Against the odds

The homely date

Sara and Shubman went to Shubman's home, it was not his own he had rented it for whenever he came to Mumbai (this house is imaginary, don't come at me y'all)

"We're going to have our first date today" Shubman said excitedly opening the door
"At home?" Sara asked raising her eyebrows
"Yeah, I don't want us to be spotted by the paps"
"Why? You don't want people to know about us?"
"Yeah, because I don't want you to get hate because of me. You know how it is cookie"
"Yeah okay" Sara said understanding, but still a bit upset.
"Don't be upset I'll make it up to you I promise"
They were now sitting on a couch in the living room.
"So, is it a movie date?" Sara asked
"Yeah, what do you wanna watch?"
"The classic, Yeh Jawaani hai deewani"
"Done, and what do you want to eat?"
"Maggie!!" She said excitedly
"Okay, I'll make it." Shubman said laughing "You start the movie till then"

They were currently sitting and watching yjhd. Sara's head on his arm and his head on hers. They both felt peaceful, away from the eyes of everyone. Halfway through the movie Sara had fallen asleep. Shubman looked at her sleeping figure and admired her for a while before sleeping himself.
Sara woke up first around 7 pm and realised the uncomfortable position Shubman was sleeping in.

"Wake up Shub" she said softly, tapping his shoulders
"Hmm? Good morning beautiful" his voice was raspy and that made her blush
"It's 7 already, wake up. We'll cook something to eat hmm"
"Okay" Shubman woke up and went to freshen up while Sara went to the kitchen trying to think of what she should cook.
Shubman came out after a while and saw her kneading the dough. He hugged her from behind making her slightly jump
"You scared me Shub" Sara said, now blushing
"Well, who do you think it could be if not me?" He teased"What are you making?"
"Aloo Paratha, I hope you can defy your diet just today " Sara said looking back
"Ofcourse I can, I absolutely love aloo Paratha. But I love you more "
"Love you too, now help me will you?"

Shubman laughed and started helping her. They made aloo parathas and had them while catching up on their lives.

"So, when are we telling our parents about us?" Sara asked
"Huh? Uhmm " Shubman's face paled at this question. He just realised, she was his IDIOL'S DAUGHTER.
"What happened Shub? Don't you want to tell our parents?"
"No it's nothing like that but..." He paused
"But what? You're scaring me " she looked genuinely concerned
"Your father is Sachin Tendulkar sir"
"Oh god! I'm sure he wouldn't mind Shub"
"I don't think so. I think I've to be ready for a match with him. Which I am not"
"He won't do anything like that. You're overthinking really."
"Are you sure?"
"Ofcourse, he's my dad I know him well. He is a bit protective but he'll not eat you up"
"Okay"
"Then will you meet him tomorrow?"
"Oh... Okay... Su.. sure"
"It'll be fine. I'll be with you. AGAINST THE ODDS"
Shubman eased a bit and smiled at her. It was the best day he had had in a while and he didn't want to ruin it by showing how nervous he was on the prospect of telling Sachin sir about their relationship.

So that's it for the chapter. I know we're all upset right now but I am hoping this helps a bit. I don't know how this turned out honestly. Do let me know. You're also free to rant about your feelings.
Whatever happens, I'll always support my boys, my team.
Bleed blue 💙♾️✨

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