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As Abhishek immersed himself in the virtual world of PlayStation, the familiar sounds of gunfire and explosions filled the air around him, transporting him to a realm where he could temporarily escape the pressures of reality.
"Abhay! Keep the volume down!" His sister, Dr. Komal Sharma yelled from her spot on the couch. She was scrolling on her phone screen reading medical stuff.
"Can't hear you!" Abhishek laughed "I couldn't hear you over the sound of victory!".
Komal rolled her eyes playfully, a fond smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "Very funny, Abhay. But seriously, I have a patient consultation in the next room, and I need some peace and quiet."
"Alright, alright, I'll keep it down," Abhishek relented, lowering the volume of the game with a mock sigh. "But only because you're the best sister ever."
Komal chuckled, shaking her head in amusement. "You're lucky I love you, Abhay. Now, if you'll excuse me, duty calls."
As Komal disappeared into the adjacent room, Abhishek returned his focus to the game, his competitive spirit reignited as he navigated through the virtual battlefield with renewed determination.
Abhishek decided he played enough because his eyes were straining. "I need to touch grass," he muttered to himself. As Abhishek stepped outside, the cool breeze of Chandigarh brushed against his face, a welcome relief from the confines of his gaming room. With a sense of liberation, he made his way to the mailbox, eager to break free from the digital realm and reconnect with the world outside.
He went outside, but first, he checked his mailbox. Rifling through the pile of mail, Abhishek's eyes skimmed over the various envelopes, most of them bearing his sister's name and filled with the mundane paperwork of her medical practice. But one envelope stood out among the rest, its bold letters spelling out "BCCI" in all caps.
With trembling hands, Abhishek tore open the envelope, his pulse racing with anticipation. His eyes scanned the contents of the letter, his breath catching in his throat as he absorbed the words written on the page.
"Abhay, what's taking you so long? Did you find something interesting in the mail?" Komal's voice floated from the doorway, curiosity evident in her tone.
Abhishek looked up, his face breaking into an incredulous grin as he held up the letter for his sister to see. "Komal, you won't believe this! It's from the BCCI-I've been selected as a travel reserve for the T20 World Cup!"
Komal's eyes widened in disbelief as she rushed over to Abhishek's side, her hands reaching for the letter to confirm its contents. "Oh my God, Abhay, that's incredible! I'm so proud of you!"
Abhishek's chest swelled with pride at his sister's words, his excitement bubbling over as he realized the magnitude of this opportunity. "I know, right? This is like a dream come true!"
