Ishan, feeling humiliated and emotionally drained after the meeting,shared everything with his friends, Dev and Avi. They sensed his distress and offered words of comfort, assuring him that the truth would eventually prevail.

Dev, trying to lighten the mood, said, "Don't worry, Ishan. Shubman will realize it's all a misunderstanding. These things blow over.We know you have nothing to do with these trend"

"I didn’t even reshare any reels.How I am behind fame?I respected him so much,idolized him so much.Is it my fault the Stadium camera pan Everytime he scores a six!"

Avi assured, "It's just a storm on social media. People forget quickly. Shubman will come around."

However, Ishan couldn't shake off the hurtful accusations and the tears he shed in front of everyone in that meeting including his idol. The very person he admired had questioned his motives, and it stung deeply.

As Ishan scrolled through his phone, the weight of the situation pressed on him. He decided to express his feelings through a heartfelt text to Shubman, hoping to convey the unintended consequences of the trending hashtags.

Dear Shubman,

I hope this text finds you in a moment of reflection. I wanted to reach out and share the genuine emotions that surfaced during our meeting. I am not a person seeking attention or fame. My love for cricket, and specifically for your performances, drove me to express my excitement on social media.The trends were never a deliberate act. I am just a fan who found joy in supporting you. The accusations of seeking personal gain or attention hurt deeply, especially when it was unintentional. Your words and the manager's skepticism left me feeling humiliated.

Regardless of how this unfolds, I will continue supporting your cricketing journey. I believe in your talent, and I never meant to tarnish your image.

And I promise you I will not attend any match you play from now on.

Ishan Kishan.

As Shubman was too busy in practicing for next match,He didn’t know about that text.Shubman's team on the other hand thought it's better to not tell him before his match.

The match day came eventually.

As Shubman continued to perform on the field, the absence of Ishan in the stands didn't go unnoticed by the fans.Even Shubman also noticed because the cameraman wouldn’t miss Ishan's reaction after all the hashtag and tweet going on.

A sense of emptiness lingered, and Shubman couldn't help but wonder about the fan who had unintentionally become entwined in his cricketing journey.

After the match, Shubman couldn't resist asking his manager about Ishan. "Did Ishan attend today's match?" he inquired, a hint of concern in his voice.

The manager, hesitant, replied, "Ishan sent a message, Shubman. He expressed his feelings about the situation and mentioned that he won't be attending any more of your matches."

Shubman, surprised and regretful, felt a pang of guilt."Should I send him an apology message? I think we were really harsh to him that day."

But his manager warned him not to.
"Shubman, considering the situation, it might be risky to contact him directly. He could take screenshots and use them against you, portraying you as insensitive and rude celebrity.  It's a delicate matter."

Shubman, understanding the sensitivity, hesitated but agreed. "What should I do then? I can't just let things stay like this."

"You shouldn’t be bothered too much about a random fan's emotion".The manager, pondering for a moment,added, "Well,how about we divert  the public,they loves a good story. How about we shift the narrative a bit? There's been some buzz about you and Sheela. What if we play it up for positive PR? It could distract from the Ishan situation"

Shubman, unsure about the suggestion but willing to try, replied, "Alright,what do you want me to do.But I want to make sure Ishan knows I didn't mean to hurt him."

"You could take sheela to dates or in any award show as your plus one.The rumors will spread by itself.Then after some time you can always deny by saying we two are just good friend."

As Shubman agrees,The PR team started it’s work and it really worked.Within one week people are talking about speculation about them dating secretly.

Sheela always wanted this,an easy fame.So she didn’t mind actually.She also started playing alone.Purposefully taking Shubman's T-shirt or hoodie and wore them in public just to add fuel on the matter.

As the rumors about Shubman and Sheela started circulating, Ishan, watching from afar, couldn't believe the turn of events. The new shift of story gave a strange sense of relief to him, as the focus shifted from his unintentional involvement in the social media storm.

Ishan scrolled through his phone, seeing the headlines filled with speculation about Shubman and Sheela's alleged relationship. The distraction brought a bittersweet smile to Ishan's face. He couldn't help but feel grateful that the attention had shifted away from him, even if it meant the romance of his celebrity crush.

Meanwhile, in a twist of fate, Ishan found himself at a local cafe one evening, and to his surprise, he encountered the man whose T-shirt he had accidentally thrown ice cream on during a match. The man, named Sid, recognized Ishan and approached him with a friendly smile.

"Hey, you're that guy from the cricket match! Remember the ice cream incident?" Sid chuckled.

Ishan, a bit embarrassed but also amused, nodded, "Yeah, I remember.
Sorry about that."

Sid waved off the apology, "No worries! In fact, that incident turned out to be quite lucky for me. I work in advertising management, and I've given that incident as an idea to my team for a new ad.They liked it and I got praised by my boss.How about we turn that accidental encounter into something positive? How about dinner ?"

Ishan, surprised by the unexpected turn of events, agreed. The dinner meeting with Sid turned out to be a delightful experience. They discussed their likings,hobby  and Ishan found himself intrigued by Sid.

The man is handsome. Ishan noticed.

As Ishan and Sid's hangout,meet become frequent, the Shubman and Sheela saga continued to unfold in the media. The PR team's efforts proved successful, with fans speculating about the alleged romance.

But both Shubman and Ishan couldn’t forget eachothers encounter.

One day Sid  decided to take Ishan to a unique experience – an advertising shoot of his office.Ishan didn't know Shubman was the model. They arrived at the set and Sid was giving Ishan a set tour.

Shubman,as soon as reached the set,fans who worked in set gathered around, eager to catch a glimpse of their cricketing idol,taking photos and among the crowd, Shubman's eyes caught a familiar face – Ishan, who was chatting and laughing with Sid.

Ishan, aware of Shubman's presence, decided not to acknowledge him. Sid, noticing the tension, whispered to Ishan, "You okay?"

Ishan nodded, "Yeah, just here for the experience."

Meanwhile, Shubman, amidst of the shoot, found his gaze drawn towards Ishan. He observed him more closely than ever before, realizing the genuine beauty in Ishan's laughter and the way he carried himself.

As the shooting progressed,Shubman, however, couldn't shake off the distraction – Ishan's laughter echoed in his mind, creating a strange mix of longing.

Shubman, stealing glances at Ishan, couldn't help but think, "Ishan is beautiful in a way I never noticed before.But his beauty is obviously dimed with that man."

Shubman didn’t like the idea of Ishan avoiding him.

"So two weeks ago he was my biggest fan,and now he didn’t even say a hi!"-He thought to himself and despite of his self-denial he knew he didn’t like the idea of him being ignored when Sid was getting Ishan's whole attention.

In a moment of frustration and unspoken jealousy, Shubman created a scene during one of the retakes. As Sid was explaining the need for another shot, Shubman interrupted, "Do we really need his opinion? I mean, who is he anyway."

Sif, surprised by the sudden outburst, maintained his composure, replied, "A retake might add a fresh touch to the shoot."

Shubman, not satisfied, continued, "Well, we don't need fresh perspectives right now. Let's just get the shot done.My face value is enough for the TRP"

As the shoot resumed, Shubman couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt for his impulsive reaction.

When the day wrapped up, Sid casually asked Ishan if he could drop him off. Shubman, overhearing the request, felt a surge of jealousy and frustration.

"Why is he so interested in spending time with Ishan?" Shubman thought to himself.

Later, as everyone prepared to leave, Ishan realized he left his backpack in the makeup room. Unaware of the storm brewing in Shubman's mind, he excused himself to retrieve it.

Shubman, seizing the opportunity to vent his frustration, remarked sarcastically, "Do you not know this room is only for VIP?"

As Shubman uttered those words, a hush fell over the room.His team and makeup man exchanged uncomfortable glances, sensing the tension. Ishan, caught off guard, felt a pang of humiliation,flashback  of the meeting where his idol questioned his motives.

Ishan's eyes once again become teary with humiliation  from the very person he admired.