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Chapter 3 - Ch. 3 - The consequences

 Parzaan is in his dimly lit bedroom, scrutinizing his evidence board. Strings connect photos, notes, and clues, forming a complex web of relationships and secrets. Parzaan, looking exhausted but resolute, reviews the details, determined to unravel the mystery of Rubina's death and the leaked video. His intense focus sets the tone.

The atmosphere at Oakwood High is thick with tension. The usual lively chatter is replaced by hushed whispers. Students cast suspicious glances at one another, creating an environment charged with paranoia. Za, feeling the weight of the scandal, walks through the corridors with his head low. His confidence has been replaced by anxiety. Tanisha, his steadfast friend, stays close, her supportive presence a comforting anchor. They exchange few words, their silence heavy with unspoken fears.

Driven by a mix of grief and a quest for justice, Parzaan heads to the Oakwood gym early in the morning. He confronts the fitness coach, who is initially defensive but gradually opens up under Parzaan's persistent questioning. The coach reveals that Rubina had confided in him about possessing dangerous information—something that could ruin lives. However, fearing for his own safety, the coach refuses to divulge further details.

Back at school, Za is tormented by doubts and suspicions. He corners his sister Nimmi in an empty classroom, demanding to know why she has been acting so strangely. Nimmi, visibly distressed, breaks down and confesses that she has been blackmailed by an unknown figure. This person threatened to expose her own secrets if she didn't cooperate, adding a new layer of complexity to the already tangled web of deceit.

Parzaan uncovers a crucial lead from Rubina's chat logs—an eventful party that took place a few weeks ago. He gathers Za, Tanisha, and a few other trusted friends to piece together the events of that night. Through a series of flashbacks, viewers see Rubina at the party, looking anxious and on edge. She is seen arguing heatedly with Aman and another unidentified person. The tension at the party is palpable, foreshadowing the explosive revelations to come.

While revisiting the party location, Parzaan finds Rubina's bracelet on the ground. Inside a hidden compartment within the bracelet, he discovers a USB drive. He rushes to his tech-savvy friend, who decrypts the contents. The drive contains a treasure trove of videos and documents, implicating several prominent figures at Oakwood High in various unethical activities. This discovery raises the stakes, making it clear that their investigation is much more dangerous than they initially thought.

As Parzaan and his friends digest the new information, tensions within the group escalate. Trust becomes a scarce commodity. They realize that they are now dealing with powerful individuals who have much to lose. Parzaan's stepmother, already nervous, grows increasingly agitated, hinting that she might be concealing significant information.

In a climactic scene, Parzaan confronts his stepmother in their living room. The air is thick with tension as he accuses her of being involved in Rubina's death. She vehemently denies the accusation but eventually admits that she knew about the USB drive. She confesses that she tried to protect Parzaan from the truth, fearing it would tear their family apart. This revelation adds a new layer of emotional complexity to the story and reveals deeper family secrets and emotional tension.

At the end Parzaan received an anonymous text message: "You're getting too close. Back off, or you'll be next." The camera pulls back to show Parzaan standing alone in his darkened room, the threat weighing heavily on him.