In those days when Shubman's health was deteriorating Sara stood firm with him. She was adamant on making him fit and fine. She would check all his food supplements through the day and stay awake at night only to check upon his fever.

Shubman was having quite a high fever and she was giving him cold strips while he was asleep sound.

"Sara Bhabhi you should go and sleep now it's been a while since you slept and you even have dark circles. And I will give him the cold strips you just get up first."

"No Ishaan I won't feel good leaving him like this. I am not sleeping until his fever reduces."

"Acha mai ek baar check kar leta hu."

Ishan checked his temperature and it was normal. He sighed in relief. He had a tough time to manage Jugnu and ask him to sleep since he was always available with Sara and stayed awake for Shubman the whole night.

"See it's normal. You sleep now and I am here. Even if a small thing happens I will wake you up."

"Thank you Ishaan. You are a great help."

"Bhabhi devar ko thank you nahi bolte."

He said while doing a salute and laughed.

"What a drama you do Ishaan. I wonder how does even Aditi handle you."

"Aree bhabhi that's why she is Aditi no."

Sara shook her head and cleaning the table mess layed down beside Shubman. He had not allowed Sara to leave his room since he didn't wanted to risk her getting snapped in the hotel by the fans and also asked her stay in his room very cutely which she couldn't deny to.

Ishaan put the comforter on both of them and smiled which she gladly returned. Soon Sara drifted off to sleep since she was very tired. Ishaan was awake and was watching a series while keeping his eyes on Shubman's every moment.

He saw Shubman shifting close to Sara and putting almost his whole weight on her body by keeping his legs on hers and holding her waist tightly.He controlled the smile forming on his face and decided not to look at them to avoid any compromising position but he had to check upon Shubman.

He was feeling very happy seeing Sara's care for his best friend. She was like a sunshine who loves spreading light wherever she went. Not everyday he would encounter with girls who were soo good at heart like Sara. She was rare. He knew that.

When next morning Sara woke up she was quite embarrassed since they both were totally tangled and both Ishaan and Jugnu were in the room. She looked up and found both of them talking in themselves. She sighed.

"Good morning guys."

"Good morning Bhabhiii."

And she knew the damage was done. She gave an embarassed smile to both of them and burst out laughing.

"It's okay bhabhi no worries. We won't tell anyone you know."

"Ya whatever guys. I don't care."

She said to hide her embarrassment but only she knew how much she was blushing from the insides. She ignoring them checked his fever and thankfully it was gone. She quickly frees herself from his hold and went to get fresh.

Well when Shubman was admitted each and every member has come to see him and now their secret was no more a secret from the ICT members. There was a hell lot of teasing and only Shub and Sara knew how they controlled themselves from turning into tomatoes and getting sold at high prices in the market.

With utmost care from Sara and each n every member related to Shubman's life he has recovered from dengue and the doctors had given him a green signal for the upcoming match. To be honest the world cup was not great for him.  In his initial matches he was seen struggling but then finally he was able to score to quite good in the semi final but again the cramps kicked in.

But in all this the world was again sparkling connection between Shubman and Sara since Sara was there to support him and she would get excited whenyhe scored a fifty or he would have a catch. Shubman didn't mind of all this as he knew no matter whatever they try people will keep assuming but they will not disclose anything from their side.

Shubman's parents were quite tensed about his cramps and Sara somehow managed to manofy Jugnu to let her go and see Shubman. When his parents meet him and went away Jugnu led Sara to the dressing room and asked her to be fast after he himself met Shubman.

"Ohh my god what should I even do with you. Abhi to tum dengue se bahar aaye the aur ab ye."

"You look same like mummy right now. She exactly said these same words."

"It's not funny Shub. Look at you, you are already so weak and now this. I can't see you in pain."

Her eyes which were holding the tears since many days finally let them flow. Shubman immediately pulled her beside him and hugged her.

"Shh it's okay. I know all of you care and see that's why I am still fit and fine right. These cramps and all are common baby. But you have taken so good care of me and I am all fine now. Don't you worry pretty."

"Shut up you idiot. Have you even seen yourself. Now let it go. Should I massage the leg? Show me where it is hurt."

He showed her the spot where the cramps were and she was about to touch his leg but he stopped her.

"No Sara the physician has already done it. Don't worry I will be fine till tomorrow and you know I like you seeing happy. Now for me just smile. For you pretty pretty Shub."

He wiped her tears and kissed her head. She finally smiled and kissed his cheeks.

"I will go now Jugnu had asked me to be fast."

"Ya bye baby. I love you."

"I love you too bubs please take care."

"I will."

Sara waved her hand at him and finally left the room. Shubman rested on his back and sighed. What was even happening with him? He couldn't understand. Finally he became happy when he heard that India had won the match and they were in finals.

The next few days everyone kept practicing as much as they can but Shubman and Sara had not talked at all. It was the semifinals when Shubman had last seen Sara. Though he knew she is gonna be present in the finals.

It was the finals day and everything was ready. But unfortunately India lost the world cup. Shubman and the whole team was devastated. Virat literally went and just slung his body down on Anushka and it was the same with everyone. It was a destiny's play. Everyone has given their whole efforts but this was something which was forcefully driven out of their hands.

When finally everything was over and the team returned to the hotel Jugnu again led Sara to his room carefully. Shubman had already met his parents so they were not present. As soon as saw Sara he hugged her and started crying bitterly.
All Sara could do was holding him and let him cry.

He cried for many minutes. She had always seen his jovial or sometimes sad side but this was shattering her heart into pieces. He kept on increasing his hold on her and continued crying.

Finally after a while he stopped crying but kept on hugging her.

"Bubs look your Sara is here. Share with me whatever you feel."

"I shouldn't have played that shot. It was all my mistake."

"No it was not. It was not in your hands. You did what you felt was right at that moment. And you can never guess which shot can give you a boundary, sometimes it can turn into a wicket too."

"But I disappointed everyone. Papa,Sachin sir,Virat Bhai,Rohit Bhai everyone. Even you. You are not going to be proud of me right?"

"No idiot it's not like that. Baba played cricket for so many years but only for once he won the world cup. But everytime he lost did his world end there? No na then I am sure Baba is proud of you because you have done everything you could do. Even after getting up from the dengue you showed why you deserve this spot here. And don't even ask about me, I have never been more proud of you."

"I don't know I just don't feel good."

"I know but you have to let go. I know the hurt will stay for some days but let's focus on the next things alright. Vedika is waiting for me so I have to go since I have to go to Mumbai at any cost but you promise me you will take care of yourself. I love you Shub. And I am proud of you."

"Ya I will. I love you too. I will ask Jugnu to drop you till the airport."

"It's not needed he anyways is coming with me. I will call for food. You will eat it and rest now and this is my order. I don't want any arguments."

Sara bent down and kissed him. He let her kiss him and finally after hugging her for the last time he let her go. As she said within minutes the food was in his room. He ate it and messaging her about the same he slept to let go the negativity in his mind.

India not winning the world cup even after such an amazing series was heart shattering but people have to learn through that. It was not our day, was all Shubman could learn through this phase. He wished for a better one next year since this year was almost on an end.
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