Shubman's POV:

As I celebrated my century with Virat Bhai, I looked at the stands, this is what I have wanted my whole life. To make my father's dream come true and my family happy, cheering for me.

"Congratulations kake, kya mast khela tu aaj."

"Thanks Bhai ab aapki baari hai bhabhi wait kr rahi hai."

"Ohh kyu nahi."

I teased him with a wink and he smiled, this was my special bond with Virat Bhai. My mentor, my brother, friend and whatever you would name him.

Soon the match was over and we won the series. Player of the series was ofcourse Virat Bhai, no chance in it. As we met our families and had a quick photo session I saw Vamika running towards me.

"Chachuuu."

"Ji chachu ki jaan."

I asked throwing her in the air and then again catching her. Me and Vamika shared a different bond no one could ever explain. She was my bestfriend since she was born.

"Chachu you played so well."

"Thank you baby, even papa played well na?"

"Yeshh mumma was soo happy. And even me was happy."

She blabbered in her baby voice and I kissed her cheeks, just then Anu Bhabhi approached us and I handed over Vamika to her.

"Congrats Shub, you played really well today."

"Thank you bhabhi, all because of Vamika. My lucky charm."

"No chachu I am not your lucky charm, just like mumma is Papa's lucky charm chichi is still yet to come. Haina mumma?"

As she said those words my eyes widened, who taught her all these things. Ofcourse it was Ishan, kameena.

"Chichi still has time to come Vami but you are and will always be my lucky charm no matter who comes."

"Love you chachu."

"Love you too baby."

"Tum dono ka ho gaya ho toh chale Vamika. Let Shub chachu rest now."

As she waved bye at me, I sighed.

POV end.

"Hey bhagwaan bacha Lena mujhe ye ladki ab chichi ka sur lagati rahegi. Ek toh pehle hi mummy papa shaadi krle krle keh rahe hai. Nahi karni yrr shaadi."

Shubman whispered looking at the sky and then rushed towards everyone as they were leaving the stadium.

Two days passed since the match and currently Shubman was having breakfast with his family.

"Shub."

"Hmm mummy."

He asked chewing the Paratha.

"Maine tere liye ek ladki dekhi hai aur tuzhe usse milna padega."

"Mummyyy."

He whined not having the mood to meet anyone right now.

"Shubman tum jabtak aise hi rahne wale ho. Kabhi na kabhi to shaadi karni hi hogi na. Even your sister married two years ago and now it's high time you get married."

"Mummy Di badi hai na."

"Toh tu bhi chota nahi hai ab. Mujhe nahi pata uss ladki se mil lena mai tuzhe address send krdungi. Aur ha this time no bahana."

He looked at his father but he just shrugged his shoulders and Shubman made a crying face. After breakfast Shubman took his car and landed directly at his other house which was Virat's house.

"Bhaiii."

He whined as soon as he entered and plopped on the couch. Anushka who was sitting on the other couch chuckled knowing the matter already.

"Haso mat bhabhi mujhpe daya kro."

"Par hua kya hai?"

"Bhai dekho na mummy piche hi pad gayi hai ki shaadi krle shaadi krle yrr nahi karni shaadi. Apni freedom itni jaldi nahi khona chahta. Aur woh ladki pehli baar mai kaise jaan lu ki yes wahi hai."

"Shubman you are 26 now it's high time already. I toh got married at 24 only and look at me so happy."

"Bhai aapki love marriage thi."

"Toh tu bhi krle tuzhe kisine roka hai? Nahi. Par shehzaade ko koi ladki acchi lage toh na. Saala lagta hai tu gay hai sachme. Jaa Ishan se shaadi krle."

"Bhabhi."

"Virat."

"What I am saying the truth only."

"Par Bhai."

"Shub listen. One or the other day you have to get married so why not now. Agar aunty ne ladki dekhi hai kuch soch samajh kr hi dekhi hogi. Why don't you give it a try. Jab ladki milegi tab you will get to know woh kaisi hai."

"Thanks bhabhi aap hi samajhdar ho yaha pe."

Anushka chuckled as he said this looking at Virat who rolled his eyes at Shubman.

"Accha chodo, meet the girl and call me. Okay."

"Hmm I will."

"Vamika?"

"Weekday, school remember."

"Ohh haa."

Shubman sat there for a while more and then left for his home. When he reached he saw his mother waiting for him on the couch.

"Mummy."

"Hmm."

"Mummy naraaz mat ho yrr mil lunga aapki ladki se."

"Sacchi?"

She asked excited and Shubman smiled nodding at her.

"Wahh Mera shana puttar. Accha ladki ka naam Sara Sharma hai aur woh doctor hai. Kal 11 baje milne jana mai address bhej dungi aur uska photo bhi bhej dungi.Hmm?"

"Aap toh aise excited ho rahe ho jaise mai pehli meet mai haa keh dunga."

"Woh sab nahi pata bas tu man gaya iss baat ki khushi hai."

Shubman smiled and went to his room. When he turned back from the stairs he saw his mother happy which was all he wanted.

When Shubman was laying on his stomach on the bed he received a message from his mother. He clicked it open and it was her photo. She was absolutely gorgeous would be an understatement.

He was dumbstruck looking at her beauty. She was so fair, her skin glowed under the sunlight and her cheeks had turned pink as she smiled looking at the camera. Some hair strands fell on her face and he could see her hair were very long.

He saw some more photos of her and then read the address. His heart had already started thumping just at the mention of meeting her. He kept his phone to let his thoughts stop and tried to sleep.

On the other hand Sara was already informed that she was to meet a guy so she didn't mind cause she had promised her parents that as soon as she gets her degree she will get married.

The only thought she had was whether she will be able to work after getting married. Her only passion and dream since childhood was to become a doctor and work for people.

As she laid on the bed her phone beeped. Her mother had sent her the boy's photo. She opened and her eyes widened.

"Sara yeh to cricketer hai."

She whispered to herself and then looked at his photos clearly. He was handsome, she thought.

"He is a cricketer to open minded toh open minded to hoga hi nai? I am sure he will let me work morever yahi rehta hai na Mumbai mai. Aisa thodi hai I will go with him on every tour. Ek min abhi se travelling abhi toh shaadi bhi nahi hui hai teri Sara. Control."

She noted the address and decided to sleep, tomorrow was a big and she didn't want to ruin it as always by her habit of getting late everywhere.
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Hello guyss, we are back with another story. A cliche one but I hope you like it. I have very high hopes on this one. I hope you don't disappoint.

The characters portrayed in the story do not show any resemblance with real life!

Also Sara here has a different surname even though her face is same as Sara Tendulkar.

Thank you.

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