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Chapter 2 - The Voice Behind the Lie.

"Sometimes, moving on isn't a straight line. It's a loop of hope, mistakes, and learning who not to trust again."

Aahan scrolled mindlessly through his notifications, sprawled across his bed in the same clothes he had worn all day. The ceiling fan hummed above him, but his mind was louder. Maksuda's name still lingered in his recent chats, even though the conversations had gone cold.

"Block toh kar diya… par kya feelings ka bhi koi block option hai?" he whispered to himself, shutting his eyes for a moment.

A notification pinged.

Spiddy Girl: "Bored again, superhero?"

He smiled.

Aahan: "Always, Spider-Verse wali. What's the update from your multiverse today?"

She replied with a laughing emoji followed by a GIF of Spider-Gwen winking. It was light, flirty, and oddly comforting.

The Spark of Something New

Spiddy Girl had entered Aahan's life unexpectedly—just a username at first, followed her from suggestion algorithm. But she had a different vibe. No fake sweetness, no too-fast affection. She talked like she'd known him for years.

Their chats were mostly jokes, "who's cuter" polls, and shared memes.

Spiddy Girl: "You're way more fun than most people I met before, Aahan."

Aahan: "Careful, I might just fall for you if you keep saying things like that."

She didn't shy away.

Spiddy Girl: "Maybe you already have."

That line echoed in his head for a while. Was it a joke? Was it a sign?

Falling Too Fast

On the third night of late texts, she indirectly said:

"I feel like we've known each other forever."

The words, the timing… it was happening again. He hesitated but replied:

"Do you… want to make this official?"

The reply was instant.

"Yes. Let's try this, Aahan."

They called each other boyfriend and girlfriend within 24 hours without knowing each other.

But something inside Aahan didn't settle. He couldn't stop comparing things—Maksuda's hesitations, Spiddy Girl's enthusiasm, the pace, the patterns.

Instincts and Unease

The next evening, Aahan messaged:

Aahan: "Can I see a picture of you? Just want to see the smile I'm falling for."

She sent a GIF instead.

Then a sticker.

Then silence.

Finally, she replied:

Spiddy Girl: "I'm a little shy… but I'll send a voice note, okay?"

Fifteen minutes later, a voice note popped up.

He hit play.

It was a soft, rehearsed voice. Too smooth. Too careful. Not at all like their texts—too… perfect.

"Why does this feel like a TikTok voiceover?" Aahan muttered, frowning.

The gut feeling turned into suspicion.

Truth Revealed

Aahan opened her profile. It was private, but there was one highlight visible—an aesthetic image captioned "moi 💕."

His eyes narrowed. He had seen that somewhere.

"Google Lens time," he whispered.

He downloaded the photo and reverse-searched it.

Pinterest. Multiple boards. No name. No uniqueness.

The truth hit like a punch to the chest.

She wasn't real.

Or at least… not who she claimed to be.

The End of an Illusion

Aahan: "You could've just been honest."

Spiddy Girl: "What do you mean?"

Aahan: "The picture? It's from Pinterest. You're not her."

A pause.

Spiddy Girl: "I didn't think it mattered. We were just having fun, right?"

Fun? That word stung.

Aahan stared at the screen, blank-faced. Not angry. Not heartbroken. Just… disappointed.

Aahan: "RIP Spiddy Girl."

He exited the chat, deleted the contact, and blocked the profile.

No drama. No last goodbye.

Just clarity.

Reflection

As he leaned back in his chair, Aahan sighed. It wasn't heartbreak this time—it was growth. The realization that some lessons come disguised as people.

Maybe he had rushed into things again.

Maybe he still had a lot to learn about trust and caution.

But at least he hadn't fallen too deep this time. He had caught himself.

"Next time," he told himself, "I'll listen to my gut before my heart."

Outside, the world remained unchanged—quiet, chaotic, and confusing. But inside, Aahan was slowly becoming someone wiser.

He was learning to protect his heart… without locking it away.

End of Chapter 2

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Summary:

This chapter explores Aahan's second experience with digital love and deception, highlighting his evolving maturity. It shows how even small emotional stings can shape a person, pushing them to value truth over fantasy. Through Spiddy Girl, Aahan learns that not every story is worth chasing, and sometimes letting go quickly is a sign of growth—not weakness.

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