Bound to fall in love

7

Shubman's POV

"Shubman?" I heard Shanaya say. I hope it was not one of my hallucinations I'd had since morning. Yes you heard that right, I began to see her everywhere. it first happened when I was making breakfast then during my way here and now? Was it really her?
"Shanaya? Is this you?" I questioned
"Yes Mr.Gill you're right" she said smiling.
What was she doing here? I had never seen her here before? But she's new in Mumbai.
Before I could answer all the questions in my mind I heard her mumble to herself.
"Ok no way he's here. Is this real? What the hell is happening."
I'm sure that was not for me to hear but since I heard it anyways I replied.
"Shanaya mai hi hu. No need to worry"

She gave me a nervous smile and we started walking down the stairs.
"I had come here for the presentation with zairah for the company." She said before I could ask her. She knew me so well. Shub relax it's only been a day. Paagal hogaya hai tu bhai.

"Ohhh I remember you told me about it yesterday"
"I'm surprised you remembered" she said smiling
That goddamn smile. I wish I could frame it in my room.Bhai Tu theek hai? Kya sochi jaa raha h? It's just a small crush why am I behaving like some lovesick puppy?

"I obviously did you were talking about it way to much yesterday" I said escaping my thoughts

"I did? I'm so sorry I never meant to. I was just so excited that it might have happened you know like how people speak so much when they're nervous and it's totally not fine but you know they just keep talking like blah blah blah and jus-"

" I was joking Shanaya. I loved hearing about it. How was your presentation?" I asked sounding subtle but I was so keen on knowing how it went I couldn't wait any longer.

"It went pretty good actually. I think we might have this one in the bag." Her eyes sparkled.

I feel so proud of her. Dude but you've just known her for a day. You've never acted like this. She's basically a stranger. But she isn't. But she is.

"Shubman are you alright" I finally snapped out.

No way I'd been zoned out for the entire time she was speaking. She already has this effect on me you know?

"Yea I'm so sorry just some things running over my head." I said trying to make myself look formal.

"Oh. Well then I must not interrupt your thoughts. My cab will be here in 2 minutes. So I might as well leave. Bye Shubman I'll see you soon." She said smiling but this time it was not like her usual smile but a dull smile she put up just for the sake of it.

I felt guilty. Maybe this was because of me. I wasn't paying attention to what she said and maybe that's why she's leaving. I don't want her to go. She had started walking away. I had to stop her. Think of something you doof.

"Shanaya wait." I practically screamed which made all the heads turn towards me. Way to embarrass yourself Shub.

I ran towards her. She had already reached the gate. Geez she's fast. With my hands on my knees I first caught my breath and started speaking.
"Wait 2 minutes. I need rest." I said taking deep breaths between my words.

"Aren't you supposed to be like not tired" she said almost chuckling in between her sentence.

"Yaar I need a break from this cricket stuff if I was a not playing cricket you would definitely not have said this to me." I said angrily but in a funny way.

"Acha Acha sure Mr.Gill ab bolo why have you stopped me. My cab is waiting and I have to run wrna I'll have to wait for another cab wasting my precious 15 minutes. And you'll have to pay for the next one" she said dramatically.

"Shanaya let the cab go I'll drop you home. This area isn't the safest in the city. I hope you understand."
I can't let her go alone. Definitely not from here. God forbid something happened I'd not be able to forgive myself.

"Shubman I understand your concerns but in there is no  way I will to disturb you. I'm sure you have some important work to do. I'll go by cab."

I had work but it could wait. It was important but a few minutes wouldn't hurt. I can't tell her I have work wrna no way she will let me drop her.

"Shanaya I'm absolutely free and your apartment isn't that far now let's go."
I said and dragged her to the parking lot.

She first apologised to the cab driver on the phone. She's so sweet and considerate I thought to myself. While driving at first it was awkward ofc but then I turned up the radio and Karan Aujla started playing. "Shubman could you please turn up the volume."

THANK GOD she loves Aujla otherwise it would have been soooo weird.
We both started singing together through the rest of the ride and I realised although I've known her for literally a day I enjoy her company a lot. She's always so happy and bubbly and smiley. "Vibe teri meri mildi aa" (Diljit reference 🤟)

We were now outside the society where Shanaya lived in. I opened the door for her which was a gentleman thing to do and offered her my hand so she wouldn't slip on the wet road.

Mumbai rains were something I loved but the after effects not so much. The weather was all humid and sticky but atleast I got an excuse to hold her hand so I didn't really mind it this time. Thankyou baarish.

She bid me a Thankyou and started walking towards the society.

"Shanaya" I called out

"Ab kya hua?" She asked curiosity in her eyes.

"Kya iss cricketer ko aapka number mil sakta hai?" I asked hoping for nothing but a yes. (Fingers crossed)

"Ji zaroor" she then proceeded writing her number on a piece of paper she had in her bag and gave it to me.

After bidding me goodbye she turned away but I could still see her cheeks red with the scenario that just took place. Maybe she liked me too? Maybe something could happen in the future? Yaar phir wahi overthinking. Shub please stop this and don't be delusional.

But when I was about to sit in my car she turned around and shouted "Kal chai pe chaloge?"

It's officially the best day ever.

Without even giving it a second thought I replied "Aap jaha bulayengi waha aajayenge." and bowed.

She laughed and went back. I was still thinking about all that could happen tomorrow when my thoughts were interrupted by Virat bhai's call.
"Shub kaha rehgaya its 3. You were supposed to be here at 2:30." Oh shit oh shit oh shit I'm screwed.

"Virat bhai abhi aaya just on my way." God I'm screwed for this. You've just become the vice captain and you're only showing up late what's wrong with yaar.Without wasting any second I rushed towards the Kohli residence where the meeting was supposed to be held but the thoughts of what had happened today still lingered in my mind. I had to talk to someone about her.

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Hahaha this is such a cute chapter. I want them to have banters also though. I'll write them later on. I hope you liked this one. I had so much fun writing this. We're so close to 500 reads I can't believe it. Thank you so much for reading this. The team will definitely tease him next chapter when Ishan tells them about shana-