Bound by Fate

Bound by Fate Episode 3

Episode 3: The Stranger in the Rain

The rain poured heavily as Maya stood outside the mansion gates, clutching the small bag that held everything she owned. Her heart ached. She had nowhere to go.

Just as she started walking down the empty road, a black luxury car slowly pulled up beside her.

The tinted window rolled down.

"Get in."

It was Adrian.

"I don't need your pity," Maya replied, refusing to look at him.

Adrian's expression remained cold.

"It's not pity. Someone is following you."

Maya turned and noticed a man dressed in black watching her from across the street before disappearing into the darkness.

Fear rushed through her.

Without another word, she climbed into the car.

The drive was silent until Adrian finally spoke.

"Your father didn't die in an accident."

Maya's eyes widened.

"What do you mean?"

"He was murdered."

The words hit her like lightning.

Before she could ask another question, Adrian handed her an old silver locket.

"I found this at the scene years ago."

Maya opened it with trembling hands.

Inside was a faded photograph of her parents... and standing beside them was Adrian's father.

"What is this?" she whispered.

Adrian tightened his grip on the steering wheel.

"Our families were connected long before we were born."

At that very moment, another black SUV began following them through the rain.

Adrian looked in the rearview mirror.

"They've found us."

The SUV accelerated.

Adrian slammed his foot on the accelerator as the chase through the storm began...

**To Be Continued...**