Here's the double update, as promised.
Before diving in, I highly recommend briefly reading the "Quit Heartbreak" chapter to avoid confusion (I got confused while writing 🥲).
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Continuing with the story
Flashback
After returning from Goa to Chandigarh, Shubman threw himself into practice for upcoming matches, trying desperately to forget about Sara. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get her out of his mind. His thoughts constantly drifted back to her, making it difficult to focus on anything else.
Meanwhile, in Goa, Sara was in a similar state. She had no interest in the trip, her mood mirroring Shubman's. Everyone on the trip noticed her dullness, but only Alysha had an inkling that it was because of Shubman. Despite Alysha's repeated attempts to get Sara to open up about what was bothering her, Sara remained tight-lipped.
After three days, the trip ended, and they returned to Mumbai.
After spending a week with her family, it was time for Sara to leave for London to continue her studies. On the day of her departure, thoughts of Shubman still plagued her mind. She decided to give their relationship one last chance and called Shubman, hoping for some clarity.
Sara: (nervously dialing Shubman's number) "Come on, Shubman, please pick up..."
The phone rang repeatedly, but there was no answer. Unbeknownst to her, Shubman had left his phone at home and had gone out for practice.
Sara:(frustrated and talking to herself) "Why are you so desperate about Shubman? He clearly admitted that he has no feelings for you and that it was all just flirting. Just forget him and focus on yourself."
After bidding goodbye to her family, Sara finally boards her flight to London.
Meanwhile, Shubman comes back home from practice, checks his phone and is surprised to see a missed call from Sara.
Shubman:(surprised) "Sara called me? Why now?"
He immediately calls her back, but the call doesn't connect. He tries again, but with no success.
Shubman:(frustrated, talking to himself) "Why isn't she picking up? Where could she be?"
He decides to call Alysha, hoping she might know something.
Shubman: (dialing Alysha's number and she picks up) "Hey, Lysh. How are you?"
Alysha:"Hey, Shubman. I'm good, How about you?"
Shubman: "I'm alright. How is Sara doing?"
Alysha:"Sara's fine. By the way, are you guys not in contact anymore? Why are you asking me about her? Is everything okay between you two?"
Shubman: (sighs) "It's complicated, Lysh. I actually got a missed call from Sara. I tried calling her back, but the call didn't connect. So, I thought I'd ask you."
Alysha: "Oh, I see. Well, Sara's on her flight to London right now. That might be why the call isn't connecting."
Shubman: (coldly) "London? Oh, so she's finally going to reunite with her love after so many days, huh?"
Alysha: (surprised) "What do you mean, Shubman?"
Shubman:"Alysha, I mean Sara is finally going to see her secret boyfriend, Aryan."
