The morning sun cast a warm glow over Shubman's house as Ishan and his family prepared to leave. The atmosphere was filled with a mixture of gratitude, acceptance, and a newfound sense of family. Ishan's parents approached Shubman, expressing their heartfelt thanks.

"Shubman, we can't thank you enough for what you've done for our family," Ishan's mother said, her eyes reflecting genuine appreciation. "You're like a son to us now. Please promise us that you'll visit every month like before."

Shubman smiled warmly, touched by their words. "I wouldn't miss it for anything. Your family means a lot to me, and I'll always be here for you and your food."

Ishan's father clasped Shubman's shoulder. "And take care of Ishan. He's our son, and we did many unfair things to him,but I trust you to keep him happy."

Shubman nodded earnestly. "I will, Uncle. You have my word.I will protect him from all the sorrows in the world."

Ishan felt his eyes misty seing the interaction between his father and Shubman.At one point both men have hurt him,but then again,both men have stepped out of line so many times just to keep Ishan happy.

As they bid their goodbyes, Ishan lingered for a moment. Shubman turned to him with a soft smile. "Ishan, can I talk to you for a moment?"

Ishan nodded, and they walked a little away from the others. Shubman took a deep breath. "Ishan, I know this might be too soon, but I can't imagine my life without you. Will you be with me, always?"

Ishan looked at Shubman, his eyes searching for something. "Shubman, I need some time. This is a lot to process. Can you give me some time before I answer?"

Shubman nodded, respecting Ishan's need for space. "Of course, take all the time you need. Just know that I care about you deeply."

"I know"

"And, Ishan," Shubman continued, his tone taking on a slightly playful note, "I am leaving tomorrow for a match. We won't see each other for some days. Will you miss me?"

Suddenly Ishan felt disappointed at the thought of not seeing Shubman.

"Okay,Play your best and Don't Overthink about us.Okay?"

Shubman smiled back, appreciating Ishan's concern. "I will miss you," he admitted, sealing the sentiment with a gentle kiss on Ishan's forehead.

With their families accepting them, and the prospect of a future together, Ishan felt a mix of emotions – gratitude, joy, and a twinge of longing as Shubman mentioned his departure.

"Okay, play well, and come back soon," Ishan said, his eyes holding a promise of anticipation.

The next day, as Shubman prepared to leave for South Africa for a test match, an air of restlessness surrounded him. He couldn't shake the fear of Ishan rejecting his proposal. The uncertainty gnawed at him throughout the flight.

In the midst of the match, Shubman found himself fielding near the audience stand. Among the sea of faces, a big poster caught his eye – a poster with Ishan's smiling face, proudly cheering for him. The sight filled Shubman's heart with warmth and reassurance.

After the match, surrounded by a swarm of fans seeking autographs, Shubman noticed Ishan standing there, disguised as a random fan. With a grin, Shubman approached him.

"Hey, can I get your autograph?" Ishan asked, trying to conceal his identity.

Shubman chuckled, playing along. "Sure thing." He took Ishan's hand and began signing, but as he did, Ishan leaned in and whispered, "Yes, Shubman Gill, I will marry you."

Shubman's eyes widened, and he looked at Ishan in astonishment. The crowd of fans oblivious to the private exchange happening.

Ishan pulled away with a mischievous smile, letting the reality of his words sink in for Shubman. The cricketer's face broke into a joyous grin.

"Really?" Shubman asked, almost disbelieving.

Ishan pulled away with a mischievous smile. "Yes, Mr. Obvious. Now act a little subtle."

"How can I? I feel like jumping!"

Ishan laughed. "Now that would be a sight, a famous celeb jumping for giving a fan his autograph!"

Shubman grinned, feeling overjoyed  "Well, I might just break into a dance instead!"

As Shubman and Ishan shared their private moment, their trance was abruptly broken by a commotion in the crowd. A female fan had literally jumped onto Shubman, declaring herself his biggest fan and demanding a selfie.

Shubman, caught off guard but ever the gentleman, obliged with a smile as the fan girl excitedly snapped a selfie with him. But before he could disengage, she turned to him with wide eyes, her voice trembling with excitement.

"Can I get a hug, Shubman? Please?" she pleaded, her arms outstretched.

Shubman hesitated, glancing at Ishan for a moment before nodding and giving her a quick hug. As she squealed with delight and bounded away, Ishan couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy.

Watching the interaction, Ishan couldn't suppress the feeling of possessiveness that surged within him. He had grown accustomed to having Shubman's undivided attention, and seeing him interact with other fans stirred up unexpected emotions.

Clearing his throat, Ishan forced a smile as he nudged Shubman playfully. "Looks like you've got quite the fan club, huh?"

Shubman chuckled, though he could sense Ishan's underlying unease. "Yeah, it comes with the territory, I guess. But you'll always be my number one fan," he reassured, giving Ishan a reassuring squeeze on the shoulder.

Sensing Ishan's jealousy, Shubman tried to lighten the mood with some playful banter. "Hey, looks like I've got some competition for your affections," he teased, nudging Ishan with a grin.

Ishan rolled his eyes, though he couldn't help but smile at Shubman's attempt to ease the tension. "Yeah, watch out, Shubman. I might just have to start my own fan club to compete with yours."

Shubman laughed, relieved to see Ishan's smile return. "Oh, I'm sure you'd have plenty of members lining up for that," he joked, nudging Ishan back.

Shubman laughed, relieved to see Ishan's smile return. "Oh, I'm sure you'd have plenty of members lining up for that," he joked, nudging Ishan back.

With Ishan by his side for the rest of his life, Shubman knew that no matter what challenges they faced, he would always be the happiest man in the world.