I had just submitted the reports to the ICC, feeling a mix of relief and accomplishment. However, my tasks were far from over. I had an important exam to prepare for as soon as I returned to India. Deciding to focus on the circulatory system, I gathered my study materials and settled at the table. Glancing over, I saw Shub peacefully watching a movie on his laptop, a rare moment of calm amidst the chaos of our schedules.

I sighed, trying to concentrate. Spreading my textbooks and notes across the table, I opened the PDF my professor had sent on my iPad and began making annotations. Immersed in my study, I was surprised when a steaming mug of coffee appeared beside me. Shub, still engrossed in his movie, patted my head before returning to the bed.

A warm smile spread across my face as I took a sip of the coffee, the gesture filling me with affection. With renewed focus, I continued studying, meticulously ticking off 'Circulatory System' from my notepad after two hours of diligent work.

Feeling a sense of accomplishment, I decided to take a break and post something on Instagram. I snapped a picture, capturing the moment, and shared it with my followers. 

Mastering the art of healing, one page and one patient at a time. 💉#MedStudentLife #doctor

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tendulkaranjali: My baby. Study hard and become the best doctor.🙌🏻🙌🏻
                                ↪saratendulkar: 🙏🏻🙏🏻
surya_14kumar: @tendulkaranjali she is already the best doctor
                                 ↪saratendulkar: Thank you so much Surya bhai😊😊
ishankishan23: What is this??
                              ↪saratendulkar: Biology. Circulatory System.
                                                                ↪ishankishan23: 🥴🥴
hardikpandya93: Someone's putting lot of effort.😏😏
                                  ↪saratendulkar: 🤔🤔🤔
yuzi_chahal23: Some one is missing in the frame right @ishankishan23??
                              ↪ishankishan23: Exactly and even I am wondering who🤔🤔
aditihundia: Dude, you are studying in NEWYORK????
                       ↪saratendulkar: Yess..or else I will fail my exam Ms.Hundia.
trishakulkarni: Dude, you finished Circulatory System??🫢🫢
                              ↪saratendulkar: Yes, I finished.😁😁
anushkasharma: Atleast she is doing her job unlike some other people.😒😒
                                 ↪virat.kohli: Whom are you mentioning to??
ritssajdeh: Exactly @anushkasharma.😒😒
klrahul: It is soon going to be @virat.kohli and @rohitsharma45 doom.
               ↪virat.kohli: Oyee Rahuliya shut up😤😤
                                         ↪rohitsharma45: Exactly.
shubmangill: Someone is so into studies.👍🏻👍🏻
                          ↪saratendulkar: Unlike someone😏😏

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Then, needing some social interaction, I headed towards Harry bhai's room. I knocked and was greeted by Aggu and Natsy bhabhi.

Aggu's face lit up as he saw me, and he ran into my arms. "Bu!" he exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with joy.

I smiled, kissing his forehead. "How are you, Aggu?" I asked, my heart warming at his enthusiasm.

"I'm fine, bu," he replied, hugging me tightly.

Turning to Natsy bhabhi, I asked, "How are you, bhabhi?"

She returned my smile, her eyes kind. "I'm fine, Sara. How about you?"

"I'm good, bhabhi," I said, feeling grateful for the warmth of family.

Harry bhai looked around. "Sara, where is Mr. Gill?" he asked with a playful grin.

"Watching a movie," I replied.

Harry bhai chuckled. "Call him here, na. It will be fun."

I nodded and sent Shub a message. In about twenty minutes, he appeared at the door. Aggu's eyes lit up, and he ran towards Shub, arms wide open. "Shub chachu, I missed you a lot!"

Shub scooped him up and kissed his nose. "I missed you too, Aggu."

Watching them, my heart swelled with love and happiness. Harry bhai joined in the conversation, their laughter filling the room. Natsy bhabhi leaned in and whispered, "They look so cute, right?"

I nodded, beaming. "Yeah, bhabhi, it's so sweet."

Unable to resist capturing the moment, I took a picture of them, the smiles and laughter freezing in time. It was one of those perfect moments that reminded me of the importance of family and the small gestures of love that made life beautiful.

Spending time with Aggu is the best thing ever. His innocent laughter and cute antics always bring a smile to my face, lifting my spirits even when I'm feeling low. Today was no different. Despite the disappointment gnawing at me for not getting selected for the team, Aggu's presence was a balm for my wounded pride. I saw Sara taking a picture of us, and I couldn't help but smile even more.

As the evening wore on, Aggu started to get sleepy. Natsy bhabhi gently laid him down on the bed, and we watched as he drifted off to sleep, his little chest rising and falling peacefully. Deciding to give them some quiet time, Sara and I slipped out of the room and headed to the garden area. The cool evening breeze was refreshing, and we found a bench to sit on.

Sara nestled close to me, and with a tender smile, she said, "You are the best, baby."

I chuckled softly and asked, "In what?"

She looped her arm around mine, her eyes sparkling with affection. "In everything," she replied, her voice full of conviction.

Touched by her words, I kissed her head and said, "So are you. You always know how to make me feel better. But I feel like I give you a lot of stress. Managing the team, your studies, and now managing me as well."

Sara cupped my face, her touch gentle but firm. "I never felt you are a stress for me, baby. You are my life, my heartbeat, and my everything," she said, her eyes locking onto mine with a fierce sincerity.

I leaned in and kissed her, feeling a wave of gratitude and love wash over me. She kissed me back, and for a moment, the world seemed to fade away, leaving just the two of us in our bubble of affection.

After a while, we decided to head back to our room. Sara still had some chapters to study for her exam, and I didn't want to keep her from her work. Once back in the room, I sat on the bed with my iPad, eager to watch the new 'Batman' film. Sara settled at the table, her books and notes spread out in front of her.

As I got lost in Gotham's dark, gritty world, I occasionally glanced up at Sara, diligently working through her study material. Her dedication and focus always amazed me. She balanced so much with such grace and determination, and knowing she did it all while supporting me made my love for her deepen even more.

I watched her for a moment, feeling incredibly lucky. Then I turned back to my movie, the comfort of her presence making everything feel just a little bit better.