OPPOSITES: S.GILL

20

The next morning, I woke up to the delicious aroma of breakfast wafting through the air, mingling with the soft rays of sunlight streaming in through the window. Blinking away the remnants of sleep, I made my way to the kitchen, where Shubman was busy at work, a playful smile on his lips as he flipped pancakes on the stove.

"Good morning, gorgeous," he greeted me, his eyes lighting up warmly as he saw me.

I couldn't help but laugh at his choice of words, feeling a rush of affection swell in my chest. "Good morning, handsome," I replied, my voice filled with teasing affection as I wrapped my arms around him from behind, resting my chin on his shoulder.

Shubman chuckled, leaning back into my embrace as he continued to tend to the breakfast spread. "How did you sleep?" he asked, his tone filled with genuine concern.

"Like a dream," I confessed, kissing his cheek gently. "And now, waking up to the smell of pancakes and the sight of you cooking, Let's say it's even better than a dream."

He grinned at my words, his eyes sparkling with delight. "I'm glad to hear that," he said, facing me and enveloping me in a warm embrace. "I wanted to do something special for you today."

I felt my heart swell with gratitude at his thoughtfulness, and I felt truly blessed to have him in my life. "You're always doing something special for me," I murmured, pressing a lingering kiss to his lips.

"Aisa lagata hai jaise mainne varshon se aapase Hindi mein baat nahin kee hai."

"Aur aapakee aavaaj bhee utanee hee khoobasoorat lagatee hai." Shubman replied as I winked.

"Arey, yaar."

"When are your final exams?" Shubman concernedly asked as I smiled.

"Next week, love. Oh, I forgot to ask. When are you leaving?"

"Tuesday. But don't worry about that now. Also, you should visit India soon."

"Maybe I will, after graduation. Hey, Shub?"

"Kya?"

"So I've been thinking about returning to India after graduation."

"Arey, love. That's amazing, but what about your job?"

"I got a transfer to the Indian Association, so I can practically work from India."

"That's awesome, my love. I'm so happy for you."

"You'll be in India on the fourteenth, right?"

"Yes, why?"

"My graduation is on the fourteenth. So I was just wondering whether you could come, but I don't think it's possible. I don't want you spending too much money."

"Hey, look at me. It isn't about money. I would ditch everything for you. But it's mandatory for all the members to be present, or else I'll get kicked off the team."

"I'm not letting you do that. Your career is much more important."

"No, it isn't. You are the most important thing in my life."

"Shubman Gill, if you put your job on the line for my graduation-"

"Lovey, chill out. I won't. Whatever you say, I'll do it."

"Good."