ALIA (whispering, her voice slightly trembling, in English):
"My King... your power... it overwhelms me."
Scene: Victor and Alia
VICTOR (VICTOR) had just finished his question. ALIA (ALIA) moved towards the map table, and they were about to discuss their next steps. Challenge in Victor's voice, and sharp resolve in Alia's eyes.
ALIA
(In a calm voice, with clear resolve)
"Not capture, Victor. We will use him. Your kingdom, my mind—and your old weakness."
Victor paused for a moment, listening to Alia's quick and fearless retort. There was now clear pride in his eyes.
Victor suddenly stepped away from the map table and took a step towards Alia. As ALIA spoke, maintaining eye contact, Victor abruptly grasped her with both hands, lifting her into his arms.
Alia's long hair fell over Victor's royal garment, which was embroidered with gold. Since Victor was tall, Alia was instantly lifted far above the ground, where only Victor's power and their bond existed.
Victor returned to the table while still holding Alia.
VICTOR
(Looking into Alia's eyes, mixing emotion
My Queen, your mind is the most valuable weapon to me. But your love is my empire. Don't be afraid, Queen. Now, you and I—we fear no other power on this Earth.)
Victor kissed Alia deeply on the forehead.
VICTOR
Tell me, what will we do together
Alia did not resist this display of Victor's emotion and strength. Her gaze returned to the map.
ALIA
(Putting her hand around Victor's neck, whispering)
"We'll start a game, Victor, where Anashia thinks she is the hunter... but in reality, she will be the trap."
Just then, Alia's eyes suddenly fixed on the doorway—at the very edge of the open frame leading into the chamber room.
There, in the faint darkness of the hall, Anashia (ANASHIA) stood!
Anashia had clearly come to say something or attempt to communicate with Alia from a distance, but seeing Victor in his royal attire holding Alia froze her for a moment. She realized her presence could be extremely dangerous.
Victor, amidst all this, did not notice the change in Alia's facial expression.
While in Victor's arms, Alia very subtly wiggled the fingers of her left hand, signaling Anashia to leave quickly. The gesture was so swift and hidden within her posture that Victor shouldn't have noticed it.
Anashia understood the signal. Terror and pain were clear in her eyes. She knew that Alila's life depended on her at this moment.
Without a second's delay, Anashia vanished from the door frame like a silent shadow.
Victor was still smiling, looking into Alia's eyes, enjoying her presence in his arms.
VICTOR
(Holding Alia tighter, laughing)
"What are you looking at, Queen? Only look at your husband now."
Alia let out a cold breath, the perfect coolness returning to her face.
ALIA
(Looking into Victor's eyes,
am looking at you, Victor. And at our empire.
Scene: Anashia's Safe House – The Last Warning
ANASHIA'S SAFE HOUSE – LIVING AREA – NIGHT
The scene now shifts to Anashia's relatively small but modern living area in her safe house. Only a dim light was on, making the environment mysterious and intense.
Alia (ALIA) had changed out of the luxurious royal gown and was now wearing a white dress—a symbol of her innocent appearance, self-sacrifice, and new beginning. Her long hair was now down, reflecting her mental strain and restlessness.
In a corner of the room, Anashia (ANASHIA) was sitting with a worried face, as if seeing Victor lift Alia in his chamber had caused her immense mental pain.
Alia quickly went to Anashia. Before Anashia could stand up, Alia held her hand, her eyes equally mixed with emotion and purpose.
ALIA
(In a deep yet suppressed Bangla voice,
" Tell me what's going on, Anashia? Why did you go there? If Victor had seen you, everything would have been over!)
Anashia held Alia's hand, the same intense pain still in her eyes.
ANASHIA
(With pain)
"I went to see if you... if you were truly with Victor. I don't know whether to trust you... or your royal performance."
Alia leaned closer to Anashia.
ALIA
(Whispering, but with firmness in her voice)
"Trust this hand. Trust that even while in Victor's arms, I signaled you to save yourself. It was an act, Anashia. In the game we've started, Victor must believe I am his biggest weapon. Now, tell me why you came. There's no time."
Anashia cleared her doubt. Alia's resolve in her eyes gave her strength again.
ANASHIA
(In a low voice, quickly)
"I've made contact with my command. Victor thinks I've fled Moscow. But I got the documents. Your suspicion was right—Victor is trying to use his royal blood to monopolize the power of the South Command. We have to leave immediately. Now!"
INT. ANASHIA'S SAFE HOUSE – LIVING AREA – CONTINUOUS – "The Mark of Love and Final Warning"
In the dimly lit living area, Alia (ALIA) stood in her white dress, her eyes on Anashia's (ANASHIA). Anashia had just spoken of Victor's power and his conspiracy.
Anashia suddenly moved away from Alia. Her gaze focused on Alia's white dress. She seemed to be looking for something.
ANASHIA
(Her voice slightly catching)
"You're coming from Victor, Alia. You ask me to trust you, but I don't know where on your body Victor's love..."
Anashia brought her hand towards Alia's neck. Alia froze for a moment. Anashia found a faint reddish mark near Alia's neck—the result of Victor's tight embrace or a kiss.
ANASHIA
(In a pained yet intense voice)
"Look at this! This mark! The mark of Victor's possession. With this love, this possession... these marks, how can I believe that you are still on our side?"
Alia felt the mark on her own neck. The residual heat of Victor's savage kiss and embrace was still there.
ALIA
(Without blinking, in a calm, firm voice)
"You need to leave now, Anashia. Immediately!"
Alia's voice was now sharp, but terror was working inside her.
ALIA
(Whispering, quickly)
"This mark... this is Victor's illusion. He will think I am his. But Victor is very clever. If he even slightly suspects you were here, this place and you, neither will be safe."
Alia placed her hand on Anashia's chest.
ALIA
"Victor is clever. And I am cleverer than him. Your job is done. No more emotions. You leave. I know you're hurting, but remember, when we meet again, this mark and this terror—neither will remain."
Anashia did not hesitate anymore. She quickly kissed Alia softly on the forehead—a symbol of pain and promise.
ANASHIA
(A final warning)
"Be careful, Alia. Victor is very cunning. I will return quickly."
Anashia quickly exited the room, blending into the darkness.
Alia touched the reddish mark on her neck. Tears in her eyes, but a smile of victory on her face. She knew she had tricked Victor and saved Anashia.
Scene: The Pledge at the Coffee House