Welcome back Episode - 𝟭

After 10 years, Zara Sterling returns to her mother’s hometown.

As the car slowly moves through the familiar streets, Zara quietly stares out the window. The city looks almost the same… yet completely different. Memories she tried to forget slowly begin returning.

Waiting outside the house are her childhood friends, Rika Valentine and Emily Carter.

The moment they see Zara, both of them run toward her dramatically.

“YOU ACTUALLY CAME BACK!” Emily screams before pulling Zara into a tight hug.

Rika laughs. “Ten years later and you still look prettier than us. Unfair.”

For the first time since arriving, Zara genuinely smiles.

That night, Zara stays at their house, the same place where the three of them spent most of their childhood together.

The next morning, Rika and Emily drag Zara to school with them.

As soon as Zara enters the classroom, whispers spread everywhere.

“Who’s that?” “She’s pretty…” “Is she new?”

Zara ignores the attention and quietly sits beside Rika.

A few minutes later, Emily excitedly introduces her boyfriend, Michael Hayes, while Rika introduces Kai Donovan.

"Nice to meet you Zara"

Both boys warmly welcome Zara into the group.

Everything feels strangely normal.

Until Adrien Knight walks in.

The entire classroom instantly changes.

Rich. Popular. Dangerous.

Adrien Knight is the kind of person everyone notices the moment he enters a room. Known for his careless charm and playboy reputation, he casually drops into his seat while girls around him whisper excitedly.

Mostly He is bestfriend of Kai and Michael

He go to there side

Then his eyes land on Zara.

For a brief moment, he stops.

Zara notices him too.

“New here?” Adrien asks with a lazy smirk.

“Not exactly,” Zara replies calmly.

That answer alone seems enough to catch his interest.

She is the only girl WHO ignore him

"She is our childhood bestfriend " Rika say

"great" He said

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The rest of the day passes with awkward introductions, teasing jokes, and endless questions about Zara’s return.

Later, outside the classroom, Rika suddenly claps her hands dramatically.

“Attention everyone!” she announces. “Tonight, we’re throwing a welcome back party for Zara at our house!Everyone must come”

Emily cheers excitedly while Michael and Kai immediately agree.

Everyone seems excited.

Everyone except Zara.

For some reason, an uncomfortable feeling settles deep inside her chest.

That evening, while Rika and Emily decorate the house downstairs, Zara quietly stands alone in her room.

Her phone suddenly vibrates.

Unknown Number.

Zara hesitates before opening the message.

“Did you really think you could escape the past?”

Her expression slowly fades.

Outside her room, the party music begins.

And somewhere in the crowd…

someone is watching her.....

She can't tell who is the unknown person is but

She can guess it....

"Can i tell to Rika and Emily about it or keep a secret. I can't scared them. What will I do now " She is saying her self

She is nervous

"Don't worry Zara You are not the old person I am brave now I can face it"

She is motivating herself

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