Isn't love the most beautiful feeling? The way it makes you feel butterflies erupt in your stomach, the only person you think about is her. Relationships are beautiful, but sometimes complicated. But Shubman's was the perfect one, for him at least. Siya had everything he could ask for, they've been dating for three years now. All of Shubman's success came when she​ was with him, he considered her his lucky charm, well the red handkerchief thing is gone after her.

Shubman met Siya three and a half years back during a shoot. She was a crew member there. She had those beautiful hazel eyes which could mesmarise anyone. And yes, the Shubman Gill fell for those. They were friends for six months before Shubman proposed her in a beach side, and who can say no to him? Siya obviously didn't even think twice before saying yes. Ever since his fortunes have changed. Just at the age of 26 he's the number one ranked ODI batsman by ICC. They had been very open about their relationship not afraid of PDA.

Shubman's fame helped Siya too, making her one of the top models in the country. Well, who can say no to Shubman Gill's girlfriend?

Shubman had everything in his life and he felt it was high time to take his relationship to the next level. Yes, he decided to propose Siya for marriage. But does every love story have a happy ending? All of us know the answer to that question.

||Shubman||

"Are you sure about this Shub?" Abhay asked as I drove us to the best jewellery shop in Delhi. We're going to a buy a ring for Siya as I planned to propose her today. Everything was arranged except the ring.

"Damn sure bro! It's been three years and I can't wait longer" I replied, quite excited about today.

I parked the car and we went inside the jewellery shop. Sahil, the shop manager and my long time friend greeted me.

"Hey Shubman, I wasn't expecting you here today, you should've called me" he said.

"I know bro but it just slipped from my mind. Anyway, can show us the best collection of diamond rings of your shop?" I asked.

"Wait! Wedding bells?" He asked and I just blushed making it obvious.

"I don't believe this! When are you planning to propose?" He asked, "Today" Abhay replied. After this Sahil went somewhere and returned after few minutes with two boxes in his hands.

"These are our shop's best collection and I'm damn sure you'll love them" said Sahil. He opened the boxes for us and damn! They're all so good.

We checked each and every ring closely and even after an hour I couldn't finalise one.

"Abhay help me choose bro I can't decide which one is the best" I said and he laughed. He took the box from me and after two minutes he passed a ring to me and said, "I think she'll like this". Abhay is a pro when it comes to selecting gifts for girlfriends. He and Riya have been dating for five years and he still manages to surprise her with his gifts.

I passed the ring to Sahil and asked him to pack it. He did so and we left after paying for it. Now it was time to leave for our next destination, the place where I planned to propose Siya.
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"I'm nervous bro" I said just when Abhay parked the car outside the hotel.

"Shubman Gill and nervous? They don't go together" he laughed, "it's gonna be fine bro, just chill" he added. I took a deep breath and stepped out of the car and made way to the garden where I had made all the arrangements.

As I entered the garden area I realised Siya was already there and was busy doing something on her phone. I went near her.

"Hey" I said and she turned. That's it. My world kinda stopped right there. She looked drop dead gorgeous in her floral one piece dress and light make up. I wonder how I became this lucky.

"Hey" she smiled looking at me. The smile for which I can die any damn day. I was still lost in her beauty when she snapped her fingers across my eyes and brought me out of my thoughts.

"I'm sorry, you look really beautiful today" I complimented her.

"Thanks Shub, and looks like you too made some extra efforts today to look good, something special?" She asked.

"Yes my love" I replied, "what?" She asked still carrying that beautiful smile of hers. This is the time, I've to do it now.

I took out the the box from my pocket and sat on my knees. I opened the box flashing the ring in front of her eyes and started speaking.

"Siya, ever since you entered my life, my world has completely changed in the best possible ways. Not even for a second I can get you off my mind. The thing I think about is 'us', you make me the happiest, you make me feel complete. It's been three years now and I think it's the right time. So, will you marry me?"

As I finished saying this I noticed a change in her expressions. She was in disbelief. She took a step back and said, "no this is not happening"

"What happened Siya?" I asked standing up.

"I can't marry you Shubman. We can't be together" she replied and felt someone pinching my heart.

"But why? I love you, you love me so what's the problem? I know you want a future with me and it's exactly the right time" I said.

"No Shubman no" she said raising her voice a bit, "I don't love you" she added.

"What are you saying Siya?" I asked in shock.

"Listen to me Shubman, I don't love you, I never did. I love someone else. I was with you cause I always wanted to become a model and it would have been my loss if I missed out on a guy like you who had so much of fame. But now that you brought up this marriage drama, I had to tell you the truth. It's over and I'm leaving now" she said rudely and started walking away but again turned back and said, "Don't try calling me after this"

With this she left, and took away my heart and soul with her. I didn't know what to do, I broke down right there. I was crying heavily. I felt like this was the end, my heart was aching. I don't understand how my life changing just in a few minutes.

"Shubman!" I heard a voice and I knew it was Abhay. "What happened? I saw Siya walk out of the exit and she looked irritated and why're you crying? What's wrong?" He asked.

"It's over. She left me." I somehow spoke. He didn't ask me anything after this. He made me stand and took me the parking and made me sit in the car.

"I don't wanna go home Abhay" I said, "I know, I can't let your parents see you in this condition" he replied.

||Anya||

"What do they say?" I asked Dr. Batra as he examined Dad's reports. Dad is suffering from blood cancer and Dr. Batra is the one who's been attending him since last year.

"Couldn't get worse" he replied and with that a tear escaped my eye. I was afraid of something like this. Dad was sitting beside me and he looked calm.

"Thanks Dr. Batra, we'll take a leave now" Dad said and was about to stand up from the chair but Dr. Batra stopped him, "wait Raj"

"There still are some chances, very little but there still are. I've discussed this with you earlier as well. Chemos aren't a bad option" he continued.

"That's what I've been trying to explain him doctor but he isn't ready to listen to me" I said.

"I've told you two earlier as well that I'm not going to have any chemotherapy" Dad said.

"Don't you wanna live Raj?" Dr. Batra asked him, "what're the chances doctor?" Dad asked.

"One in a ten, that's better than none" Dr. Batra replied.

"Anya, you really want me to take such an option? I would be in pain for months still there isn't any chance of living. I'd rather die peacefully in my bed than taking this stupid therapy" Dad told me.

"But Dad, I don't want you to die" I said with teary eyes. "Let's go home sweetheart" he replied ending the conversation.

We left the cabin and I drove us back home. Me and Dad didn't talk much during the ride. Back home when I told Mom about the reports she was heartbroken. She too has been trying to convince Dad to take up chemos but he wasn't listening to her either.

I went to Aryan, my brother, to check on him. He's a twelfth grade student.

"He didn't listen right?" He asked and I nodded.

"Di I think we should stop trying to convince him and instead try to make his last months memorable" he said.

"Did you talk to Dad?" I asked, "I did, he's already prepared a plan for us" he replied.

"What plans?" I asked.

"Our future, specifically yours" he replied.

"What do you mean?" I asked confused, "Dad will talk to you regarding this later" he replied.

I was still confused but I decided to leave the room cause I didn't want to disturb him much as he was studying. I went to my room and laid on my bed trying to find ways to convince Dad. Last time we visited Dr. Batra he said Dad hardly has twelve months left with him if he doesn't opt for chemos.

Thinking about Dad always brought tears in my eyes. I was the closest to him and the thought of losing him was too much for me to bear. Even after everything, he's chilled and not afraid of death.

I was looking at the ceiling and lost in thoughts when I heard a knock on my door. I looked up to find Dad standing there.

"Can we talk?" He asked.

"Sure Dad, what happened?" I questioned.

"Come to the terrace" he said and left. I wondered what is it he wanted to talk about.

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