P.S Long update ahead 🤗
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IVer: What is friendship? Some may say friendship is loyalty and trust while some may say friendship is one thing that stays through your ups and downs. But for today's episode I will say in their case, friendship is unconditional love. These eight people who are here today made us believe in true friendship once again. They made us believe there is a forever in friendship too. They made us believe in the word trust and loyalty in this cruel world. Please give a round of applause for the most favourite SQUAD of the whole nation.
Let me introduce them one by one as they come forward. Coming up here are not one but three of India's most eligible bachelors, Shubhman Gill , Mayank Markande and Ishan Kishan. Next one in line is the talented cricketer and a big time flirt *laughs* Hardik Pandya. Here comes the first lady after a whole bunch of boys, the ever so stunning actress Aisha Kapoor. Next ones are the long-time hidden couple now in public Ritvik Sharma and Erica Malhotra. And last ones are the new parents and the couple who's been giving couple goals since the time they are together, none other than Kyra Sharma and Abhishek Sharma. Woah! That was a long round of introduction. *Chuckles*

All get seated on the couch in absolute random manner of course except Kyra and Abhishek who were made to sit in the centre on the couch by their amazing best friends who didn't want all attention on them so the couple was made the scapegoat.

IVer : Okay! Hello and warm welcome to all. I just said the names and I am not repeating the long list. *Laughs*

All : Heyyya!

IVer : So, this is the first time we are getting to see all of them together in an interview. There's a lot of praising about one another in all interviews-

Ritvik : Sorry to interrupt but today there aren't going to be any praises.

IVer : Whyyy?

Hardik : Well that's because today we are together. So if we praise now, we will have to face all the smirks and teasing smiles for a month. So we are just going to be our natural selves. And just to warn you, it's gonna be a mess.

IVer : Well okay then. I can't wait to get into this mess so I will just jump right into it. Okay so tell me how was this squad formed?

Ishan : We four were friends from childhood, living in the same locality and our parents being friends, we hit it off really quick. And Ritvik Bhai was always like an elder brother to us, so it was always us four from the start.

Mayank : And then I guess in 9th standard, we were discussing our careers when we decided to give cricket a try, all of us were in the school team and Abhi was the captain. So that's how cricket came and of course business for Bhai.

IVer : What about you girls?

Kyra : I was a shy, introverted girl in school and didn't have many friends. Aish was new to our school and we just hit it off quickly and I still wonder how?

Aisha : That's because I am amazing and you were impressed, don't lie.

Kyra : Yaya whatever.

Everyone laughs.

Erica : And we four knew each other through our parents. And as you know, the squad which originally only had Kyra, Ritvik, Abhi, Shubhman, Ishaan, Mayank and I, was formed when they both were dating or let's say knowing each other.
Harry joined I guess during that whole trolling Kyra fiasco as we had visited them. He just gelled well with all of us and lastly Aisha was not there in their wedding as she had work commitments. And then when she came to manaofy her best friend, she was included as we also needed a girl's gang *laughs*

Aisha : Hawww, only for the girl's gang you included me! I feel so loved.

Erica : Areyy kyu acting kar rahi hai.

IVer : *laughs* Wow. That's a pretty long story. The whole camaraderie you share doesn't look like it's one year old. You guys look like childhood buddies. So any particular memories from "The Wedding" since that's when you all connected?

Ritvik : Oh man! There are a lot and I guess individually also everyone had connected very well so each and everyone would be having some or other memory and I can assure you that would be your last question because there are too many. *Laughs*

Ishan : Well, I agree with bhai but there's one that I can assure is everyone's favourite!

Abhishek : Oh don't you dare!

IVer : Oh now we need to know for sure.

Erica : Are you thinking what I am? The one of the group?

Ritvik : Oh shoot ya! C'mon Abhi I can't get a better time to reveal it *laughs*

Kyra : *puppy dog face* Bhai please na

Ritvik : Not working today. It should have been out long back but I didn't only because of you, now is my revenge time.

Kyra : Revenge? *clueless*

Ritvik : Well, your dear husband is responsible for this, sorry.

Kyra glares at Abhi who in turn just sits quietly 😂

IVer : Okay okay, you have increased my curiosity levels. Reveal it already.

Ritvik : So as you know, the bride and groom do not meet after Haldi. And that's exactly what they were supposed to do. But my dear brother just couldn't live without meeting Kyra. You should have seen his face when he was told this. So they were taken to their respective rooms after Haldi but this bhaisaab somehow escaped and imagine him roaming in the hotel corridors with Haldi all over him searching for Kyra. I don't know how they met each other and all. Only thing I got was an amazing photo for me to tease them as I had seen them. And here is the pic.

Everyone laughs while the couple are seen blushing and Kyra trying to hide herself in Abhi's arms who was next to her.

Abhi : Just get lost already, wait for your turn.

IVer : Woah woah woah. This is getting intense and funny but I am sure the audience is gonna enjoy this. Well, since we have come to this whole photo thing why don't we just see the pics that Abhi has in store for the couple.

Abhi : Oh yes! But just a correction. It's not a couple but couples!

IVer : Oh so we have three couples here. Oh my god, who's the third one. One is Ritvik and Erica and the other is you both so the third one? Of course, the girl is Aisha but who's the boy out of these four? I can't wait guys. Reveal it already.

Kyra : Awww look at your excitement. I will just reveal the news as I am sure both of them are too shy. *laughs* It's none other than Aisha and … *long pause*

IVer : And ….

Kyra : *shouts and also stretches the name* Harryyyy.

The crowd goes crazy hooting for the newly found couple and couldn't wait to see cute pictures.

Abhi : Now it's my time to reveal the pictures. So are you ready audience.

Audience : Readyyy

Abhi : Are you ready couples?

And he just got glares in return from the boys along with pleading faces from girls who wanted to stop him. But but but what do you expect?

Audience : Yessssssss!

Abhi : Here goes the first one. Bhai and Di. Firstly sorry di but he deserves it

Abhi : And now Harry and Aisha. Just because Harry you didn't say anything I will show a cute picture. Thank me later and also check the group later, people are ready to kill you *smirking*

IVer : Wowww! Both the pics are sooo wonderful but I am just thinking which group are you talking about Abhi?

Abhi : Oh the ICT FAM one. We don't hide things, that's an unsaid rule and he clearly broke that 😂

IVer : Aww poor Hardik. So, I see this close knit of friends who enjoy themselves wherever you are but has there been any fight as such yet? If yes, how did you guys handle them?

Harry : That's a solid question. Of course everyone has their own flaws and we are no different. And just to clarify, we do fight a lot. But the main thing or again you can say  that don't unnecessarily drag others in it. Suppose today Shubh and I fight, we don't have to tell Mayank or Abhi or the rest to take sides. Yes, they will know the reason and all but no taking sides and I guess that's the best thing.

Mayank : I totally agree. If two people are fighting, why involve the third person and complicate it. So we just listen to the reason and don't say anything. I guess that's the mature way.

Shubh : And then there's this immature way, if Abhi and Kyra fight, which is mostly over silly topics, the boys are on Kyra's side and the two girls on his side. *Laughs along with others*

IVer : I love this whole camaraderie that you guys share but I have one doubt …. How many brother-in-laws do you have Abhi?

The whole squad laughs at this question while Abhi is busy sulking.

Abhi : Oh god! Don't ask. Technically, the whole ICT is my brother-in-law. So the thing is, she is the youngest so she gets pampered by all of them and she calls all of them Bhai. I guess she loves making brothers as she has none in real life. *gets a smack on his arm by his one and only wife*

IVer : Wow! You don't need bodyguards, girl.

Ishan : Add one more to the list. Ritvik Bhai. Don't ask how because everyone who's on social media knows 😂

IVer : Yaya we all know how Ritvik "disowned" Abhi. *Laughs* So as every couple has a perfect date, I would like to know what's a perfect day for you?

Erica : There's no perfect day as such. It's just us chilling around to be very honest. The boys are on tour most of the time, Aish has been shooting, Kyra, Ritvik and me are busy with business.

Aisha : Yeah exactly, most of the time it's just these three hanging out and then there are lots of video calls, group messages and all. Our group chat is blasted with silly pictures of these three. But if all of us are in town, we generally plan a trip so we can move away from the whole media attention, there are lots of pranks, lots of binge watching and lots and lots of gossip. The main thing is that our phones are far away, probably on silent mode or switched off. One of us keeps it on just in case of emergency.

Kyra : The main point is to hangout with any disturbance. The days where all of us are free are few so we just enjoy dance, music, food and us.

IVer : Wow. That's so thoughtful of you all. It's a simple and most effective way to hangout. Just make impromptu plans.

Ritvik : That's the way.

IVer : Yes! That's the way. I have seen your social media handles and you all have these random photos, there's no pose, nothing extra it's just you all being yourselves. And those pictures I sure would be having some backstories, so here comes our first game. Reveal it all! It's very simple, we will show you some pics that we have found and you just have to tell us the backstory.

Squad : Okay.

IVer : Okayyyy, here's the first pic.

IVer : Ritvik and Erica. What's the backstory? *with a teasing look*

Ritvik : Hum hi mile the sab se pehle. Anyways there's no backstory as such. We were working on a project and just needed a break so we went for this drive and saw this tapri.

IVer : At 2 in night!?

Mayank : Pakka business project hi tha na? *laughs*

Erica : Woah! How do you know the time? But we just needed a break, it was an important presentation so we needed that break to complete our work. And Mayank, shut up.

IVer : We have our sources *winks* Moving on. This one is super cute. Aisha and Kyra, what's the backstory of this picture coming on the screen.

Harry and Abhi : Awwww.

And they realise, they said that out loud. Audience was laughing at the two boyfriends who were now a little embarrassed.

Kyra : OMG! This is from one of our sleepovers.

Aisha : No, this one is the most recent one, Abhi was not at home and she had just found out ….

Kyra : Ohhh yessss!

Erica : Found out what?

Mayank : Wait wait wait! Is it what I am thinking?

Shubhman : Yesssss! Kyra, you traitor!

Ritvik : And Aisha, you cheater! You got to know it first!? That's not fair

Harry : Can someone please explain!

IVer : Exactly!!

Kyra : Aish, control your god damn excitement yaar! Now see everyone will pounce on us once we are back home! *turns to Abhi* You better directly take me home before they attack me!

Aisha : Same applies to you Harry!

Harry : But tell me what are they talking about!

Ishan : Broooooo! They are talking about ….

Abhi : Harry! Aisha was the first one to know that Ky was pregnant!

Harry : What the hell! I am not taking anyone home.

Kyra : Aish, you can come with me. *laughs*

Harry : What noooo-

Kyra : That's like my broo! And guys she was the one who guessed it.

Squad : No excuses. We will talk once we are home. Hearing this both the girls gave their best puppy faces to their husband/boyfriend.

IVer : Okay! Okay! I love these banters but I need to move on to the next picture. Here it is -

IVer : Shubhman and Ishan! What are you guys doing in this? *laughs*

Ishan : We were imitating all these couples out there.

Shubh : I mean you should check Abhi and Kyra's pic. They are soooo cheesy but then cute also. Mainly it's only Abhi trying to make it all couple-couple types. We tolerate it!

Abhi : Just shut up!

IVer : Oh we have their pic coming soon! Next up is Mayank and Harry!

Harry : FOOD IS BAEEE!

Mayank : YESSSSSSS!

Kyra : Harry if food is bae then who is Aish?

Harry : Oh ya! Food is my second bae!

Aisha : You come home!

Ritvik : I really hope Virat sees this pic. He's gonna kill them *laughs*

Erica : Oh I can already imagine Mayank and Harry running around the ground. *everyone laughs*

Both Harry and Mayank : Shit! We are dead.

IVer : Oh I am really sorry guys! Coming to our new parents, Abhi and Kyra, what's the backstory?

Audience: Awwww!

Kyra : Woah! I really like this pic. Can I get this one please? And I don't know what was happening when this pic was taken, who took it, I don't remember anything. Abhi?

Abhi : Yaa, I think this was after a match, I didn't score well and I was quite angry due to some reasons. So I think she was just calming me down. I am sure this pic is taken by Rohit bhai.

Ishan : Yes, this one is taken by Rohit bhai I remember.

IVer : You both are sooo cute! Coming to our last pic. The whole squad.

Mayank : Ohhhh this was taken long time ago!

Abhi : Yaaaa

Erica : Its from our first trip together. Before the wedding.

Kyra : Where did you find these pics from!

Shubh : There's no backstory. It's just a pic we wanted to take.

IVer : Well, like it's said. Not all pics have a backstory, some are just for memory! Coming to our last and final segment. So, we had asked all your fans to send us questions using the hashtag #askthesquad. We don't have much time as all of you are busy, so let's just jump into it.

Shubh : In the squad, Ishan and Abhi. And in ICT, it's Rohit bhai and Virat bhai 😂

Ritvik : In squad or ICT?

IVer : Both.

Ritvik : In ICT, hands down Mahi Bhai. I have seen them howling and screaming and the second Mahi Bhai says "Stop" they are on their places sitting like obedient students.

Ishan : That's true. You don't want to face his anger. 😂

Ritvik : In squad, I guess it has to Erica.

Ishan : Woah! This is a difficult question. Umm… it will be something related to sports for me. Maybe a sports academy.

Erica : Favourite childhood memory would be …. There are too many to choose from! Let's just say I love surprises so my surprise princess themes birthday party.

Mayank : We just proved it in the last game. Me and Harry but also Rohit bhai is our companion sometimes.

Harry : Wth! Okay so I would of commerce marry Aisha. And kill the rest two.

IVer : That's not allowed Harry.

Harry : Ughhh! Okay since Kyra is my best friend I would date her and kill Erica di because I call her Di!

IVer : I guess this one is for Aisha

Aisha : Nora Fatehi!

IVer : I see what you did there gurl! Male co-star?

Aisha : Well that's not written in the question *laughs*

IVer : Come on!

Aisha : Okay fine! Umm …. Varun.

Abhi : I guess everyone says that the boy apologises first but that's not the case here. The one who is at fault apologises. Right?

Kyra : Yupp!

Abhi : About the ex girlfriend fiasco, it was just that a friendly hug and people just wanted drama so they got it. And I had reminded people that I have a beautiful wife with my story.

P.S Those who don't remember the story, here it is.

IVer : Last question before we wrap up.

Kyra : There's no secret. Marriage is not all rainbow and unicorns. We also have our fights, arguments. But that doesn't mean we don't love or trust each other. It's just difference in opinions. And we co-exist and make a way out. That's how it works.

Abhi : Yesss!

Kyra : And about life after pregnancy, nothing's changed except now we have added a member to our family. It's a surreal feeling. To be honest, he is very calm as a child, he has his mood swings and everything but overall he sleeps well, doesn't trouble much with food and stuff and is active but not hyper active 😂 He's just too adorable 🥺

IVer : Aww! That's the end of our superb interview with the most loved squad! It was nice meeting you all and having this amazing chat. Before we end this, the squad here have a suprise for all of you!

Mayank : Let's surprise them.

Abhi : Yes! So the main point of this interview was to reveal the name and also to request everyone to respect our reasons to maintain privacy. With further ado, let's just reveal the name. Kyra...

Kyra : Aayansh Abhishek Sharma ✨

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Hey guys,

So finally I completed the epilogue! I hope you all liked it and hope I did justice to all characters!

I have a long author's note to write. So I will keep it short here. Just one question.

How was the story? Please leave your reviews! It will help me to write other books!

This update is more special as I finally reached 100 followers! Thank you to each one of you.

Now meet you in a day with last author's note! Till then stay safe and take care.

Love, Aarohi ✨

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