Sara looked at herself in the mirror and adjusted the bindi on her head. Her heart was thumping loudly in the chest since morning now but she just couldn't control it.

Turning again she looked at her attire as she adorned a lavender colour net kurti which reached just till her knees and blue jeans.

"Is this appropriate to meet a guy for your marriage?"

She asked herself and sighed.

"Even if it is not I will wear this only cricketer hai thodi mujhe judge krega. Huh!"

Her hair were down and she just put some behind with the claw clip. Few strands were coming out and falling on her face, adoring herself for a minute more she looked at the time only to widen her eyes again.

"Sara tune firse late krdiya woh ladka kya sochega tu bhi na."

She whispered to herself and ran out from there. In the way she met her mother who told her all the best and asked her to be at her best behaviour. She touched her feet and then took the driver with her.

"Bhaiyya jaldi le chalna bohot late ho gaya hai."

"Didi aapko kab late nahi hota."

She playfully glared at the driver who smiled and looked ahead. Sara sighed taking out her phone and checking the schedule at her hospital. She had to join from 1 and it was going to be a hectic day.

Soon she reached the cafe and searched for Shubman. He could not be seen easily but she saw a figure wearing a hat and mask sitting in a corner.

Assuming it to be him she went near him and called him out.

"Excuse me?"

The person looked back and immediately got up removing his mask but keeping the hat.

"Sara?"

"Yes."

"Ohh please have a seat. Myself Shubman."

"Ohh yes I know. But why are you covering yourself so much?"

"Umm Sara it's a public place they might catch me."

"Ohh yes I forgot."

"If you don't mind I have a place in my mind can we please go there? We will get more privacy there?"

"Sure but how will we go?"

"It's just at a walking distance of 5 mins."

"Ok please walk ahead, I will follow you."

Shubman nodded and got up and as they came out of the cafe two people started following them. Sara was startled.

"Who are they?"

She asked shocked and Shubman chuckled.

"They are my bodyguards."

"You always roam around with them?"

"Not when on tours or in house just when I am out alone."

Without anymore talks they reached the cafe and Shubman pushed open the door for Sara who smiled at him. He signalled the guards to stay out and went in. The cafe was empty, Shubman went to the desk with Sara and opened his mask and cap.

"Yash."

He called out and a person peeped his head out from the corner wall.

"Ohh my god the great Shubman Gill is here."

"Shut up drama queen you know I was coming."

"Yes and just for you I have the cafe closed still."

"Sorry bro but urgent tha. And here meet her she is Sara."

Yash waved at Sara and she smiled in return.

"You both take a seat I will bring you some food."

Shubman nodded and walked ahead making Sara follow him.

"So why this place?"

"Umm Yash is my childhood friend and whenever I need privacy I ask him to keep the cafe closed so that I can enjoy."

"That means you go on dates often?"

"No no you are taking it wrong, I love spending my time alone here. It is peaceful and moreover Yash makes the most tasty coffee you will ever have."

Just then Yash appeared from behind with two cold coffees and some appetizers. Shubman thanked him and he went away patting his back.

"Here please start."

Sara smiled and had the coffee.

"True this is delicious actually."

"I told you right."

Now there was an awkward silence between them and they just stole glances of each other looking up for a second.

Shubman decided to break the ice and passed her the plate of fries which she hadn't touched.

"So Sara you know why we are here right?"

"Yes Shubman."

"Let me start then, myself Shubman Gill. A self made cricketer which I am not flaunting but it's just I did hardwork and I would appreciate if people like me for my hardwork. I am 26 and what now.."

She chuckled at his funny introduction and he smiled.

"Myself Sara Sharma and I am a cardiologist at Apollo hospital. And I am 25."

"Why do you wanna get married?"

"Umm because I promised my parents that whenever I will get settled the first thing I will do it get married."

"Are your parents forcing you?"

"No no it's upon me. Don't worry. Why are you getting married?"

"Umm same cause I am 26 and my parents want to see me settled. To be honest Sara I am ready to get married but I want a girl who would marry me for me and not for my name or fame and money. Are you understanding what I am saying?"

"Ofcourse Shubman, I do know the kind of girls you would have met who throw themselves on you but trust I am a very suljhi hui ladki. I earn enough for me and my family and even I wanna get married to get love and nothing else."

They talked about many other things and at last Shubman sighed.

"I know this is too early but I really like you. I am glad you are not one of those other girls, I would really like to give us a chance."

"Me too Shubman. I am looking forward to giving us a chance."

Sara smiled at him and he smiled back.

"Can I get your number?"

"Sure."

She dialed her number in his phone and gave him the phone back.

"Won't you ask for my number?"

"Call me if it's a yes from your side."

She said and he blushed.

"Want to have anything else?"

"I would have loved to but I really need to rush. I have to join the hospital at 1 and it's already 12:45."

"Ohh so early."

"I am sorry next time we will meet for long."

"So you know we are gonna meet again."

He asked smirking and she blushed without saying anything."

"Come I will drop you to the hospital."

"Aree no no I have my car and driver with me."

"Common I can drop you anyways my home is just few meters ahead of your hospital."

"But my car."

"Ask him to go back."

"Are you sure?"

"100%"

Sara nodded and asked her driver to go back. When they were exiting the cafe Sara asked about the bill.

"The bill?"

"It's okay I will pay him online."

"But I wanted to split."

"Come we will have many moments to split the bill."

She blushed and he took her out. His guards immediately followed them and Shubman made her sit on the car. He took the driving seat and looked at Sara who was admiring the features of his car.

"Are you into cars?"

"A lot. I love exploring different cars."

"Then I might be the right choice for you."

"Why?"

"You will get to know."

Sara shook her head at his mysterious self and smiled. The car fell silent but this time it was a peaceful silence. Soon they reached the hospital and Shubman stopped the car.

"Here we go."

"Thank you soo much Shubman."

"It's okay Sara. Looking forward for more such moments."

He whispered and she smiled at him waving as she went in the hospital. Shubman waited for a few minutes to let her enter fully and also calm his heart down.

When he was all calmed he smiled like a lover boy.

"Laga nhi tha pehle hi milte itna pasand aa jayegi."

He said to himself and drove his car towards Virat's house. Barging at Virat's house unannounced was Shubman's favourite past time.

As always he knew where the spare key was so pushed open the door and fell on the couch taking one pillow in his hand clutching it to his heart.

"Ohho lover boy kiske pyaar mai girke aaya tu?"

"Bhai, Sara ke. I mean pyaar nahi par acchi ladki hai. Bohot sundar bhi hai. Aur bohot pyaari hai. Itni cute dikhti hai aap pucho mat."

"See I told you Shubman ekbar mil lo I am sure aunty knows what's best for you."

"I know bhabhi mummy ki choice hi ekdum best hai."

"Shubman you are looking like a teenage lover boy."

"Chup kro Virat don't tease him even you were the same when I said I love you too. Accha chodo Shub atleast show us her photo?"

"Sure bhabhi."

He got up excitedly and took out his phone showing them her photo.

"She is so pretty."

"Yes indeed."

Virat agreed with what Anushka said and Shubman smiled.

"Ikr."

"Par kya krti hai woh?"

"She is a cardiologist at Apollo."

"Ohh nice educated girl ha."

"Bhabhi what do you even mean by that even I have done my Bcom."

"Yes Shubman ofcourse you have done your Bcom."

Anushka said rolling her eyes making the three of laugh.

"So number liya ya nahi?"

"Ofcourse Bhai aapko kya laga aapka Shub in sab mamlo mai piche nahi hai."

"Ha ha dikh gaya woh."

"Accha Shub kuch khaoge?"

"Nahi bhabhi abhi bohot khake aaya."

"So is she fixed?"

"Meri taraf se toh yes uska pata nahi?"

"Pata nahi matlab didn't she talk to you?"

"She did bhabhi, she even blushed at some of my flirting. Aur when I asked her to get my number usne bola agar tumhari ha hai toh tum khud call kro."

"Ye kitna gadha hai she just said yes indirectly and yeh bol raha hai pata nahi uski ha hai ya nahi."

"Bhai chup kro. Itna bhi advance nahi hu mai."

"Ok ok guys stop bickering like children. Virat I am leaving Vamika jab aaye toh feed her and don't let her play for long. Make her sleep also you too have your food. Aur Shubman bhook lage toh tum bhi kha lena."

"Yes boss."

They screamed in unison and Anushka rolled her eyes yet smiling looking at their antics.

After sometime Shubman went away to his home and met his mother.

"Kaha tha tu? Kabse tera wait kr rahi hu?"

"Virat Bhai ke pass tha mummy."

"Aur Sara ka kya?"

"Gaya tha aur I think meri ha hai."

He said blushing a little scratching the back of his head and his mother jumped in happiness.

"Dekha maine bola tha na you will like her. Mai call krke bol dungi unke ghar pe. Ab tu ja aur fresh hoke niche aa khana khane."

"Nahi maine kha liya Bhai ke ghar."

"Thik hai phir ja."

"Accha mummy abhi mat phone Krna raat ko krna."

"Kyu?"

"Aree mummy kabhi to meri sun liya kro na."

Shubman whined and his mother glared at him.

"Thik hai raat ko krungi. Ab bhaag yaha se."

Shubman smiled and giving her a quick hug he left for his room.
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