Chance Meeting Sparks Connection

Marriage proposal

The hotel's cafe bustled with activity as Shubman and Sadhana found themselves at a communal breakfast table, surrounded by members of the cricket team. Laughter and conversation filled the air as they navigated the aftermath of the accidental kiss from earlier that morning, both trying to maintain a sense of normalcy.

As they exchanged casual banter with the cricket team, Sadhana's phone vibrated on the table. Glancing at the screen, she saw it was her mother calling. Excusing herself from the table, she answered the call, intending to keep the conversation brief.

"Hello, Amma," Sadhana greeted, holding the phone close to her ear.

Her mother's voice, filled with excitement and joy, echoed through the phone. "Sadhana, you won't believe what happened! I received a marriage proposal for you, and it's from the Gill family."

Sadhana, mid-sip of her coffee, choked on her drink. The cricket team members, including Shubman, looked at her with concern. Sadhana, realizing the situation, quickly turned on the speakerphone, her face now a mix of shock and disbelief.

"Amma, what are you talking about?" Sadhana stammered, her eyes darting nervously toward Shubman.

The cricket team fell silent, their attention now fully on Sadhana's unexpected revelation. Shubman, too, froze with a fork halfway to his mouth, a mixture of surprise and confusion on his face.

Sadhana's mother continued, unaware of the dynamics at play. "It seems the Gill family was quite impressed with your achievements and spoke highly of you. I thought it was a wonderful opportunity, and I wanted to share the news with you."

Sadhana's mind raced as she tried to process the information. Shubman, on the other hand, exchanged a bewildered glance with her. The cricket team, now fully aware of the unfolding situation, suppressed smiles and exchanged knowing glances.

"Amma, this is not the time to discuss such matters," Sadhana whispered urgently, attempting to steer the conversation away from the sensitive topic.

But her mother, caught in the excitement of the moment, continued, "Oh, I know, dear. We can talk about it later. I just wanted to let you know. It's such a wonderful coincidence, isn't it?"

Sadhana, struggling to find the right words, managed a strained smile. "Yes, Amma, wonderful indeed. Let's talk about it later. I'm having breakfast with the cricket team right now."

As she ended the call, a palpable awkwardness settled over the table. Sadhana and Shubman exchanged sheepish glances, their breakfast now a silent affair. The cricket team, unable to contain their amusement, burst into laughter, their eyes flickering between Shubman and Sadhana.

The accidental kiss had taken them by surprise, but the unexpected marriage proposal added a new layer of complexity to their budding connection. Shubman and Sadhana, now acutely aware of the unspoken tension in the air, exchanged a subtle yet meaningful glance, silently acknowledging the twist in their story. Little did they know that this unexpected turn of events would set the stage for a series of humorous and heartwarming moments as they navigated the intricate dance between love, careers, and familial expectations.

As the laughter and conversation continued at the breakfast table, Shubman's phone buzzed, signaling an incoming call from his mother. Excusing himself from the table, he answered the call, expecting a routine conversation.

"Hello, Ma," Shubman greeted, a hint of curiosity in his voice.

His mother's warm voice echoed through the phone. "Shubman, I have some exciting news to share with you. We received a marriage proposal for you, and it's from the Sakthivel family. They are quite impressed with your cricket career and believe you'd be a perfect match for their daughter, Sadhana."