A Piece Of My Heart (Ft. Virushka) 💖

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As soon as Virat landed back in Sydney, he felt an eager pull to his home, his family. He hadn’t told Anushka or anyone else he was coming, thinking the surprise would add to the joy of being back.

When he finally arrived at the house, it was a little past noon, and the warm afternoon sun cast a tranquil glow over everything. He rang the bell, his heart racing a bit as he anticipated the reactions that would follow.

The door swung open, and there stood Anushka's father. For a brief second, there was silence, then his father-in-law's eyes lit up.

"Arey, Virat, you’re here?" he said, delighted as he opened the door wider. “Come in, come in.”

Virat greeted him with a respectful touch to his feet, smiling widely.

“How are you, Baba?” Virat asked as he stepped inside. “I thought I’d come and meet everyone -- maybe even stay for a day.”

“Ah, that's wonderful,” his father-in-law said with genuine happiness. “But the house is pretty quiet right now -- Anushka and Asha are both napping, and Ved's still at school. Why don’t you take some rest too?”

"Good idea,” Virat said with a chuckle. “Guess I’ll see everyone later this evening."

He picked up his bag and quietly headed to the bedroom, where Anushka was sleeping. As he gently opened the door, the calm scene inside touched him deeply.

She was curled up under a soft blanket, her breathing steady and peaceful. Sunlight filtered softly through the curtains, casting a warm glow on her relaxed face. He set his bag down, letting out a sigh of relief; after the intensity of the last match, this calmness was exactly what he needed.

He moved quietly, walking to the side of the bed and slowly sitting down next to her. Leaning in, he took a moment to just look at her, a small smile playing on his lips as he realized how much he’d missed her.

He leaned in to plant a gentle kiss on her cheek, but just as he was about to, she stirred, her eyes squinting open.

At first, she seemed disoriented, but as her gaze settled on him, her mouth opened in surprise, and she shot up in bed, instantly wrapping her arms around him in a tight hug.

“Anu... slowly,” he whispered, reminding her to be careful as she carried their child. But she wasn’t having any of it, clinging to him as if letting go would make him disappear.

"Virat, you're here!” she murmured, her voice a mix of surprise and relief. “You didn't tell me you were coming!”

"I wanted to surprise you," he said, laughing softly as he held her close. “Thought I’d take advantage of the break.”

Anushka pulled back slightly, looking him up and down as if to make sure he was really there. Her gaze softened, and her eyes filled with tears she hadn’t even realized were there.

Virat’s smile faded into a gentle, concerned frown, and he moved closer, cupping her face.

“What happened?” he asked softly, his thumbs brushing against her cheeks. She took a shaky breath, trying to keep her voice steady, but it came out as a quiet mumble.

“I missed you,” she whispered, and the floodgates opened. Her shoulders trembled, and she buried her face into his chest, the pent-up emotions spilling over. Virat’s heart twisted seeing her like this.

“Aw, baby, I’m here now. Don’t cry,” he murmured, his voice a soothing balm as he wrapped his arms around her, cradling her like something precious.