mj ) Larry Came Home Early and Discovered a Secret Bethany Never Wanted Him to Know
THE SECRET
Someone had been watching them.
And now Larry was about to discover the truth.
The Message
Rain tapped against the windows. Bethany stood alone in the living room. Her phone suddenly buzzed in the silence. One message changed everything.
The Warning
PURNAL: “Larry knows.” Bethany stared at the screen. A second message appeared moments later. PURNAL: “Don’t tell him anything. I’m coming.”
Larry Leaves
Larry walked toward his car carrying a small bag. He looked completely relaxed. He had no idea what was happening behind him. He drove away into the evening.
The Visitor
A knock came from the front door. Bethany opened it and found Purnal standing outside. PURNAL: “Is Larry here?” BETHANY: “He just left.”
The Question
Purnal stepped inside. The room became strangely quiet. BETHANY: “Why haven’t you married yet?” PURNAL: “I guess I haven’t met the right person.”
The Confession
Bethany looked toward the window. BETHANY: “Sometimes I don’t know if I’m happy anymore.” Purnal immediately understood what she meant. PURNAL: “Then you need to talk to Larry.”
The Boundary
BETHANY: “What if the person who understands me isn’t Larry?” Purnal stood up. PURNAL: “Don’t.” PURNAL: “Larry is my brother.”
The Dangerous Question
Bethany looked directly into Purnal’s eyes. BETHANY: “Do you think about me?” Purnal didn’t answer. His silence was answer enough.
The Secret
PURNAL: “I can’t betray Larry.” BETHANY: “And if Larry never knew?” Purnal’s expression immediately changed. PURNAL: “Don’t say that.”
Larry Returns
Larry returned home later that night. LARRY: “You know you can tell me anything, right?” Bethany looked away. BETHANY: “I know.”
The Unknown Number
Later that night, Bethany’s phone buzzed. The message came from an unknown number. “You should have told Larry tonight.” Then another message appeared: “I saw everything.”
The Photograph
Purnal received the same mysterious message. Then a photograph appeared on his phone. It showed him and Bethany inside Larry’s house. Someone had been watching them.
The Door
A loud knock suddenly shook the house. Larry walked toward the front door. BETHANY: “Don’t open it.” LARRY: “Why?”
The Envelope
Nobody stood outside. Only a small envelope rested on the doorstep. Larry opened it slowly. Inside was a photograph of Bethany and Purnal.
“ASK YOUR BROTHER THE TRUTH.”
Larry looked at Bethany.
Bethany couldn’t speak.
The Phone Call
Larry’s phone suddenly rang. The caller was Purnal. LARRY: “Purnal?” PURNAL: “Larry… don’t trust anyone in that house.”
The Final Message
The call ended without another word. Larry looked at Bethany. His phone received one final message. “Purnal is not the one you should be afraid of.”
The Shadow
Larry slowly looked toward the open doorway. Someone was standing in the darkness outside. Bethany stepped backward in fear. Then the shadow disappeared.
Who had been watching them?
What did Purnal know?
And why was Larry being warned?
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