🖤 Episode 4 – A Past That Won't Forgive
[Scene 1 – Flashback – Simple living room – Evening]
Warm, fading light fills the room. A beautiful woman lies weakly on the couch. Young Elyar (7 years old) sits on the floor, eyes full of tears.
Mother (softly):"Elyar... please, don't become like... your father."She pauses, catching her breath with difficulty, then reaches for his small hand."Be kind… Don't let the darkness into your heart… no matter what."
[Her eyes slowly close. Elyar lets out a silent cry – the scene fades.]
External text:"From that night on... love found no way back into his heart."
[Scene 2 – Present – Gang headquarters – Basement]
A gang member is tied up, trembling. The Boss stands before him, cold and unflinching.
Boss:"I told you: follow orders. No questions."
Man (terrified):"Sir... it was a risk. I didn't mean—"
Boss (cutting him off):"Fear has no place in my ranks."
He nods to a nearby guard. The next sound is a muffled scream… then silence.
[Scene 3 – Elyar's room – Night]
Elyar sits at his desk, staring at a picture of Ri on his screen. He's silent, conflicted.
Elyar (thinking):"The closer you get... the harder it becomes to keep you safe."
[Scene 4 – School courtyard – The next day]
Ri approaches Elyar with a light smile.
Ri:"Hi, Elyar!"
Elyar (coldly, annoyed):"Still following me around? I told you—don't get close."
Ri (pauses, then laughs shyly):"You're strange… but I think you're actually nice inside."
Elyar (turning his face away):"Don't assume things you don't know. Just leave."
Ri steps back, a little embarrassed, but doesn't lose her smile.
[Scene 5 – Rooftop of a nearby building – Himura watches them silently]
Himura (muttering):"What are you hiding, golden boy?"
[Scene 6 – Boss's office – Night – Himura stands in front of the Boss]
Boss (looking out the window):"You've been watching Elyar, yes?"
Himura (calmly):"He's pulling away from the girl... treating her coldly. But he's not fooling me."Steps closer."He's protecting her… not obeying you."
[Silence – the Boss's lips curl into a slow, dangerous smile]
Boss (in a low voice):"Then it's time I remind him... who's really in control."He slams his fist on the desk."I'll deal with that boy myself."
[End of Episode – Black screen – "To be continued..."]