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Rahul who was looking into his bag stopped doing it and looked at Athiya. He didn't know why he wanted to know the answer and he wanted to listen a Big No as an answer but he wanted to listen.

Athiya: Well...

Rahul: Com'mon speak up

Athiya blushed and then nodded in yes.

All: What??

Rahul felt a sudden rush of anger and jealousy inside him. But he soon realised what he was feeling and mentally facepalmed himself.

Sammy: To phir unke liye gaana gao. Sammy ko sunna hai

Harry, Yuzi and many of them started cheering her to sing the song and she agreed.

Athiya: By the way what are you searching in your bag from so long? It's distracting

Harry: Well that's true. Standing here it is kind of distraction.

Rahul: I was just looking for my shades. They have stuck with something. I so wish mum or my sister was here. They solve these things just like that.

Ritz: Well we ladies do have some default skills you know 😁

Rohit: I totally agree

Virat: You don't have any other option Panda because you yourself is way too much clumsy.

Rohit made a face whereas Ritz and Virat gave high five to each other laughing.

Athiya: Okay okay. If you don't mind, Can I check?

Rahul: I got it but it is stuck somewhere. I guess we both need to try together like I am pulling from one side and you from the other..

Athiya: Got this.

Sammy: Mujhe song sunna tha

She made a huge cute pout. All went Awww at her pout which turned bigger because of their Awww.

Athiya: Are I will sing while helping your Rah chachu don't worry okay

Sammy happily agreed. Athiya started singing while helping Rahul getting out his shades from the bag.

Hooo...aaa...

Bairi jiya tumpe piya...machle...

Sambhalu na isse...

Hearing her voice Rahul looked at her. She was singing so beautifully. And moreover even he liked that song.

Ek paheli latt si uljhi

Kaise sanwaarun na tumhe...

Rahul saw Athiya was fully engrossed in singing and getting out his shades. He realised he was finding her beautiful in her own way. Her helping nature was attracting him towards her. He shook his head to shrug off the thoughts he was having.

Maan ja meri jaan

Jaanejaan maanja

Hai bandhe dor se na tu haath chuda

Finally Athiya was able to takeout her shades in which his hanky got stuck and his hanky was way below some other stuffs which made it difficult to get the shades out. But they together did it. Though mostly she did as Rahul was busy in admiring her but nevermind.

Athiya forwarded him his shades which he took and now she turned to go but was pulled back slightly as her moli which she has wore on her wrist got tangled with Rahul's watch.

Bol dil se bol dil se

Jhooth na tu yun bol dil se

Bol dil se bol dil se

Jhooth na tu yun bol dil se

They were trying to untangle the moli from watch. Rest all were looking at them with teasing faces and were controlling their smiles.

Tumse kuch baat karke

Meethi meethi yun hi ladke

Rahul (in mind): No Rah.. what are you doing? Control yourself. You know na you have to prove yourself once again. Focus on that. You don't have time for any distraction and the romantic ones are not having any space okay.

Rahul was reminding himself about what he has decided for himself before coming for the series. But God has different plans for him.

Rahul (in mind): She is just a distraction Rah. Just a distraction. Stay away as much as you can.

Utrungi main dil ke, main dil ke angane

Utrungi main dil ke, main dil ke angane

Chanda re teri chandani banke

Rahul looked at Athiya hearing this. It looked like she was giving all the assurances he always needed from his partner. It looked like she has come with answers of all of his questions. He just has to reciprocate.

Khol dil ke khol dil ke

Darwaje tu khol na dil ke

Bol dil se bol dil se

Jhooth na tu yun bol dil se

Bol dil se bol dil se

Jhooth na tu yun bol dil se

Athiya completed the song and at the end, Both Athiya and Rahul were looking at each other almost lost in each other's eyes. They were still unaware of the fact that the moli was untangled long ago and now both were just lost in each other by holding their hands.

All clapped hard for Athiya as she sang so well. It broke Rahiya's trance and they looked here and there. Athiya thanked everyone.

Sammy: Superb. I loved it chachi

Athiya: Chachi? Bachcha main chachi nahi hoon aapki

Sammy: Lekin agar aap chachi nahi ho to Chachu ne apka hath kyu pakda hai?

Sammy rocked Rahiya shocked. Rest all were controlling their laugh but Harry burst out laughing. Athiya and Rahul quickly leave each other's hands. Athiya was blushing hard and Rahul too felt his cheeks heating up but he again reminded himself about his career.

From that time onwards, Rahul used to avoid Athiya as much as he could but also he was not able to stop taking small glances at her.

They reached England and Athiya handled all the formalities and they all were settling in the bus. Athiya boarded the bus at the last and found all were already seated and there was no other seat except an empty seat beside Rahul.

Rahul though knowing the situation was trying to be unaware of it. Athiya noticed it and got that he did not want to sit with her. She felt bad. She felt that it's because she was sacred and she cried he did not like her even though he has comforted her. She just believed that it's her weakness which made him dislike her. But on the other side, Rahul just didn't want to get involved in any relationship. He just wanted to focus on his career but she was having that charm which was making him mad for her. He was scared of getting distracted.

Athiya just stood at a side but felt a constant gaze on her. She looked here and there and found the bus driver was looking at her with quite lust through the mirror. She was getting uncomfortable and she wore her jacket properly and closed its zip. Athiya was giving disgusting glances at the driver. Rahul noticed her looking at a side and he too observed the driver's gaze. He mentally cursed himself first.

Rahul: Athiya.. yaha pe seat hai Khali. You take the window seat.

Hearing this all looked at Rahul with opened mouth as he never leaves the window seat and today Athiya was getting that privilege. Rahul rolled his eyes at their over dramatic reaction.

Athiya without thinking anything sat. Her hands were quite shaking. It was her first time experience not that anyone wants to experience it but she has always been so protected by her father and brother that none has made her feel like that. She got tears in her eyes. Rahul noticed it.

Rahul: Ab usko tumhara face bhi nahi dikhega. Yeh seat safe hai

Tears fell from Athiya's eyes. Rahul forwarded his hanky to her. They were talking in low voice.

Rahul: Hey.. please don't cry. That guy doesn't deserve your tears. They are precious

Athiya looked at him quite surprisingly. She took his hanky and wiped her tears.

Athiya: Thanks for helping me

Rahul: Mention not. It's.. it's totally fine.

Athiya smiled a little and was again looking down. Rahul glared at the driver who was now focusing on driving. He looked at Athiya who was still looking down.

Rahul: Chin up girl. You are The Manager of Team India. You have done nothing wrong. It's that man's fault not yours.

Athiya smiled at him. She was visibly way better now. Rahul too smiled at her. No matter how much he was trying to stay away from her, he was made being there with her. Only God knows what is destined for them.

Athiya: You know Appa bhi yahi kehte hai ki mere aansu bahut precious hai. He always handles me jab bhi main aise rone lagti hoon.

Rahul smiled hearing this.

Athiya: Aaj pehli baar kisi aur ne mujhe ek baar nahi do baar sambhala hai. Can't forget it. Thanks

Rahul nodded in acknowledgement not knowing what he should say. He was feeling happy that he was able to make her feel comfortable and somewhat protected but he was still disturbed with the what ifs related to his career. He was looking down feeling tensed. Athiya again spoke.

Athiya: Ek baat bolu?

Rahul looked at her and nodded in yes.

Athiya: Life me na What Ifs kabhi khatam nahi hote. Results hamare hath me nahi hai. Lekin practice karna.. process ko follow karna.. situation ko samajna yeh sab hamare hath me hai. I know apki journey kafi utar chadhav wali rahi hai. Usse apne kafi seekh bhi Li hai. Yahi to time hai na uss learning ko kam pe lagane ka. You have faith in your abilities right?

Rahul nodded in yes

Athiya: You have faith in the processes.. and you know what you bring on the table.

Rahul again nodded in yes.

Athiya: Then why are you shifting your intent towards survival?

Rahul looked at her confusingly.

Athiya: These what ifs which are plastered on your face are shouting how much you are just looking forward to get a chance to play or to get your name in the list of 15 players for every important series. Instead your intent should be focusing towards how you will improve your game.. how you will increase the range of the shots you can play.. how you will stick to the wicket and make India Win the match

Rahul was just looking at her with open mouth. How well and easily she explained where he was going wrong. The person whom he was thinking of distraction was showing him the correct direction.

Before Rahul could say anything, they reached to the hotel.

Athiya: Jo bola Maine uske baare me time mile to sochna zaroor okay.

Saying so she just quickly got down from the bus and went inside the hotel and started completing the formalities. One by one all came in the hotel lobby. Rahul was just looking at Athiya who was totally engrossed in her work.

Rahul (in mind): Who are you Miss Athiya Shetty? The Distraction or The Direction

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Well it took me first long enough to plan what should be written and once I started writing it got shaped on its own. Totally once in a while kind of chapter for me.

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