Rohit stood there with wide eyes. He didn't know how to react to this. He was numb as if he was paralyzed. He didn't have a slightest idea of that. He was still processing Bandana's words.

Bandana, on the other hand was shaking like someone just gave her an electric shock. She couldn't look at him and her eyes were fixed on the floor which was blurred by the hot liquid that threatened to spill. She hated crying... it made her feel weak and stupid, she cried a lot more now that they were stuck in a film.

But she was also happy because she finally admitted, and she felt quite relieved by telling it to someone. She felt like a big stone was removed from her heart. She felt good but at the same time she was terrified to look at Rohit. She was scared that he might not accept that and he would leave her alone.

Bandana wouldn't blame Rohit, if he did leave her because she was hating herself. She was disguised. She deeply thanked God that a guy saved her, otherwise she would have drowned herself in the sea.

They were both on a roller coaster of thoughts. Finally the silence was broken by Rohit.

"You are the strongest person I've ever met, Bandana" and with that, he left her shocked and surprised.

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A week passed since Sumedh told Prajakta that they were going to learn how to use a sword. They both worked very hard and had lessons by Jack who was an expert, of course.

When Sumedh told Jack, things didn't go well. Jack disapproved to their idea at first, but the next day he agreed. They were dreadful at it when they attended the first lesson, but they really worked on it and now they were quite good at swordfighting.

Prajakta and Sumedh are sitting on a wooden table after an exhausting lesson.

"Man, all my body parts are hurting!" Sumedh said bending over his stomach.

"I am more tired than you, stop complaining!" Prajakta said. They remained quiet. It was a bit uncomfortable. Then Sumedh broke it.

"Praju, tumhe nhi lagta Jack kuch alag sa behave kar raha he?" He asked. Prajakta looked at him curiously. "Tumhe bhi laga? I knew it..." she said.

"Do you think he is planning something big?" Prajakta asked.
"Nah... what could he plan?" Sumedh said.

"You know I noticed something? Since we came in this film many things changed, so many characters are missing, maybe because we interfered in the plot, so it changed or maybe we replaced them..." Sumedh pointed out. Prajakta nodded even if she was still thinking about Jack. There was something wrong with him.

"Are you even listening to me?" Sumedh asked after a while, noticing that Prajakta wasn't paying attention at him. "Umm, uh... nope" she answered shamelessly.

"Yaar, itna attractive banda betha he tumhare samne aur tum ho ki..." Prajakta widened her eyes and turned a light shade of red. Sumedh smirked.

"Aww... meri baby sharma gayi!" He said in a stupid childish voice and pulled her cheeks. She turned even redder. This wasn't the Prajakta that everyone knew, because she never took things seriously and she never blushed. But here was a totally opposite character of her. A blushing Prajakta. 'Strange' Sumedh thought, but maybe he said it loudly because Prajakta spoke.

"Nothing's strange idiot! I am a human, therefore I also have this power to blush!" Sumedh chuckled and they fell into a comfortable silence.

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Dear Mate,
How's life? Well, for me it's a pirate life so ye can never get bored... what else can ye ask for? I am still searching for my Father. I miss him a lot and sometimes I break down, but that is not how a pirate's life work, we have to be strong as a rock.

It's not really easy being a pirate when ye have loads of enemies. The government of England, Spain and France wants me, there are some haters on the oceans too... I know what ye are thinking, that how can I still be here sitting and writing in a diary. Well, easy, nobody can catch me... I am an expert in escaping matey.

But I really miss my father... okay, I know, I am becoming a bit touché. What can I do? He was my only family... Mum died some years ago, so I am like a lost child.

I didn't even know that father was alive until some weeks back. I found this guy named Harry in the Tortuga Pub, who told me he will take to my father because he knows where he is. That came like a big shock to me but I was at the nineth cloud at the same time... but then something unexpected came. This bloke Harry asked me to hand over Bandana and Sumedh who were, luckily, sitting right across the pub  but he also told me to come to this island "The Dunkirk" and hand them over there. I didn't quite get the point, though. Why would he ask me to bring them there? And they were so close... why couldn't he just kidnap them? He was a confusing guy.

But who cares? I get to see my Father, that is what matters to me. I really don't trust this chap, but I can risk a bit for my Father, can't I? Life is so confusing sometimes.I'll just have a bit of rum to escape the reality.

Someone's coming, I guess. I hear footsteps. They wouldn't like to see me writing in a diary, ye know, they would think I am gone mad.

Heyo mates! How are you all? A new twist!! So who do you think this new bloke is? Why does he want Sumedh and Prajakta? Keep thinking and let me know your opinion.

Did you watch the new movie of Harry Styles: Dunkirk?

I have to watch it... actually that is from where I got the idea to name the island Dunkirk. I know, I am strange. Don't mind me.

So guys, since summer holidays started, I'll be posting more often.

Stay turned, and thank you so much for reading, this story wouldn't be here if you didn't have a look at it.

Thank you again,
Have a great day.
Diksha.