Chapter 5: The Yellow Dress Girl

The weight of Meera's death lingered in the air like an unshakable storm cloud. The past few days had been filled with grief, shock, and sleepless nights for Aryan and Karan. But now, something else was growing inside them—determination. They had promised themselves they wouldn't let Meera's murder become just another cold case.

However, amidst the darkness, life still moved forward.

It was a quiet morning when Aryan left for work, leaving Karan alone in their apartment. Karan, still exhausted from everything that had happened, decided to take the day off. He made himself a strong cup of tea and stepped onto the balcony, hoping that some fresh air might clear his mind.

As he took a sip, his gaze wandered toward the opposite balcony. That's when he saw her.

A girl, sitting alone, lost in the pages of a book. She wore a bright yellow dress, a stark contrast to the gray mood Karan had been drowning in. Her long hair cascaded over her shoulders as she flipped a page, unaware of his presence.

Karan found himself staring. There was something peaceful about her—a kind of calm that he hadn't felt in days.

For about two minutes, he simply watched. The way she read with complete focus, the way her fingers traced the edges of the pages—it was oddly fascinating.

Then, realizing he was being weird, he shook his head and looked away, focusing back on his tea.

But for the first time in days, a faint smile touched his lips.