Mahendra Singh Dhoni can bear anything but what he can't bear something that involves his loved ones escpecially the three girls in his life. So you can imagine the stress he was facing when he saw his sister is not in the house, no one saw her and her car was gone. 'Did she leave him? Why would she leave him?' were the questions revolving in his mind. He was drowing in the abysses of question. 

Mahi was surprised when he got a call from Shikhar Dhawan. He furrowed his eyebrows and picked up the call.

"Haan Shikhi, kaise ho?" Mahi asked.

"Bhaiya." Came a female voice from the other side.

Mahi finally heave a sigh of relief.

"Kahan chali gayi thi tum, Avi? Kitne calls kiye tumhe? Kitne logo se pucha. Tumhara phone off kyu hai?" Mahi asked.

"Sorry bhaiya. Early morning drive ke liye nikali thi. Gaadi kharab ho gayi. Shikhi bhaiya ka ghar paas me tha toh wahan chali gayi. Phone dead ho gaya tha mera." Shambhavi explained.

"Chalo koi nahi ab waapas aa jaao." Mahi said.

Shambhavi cut the call and gave the phone to a very suspicious Shikhar Dhawan.

"Thank you bhaiya." Shambhavi said.

"Yeh sab toh thik hai. Sahi batao kaha thi tum?" Shikhar asked.

"I told you na. I was out for an early morning drive." Shambhavi said.

"Club ke kapde pehen kar? Mujhse toh jhut mat bolo Bhavi." Shikhar said.

"Yes, I was at a club." Shambhavi admitted.

"And then?" Shikhar pressed.

"With Washington Sundar." Shambhavi said, not looking into his eyes.

"Doing what?" Shikhar asked.

Shambhavi widened her eyes. Shikhar furrowed his eyebrows and then realisation hit him.

"HEY BHAGWAAN!!!!!!!!!!"

"Bhaiya ko mat batana na please Shikhi bhaiya." Shambhavi pleaded.

"PAR KYU?" 

"Please na Shikhi bhaiya." Shambhavi pleaded again.

"Accha thik hai. I'll keep quite." Shikhar reassured.

Shikhar dropped her home and bid her goodbye.

The minute Shambhavi entered she was pulled into a hug by her brother.

"Kitni baar kaha hai jaha jaaya karo bata diya karo. Kitne trollers hai baahar. Tumhe sab jaante hai, koi pehchan jaata toh? Tumhe kuch ho jaata toh?" Mahi asked. 

Shambhavi felt guilty when she saw her brother crying. She hugged him again tightly.

"I'm sorry, bhaiya. Aaj ke baad kabhi nahi jaaungi bina bataye." Shambhavi said.

Mahi kissed the crown of her head.

"Jaa apni bhabhi ko mana le. Tumse baat karne ko nahi raazi hai." Mahi said.

Shambhavi nodded and saw Sakshi in the garden.

"Bhabhi." Shambhavi said and hugged her from behind.

"Hatt jaao mere paas se. Mere se baat mat karna." Sakshi shrugged her off.

"Par Bhabhi mai-"

"Mar gayi Bhabhi." Sakshi said.

Shambhavi got this from her.

"Accha sorry na. Aage se nahi karungi aisa kuch." Shambhavi again hugged her from behind.

Sakshi tried to escape but could not. Sakshi eventually gave up and smiled a little.

"Dono bhai behen ek tarah hi ho. Thik hai maaf kiya." Sakshi said.

Shambhavi let her go. Sakshi twisted Shambhavi's ears.

"Lekin aage se aisa kuch kiya na."

"Ayi, ayi. Bhabhi nahi karungi. Dukh raha hai." Shmabhavi said and Sakshi let her go.

"Hmm... Thik hai. Aa jaao. Naashta karo." Sakshi said.

Shambhavi followed her bhabhi rubbing her red and paining ears. She had her breakfast and got ready for office.

(Shambhavi's outfit)

(Nimrat's POV)

Nimrat reached BCCI's office 2 hours earlier. She wanted to get there early to calm her nerves.

(Nimrat's Outfit)

She was walking towards the interview room when she bumped into the one and only Abhishek Sharma.

"Oh hello! Dekh ke chalo na." Nimrat said, angrily.

"Tum bhi saamne dekh ke chalo." Abhishek replied.

Nimrat rolled her eyes and started walking towards the interview room. Abhishek held her wrists.

"Let me go, Abhay. Tumse jhagda karke already apne bhaiya se daant khaa chuki hu. Tum meri life me ek bahut badi problem ho." Nimrat said.

Abhishek smirked and pulled her towards him.

"You're looking hot by the way." Abhishek said.

"Keep it in you pants and get the fuck away from me." Nimrat said.

"Oh but the thing in my pant wants you." Abhishek said.

Nimrat gave him a disgusted look.

"Use one of your sex toys." Nimrat replied.

"But I want your warm lips around my di-" 

Nimrat slapped him hardly. Abhishek's head turned to the side. He pushed his toungue on his cheek wall and glared at Nimrat who was glaring back.

"Tum jaisa ghatiya, neech aur gira hua aadmi maine apni zindagi me nahi dekha. You're an asshole. Get away from me. Behenchod." Nimrat pushed him and ran away.

She was breathing heavily. Tears gathered in her eyes.

"Nimrat?" 

Nimrat looked up and saw Shambhavi looking at her in concern.

"Kya hua, Nimmi?" Shambhavi asked.

"Kuch nahi didi. Bas interview ki wajah se thoda panic attack aa gaya tha." Nimrat lied.

Shambhavi who had witnessed everything unfolded between Nimrat and Abhishek nodded and decided to confront her later.

"Okay, there's still time for interview. Have some water. I would've taken you to my cabin but Sanjay Manjrekar is here and he will think I helped you cheat. All the best." Shambhavi wished and went away.

Nimrat drank some water and sat on a bench. She closed her eyes and remembered the first time she met Abhishek. He was a really sweet guy. He was used to be her bestfriend. One day, all of a sudden, he started bullying her. He said some really hurtful words to her. Words due to which she almost committed suicide. Her bhaiya caught her before that. He cried so much holding her that she never attempted it again. She told Yuvi everything but still never took Abhishek's name. 

Yuvi handled the situation at school and got her admitted to other school. The one where Shambhavi was enrolled. Eventually, Aashita, Srijani and Saina also got enrolled in the same school and gradually, her mental health started improving. All the girls know what Abhishek did to her and she was comforted by the girls who promised to be on her side forever.

"You've ruined my life, Abhishek." Nimrat said and squeezed her eyes.

The tears were rolling down her face, reminding of every battle and sadness from the past.

(Srijani's POV)

Srijani also reached BCCI's office for her interview. 

'Hey bhagwaan kuch bhi ho jaaye, Bhavi didi ko mat rakhna interview me.' Srijani Kohli prayed and went in.

(Srijani's Outfit)

She was met with Shubman near the lift.

"Hey, Srijani, right?" Shubman asked.  (dekho harami ko kaise anjaan ban raha hai)

"Yeah." Srijani said.

She tucked her hair behind her ear and blushed when she noticed Shubman's intense gaze on her. The lift arrived and they both pressed on the button 8. Srijani blushed and removed her hand from the button.

"Interview de rahi ho?" Shubman asked.

"Haan." Srijani replied.

"Kis cheez ka?" Shubman asked again.

"Indian Cricket Team ke psychologist ka." Srijani replied.

"Accha."

"Waise bahut pyaari lag rahi ho." Shubman said.

"Thank you." Srijani said, blushing.

"Kon lega interview?"

"Rahul Dravid, professionals and Bhavi didi."

"Are you nervous?" Shubman asked.

"No. Not really. Mujhe toh bas Bhavi didi ka darr hai."

"Yeah, she's such a bitch." Shubman said.

"Excuse me?" Srijani asked.

"I mean she's mean as hell, she's strict, always wants us to be on time. I don't know about you but in my eyes that makes her a bitch." Shubman said, thinking she would agree with him.

"How dare you? Aap hote kaun hai meri behen ko bitch bolne waale? Kya samajhte hai aap khud ko?" Srijani rounded up on him.

"Arey main toh tumhare side hu!" Shubman exclaimed.

"Kya maine aapko meri side lene ko kaha? Aap bina matlab ke meri didi ko bitch bula rahe ho. Main toh aapko kitna shareef samajhti thi but aap." Srijani said and went to exit the lift.

"Arey meri bat toh suno. Mera woh matlab nahi tha." Shubman said and grabbed her wrist.

Srijani flinched hard and shrugged him off. She speed walked away from him. Shubman face palmed himself. 'Apne hi pair pe kulhaadi maar li.' 

'Samajhta kya hai khud ko? Chutiya. Meri didi ko bitch bolta hai. Ab yeh gaya. Didi ko bataungi. Didi ke saath saath saare bhaiya ko bhi bata dungi. Jab ground ke chakkar lagane padenge na tab samajh aayega.'

Whether call it an instinct or love between the girls, all of them would defend each other against the world. That's exactly what Srijani did. She walked into a washroom, took a deep breath and washed her face.

"Sri?"

Srijani turned around as saw Nimrat coming out of a stall.

"Nimmi, tu itni jaldi aa gyi?" Srijani asked.

"Haan. I like being early." Nimrat replied.

"True aur yeh tere make up ko kya hua? Idhar aa main thik karti hu." Srijani said.

After correcting Nimrat's make up, both friends left the bathroom together and Srijani told Nimrat everything.

"Yeh dono bestfriend hai na Abhay and Shubman dono ke dono chutiya hai. Chhod. Ro bhaiya aur Vi bhaiya ko complaint kar de. Chakkar maarenge ground pe tab samajh aayega." Nimrat said.

Srijani and Nimrat burst out laughing, momentarily forgetting about the stress of Interview.

(Aashita's POV)

Aashita woke up early in the morning which was a surprise for her as well. She brushed her teeth, took a bath and was now sitting ih her balcony, reading her favourite book of all time, Harry Potter.

(Aashita's Outfit)

Athiya called Aashita for breakfast.

"Ash, come downstairs. The breakfast is ready." 

"Coming Bhabhi." 

Aashita was humming to herself and was coming down the stairs while watching videos on her phone. She stumbled on her feet and was about to fall when she was caught by her crush Devdutt Padikkal. Aashita looked up and gaze directly into the eyes of Devdutt who was also looking back at her intensely. His eyes moved to her cleavage and he instantly went red and made her stand.

"Are you okay?" Devdutt asked.

"Yeah, I'm fine." Aashita replied.

"Hi." Devdutt greeted.

"Hi." Aashita replied

"Kitni baar bola hai iss ladki ko phone me mat ghuso, dekh kar chalo lekin nahi." Rahul said.

"Mummy ki tarah taane maarne ki koi zaroorat nahi hai." Aashita replied.

"Dekha Devdutt aise hi waapis jawaab deti hai." Rahul said once again.

"Bhabhi, dekhiye na." Aashita complaint.

"Rahul, enough." Athiya said sternly.

Rahul and Athiya sat next to each other and Aashita and Devdutt sat next to each other. Devdutt's and Aashita's knees were touching. They both looked at each other and blushed but didn't move their knees. After finishing the breakfast, Rahul and Devdutt got up.

"We are heading to stadium to practice." Rahul said.

Athiya and Aashita wen to see them off. Before sitting in the car, Devdutt turned to Aashita.

"There's a cafe nearby named The Mocha Story. Would you like to join me tomorrow for a cup of coffee?" Devdutt asked.

"Are you asking me out on a date?" Aashita teased.

"Yes. I am." Came Devdutt's reply.

"Sure, I would love to." Aashita said and smiled.

Devdutt smiled and they exhanged numbers.

(Saina's POV)

Saina came down the stairs and went straight to her bhaiya and bhabhi.

"Bhaiya and Bhabhi, main Coco Cafe jaa rahi hu, Dhruv se milane."

"Thik hai. Lekin jaldi aana." Ritika said.

"Dhruv se milane kyu?" Rohit asked.

"Kyunki humara plan bana. Bye." Saina said and went out.

"Iss Dhruv ka toh game bajana padega." Rohit said.

"Ro, they are just friends. Chill will you?" Ritika said.

(Saina's outfit)

Saina went inside the cafe and saw Dhruv waiting for her.

"Sorry yaar, late ho gaya." Saina said.

"Koi baat nahi. Hota hai." Dhruv said and smiled.

Saina was about to pick up the menu but stopped mid way.

"Arey waah. Tu itna tolerant kabse ho gaya?" Saina said.

Dhruv smiled and shrugged. Saina also let the matter go.

"Kya order kare?" Saina asked.

"Jo teri marzi." Dhruv said.

Saina looked at him in alarm.

"Yeh jyada ho raha hai."

"Kya jyada ho raha hai? Humesha meri pasand ka khaate hai aaj teri pasand ka khaayenge." Dhruv said.

The waiter asked for orders.

"Two cheese sandwiches and two latte." Dhruv ordered.

"Tu latte piyega? Bhai ab paani sar ke upar jaa raha hai. Kya kiya maine? Agar maine kiya kuch toh sorry and agar tune kuch kiya toh I forgive you." Saina said.

"I knew jyada ho raha hai but mujhe laga tu notice nahi karegi." Dhruv said.

"Yahan pe kuch likha hai kya?" Saina referred to her forehead.

"Meri ek friend hai yaar. Bahut obsessed hai mujhse." Dhruv said.

"Haan thik hai. Aage?" Saina said.

"I need you to be my fake girlfriend. Jis se main use bhaga saku." Dhruv dropped the bomb.

Saina sat there shocked. Not knowing how to react.

Thank you so much for reading guys.
What do you think is going to happen? Will Nimrat and Srijani succeed in their interview? How will Devdutt and Aashita's date go? Will Saina say 'yes' to Dhruv's crazy plan??

Find out in the next chapter.

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