After Ipl, Ananya was introduced to the Indian Team and everyone accepted her into their world seeing her innocence and pure heart which only knew to love them no matter what. Soon, it's been one year and many things changed, Virat grew overprotective of Ananya, Rithika bhabhi could heave a sigh of relief whenever Anu is with the team during the tours as Rohit bhayya has this habit of forgetting important things while traveling and most importantly Shreyas has fallen in love with Anu but couldn't gather the courage to convey his feelings to her.

In 2019, During the Australia tour in India, Mahi bhai has organized dinner for the team in Ranchi as the last ODI was in Ranchi and then Shreyas opened up to his brothers.

"Mahi bhai, Virat bhai I have to tell you something"

"Ha we are all ears Shreyu", said Mahi bhai.

"I...I want to marry", blurted out Shreyas.

"Are you serious?", asked Virat for which Shreyas nodded in yes.

"Great, so you want us to find a nice girl for you", asked Rohit joining in the fun.

"I have one in my heart already", confessed Shreyas.

"Who?", all the three asked excited for which he pointed to the only girl other than Sakshi bhabhi present in the hall.

"What?", shouted again all the three.

"Does she like you?", asked Virat for which Shreyas shrugged his shoulders.

"You are the first one to know about it after Sakshi bhabhi. You know right that I won't do anything without telling her", said Shreyas while Sakshi came in and ruffled his hair before joining the others.

"So, what you want us to do?", asked Mahi bhai.

"Bhai, I want you to find out whether she is interested in me", replied Shreyas hesitantly.

"Why don't you tell her that yourself?", asked Sakshi bhabhi.

"What if she says no?", questioned Shreyas. Seeing his grim face just by the thought of rejection confirmed his love for Ananya and they agreed to speak with her the next morning. 

The very next morning, Mahi bhai and Virat along with the team except Shreyas were sitting in the hall waiting for Anu.

"Bhai, did you call me?", came in Ananya.

"Ya, come and sit here", gestured Mahi bhai to sit beside him.

"Anu, what do you think about Shreyas?", asked Virat bhai coming straight to the point.

"Acha player hai, top-order batsman hai Delhi ka captain hai...he is leading the team well. A nice team player. Young hai fast hai field mein...I feel he is a good asset to our team. His technique is good bhai...sorry I don't remember his batting average...I think...", Anu was interrupted by Virat.

"Bro, she should have been our analyst, Shreyu are you sure you want to marry her? You still have time to change your mind", whispered Rishab to Shreyas as they both were on a call and Rishi being his commentator.

"Rishi, I am already tensed, please be quiet and let me hear what's happening there", snapped Shreyas.

"Anu please I am not asking you as a captain, I want to know your thoughts about him as a person", asked Virat with a disapproving look.

"As in...", asked Ananya not understanding anything.

"See Anu, let's make it simple", said Mahi bhai turning her towards him. "I will ask you a few questions about Shreyu, you just answer them with your heart. I want to hear only your true feelings, okay", continued Mahi bhai looking straight into her eyes.

"But what happened bhai? why about Shreyu?", she searched the room to find him and not finding him there, her mind filled with all negative thoughts understanding which Virat said with a smile: "Don't worry, he is fine", for which Ananya heaved a sigh of relief.

"Now, let me start", said Mahi bhai and he started with his questions.

"Looks"  

"Handsome", said Ananya with a smile.

"Attitude" 

"akdu jaisa (Hard to please), but most of the time childlike"

"Gussa" (Anger)

"Tip of the nose but aise hi chalejayega bhi (But it disappears very soon too)"

"Anu, do you think he could win a girl's heart?", asked Virat.

"Easily...magician hai...asani se Jadhu kardega...his smile would flatter any girl", said Ananya blushing.

"Looks like he did that to you too", said Rishi cutting Shreyu's call wantedly to tease him.

"What?", questioned Ananya to make sure where this is heading to.

"Anu, we...we decided to get you married to Shreyu", said Mahi.

"Only if you like", butted in Virat for which Mahi bhai nodded in yes.

"Bhai, are you sure? I mean we both are poles apart. I don't think Shreyu would approve of this", said Ananya not sure about the proceedings.

"What if he himself wants you in his life?", said Rohit.

"Does he?", asked Ananya. 

For which Rohit and Sakshi bhabhi nodded in yes. "He is waiting for you in the balcony Anu", said Sakshi bhabhi kissing on her forehead. 

Hearing which Ananya immediately went into the balcony where Shreyas was dialing Rishi's number for the nth time but Rishab was ignoring him intentionally. Looking at her, he greeted with a tense smile.

"Hey Anu"

Ananya was just standing infront of him without showing any emotion though she was very happy. Hearing no reply, he came towards her and asked: "Anu, what happened?"

"I am angry with you", replied Ananya turning her face with a pout.

"Why?", asked Shreyu fearing the worst.

"Because you kissed me without my permission", said Ananya out of the blue.

"What?", asked Shreyu being confused.

"Because you hugged me"

"When?"

"Because..."

"Shhh, okay okay sorry", said Shreyu not understanding where this was going.

"I don't want your sorry", said Ananya bluntly with the same face.

"Then, what do you want?", asked Shreyu losing his cool.

"Don't talk to me", Ananya turned her face.

"Anu...don't be foolish. You very well knew that I never intended to hurt you. And why are you bringing up things which were done long back", said Shreyu making her look towards him.

"Now you have to bear this foolish girl for your entire life. So, get used to it", replied Ananya trying hard to keep a straight face. 

"No way, wait what... ofcourse I would love to", saying which he hugged her tightly. Breaking the hug, he leaned forward to seal the moment but Anu kept her finger on his lips "No, not now", saying which she started walking from there. But Shreyu not in a mood to let go of this moment pulled her making her hit his well-built chest and hugging her from behind, he placed his chin on her shoulder, feeling his hot breath on her neck Ananya found difficult to stand. He smiled looking at the effect he has on her.

"Kaha bhag rahi ho (Where are you running)...I know you are mine...issliye thab permission nahi liye aur abi zarurat bhi nahi hai (That is why then I didn't take your permission and now its no more needed)", said Shreyu huskily.

"Shreyu...chodo muje...koyi ajayega(Shreyu, leave me...someone will come)", said Anu trying to control herself.

"Hmmm, all these days not even once you felt that I have feelings for you?", he asked tightening his grip on her waist for which Anu nodded in no.

"Once or twice, I could see that in your eyes but again I thought why would you be interested in a simple and silly girl like me", saying which Ananya giggled. Their beautiful moment was disturbed by Jaddu who came in to see what they were doing just like that.

"Get room guys", hearing which Anu tried to run but Shreyu held her wrist at the right time.

"It's only Jaddu bhai Anu, leave him", hearing which Anu widened her eyes and gave him "you are shameless" look before rushing in from there leaving Shreyas to have all the teasing from Jadeja.

"I have been waiting for this day for the past one year and you have spoiled it in one minute", said Shreyu hitting Jaddu with a pillow and sat beside Virat.

"Thank you so much Virat bhai and Mahi bhai. Without your word, I don't think she would have agreed so easily", said Shreyu thanking them with all his heart.

"Come on Shreyu, this is nothing", said Mahi bhai patting his back.

"So, when are we going to party?", asked Gabbar feeling excited for which everyone looked at him. Finding himself to be under the spotlight, he continued "I mean, now that Shreyu and Ananya are getting married, it calls for a celebration right?"

"There is time for it Jet ji. Let them know each other better", said Virat looking at Shreyas and Ananya and they both smiled looking at each other. 

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That's all for today guys. I suck writing romantic proposals, so please bear with me. This story moves on as shuffling between present and past, I will try not to create any confusion and feel free to ask me if you get any doubts.

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Thank you and ha stay indoors and stay safe. We are doing this only for our safety. Don't buy excess than you require because instead of throwing it in the dustbin, it can fill someone's stomach and we can avoid at least a few deaths of starvation.  

One good news in these hard times is that our very own Sonu bhai and Priyanka bhabhi are blessed with a baby boy on 23rd march 2020. He came in as a star shining making our dark times brighter, he is named Rio. Let's congratulate the sweet family.