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So so proud of you....

Ishan's phone buzzed, snapping him out of his morning routine. He smiled as he read Aditi's text, sent last night.

Gratitude washed over him, appreciating her thoughtfulness. He quickly typed a response.

"Wow, me too. Abhi bhi kal jaisa feel ho raha hain. Heading to Bangalore today. Let's catch up soon."

With a satisfactory nod, he hit the send and tucked his phone into his pocket. He grabbed his bag and began preparing for the airport. A match against RCB in Bangalore.

As he packed, his mind shifted focus to the next match. He reviewed the strategies in his mind, imagining himself dodging opponents with ease.

He quickly grabbed his luggage and headed to the lobby, where his team bus was already there. The hum of the conversation and the scent of fresh coffee filled the air. As he boarded, his teammates greeted him with smiles.

"Ishan, aaja baith." Mayank called out.

Ishan dropped into the seat beside Mayank, exchanging pleasantry with others.

As the bus pulled away, Ishan gazed out of the window, his mind filled with visuals of victory against RCB.

"Bangalore, here we come." He said to himself.

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Aditi excitedly chatted on the phone, her eyes sparkling. Her mother entered the room, curiosity etched on her face.

"Koun hain?" She asked.

Aditi covered the receiver and replied. "Koi manager hain. A local brand wants me to endorse them."

Her mother's eyebrows rose. "Acha, aur?"

Aditi explained. "It's a small startup here, in Jaipur itself. They want me to come for a shoot tomorrow."

Her mother's expression softened. "Wow, what do you think?"

Aditi's face lit up. "I want to do it!"

Her mother smiled and said. "You can go for it."

Aditi returned to the call, her voice with enthusiasm.

"Hey! I'm ready for this. Send me the address and I'll arrive tomorrow."

As Aditi hung up, her mother's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"Are you comfortable with the time commitment?" She asked, her tone gentle but cautious. Aditi nodded eagerly, her ponytail bouncing with the motion.

"Haan! They just need me for one event and social media posts." She exclaimed.

"Alright! Just remember to prioritize your personal life as well. Don't overcommit."

Aditi's heart swelled with gratitude, feeling her mother's support and trust.

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Next day.

Ishan's focus shifted to the cricket field. In a different city, surrounded by kind of a familiar scenery, he immersed himself in the practice. His batting stance, wicketkeeping skills, every detail in which he needed perfection.

Sweat dripped from his eyebrows as he faced the bowlers, his eye locked onto the ball. Each catch, each shot was a testament to his dedication.

His coaches nodded in approval.

"Ishan, your form is impressive. Keep this up. You are in tomorrow's playing 11.

Ishan's resolve strengthened. He wanted to make everyone proud.

Ishan sat at the dugout, sipping water during the break. Mayank, sat beside him.

"Hey, did I tell you this?" Mayank asked.