We Too Had A Love Story

New Years.

VIRAT KOHLI

I got a call from Pranay as I reached home.

'Hey' he said.

'Hy' I replied.

'Listen Virat,you have to go to Bangalore tomorrow at NCA for some team meeting for the upcoming series' He said.

'And when do we come back?' I asked.

'The day after tomorrow on evening,you'll be in Delhi' He said.

'Okay' I said.

I disconnected the call.

I was alright with the fact that we were going to Bangalore until it struck me that it was Sam's engagement on Sunday evening,the day I was supposed to come back.Not going to either of the events was not an option.I was not sure that I would be able to make it to the engagement ceremony as the flights take time to reach.I was in a dilemma. I wanted to go and wish Sam and Neha,I knew if I did no go Sanjana will think of me as a guy who does not keep his promise.I called Pranay and asked him if I could come early but his reply did no good to me.I packed some clothes and got my bag ready for tomorrow.

Next morning I left for the airport.I wanted to message Sanjana but couldn't.I was on my flight with Nikhil.He had a picture with Sanjana in his phone they got clicked on that interview day.

'You got great choice Virat' He said.

I blushed.Yes.Like a girl does.

'Stop blushing like a girl bro' he said and laughed.

'I know but don't girls find guys cute who blush?' I asked with much curiosity.

He laughed even harder then.

'You have totally lost it.She makes you mad,you know that' He said.

'Ya' I replied.I knew that already.She did.And the madness increased after everything happened between us,after knowing how she talks to my poster,how she prays for me,how she never gets angry on me,how she never says harsh words to me even at the most sensitive situations, how she makes my heart beat fast like I'm going out to bat,how I see so much love and care for me in those little eyes of her,how she taught me to find happiness in small things,how I missed her when I didn't see her face for so long,how she was so professional,how she understood me so well even when I don't have answers to myself,how I never knew my heart could beat this fast,but now it doed,each time she smiles.

We reached the place and I wanted to call her.I picked up my phone and dialled her number.Her phone was switched off,I got worried.We went to our hotel.I switched on the TV and skipped to Headlines Today.They were having a live debate with many analysts and former players about the coming tours.She was also there controlling everything with such authority.She did crumble in front of such big names but as soon as her show starts,it was all her there.I watched the whole debate and switched off the TV after it got over.I wanted to go for the engagement, for her. To make her realize that I care for her and the things important in her life are equally important to me.I slept and the wished I could reach Delhi tomorrow on time.

SANJANA KUMAR

Today was Sam and Neha's engagement. I was busy from the morning doing all sorts of preparations. I wanted everything to be perfect. I went to Neha and she stood in front of me looking like a goddess in that white gown.

'Oh my god,look at you.Such a beauty!' I exclaimed.

She smiled widely.Her eyes were moist.

'What's wrong?' I asked.

'Nothing, it's just to unbelievable that I'm getting engaged to Sam,it's a big step towards our life together.I'm so happy' she said and hugged me.

Indeed.It is every girl's wish to marry the man of her dreams.The idea of spending all your life with one person is such a beautiful thing. It is about not getting tired of seeing that one face each morning and still finding it pretty.And deep inside,this thought scared me a bit, what if the other person stops finding you pretty one day,stops loving you one day,stops caring for you.

'You also get ready now' Neha said shrugging me out of my thoughts.

I picked up my gown and it was the same one which Virat said looked good on me.I got ready and all the close relatives arrived at the grand Haveli.It was more a kind of private function.I looked at the clock and it was 8 and the ceremony was about to start.My eyes got stuck at the door hoping he would come.And then I got my attention back at the event as my best friends were getting engaged finally.The ceremony was done and they both were tied in a bond that most of us want,but can't keep.And I wished that they both should stay happy and together always.

The guests stayed on as it was the new year party.I got up and came out of the haveli for some time.It was such a beautiful view.It was covered with lights and there was so much brightness in that night.I sat on one of the benches outside thinking about all the possible reasons why Virat didn't come.It felt bad,not bad actually sad.Sad because their were these two amazing people getting engaged and promising to hold on to each other for a lifetime and then there were we-wandering with an unknown bond between us.I sat looking at the moon and it was the new year's eve.Everybody was inside dancing and having fun.I looked at my phone and the time was 11:59.I closed my eyes hoping when I open them I could see his face,hoping that I could welcome my new year with him,hoping he will be the one I get to see all the year and hoping all our pain goes away and we get a fresh start.I opened my eyes to welcome the new year meeting those big brown eyes staring straight into mine.My eyes got wide.There were fireworks in the skies.

'Happy New Year' He said as he kissed on my cheek.

'Happy New Year' I replied.

He came.I should have asked him all sorts of questions at that moment about why is he so late,where was he,what is he doing here etc.But I didn't.Because all that matterted at that time was that he came.All,I knew was that I welcomed my new year with him.His eyes shined.He came closer.I got a look at his shirt,it was the one he bought that day.I liked it and he knew that.

'I'm sorry I am late actually I got stuck somewhere' he said.

He had a bouquet in his hands and wore a suit.His shirt was out and tie was lose.Clearly,he looked like rushing away from somewhere. But he came and this gesture gave me one more reason to fall for him.

'Where's the couple?' He asked.

'Inside,come' I replied and we went inside.

He met everyone inside.He looked tired.I didn't even knew from where he came.I took his hand and went to a corner.

'Sit here' I said as he sat on the chair.

I got some food for him then.

'You must be hungry, eat something' I said.

He smiled as if he was waiting for me to get him some food.He ate so fast(God,he was hungry).Meanwhile Sam came.

'Come Virat it's men time' he said and took him away.

Wonder what these guys will do' I thought.

I went inside and had some dinner.It was new years and everybody was partying like crazy. The guys were drinking. I searched for Virat but he was not seen anywhere.I went to Sam.

'Where's Virat?' I asked.

'Umm..I don't think you would like to see him like this' he said.

'What do you mean?' I asked.

He pointed his finger towards Virat who was sitting outside on a bench and talking to himself.He was drunk.

'What the hell,Sam? You called him for drinking with you?' I shouted.

'Everybody was,but he consumed it a bit more' he said.

'Sam! He doesnt drink and you!!' I said getting angry on him.

'Chill yaar it's new year' he said and started dancing again.

I went towards Virat and he was singing some random Punjabi song.And I knew it was gonna be hard for me to control him that night.