Tum Se Hi

HUMDARD

(Present: Year 2030)

Ishita (at the door with a cold, resolute expression): "I'M GLAD WE'RE ON THE SAME PAGE, MR. SHARMA"

Abhishek grips the paperweight tightly, his knuckles white, as he grinds his teeth, his heart aching with suppressed anger. He takes a deep breath and rises from his seat, the weight of the moment evident in his tense posture. As Abhishek and Ishita walk towards each other, their eyes lock in a silent exchange of mutual resentment.

Abhishek (to Kavya, his voice sharp): "Great! Looks like we finally agree on something, after a longggg time."

Ishita (turning to Kavya with a stern gaze): "I want the clause removed from the contract that forces me to appear with Mr. Sharma, attend interviews together, or even cross paths."

Kavya, extremely frustrated, holds her head in her hands.

Kavya: "Guys!!! Ye koi sabzi mandi nahi hai ki lychee ke bunch mein se ek lychee pasand nahi aai to bahar nikalke fek di. This is a bloody contract and it works as a whole. Ishita, you are signed up as the SRH ambassador for two more years and Abhishek, you are the captain of the team, for god's sake. I met you guys four months ago and you two were the #Abhita I've known for 6 goddamn years. I don't know what happened between you two and I will not force you to tell me but please understand that this is professional stuff. Keep your private and professional lives separate."

Abhishek (his voice dripping with hatred): "#Abhita is bullshit. It's nothing but a joke"

Ishita (gulps, tightens her teeth): "Two minutes, two agreements. You never fail to surprise me, Mr. Sharma."

Kavya (taking deep breaths, pleading): "I have everything set up—the shoot, the photographer. Just go and get this done, please!"

Ishita (tossing her jacket and heading towards the exit): "Fine."

Abhishek (glancing at Kavya with a sigh): "I'm doing this just because of you and this contract."

Kavya: "Kisi ke liye bhi jaa mere bhai...bas chala jaa please"

Abhishek puts his shades back on as he heads outside.

Ishita (on the phone): "Tani, get the team and pick me up from Kavya's office."

Abhishek stands beside her at the entrance, waiting for his car.

Ishita (continues): "Tani please jaldi kar. Mera dum ghut raha hai yahan"

Abhishek struggles to keep his composure, biting back a tear as he tries to mask his feelings, keeping his gaze straight ahead. The silence between them is thick, filled with the weight of unspoken words and raw emotions. They haven't seen each other in three months—the time they agreed to let each other go, a painful decision that still lingers in the air.

Abhishek's car arrives, and he heads to it without glancing at Ishita. As soon as he leaves, she feels tears streaming down her face, even though she tries to stop them. She quickly wipes them away, but they keep flowing. Feeling overwhelmed, she walks to the bathroom and locks the door behind her. Once inside, she breaks down completely, her tears flowing freely as all the pain she had been holding in finally surfaces.

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FLASHBACK (2 YEARS BACK : 2028)

With Pat's retirement, Abhishek is chosen as the captain of SRH. His dedication and sincerity have helped SRH break records and grow significantly.

IN ISHITA AND ABHISHEK'S HOUSE

Ishita (smiling): "Kya baat hai, Captain sahab! Chaa gaye tussi!"

Abhishek (blushing, wrapping his arms around her): "It's all thanks to you, baby. You went to training with me every morning. You took care of my diet, workout, training—everything. Kya karunga main tere bina?