Ellyse Perry hires a girl to fake being her girlfriend. No love. No feelings. Just a contract. Smriti Mandhana agrees-while hiding the truth: she's a billionaire with a revenge plan against the Perry family. What starts as pretending turns dangerous when real feelings grow, an ex-lover returns as a business rival, and lies begin to crack. Because this was never just a fake relationship. It was a setup. A betrayal. And aa love that could destroy them both. P.s: Not a cricket story.

They spent years ignoring the glances, the pauses, the things left unsaid. In a career defining series, Smriti and Harmanpreet are forced to confront emotions buried under ambition and pressure. Some truths can be delayed but never escaped [⚠️this is work of fiction any resemblance to real event's/people is purely coincidental and a result of my boredom, imagination and mild delusion .] This is my 1 st try so any suggestions are welcome and if any body has any problems with wlw content then this is not for you . Its only for the yearning delusional gays and theys .

⚡ RIVALS TO LOVERS ⚡ Smriti Mandhana has one goal: lead India to T20 World Cup glory. The last thing she needs is to be distracted by Ellyse Perry, Australia's star all-rounder, even if Perry's competitive smirk does make her heart skip a beat. But when a chance encounter at an empty stadium the night before their semi-final match turns into shared laughter and a playful bet, Smriti finds herself seeing beyond Perry's green and gold uniform. Between perfect yorkers and powerful cover drives, their rivalry transforms into something neither of them expected. As they navigate the pressures of international cricket, media scrutiny, and their duties to their respective teams, Smriti and Ellyse discover that some connections are worth more than any trophy. But with two cricket-obsessed nations watching their every move, can they find a way to be both competitors and something more? A story about finding love across boundary lines, "Across Boundaries" explores what happens when cricket's biggest rivals realize their fiercest opponent might just be their perfect match. • Sports drama • Rivals to lovers • LGBTQ+ • International cricket • Fluff and angst NOTE TO READERS: While this story is inspired by real cricket players and events, the romantic storyline and personal interactions are entirely fictional. This work is created by a fan, for fans, with the utmost respect for the athletes portrayed. If RPF (Real Person Fiction) makes you uncomfortable, this story may not be for you. Remember: Please keep comments respectful and kind. These are real people we're writing about! 💕 #RivalsToLovers #CricketRomance #LGBTQ+ #SportsRomance