Author's POV:

It was the last match of the series and India won the series by 4-1. Shivina after that match never came to another match but used to constantly check on the score board. Shubman scored 4 consecutive half centuries and one century during the series, his contribution was one of the most essential for India's win in the series. 

The match ended at nearly 1 pm and the boys were back in the hotel by 2, after having their lunch all of them retarted to their room. Shubman woke up at 8 pm and went to Ishan's room only to find out about his absence. He came to the garden to stroll when an idea struck his mind. He instantly picked up his phone texting Shivina.

Hi Shivi

Hi!

Get ready fast

Excuse me!?

jaldi ready hoja
wear something casual

Shubman!?

seen

After giving it a thought she got ready in casual silk black camisole pairing it up with a black denim and black boots. Turning on the screen of her phone, her eyes fell on the notification about Shubman's text stating " waiting outside! "

Coming out of the lobby hanging her LV sling back on her shoulder, she sees Shubman leaning against the hood of the Mercedes-Benz Maybach S Class with his hands in the pockets of his black leather jacket. She walked to him, earning a smile from him. He opened the passenger seat door for her, letting her slide in, and himself walking towards the driver seat.

Shivina: where are we going?

Shubman: Times square, dinner then drive and back home!

Shivina: and who said I'm going with you? Stop the car!

Shubman: agar nhi jana hota toh you wouldn't be in the car all dressed up!

Shivina's POV:

I was shocked by Shubman's reply and it instantly got me thinking that why did I even agreed on coming with him that too getting ready. I shrugged off my thoughts and put on my ear pods. Before I could start the song on my phone I could hear him play admirin'You by Karan Aujla on the car woofers.

Ni tenu Dekh k jee lagda
Dekh deeva jagda
Tenu dekh k tan lgda
Tu Moraa'n kolo
Sikhdi toraa'n

Das Ki chauhni ae?
Jaan sakauni ae!
Ni Tu jad vaal sakauni ae
Fir Sulfe vaangu Charhdia lora

I removed my ear pods keeping them back in my purse along with my phone. Few minutes later I could feel my hands intertwined with Shubman's I looked at him only to find his gazes fixed on the road. I didn't try to get my hand out of his grasp and turned my head towards the window, realizing that he was driving towards the times square.

Reaching the times square he got down from the car moving towards the other side of the car and opening the door for me.

Shubman: Let's go!

I just kept walking with my hands intertwined with his. We strolled in the times square before visiting the Palace theatre for our night show. After the night show we came back to the car droving towards an Italian restaurant Sistina to have our dinner.  

Throughout our walk in the times square I saw him clicking pics of mine secretly which he thought I wouldn't notice but I did. 

While having our dinner I received a call from Alex and I could see Shubman's sulky and irritated face, which showed his displeasure upon Alex's call. I was about to get up and walk towards the exit to receive the call but he interrupted me in between, asking if the call was so important that I couldn't take in front of him.

I finally took the call when Alex asked me if I could come over for dinner to which I replied I was on a dinner with someone else and I could feel the displeasure in his voice upon knowing the info.

We later drove towards the orchard beach for our drive and to spend the rest of our time. I stood their on the stands feeling the cool and serene air and the tranquil vibe of the beach. 

I felt a pair of arms wrapping around me, and I knew whose it was. But why is he back hugging me!? It's not as if my stupid self didn't love it, but still why!? The cold breeze washing over us, leaving a soothing feeling. Our heartbeats increased, syncing perfectly and audible enough in the tranquil environment. 

We stood there for a while before he just picked me up walked towards the car. I was no longer in my sense and all I could think of being in his arms, his secure arms. It started drizzling from the blackish grey clouds covering the sky.

He put me in the car before walking towards the driver seat. He held my hand throughout our drive to my home. Getting inside the basement or the parking area, he came towards my door opening it, once again to pick me up in his arms but this time I got up on my feet and walked to the elevator.

Shivina: It's quiet late and raining heavily too! U can stay if you or your gf is okay with it!

Shubman: I don't have a gf and no I'm okay I'll go!

Shivina:  hmm~

Shubman was about to get in the car but heard sounds of thunder and looked towards me, who was standing there with a crease on forehead. He opened the door of the driver seat while another thunderstorm was heard.

Shivina: you are staying here!

He didn't say anything just looked at his wrist which I was holding while dragging him towards the elevator.

We got in the home unlocking it and walked to the first floor after taking of our footwears. I showed him his room which was beside me and went to my room. I came back after a while with one of his hoodie I stole years back from him.

Shubman: you stole my hoodie!?

Shivina: yes I did! so what?

Shubman: no nothing!

Shivina: better! now get changed!

Shubman: ok ma'am!

I left his room and came to my room to get changed and freshen up. After getting freshen up I came downstairs and poured myself some red wine, that's when I saw him descending the stairs and come down.

Shivina: want some!?

Shubman: naah!

We both headed towards our respective room. Entering my room I shut it close and was about to get on the bed but heard a knock on my door. Opening the door I saw him standing with pillow and a puppy face. 

Shubman: can I sleep here?

Shivina: but why?

Shubman: yaar I'm not liking it there!

Shivina: fine!

I took a pillow and walked towards the couch.

Shubman: hey! we can sleep on the bed it's big enough!

Shivina: no thank you! I'm fine on the couch!

Shubman: obviously us Alex k saath sona bed pe mujhpe toh kaante lage hai na

I giggled hearing him murmur but pretended as if I didn't hear anything and laid on the couch scrolling through my instagram, that's when I got a follow notification from Shubman and looked towards him who was engrossed in his phone.

I accepted and gave a follow back after a while I saw his story which widened my eyes. He put up a pic of our from today with a caption " dinner! "

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written on: 20-07-24
posted on: 28-07-24