Rohika - "A Love scripted in the stars"

Chapter 4 - "Whispers in the Sunset"

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Ro and Vi stood face to face, their expressions tense as they exchanged heated words. The weight of their recent losses hung heavy in the air, casting a shadow over their friendship as they grappled with the disappointment and frustration that seemed to plague them at every turn.

"I don't understand why you're blaming yourself, Ro," Virat said, his voice tinged with frustration. "We win and we lose as a team Ro "

Ro shook his head, his brow furrowed in frustration. "I know, Virat, but i could have played better..i disappointed them.." he admitted, his voice tinged with self-doubt.

Just then, Mahi Bhai's voice cut through the tension as he entered the room, a look of concern etched on his face. "Kisne kisko disappoint kiya hai.?...hume bhi to pta chale" he said firmly, his gaze piercing.

"I let the team down" Ro muttered faintly, his words hanging heavy in the air.

Virat and Mahi exchanged glances, their expressions softening with understanding.

"Sorry bhaii...sorry Vi" Ro apologized before hastily leaving the room, unable to bear the weight of their disappointment any longer.

"Bhaiii...this idiot" Vi began to whine, but Mahi held up a hand to silence him "Give him sometime cheeku... he'll be okay"..Mahi reassured him, his tone gentle yet firm.

As Ro made his way out of the room, his mind was consumed by a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. He needed to be alone, to find peace and clarity amidst the chaos of his thoughts. But he couldn't leave without letting Vi and Mahi know, without reassuring them that he would be okay. With a sigh, he quickly messaged Virat, "I'll be back in sometime... don't worry.. I'll take care of myself ... Sorry once again.

Virat read the message with a smile, his heart warming at the thought of his friend reaching out to him. "Idiot," he murmured affectionately, grateful for the reminder that Ro will be okay soon.

Meanwhile, Ritsy sat at her desk, her fingers flying across the keyboard as she typed furiously. The day had been long and exhausting, filled with endless meetings and deadlines that seemed to stretch on into infinity. She longed for an escape, a chance to leave the stresses of work behind and find solace in the quiet embrace of nature.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow across the city, Ro and Ritsy found themselves drawn to the same secluded beach. Nestled away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the beach was a hidden gem, known only to a select few who sought refuge in its tranquil shores.

As Ro approached the beach, he felt a sense of calm wash over him, the rhythmic sound of the waves soothing his frayed nerves. He walked along the shore, his eyes scanning the horizon for any sign of life. And then, in the distance, he spotted her—a lone figure sitting on the sand, her face turned towards the setting sun.

Ritsy felt a strange sense of peace wash over her as she watched the sun sink below the horizon, casting a warm glow across the beach. She had come here to unwind, to escape the chaos of the city and find solace in the gentle lullaby of the waves.

As Ro and Ritsy drew closer to each other, their eyes met in silent recognition. There was something about her, something familiar yet elusive, that drew him towards her like a moth to a flame. He couldn't tear his eyes away from her, captivated by the way the fading light danced across her features, casting shadows and highlights that seemed to accentuate her beauty.

"Hi," Ro said, his voice barely above a whisper as he approached her, his heart pounding with a mixture of nervousness and anticipation. "Beautiful evening, isn't it?"

Ritsy smiled, her eyes sparkling with warmth as she returned his greeting. "Hi," she replied, her voice soft and melodic, a hint of excitement dancing in her eyes. "Yes, it is. There's something about the beach at sunset that's just so...magical."

The setting sun painted the sky in hues of orange and pink, casting a warm glow over the horizon. Together, they stood in silence, mesmerized by the beauty of the scene unfolding before them—a fleeting escape from the chaos and worries of the world.

"It's moments like these that make you forget about everything else," Ro remarked, his gaze fixed on the mesmerizing sight before them.

Ritsy nodded in agreement, a soft smile playing on her lips. "Yes, it's like the world just fades away, and all that's left is the beauty of the moment."

They stood there in companionable silence, basking in the tranquility of the evening. For a brief moment, the weight of their troubles lifted, replaced by a sense of peace and contentment that only the beauty of nature could provide.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the beach, Ritsy turned towards him. He was still watching the waves with a peaceful smile on his face, his eyes reflecting the tranquil beauty of the evening. She couldn't help but smile internally, a sense of inexplicable happiness washing over her at the sight of him content.

Just then, he turned towards her, and their eyes met in a moment of silent recognition. Time seemed to stand still as they gazed at each other, the world around them fading into the background. Ro felt a jolt of recognition course through him as he realized that these were the same eyes he had seen at the bar, the same smile that had captivated him that night. The girl he had been searching for was right in front of him, yet he found himself unable to speak a word, lost in the depths of her gaze.

And then, as if by some unspoken agreement, they turned away from each other, their silent exchange coming to an end. Ro watched as she rose from the sand and walked away, disappearing into the fading light of the evening.

After their brief encounter on the beach, Ro couldn't shake the feeling of unease that settled over him like a heavy cloak. He sat there for a while longer, watching the waves crash against the shore, his mind consumed by thoughts of the mysterious girl he had just met. He wanted to talk to her, to learn more about her, but something held him back—a fear of intruding on her solitude, of disrupting the fragile peace that seemed to surround her.

"How is it possible?" Ro muttered to himself, his brow furrowed in confusion as he pondered the unlikely series of events that had led them to cross paths once again.

Lost in his thoughts, Ro didn't notice the incoming call from Mahi until his phone began to ring insistently in his pocket. With a sigh, he answered the call, his mind still preoccupied with thoughts of the enigmatic girl on the beach.

"When are you coming back kiddo" Mahi's voice came through the phone, calm and reassuring.

"On the way to hotel bhai" Ro replied, his voice tinged with a sense of distraction.

"You okay na bacha? " Mahi asked, concern evident in his tone.

" I am okay now bhaii..." Ro assured him, forcing a smile despite the turmoil raging inside him.

Meanwhile, Ritsy walked away from the beach with a sense of wonder and confusion swirling inside her. She couldn't shake the feeling that their meeting was more than just a coincidence, that there was something deeper at play—a force beyond their control guiding their paths towards each other.

"What is destiny?" Ritsy mused, her mind whirling with questions. "And why do I keep running into him?"

As she made her way home, Ritsy couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for the unexpected encounters that had brought her face to face with the famous cricketer. But she also couldn't shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the back of her mind—a fear of disrupting the delicate balance of their lives with her presence.

That's why, when she had seen Ro on the beach, she had chosen to keep her distance, to exchange nothing more than a polite greeting. She didn't want to disturb his peace, to bring up anything from their past encounters or to behave like a star-struck fan. Instead, she had decided to leave it all up to fate, to trust in the magic of the universe to bring them together in its own time and in its own way. And as she walked away from the beach, Ritsy couldn't help but feel a sense of calm settle over her, knowing that whatever happened next would be part of a greater plan beyond her control.

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