Chapter 2

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The Mumbai sun was rising as Kiara arrived at her family home, the familiar facade a welcome sight after her long journey. Her brother, Mishaal, swung the door open, his teasing grin barely concealing his excitement. "Move quickly, I need to get ready," Kiara urged, her voice a mix of impatience and anticipation.

She ascended the stairs two at a time, her mind racing with the day ahead. In her room, she surveyed her wardrobe, selecting an orange suit that spoke of confidence and style. The tie belt cinched at her waist, accentuating her poised demeanor. She paired it with open-toed heels, the very image of professionalism, and swept her hair into an elegant bun that complemented her outfit perfectly.

 She paired it with open-toed heels, the very image of professionalism, and swept her hair into an elegant bun that complemented her outfit perfectly

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Then she took her car and went towards the BCCI. She met Jaisha and Rahul Dravid. Rahul Dravid said, "Ms.Advani, please sit."

Kiara sat down and Rahul Dravid said, "I will ask you a few basic questions first." Kiara nodded and Rahul asked, "Why is the mental health of the cricketer important?" Kiara said, "I feel that anyone's mental health is important."

Rahul Dravid asked, "If one of the team member's mental health is down, what will you do? Will you prescribe them medicines?"

Kiara said, "Sir, pills are not everything. If any team member's mental health is down then I will talk to them and understand their problem. I will never suggest pills to any of my patients until required."

Rahul Dravid nodded and said, "You are hired, Ms.Advani. You can join us to the JW Marriot tomorrow with your lugguage as we will be traveliing."

Kiara said, "Sir, please call me Kiara. Ms.Advani makes me feel very old." Rahul Dravid nodded and Kiara left from BCCI headquarters. She stopped at a cafe and bought some coffee and sat on the table and said, "I will meet Virat Kohli tomorrow!"

She picked up her phone and called Genevieve and said, "Maa, I got selected!" Genevieve said, "That's great, Kiki."

She spoke to her for sometime and went home and Mishaal said, "Finally getting rid of you." Kiara rolled her eyes and hugged Jagdeep and said, "Papa, tell this donkey to not enter my room at any cost."

Jagdeep said, "Of course, Kiki. Mish will not enter you room. Now go and pack. You need to leave early right?"

Kiara nodded and she went to her room and put her favrouite music and started packing for the next day's work.

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Shubman sat alone in his room, the silence around him a stark contrast to the lively discussions echoing from the banquet hall below. The team was gathered there, strategizing and bonding, but Shubman felt disconnected, his thoughts a million miles away.

His phone rang, breaking the stillness. It was Ishan, his voice laced with concern. "Veere, people are asking about you. Please come down," he pleaded.

"No," Shubman replied curtly, and with a click, the conversation ended. He leaned back, the memories of Ananya flooding his mind, each one a sharp jab to his heart.

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