Episode 3: Dr. Vashkar?!
Tanim regained consciousness. As his vision cleared, he saw a man standing beside him.
Tall. Handsome. Body physic — like a bodybuilder or a star athlete. His muscles are not that huge but shredded and from the appearance Tanim can say this guy is strong.
The man looked like he had been waiting for Tanim to wake up.
Tanim said, "Who are you? And where am I?"
Am I still dreaming...? (whispering to himself )
The young man replied,
"Tanim, you're not in a dream. You're awake.
And you were never dreaming.
What you saw with your own eyes… it was all real.
So real that even I couldn't believe it at first."
Tanim looked at the man, trying to recognize him.
"Do I know him? Why is he talking so formally to me?" (whispering to himself )
Tanim asked, "How do you know my name? I never told you…"
The man placed his hand gently over Tanim's and said,
"Didn't you hear the story your grandma told you?"
"Y-yes… but how do you know about me? About her? And who are you, mister?" Tanim asked, fear in his voice.
"I don't understand what's going on. Please… explain."
"Calm down, Tanim.
What you heard… it wasn't just a story.
It was the truth — a truth that slowly turned into myth over time.
People don't even realize they're not living in reality anymore…"
"BUT YOU ARE, TANIM."
Tanim was overwhelmed with confusion. He was about to say,
"What do you mean by Iam? Will you just answer me?? Wh—"
"I'm sorry for saying all this out of nowhere. You might have tons of questions.
People once knew me as a young doctor…
The doctor your grandma spoke about.
I'm him…
Dr. Vashkar."
"D... Dr. VASHKAR?" (Tanim replied with a heavy shock)
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To be continued…