city.]
The car stopped. The surroundings were completely deserted, only the sound of the river water could be heard in the distance. Ferdous locked the car. Inside, a soft blue ambient light is shining, casting a charming glow on Deepti's red gown.
Ferdous
(He leans back the car seat a little and leans towards Deepti) There is no one to disturb us here.
Deepti
Ferdous... This is not right.
Ferdous
(Pasting Deepti's cheek) Which is right, Deepti? To suppress the fire burning in your heart? I know you have been pretending to hate me for the last three years. But your eyes say something else.
Ferdous
(Ferdous's hand now moved from Deepti's neck to the exposed part of her back)
Deepti
(Deepti arched like a bow at his touch)
Ferdous
(Ferdous brought his face very close to Deepti's neck, his warm breath hitting it)
Deepti
(whispering) You will destroy me, Ferdous.
Ferdous
We will both be destroyed, Deepti. And believe me, this destruction will be very beautiful.
Ferdous
(Ferdous pulled Deepti closer again)
This time the kiss was deeper, more passionate than before. Ferdous's hands roamed Deepti's body with a strange sense of ownership.
[It was as if he wanted to merge Deepti into himself. Deepti could no longer hold herself back. He entwined his hands in Ferdous's hair and pulled her closer.]
The air inside the car had become heavy.
Ferdous picked up Deepti in his arms and brought her to his seat. Her silky legs were sticking out of the slits of Deepti's legs.
Ferdous
(Ferdous bit her ear and said in a low voice—)
Ferdous
"From today on, every breath you take will be in my name only. Do you agree?"
Deepti
(Instead of answering, Deepti buried her face in Ferdous's neck. She knew there was no turning back from this path.)
what is waiting next? Any guess......!
Chapter 3: Forbidden Vibrations
Place: Ferdous's car, by a deserted river.
[The inside of the car is hot. Ferdous's hand is tightly pressed against Deepti's waist. Deepti's messy hair and heavy breathing indicate how intense the situation is.]
Deepti
(in a hoarse voice) Ferdous... leave it... ugh!
Ferdous
(burying her face in Deepti's neck) Umm... I'm not listening to any excuses today, Deepti. You are mine... only mine.
Deepti
(closing her eyes) If anyone finds out, they will finish us off. You know your father and my father...
Ferdous
(interrupting) Leave them out. Just listen to our heartbeats right now.
[Ferdous hugged Deepti more tightly. His lips were about to touch Deepti's lips again, just then—]
"Trrrinnnggg... Trrrinnnggg...!!!"
[The phone on Ferdous's phone dashboard rang loudly. The name flashed on the screen in a big way— "DAD CALLING"]
Deepti
(Suddenly alert) Ferdous! Your father! Pick up the phone!
Ferdous
(Grinding his teeth in annoyance) Ignore it. Let it all go to hell!
Deepti
No! Have you gone crazy? He'll suspect. I'm telling you to move away!
[Deepti forcibly pushed Ferdous away and sat upright in the seat. Ferdous Unable to control his anger, he punched the steering wheel.]
Ferdous
(Taking the phone in his hand) Hello, father?
....
Ferdous, where are you? Why can't I find you after the party? Deepti's father's people have started trouble with our project again. Come to the office now!
[Ferdous looked at Deepti with narrowed eyes. Deepti was adjusting her gown, a look of fear and excitement in her eyes.]
Ferdous
I'm coming, father. I'm on my way.
[Hanging up the phone, Ferdous turned to Deepti. His eyes were now obsessed and stubborn.]
Ferdous
Do you see? How desperate our world is to separate us?
Deepti
(smiling faintly) That's the reality, Ferdous. We are enemies of each other.
Ferdous
(grabbing Deepti's chin and turning it towards him) Enemy? Maybe. But you are my enemy whom I want to keep tied to my chest for the rest of my life.
[Ferdous brings his face very close to Deepti's again. His voice is very low and seductive.]
Ferdous
I will be in your office parking lot at this time tomorrow. I don't want to hear anything. Be ready.
Deepti
Ferdous, this is not right...
Ferdous
(Laughs crookedly) The wrong things are the most pleasurable, right?
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