Previously On His Wicket:

I had My Aditi back

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Aditi's Point Of View

My eyes fluttered open, there was sunlight streaming out of the window. I stretched my arms, feeling well-rested. But I had a massive headache. I turned around to see Shubman beside me. He had an arm around my waist and seemed peaceful. Panic struck as my memories came rushing back.

Shit! I'd told him everything!

I had no clue why I had blabbered, I felt like I couldn't control my body. Almost like I was watching it happen from outside my body. Shubman stirred in his sleep, I made sure to stay still to stop him from waking up.

"Good Morning." He whispered into my ear, his voice was husky. It made my heart skip a beat. I was frozen for a second, do I continue my act or just give it up?

"Morning." I nestled myself in his arms.

My Shubman.

A grin broke out on his face, showing his dimples off. I smiled at his joy.

A perfect way to start off the day.

"I don't want to wake up." He complained and held me tighter, I chuckled.

"You have practice today don't you?" I looked at him in the eye, his eyes were back to their usual shade of dark brown. They gazed back at me lovingly, I felt a pang in my heart.

"I missed you, Aditi..." He kissed my forehead, my heart fluttered.

"I missed you too, Shubman." I hugged him tighter, we stayed like that for a few minutes, enjoying each other's presence.

"Promise me something?" He broke the blissful silence, I hummed a response.

"You won't hang out too much with Aryan..." Shubman was becoming paranoid.

"Protective are we?" I couldn't help but tease.

"You're my girlfriend, obviously I'm going to be protective." He kissed my forehead again, I closed my eyes.

"Aditi, you'll never affect my career." He sighed and cradled me closer to him, I looked at him.

"You're making me the happiest guy on earth by becoming my girlfriend." He nuzzled my right cheek, I couldn't help but smile.

"It's just that... your career is your life to you..." I mumbled under my breath.

"Then what are you to me?" Shubman frowned, I bit my lip trying to think.

"I don't know," I confessed.

"You're my addiction." He told me, I felt a blush creeping up on my cheeks.

"You're a drug that I'm addicted to." He added, "I can't live without my daily dose of Aditi."

I stood up, missing the warmth of the bed and Shubman's arms but knowing that the day has to start. I stretched and turned around to face Shubman, his gaze lingering on my legs.

Another reason why I shouldn't wear shorts,

"Pervert." I threw a pillow at him, he chuckled and caught it. He stood up-right and wrapped his arms around my waist. I stood on the near-by stool so that I was the same height as him.

"I love you." He murmured, leaning toward me. I shoved him away.

"I ain't kissing you till you brush your teeth." I huffed, he pouted but tried to hide a smile.

"Fine." He threw his hands in the air with an 'is-she-serious-?' expression.

// At Breakfast //

"Shubman." I tugged Shubi's hand which was linked with mine.

"Hm?" He hummed a response.

"What do you think they'll react as?" I felt jittery, Shubman cupped my cheek.

"They'll be happy," He paused before adding, "The ICT will be ecstatic."

"I'm happier than anyone though." He puffed his chest up with pride, he pulled me closer to him.

Ding!

The elevator door opened, the entire buffet went silent. The ICT's faces were blank but Aryan's was shocked. Suhana seemed furious.

"Finally!" Rishabh broke the tensed silence.

"About time." Anushka didi shook her head.

"Guys, give the newlywed-" Hardik stopped himself with a cheeky grin. I turned as red as my shirt. Shubman glared at Hardik.

"Correction, newly dating couple some breathing space." Nat grinned, I blushed once more. Shubman led me away from all the joyous faces.

"Looks like Shubman wants some alone time with his girlfriend." Cheeku Bhai hooted making me flush with embarrassment. Shubman chuckled.

"Yes, yes I want some alone time." Shubh glared at the ICT daring anyone of them to speak. Wisely none of them did.

My phone pinged, the message drained the newly found joy out of me.

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... HEEHHEEH, So... I might have to order a coffin...

But a promise is that Shubman and Aditi will have a happy life together-

_Ria_

P.S: CHECK OUT 'NEVER AGAIN'