Stolen Heart

I'd still look for you in a crowd

Even after conversing with his friends, Shubman was still finding it hard to gather the courage to face her or talk to her. He didn't know if there's still any chance to make things right. It was like he was stuck in this cycle of wanting to fix things but feeling paralysed by fear. Sometimes, taking that first step towards reconciliation can be the hardest part.
He was yearning for Sara and her presence in his life but when it comes down to actually reaching out to her, he's at a loss for words. The situation was so tangled and messy that he couldn't even figure out where to start. The weight of his actions was holding him back, making it difficult for him to find the right way to apologise to her.
Despite the passing days, he was still struggling to  come up with the right words to say to Sara. The longer he waits, the more pressure builds up, making it even harder for him to make a move.
In between these, Shubman was being offered to play for Glamorgan County Cricket Club. He happily agreed to play as that would only enhance his skills. But what came with that was he had to be in Wales, UK, for a month. And so he went there.
Despite the exciting opportunity to play for the club, being in the UK without the chance to see Sara was hitting him hard. The twist of fate that had him in Wales instead of England, where Sara was, created a sense of longing and nostalgia, he couldn't shake off. Having his friend, Subeer, by his side, provided some comfort but the ache of not being able to see Sara, was still there.
Few days later, it was Shubman's birthday and Jugnu uploaded a special birthday post for his friend. Jugnu highlighted Sara's name in capital letters and the moment Shubman saw it, his face was beaming with joy. Shubman's smile at that moment was priceless, showing how much Sara's presence means to him. But the post took an unexpected turn when Jugnu's post mentioning Sara sparked even more rumours. The confusion between the two Sara, added a whole new layer of drama and speculation to the situation. The buzz and chatter among people trying to decipher the real identity behind Jugnu's post was quite something. People were commenting "Which Sara is it? Sara Tendulkar or Sara Ali Khan?".

Sara, on the other hand, was finding herself in a moment of hesitation. Despite her inner desire to wish him on his birthday, the constant struggle to keep her distance and not reach out had been a battle of his own. But as they say, the heart has a mind of its own. So, she picked up her phone and was going to wish him is when so many notifications started popping up on her phone. She checked it and it was Jugnu's post. Yes, the equation of Sara with his friends always remained the same. They used to like and comment on each other's posts. But when she read his caption, her heart ached with the fear of seeing Shubman possibly moving on with the other Sara. It was not like she didn't want him to be happy. She was the happiest and proudest person whenever Shubman would achieve anything. But the post sent a jolt through her heart, making her question  whether reaching out would be the right decision. The complexities of emotions and the tangled web of rumours forced to Sara in making her decision of not wishing him.

Scene shifts to Shubman's side,
Jugnu calls him.

Jugnu: Happy birthday, Shubiiiii!!!

Shubman: Thank you bro!

Jugnu: Did you like my caption?

Shubman: Loved it! But the rumours have sparked even more.

Jugnu: So sorry yaar!! Maine utna nahi socha post karte waqt..

Shubman: Koi nahi... it's fine... bas Sara, meri Sara galat na samjhe...

Jugnu: Bhabhi ne wish kiya?

Shubman: Abhi tak toh nahi...

Jugnu: She must be feeling a mix of emotions right now... Listen! Even if she doesn't wish you today, don't let the hard feelings settle in your heart. Pehle tune hurt kiya phir tere dating rumours, it's a lot to deal with.