Even If The World Was Ending

23. Reality Check

(Sorry for the late update peeps. Life is treating me shitty currently 🥲)

Praises, interviews, sudden rise in the followers, unimaginable amount of Fame, everything followed Ishan after the World Cup finals.

Ishan was overwhelmed with the love and support. Sure, he had good amount of fan base, and a very caring Fandom, but after being awarded as man of the match, there was no one in the world who would not know the name "Ishan Kishan"

Ishan though a very extroverted guy was completely opposite when it came to taking compliments.

Shubman in earlier years of their friendship would even say "it won't hurt to take some credit Ishu. It was all you, stay a selfish little bit" and at times Ishan would feel embarrassed.

But Ishan had rarely days to relish these praises as he was now busy with the T20 series against Australia. This time Shubman was not in the squad.

It was 1st time in few months that both of them weren't in the same squad. So likely, Ishan would be staying alone in his room.

But that didn't stop the lovers from being lovey dovey during their chats and calls. Surya would often act like throwing up whenever Ishan used to call Shubman with endearing terms or when a 400 volt smile used light up on Ishan's face whenever his man used to call him.

The first 2 matches Ishan scored a wonderful 50 runs knock, nonstop.

Shubman, even though was in London didn't miss any of Ishan's half centuries.

The good thing about their relationship was even though they did all the lovey-dovey things that a couple do, but at the same time gave suggestions and honest criticism about their gameplay.

Ishan knew that even though he is elder compared to Shubman, the person had lot more experience than him in about cricket, and he was the upcoming star of cricket.

There was never competition between them, neither of them felt bad when the other was playing much better. In fact, they would be more happy about the other's success.

Ishan was video call with Shubman where he was showing his room and the balcony view. Shubman was all cozied in sweater and gloves, which made Ishan look at him fondly.

"Aur ye dekh, idher Christmas celebration abhi se hi- tu itna muskurara kyu hai?" Shubman's description about the view was interrupted when he saw a Ishan smiling.

"Tu waise toh giraffe hai hi aur abhi toh teddy bear bhi dikh raha hai. Just wanna shower you with loads of kisses to make you feel all warm with my love, meri jaan" Ishan said and spoke with so much endearment that Shubman actually felt warmth spreading from his cheek to his entire body.

"Ishuu.... Tumhe Sharam hai ki nahi?You can't just talk that boldly and not expect me to not get affected" Shubman whined with the red tinted cheeks.

"Main toh hoon hi besharam! Sharmana aapka kaam jo hai?" Ishan laughed as he spoke making Shubman scoff.

Suddenly, their call was interrupted by Ishan getting a call from his manager Vivek.

He quickly promised Shubman to call back as he picked his phone.

"Vivek, You usually don't call me at this hour? Any problem?" Ishan asked, with unsure about the sudden call.

"Ishan, I want to talk to you. Can I come to your room?" Ishan now sat upright as he heard his manager's stern voice.

"Y-ya. Sure" Ishan said, as he soon cut the call.

Hopefully everything was fine, he thought.
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