Avni sat cross-legged on the couch, her laptop resting on her knees as she scrolled through her emails, her brow furrowed in concentration. Anika sat beside her, as she waited patiently for Avni to finish her task.

Suddenly, Avni's eyes widened in disbelief as she came across a particular email, her breath catching in her throat as she read the words on the screen. "Oh my god," she whispered, her voice barely above a breath.

Anika leaned in closer, her curiosity piqued by Avni's reaction. "What is it?" she asked, her eyes scanning the screen in search of answers.

Avni didn't reply immediately, her mind reeling with the enormity of what she had just discovered. "Shit." she finally managed to say, her voice trembling with excitement.

Anika's eyes widened , her gaze fixed on Avni's face as she waited for her to continue. "What?" she asked eagerly, unable to contain her curiosity any longer.

Avni took a deep breath, her hands shaking slightly as she read the email aloud. " I got it. They... they want me to be the new Team Psychologist for Team India," she said, her voice filled with wonder and disbelief.

Few weeks before,

It was during a casual conversation with one of the Ipl team's star players with whom she had been working since a year or two , a man whom she had grown to admire and respect like a brother, that the opportunity presented itself.

Mr. KL Rahul, himself.

As they sat together one evening, discussing the team's performance and strategies for the upcoming matches, the player turned to Avni with a thoughtful expression. "You know, Avni," he said, his voice filled with sincerity, "I've been thinking... We could really use someone like you on the Indian team."

Avni's heart skipped a beat at his words, her mind racing as she tried to make sense of what he was saying. "What do you mean, Bhai?" she asked, her voice tinged with curiosity.

The player smiled knowingly, his eyes twinkling with mischief as he leaned in closer. "I mean," he replied, his voice low and conspiratorial, "we could use someone who understands us, who knows what makes us tick. Someone who's not afraid to tell it like it is and help us be the best versions of ourselves.I have seen firsthand the impact you can have on a team's performance, the way your insights and interventions could unlock the potential of even the most talented athletes, and I know that you are exactly what the cricket team needed to take their game to the next level."

Avni felt a surge of warmth wash over her at his words, a sense of pride swelling in her chest at the thought of being able to make a difference for her team. She had always believed in the power of psychology to unlock human potential, to help individuals overcome their obstacles and achieve greatness, and now, that belief was being validated in the most unexpected of ways.

"Bhai, thoda zyada nahi ho gaya? Just because mai aapko Bhai bulati hu, matlab yeh nahi ki kuch bhi bologe" Avni asked, her voice trembling slightly.

He chuckled, his expression earnest as he looked her in the eye. "Arey, I'm serious," he replied. "I'll talk to the coach and the management, see if we can make it happen. But I have a feeling they'll be just as excited about the idea as I am."

Anika's jaw dropped in astonishment, her eyes wide with shock. "Shut up !! Oh my god, Avni, that's amazing!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with genuine excitement. "I knew it! See, didn't I tell you, you'd get it."

Avni nodded, a sense of awe washing over her as the reality of the situation began to sink in. "I know," she said, her voice tinged with wonder. "I still can't believe it myself."

The two friends sat in stunned silence for a moment, the weight of the moment hanging heavy in the air between them. And as they let the news sink in, a sense of exhilaration washed over them, filling the room with an electrifying energy that seemed to crackle in the air.

For Avni, it was a moment she would never forget, a turning point in her life that marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter. And as she sat there with Anika by her side, basking in the glow of their shared excitement and anticipation, Avni knew that no matter what the future held, she would always be grateful for the unwavering support and friendship of her best friend, her rock and confidante through thick and thin.

Alongside the exhilaration of her new opportunity, she couldn't shake the nagging thought: what if she crossed paths with Dev, the man she had loved so deeply that she had chosen to leave him?

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This chapter is based after a few years of Avi walking out. The reason will be revealed soon. So stay tuned. What do you think will their life go one like it has for the past years or does fate have some other plans?

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