Stolen Heart

Home isn't always a place!

Two days later, Sara received the photos from the shoot she had done prior to the party. She immediately sent them to Shubman, giving him the first glimpse of the pictures. I mean, ofcourse, Mr. Boyfriend gets to see it all first and then comes rest of the world.

Later, she posted the photos on IG and we all have seen the comments and reactions. She basically set the internet on fire that day.
On the other hand, Shubman was not really having a good time. He was struggling on the field.
At night, Sara was waiting for Shubman's call because going to bed without talking to each other is not their thing. Though, it wasn't nighttime in SA, it was evening there.
Sara, thought of calling him as she knew that her man would not be in the best of moods but then hesitated thinking he might be busy with something. So she kept waiting. But when it was getting really late and Shubman didn't call her, she finally called him.

Shubman (in low voice): Hello?

Sara: Oh, thank god!! I thought you'd not pick up my call.

Shubman: And what made you think so??

Sara: I thought maybe you're not in a good mood.

Shubman: Sara, my mood doesn't matter when it comes to you. Your voice is my favourite and hearing it makes everything so much better.

Sara: Hmmm... So why does my favourite voice sound so low? You okay, baby??

Shubman: Haa, I'm alright. Tell me about your day.

Sara: So, you think you can lie and I won't catch it from your voice?

Shubman: I'm not lying. I'm okay. Don't worry.

Sara: You know what? You can take your "I'm okay" hat off. Please stop with faking how strong you are. Atleast in front of me. I know you better than you know yourself. So whatever you're feeling, just share it with me. Hmm??

Shubman (sighs and speaks in one go): Okay, fine. Things haven't been great. I don't know what's wrong. I've been underperforming, and it's getting to me. I feel like I'm not living up to my own expectations. Forget about others. I just feel like a crap.

Sara: Shub, you're one of the most talented and hardworking cricketers out there and I'm not being biased over here. Every athlete faces rough patches. It's just a part of the journey. One single match or series doesn't define you. Okay?

Shubman (his voice breaking): I don't know!! I feel like I'm letting down everyone.

Sara: Heyyyy!!! You're not letting down anyone. I believe in you, our family does, our friends do and we're all here for you, cheering our heart out. We're not just here for the good and bright days but also for the not-so-good and dark ones. You make us so proud every day. So, just chin up, my superstar. You're going to bounce back stronger than ever. And I just know it.

Shubman: How do you do it everytime?

Sara: Do what?

Shubman: Saying exactly what I need to hear?

Sara: I have my ways.

Shubman: Ofcourse!!

Sara: Such a cute si dimple wali smile you have and you're just keeping it to yourself? Smile, baby, smile!! I need to see those dimples. I miss them.

Shubman (smiles): How are you supposed to see my dimples over a phone call. Facetime???

Sara: Iske liye puchna hota hai kya?

He facetimes her.

Sara: Now I feel good. I'm gonna crush on your dimples forever!!!

Shubman: Oh, you have them too.