Tables will Turn

Part 3

"Are you serious? Before coming here I called Ro and he is the one who said that he didn't want to interfere in this scandal as Mahi bhai told him not to because if I get suspended, there wouldn't be anyone to lead the team except Rohit", said Virat this time making me confused. 

"No Virat, I just spoke with them. They are with you. Mahi bhai said he has called for a press meet too".

"I don't understand all this Anu. There are just a few hours left to prove my innocence and I don't know how will I do that?", said Virat holding his head in his hands. To see my aggressive young man losing all his charm was pinching my heart. 

"Cheeku, we will find some way? Don't worry. Go and sit in the garden, I will get something to eat", I said trying to calm him down.

"When is the press meet?", asked Virat composing himself.

"I think it would start in fifteen minutes", I replied looking at the clock.

He sighed switching on the television while I went into the kitchen to get some fruits for Virat as he didn't have anything from the morning. By the time I came back and settled down, Mahi bhai has already started speaking.

Press Meet from Mahi bhai's house

"I want to come straight to the point. As I have been seeing Virat  Kohli from the past 12 years, I can tell you how much he respects the game and the country. On a man who always played for the team, putting such allegations is very disappointing and I personally knew how much he respects me on and off the field. Not only between us, there is no chance of jealousy between any team members. We all celebrate everyone's success as our own. Similarly, we as a team...", before he could continue, he got a call and he excused himself. 

"You just take care of yourself. I will manage...Be careful", is all we could hear as Mahi bhai was speaking while covering the mike and then he returned to the press meet.

"Ya...where did we stop...ha so, I just received a call from Rohit and he cleared that he and the team are out of all this. So, please don't disturb them because the upcoming tournaments are very important for Indian Cricket as there is not much time left for the T20 world cup. I personally would stay with Chee...I mean Virat and strongly believe that he is innocent. Also, I could sense a conspiracy behind all these, who is trying to divide the team."

"What do you have to say about Virat and Anushka?", asked one of the reporters.

"They are one of the beautiful couples I have known", he replied with his trademark smile and continued "It's their personal matter so let's not get into it. I would suggest that give them some time and stop spreading rumours. My Virat is aggressive, he is not foolish. I trust him. Thank you", saying which he left into his house as usual not showing his emotions on his face.

My house

"Mahi bhai is right, it is good to put the team away from all this nonsense", said Virat though he tried hard to hide the longingness to be with the team, it was evident in his eyes.

"Cheeku from morning I wanted to ask you something, did you...did you call Anushka bhabhi today?", I asked hesitantly.

"Yes, I did", he replied not paying much attention.

"Why?"

"I wanted to talk to her about all this. Actually, before suspending me Dada called to inform about the missing trophies and that I was in the suspect's list. After hearing it, the first name came into my mind is hers and I wanted to share this news with her, but she didn't answer. And then I called Ro and he said that", Virat replied with tears in his eyes.