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AK: Sir yeh aap kya bol rahe ho?

Rohit: Tum Atharva se itne close kyu ho? Kyu tum Arya ke man ki baat Jan lete ho?

AK: Excuse me..

Rohit was again going to charge him but Arya, Sammy and Zora hold him whereas AK was protected by Arjun.

Arjun: Sir.. aap please shant ho jaiye

Sammy: Dada.. Dada calm down. Please..

Jaddu and Sammy took Rohit from there. AK who was standing there with shocked expression till now spoke.

AK: What the hell??

Arjun: AK.. AK.. calm down..

AK looked at him. One look and Arjun knew his brother was not able to handle it. He quickly took AK in a hug rubbing his back.

Arjun (whispering): Calm down bachcha.. calm down. Sab theek hai okay..

Rest all were hell shocked seeing AK comfortable with Arjun who has just joined and here they all have been with him since few days and he used to behave so professionally with them. Arya and Angad felt a ting of jealousy seeing them together.

Arjun took AK from there. Agni came there.

Agni: Kya ho raha tha niche?

AK hugged her tightly. Agni looked at Arjun who narrated everything. Agni sighed but broke the hug.

Agni: Ek lead mili hai

Arjun and AK got alerted.

Agni: Terrorists hai yaha pe and they have a target

AK: Who?

Agni: Woh abhi tak pata nahi chala hai lekin everyone's life is in denger

AK: Hamla kaise honewala?

Agni: Weapon se hi

Arjun: We need to be extra careful. Yaha ki security ka to koi bharosa hi nahi hai

AK: Lekin we have to make sure ki agar hum log na ho to bhi yeh sab secure rahe

Arjun and Agni both looked at AK with raised eyebrows.

AK: What?? They are Indians. Aur.. aur har Indian ki raksha karna hamari duty hai

Arjun and Agni both rolled their eyes.

Arjun: But do you have any plan?

AK smirked and rest two knew there is some plan and they both were all ready to join him in it.

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The team came back to hotel and Atharva and AK both came to their room. Atharva saw AK was lost in his own thoughts.

Atharva: Bhaiya.. kya hua?

AK: Don't call me that Atharva

Atharva: Achchha batao to kya hua. Main koi help Karu kya?

AK: Are tum bahut badi help kar sakte ho meri.

Atharva (excitedly): Aisa kya?

AK: Haan.. thodi der na chup raho.

Atharva made a face at him and sat there with grumpy face. Zora and Arya came there.

Zora: Kya baat hai aaj hamara ladla aise muh fulake kyu betha hai?

Atharva signed towards AK who rolled his eyes but tension and stress was visible on his face. Zora and Arya looked at each other.

Zora: Achchha Atharva.. yeh lo. Tumhari Ziva di ne bheja hai

Atharva: Thank you.

Arya: Aur yeh Aai ne bheja hai. Bola hai Atharva ke hath me bandh dena uski raksha karega yeh dhaga

Arya said while tying the holy thread in his wrist. Atharva smiled widely.

Atharva: Thanks bolna unko.

Arya ruffled his hair. His gaze fell on AK who was smiling slightly. AK saw him and they both shared an awkward smile remembering the incident at ground.

Atharva: Umm.. Zora Bhaiya.. Bade Papa ne kuchh nahi bheja?

AK: Ek aur bade papa.. Atharva yaar kitne bade papa hai tumhare? Tumhare papa sabse chhote the kya?

AK though said it in the flow but immediately cursed himself.

AK: Shit.. I am sorry sorry sorry sorry sorry Atharva. I really didn't mean to hurt you. Pata nahi mere muh se kaise nikal gaya I am really sorry

Atharva: Bhaiya.. bhaiya it's ok. Calm down

AK: I am sorry

Atharva: It's okay.. it's really okay bhaiya. Sachchi.. it's ok

AK just hugged him tightly. Atharva smiled widely seeing AK expressing his love towards him. Arjun came there and saw AK in a hug with Atharva. He cleared his throat. All looked at him.

Atharva: Hi AJ bro

Arjun: Hello Kiddo.. Sir woh apke interviews kal ground pe lene ka decide..

He said this much when Sammy bumped into him who has come running to meet and catch up with Zora and Arya. She was about to fall but Arjun held her protectively. SamJun were lost in each other's eyes.

[Okay kabhi socha nahi tha ki SamJun ka romantic scene bhi likhungi😅😂😂.. The people who know the other SamJun can understand what I am saying]

Seeing them AK shook his head.. Atharva chuckled silently.. Zora and Arya looked at them then at each other and then again at them with wide eyes. Zora cleared his throat breaking eye lock of SamJun. Arjun made Sammy stood properly.

Arya: Hi Sammy

Zora: Hi Sammy..

Sammy ran to him and hugged Zora first and then she hugged Arya. The hug between them was a bit longer than normal where Arya has closed his eyes tightly to not get emotional. They broke the hug but Sammy has hold Arya's hand. Arjun has observed all this.

Sammy: Di and baby kaise hai? Aur Sikhi chachu?

Zora: Sab theek hai

Sammy: Aur Bade Papa aur Badi Mumma?

Zora: Woh bhi theek hai. Lekin Papa Vi Chachu ko bahut Miss karte hai

Arya: Baba bhi..

Sammy: Dada bhi..

Arjun looked at AK who was looking here and there.

Atharva: Di.. bhaiya..

Sammy, Zora and Arya: Haan??

Atharva: Ek baat puchhu?

They nodded in yes. AK and Arjun too were looking at him.

Atharva: Aap sab ke Papa unko Miss karte hai. Agar mere Papa yaha hote to kya woh bhi unko Miss karte??

Tears fell from Sammy's eyes. Zora and Arya were controlling their emotions. Atharva's innocence was killing them. How would they tell him the connection Virat and Rahul has? They cannot tell the kid that he was not having his father around him but his official Godfather too cannot be around him as they all didn't know where Virat is.

AK started coughing gaining everyone's attention.

Atharva: Are aapko kya hua.. Yeh lo Pani pio

Sammy was rubbing his back whereas Atharva made AK have some water. AK was looking at Atharva.

AK (in mind): Thank God Atharva ka mind divert ho gaya mere iss ek jhooth se..

AK averted his gaze but it landed on Arya who was already looking at him. AK got that Arya understood what he was thinking. Arya just blinked at him thanking him to which AK gave a slight nod.

Arjun: Sir.. aap dono ka interview kal final hua hai bas yahi kehne aaya tha. I'll take your leave.

Saying so he went from there without sparing glance at Sammy who was looking at his retreating figure confusingly.

It was night time and Rohit was though sleeping but he was disturbed in his sleep too. There was a frown on his face. Someone came inside his room and found him sleeping. The person came near him and prepared an injection. The person gave an injection to Rohit and then left from there.

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On the next day Arjun and AK were talking about how they could execute their plan when Sammy came there.

Sammy: Hey guys

AK: Hi

Arjun: Hi

Arya came there and side hugged Sammy.

Arya: Hey guys..

Sammy: Hey

AK: Hi

Arjun: Hi .. Excuse me.. Main sare arrangements dekh leta hoon

Sammy: Isko kya hua hai?

She asked confusingly to AK.

AK: Nothing.. jalne ki boo aa rahi hai mujhe..

Sammy: What??

AK: Anyways.. excuse me..

He went from there.

Arya: So.. Sammy boo.. jalan walan tak baat pahunch gayi Haan..

Arya teased her to which she blushed a little.

Sammy: Aisa kuchh nahi hai. Usko pata nahi hai na we are bestest friends. Achchha woh sab chhodo aur mujhe yeh batao ki How are you? Ghar ka mahol kaisa hai?

Arya sighed.

Arya: Main waisa hi hoon jaisa tha aur ghar ka mahol aur kaantane ko daude waisa hai. Aai meri shaadi ke pichhe padi hai aur Baba koshish hi kar rahe hai Ghar pe dhyan de pane ki.. lekin mostly busy rehte hai business me

Sammy: Everything will be fine Arya okay..

They both again hugged each other.

Arya (emotionally): I miss her Sammy

Sammy (emotionally): I miss her too

Though the besties talked amongst themselves but someone has heard their conversation.

Angad went to hotel's dance room. Someone was already there dancing. He though didn't want to intrude but he needed to vent out so he just joined the person in dancing. They both were dancing in proper sync. They completed after a while.

Angad: You danced so well

Person: Thanks and you too danced so well. I never thought the Captain can dance like a professional dancer

Angad: Oh so you know me..

Person: Apko kaun nahi janta captain? But don't worry.. I am not gonna click pictures with you and post on social media. I really don't want to intrude in your personal space. And this is your personal space I know.

Angad: Thanks for understanding

The person smiled. Angad forwarded his hand.

Angad: By the way, I am Angad

Person: Amayra but you can call me Amy

They shook hands.

Angad: Nice to meet you Amy

Amy: Same here

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VK and Kiara were waiting for Zora and Arya for the interview. They both came and VK and Arya both glared at each other.

Kiara: Zora Bhaiya.. Apka interview mujhe Lena hai. Aap please idhar aa jao

Zora though went there but he was again and again looking at VK. But eventually his mind got diverted because of interview.

VK: Mr Rahane should we start with your interview?

Arya nodded in yes. VK asked some questions and Arya replied to them. Once they were done, Arya was about to leave when his gaze fell on Zora whose interview was also over and now he was just looking at VK . VK too looked at him.

Arya: Sirf aankhe Vi chachu jaisi hai baki kuchh nahi. Yeh ladki traitor manti hai unko. Jab ki hum logo ne already prove kar diya tha ki Vi chachu innocent hai

VK: Agar Maan bhi le ki Virat Kohli innocent hai to asli gunahgar kon hai?

Arya kept mum.

VK: Jab tak asli gunahgar pakda nahi jata, there is no use of not calling him traitor kyuki logo ke dimag me to wahi hai. Jab koi shaq hone layak insaan tak nahi hai aap logo ke paas to Virat Kohli and family ko kaise protect karoge inn accusations se?

Arya didn't have any answer. But she was somewhere right.. They were not having anyone to doubt. Even if they have proved that Virat was innocent but as they were unable to find the real culprit, there is a huge mass who hate Virat. Though after these many years, it has reduced too. Many people have also started supporting but the real culprit is still free.

As none said anything, VK was about to go but Arya hold her wrist and almost pulled her towards him.

Arya: Kaha ja rahi ho?

VK: Excuse me??

Arya: I said kaha ja rahi ho mujse door?

VK looked at him. Rest two were shocked.

VK: What the hell? Behave yourself Mr Rahane

Zora came to Arya.

Zora: Arya kya kar raha hai? Chhod uska hath.

Arya came to his senses and left her hand.

Arya: I am sorry.. Sorry. Pata nahi jab bhi mujse door jati ho to aisa kyu lagta hai ki meri saanse door ja rahi hai

All looked at him shocked.

VK: What???

Arya: Sorry...

Saying so he ran from there. Zora was about to go but found VK was massaging the place where Arya's hold was.

Zora: I am sorry on his behalf. Woh thoda disturbed hai shayad iss liye aise behave kar diya hoga. Uska dil sach me saaf hai aap please uski complaint mat kijiyega

VK looked at other side but nodded in yes.

Zora: Thanks Vami..

VK looked at him.

VK: It's Vani Mr Dhawan. And I prefer being called as VK

Zora nodded in yes and went from there.

Zora: Yeh trick to Kam nahi aayi. Isko Vami bola to mujhe hi correct karne pe utar aayi. Ek baar achanak se bolunga.

Zora was blabbering to himself while going towards dressing room but someone heard him and frowned. Zora reached to Arya and found Sammy too.

Zora: Arya what was that behaviour?

Arya: I am sorry.. lekin main kya karu? Jab bhi.. jab bhi usse door jata hoon aisa lagta hai jaise .. jaise body mese koi heart nikal ke leke ja raha hai. Hamari first meet bahut bakwas thi lekin jaise hi main waha se gaya aisa laga jaise.. kuchh chhut raha hai mujse

Zora and Sammy looked at each other. Zora was about to say something but he got a call from Ziva and he had to go. Sammy took Arya in a side hug.

Sammy: It's okay Arya. Sab theek ho jayega.

Arjun came there but saw them in side hug position. He cleared his throat. Sammy and Arya looked at him.

Arjun: Rohit sir is not well. Chakkar aa rahe hai unhe.

Sammy and Arya both got tensed and they went to Rohit only to find him sitting on the bed in the room given there holding his head while Jaddu was there holding him.

Sammy: Dada kya hua?

Rohit: I don't know Baba.. chakkar sa aa raha subah se

Sammy: Dada aap Leto pehle. And please stress kam liya karo.

Sammy quickly checked his BP which was quite high but it cannot cause him to have this level of dizziness.

Sammy: Dada aap ek kam karo.. please thoda rest karo okay. Aaj practice baki log sambhal lenge. Please

Rohit nodded in yes and he soon fell asleep. Sammy frowned and went from there.

Arjun: Aap log practice kar lijiye I am here with sir.

Jaddu nodded in yes and went from there. Arya was about to go but stopped and looked at Arjun who was covering Rohit with a duvet. Arya smiled looking at his care and went from there.

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The team was practicing and suddenly a stone came and hit Ori at the same hand in which he was still having sprain issue. It has come from the crowd. Sammy ran to him and started treating him. Arjun was scolding the Australian security team.

Arjun: I don't know anything and I don't want any excuses from you all. Now onwards our media team along with security team will be with all the players. At least cameras honge to pakde to jayenge

He said last line to the Indian people there alongwith BCCI officials and BCCI had to agree looking at Ori who was in immense pain right now and if they don't agree, it would raise suspecion on them so they anyhow agreed.

Sammy took Ori inside dressing room. They looked here and there and sighed. Arjun came there.

Arjun: Thanks Mr Singh for helping us in this plan. Trust me agar hum log media ko involve kiye bina kar pate to hum aapko kabhi khud ko injured karne ko nahi bolta.

Ori: Firstly it's Ori. And secondly sab ki hifazat karne ke liye yeh to kuchh nahi hai. I was already having sprain and was not gonna play the first match aur rahi baat injury ki to yeh stone thermocol ka hai. So chill okay

Arjun once again thanked him and Ori went from there. AK came there and they all show each other a thumbs up. Sammy got a notification in her phone and she checked it. She got busy in it. Arjun looked at other side and found Arya too was busy in phone. Sammy while typing something went from there. Arya reached there.

Arya: Hey guys..

Arjun: Achchha main chalta hoon waha ground pe sab hai.

Saying so he went from there. Arya looked at AK who smiled nervously at him.

Arya: I guess we can beat Australia hai na?

AK: Why are you asking?

Arya: I am vice captain of the team.

AK: Oh..

But as soon as he said it, AK bit his tongue looking at other side. Arya chuckled.

Arya: Chill. I know you don't know about my position. And I also know you are not a cricketer.

AK looked at him shocked but he quickly composed himself.

AK: Aur apko Aisa kyu lagta hai?

Arya: You know we have a different kind of telepathy right.

AK looked at other side cursing the fact. Arya sighed. He sat on the chair and made AK to sit there.

Arya: You know ICT me na pehle ek duo tha Captain and Vice Captain ka Test matches ke liye. Woh dono bas ankho ankho me hi baatein kar lete the. You know the kind of telepathy we both are experiencing. Pata hai kon the woh dono?

AK shook his head while looking at other side.

Arya: Mere Chachu aur Baba. I always wanted to have this kind of telepathy with Chachu's son you know. But he had a daughter.

AK looked at him.

Arya (in daze, with admiration and softly): She was an angel. Bahut hi pyaari thi. Uski aankhe to bilkul Chachu ke jaisi thi. Whenever we used to play ghar ghar na, we both used to act like Husband wife.

Arya chuckled but continued.

Arya: We all were really happy together. Pata hai we have a big big big house with all the facilities jo hamare Papa aur Chachus ne milke liya tha.. No one knows about it. Hum log waha rehte the aur bahut enjoy karte the. Aur unki beti.. she was my partner in everything. Uski brown eyes kisi ko bhi uska pagal bana de waisi thi.. And her hair..

AK: You love her??? Pyaar karte ho usse??

Arya chuckled.

AK: Have you told her?

Arya: Ek toofan aaya aur sab kuchh bikher ke chala gaya. Chachu was accused and humne unhe nirdosh sabit kar diya lekin isse pehle ki hum log Chachu tak pahunchate he left.. he left with his family. Woh to gaye lekin sath me hum sab ko tod ke gaye.

AK: You guys believed he was innocent.

Arya: Of course. Iss liye to unhe nirdosh sabit kiya na. Lekin real culprit nahi dhundh paye.

AK: Didn't you try to find them? I mean your Chachu and his family??

Arya: We did. We are still finding. Lekin kahi kuchh pata nahi chal pa raha.

AK: Oh..

Arya: You know why I am telling you all this?

AK shook his head in no.

Arya: So that you can help us in finding them

AK: What??

Arya: I know you are an officer AK.

AK looked at him shocked.

Arya: Your reflexes are superb. The way you were communicating with Arjun.. And moreover my uncle is in police force and I have seen him doing his job. I know more about officers than others here. It was easier for me to guess. Don't worry.. Your secret is safe with me. I'll help you as much as I can but can you please help us in finding any information about Chachu and his family? Thodi si bhi chalegi. Agar itna bhi pata chal jaye that they are safe and sound, at least Dil ko tasalli to rahegi.

AK didn't say anything. Arya sighed.

Arya: Achchha I'll help you first. Tumhara Kam ho jaye phir at least sochna help karne ke bare me.

AK still didn't reply.

Arya: Okay I get it. You don't trust me enough. And it's fair too. It's ok. And don't worry I'll help you. And please don't think like main koi deal kar raha tha. Agar mujhe unko nahi dhundhana hota to bhi main help karta hi. Vi Chachu ke jane ke baad Ro chachu ne kafi had tak sambhala lekin phir..

AK: Phir?

Arya: You see how much Atharva misses his father right

AK nodded in yes. Arya got tears in his eyes.

Arya: Ab aur apno ko khone ki takat nahi bachi hai. Na munme aur na kisi aur me..

Saying so he left from there making AK think about what he should do now with all the love and faith these people were showing towards and over him.

AK shook his head to shrug the rush of emotions he always feels around these people. He took a deep breath and went from there

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It was the day before the test match starts and everyone was at the hotel in Team room. AK was frustratingly looking here and there as he was hating the team meeting.

Rohit: Probable playing 11 will be Zora, Arya, Rio, Angad, Agastya, Yash, Nirbhay, Atharva, AK, Nishant and Keval.

Atharva and AK looked at Rohit with shocked expression.

Rohit: We can't ask Ori to play uska hath injured hai abhi bhi. We don't have the other wicket keeper usko kal hi knee me problem Hui hai. So Atharva you have to play. And our rest players are extra bowlers and abhi we need a batter so AK you are part of the team.

Shrey: Okay guys. Disperse now.

Everyone left except Atharva and AK from team and Sammy and Arjun. Sammy was signing AK to go but he was admant on talking to Rohit that why did he chose him. But Rohit was in different mood today.

Rohit: I said I don't have any other choice except taking you guys in the team. So now go

AK left from there. Arjun went after him. Sammy too slowly left from there. Atharva was still there. Rohit sighed.

Rohit: Atharva beta I know you are nervous.

Atharva came to him and hugged him tightly. Rohit was rubbing his back.

Rohit: I know you can do this okay. You are in very good touch bachcha. Don't worry.

Atharva nodded in yes and went from there to his room. He saw AK was there too discussing something with Arjun. They both stopped seeing him.

Atharva: Woh main.. balcony me hoon. Aap log discuss kar lo.

AK nodded in yes whereas Arjun nodded in yes while giving him a warm smile. Atharva smiled at them and went to balcony.

Arjun: This boy is so understanding.

AK: Haan.. Pata nahi kaha se sikha hai

Arjun was silent for few seconds. AK looked at him.

Arjun: Umm.. Shayad uske Papa se..

AK looked at other side feeling uncomfortable. Arjun sighed and took him in a side hug.

Arjun: Calm down. The kid is nervous. It's his debut match. Help him.

AK nodded in yes. Arjun went from there. Atharva came inside and sat on the bed. AK forwarded his phone to Atharva.

AK: Papa hai line pe..

Atharva smiled at him and took the phone.

Atharva: Hello Bade Papa

AK's Father: Hi beta.. All the best. AK ne bataya kal tumhare liye bahut bada din hai

Atharva: Haan.. apko pata hai kal na main pehli baar desh ke liye woh karne ja Raha jo Papa karte the. Bade papa.. dar lag raha hai

AK's Father: It's natural bachcha. Calm down. I know you have got this. Now go and do your best. I am sure you will make all of us proud

Atharva: Sach ??

AK's Father: Much..

They both chuckled. Atharva felt quite lighter and then after talking for a while he disconnected the call. He passed the phone to AK and then called his mother from his own phone.

Atharva: Hi Mumma..

Athiya: Hi bachcha.. Kaise ho?

Atharva: Theek hoon

Athiya: Nervous hona normal hai Atharva. Lekin beta aap yeh desh ke liye khel rahe ho.. to sab se pehle..

Atharva: Sab se pehle Desh.. Phir team.. Phir main..

AK looked at him surprisingly hearing this.

Atharva: Yaad hai mujhe. Papa ne sikhaya tha.

Athiya: Atharva beta..

Atharva got up and went to balcony. He was looking at the sky.

Atharva: Unki ek lauti aur.. aur aakhri yaad hai yeh mere paas Jo mujhe yaad hai to usko kaise bhul sakta hoon main.

AK was getting that Atharva really needed some more motivation and assurances. His father's absence has affected him a lot.

Atharva: Achchha mumma baad me baat karta hoon bye

He disconnected the call and quickly wiped the tears that fell from his eyes. He composed himself and came inside.

AK: Nervous ho kal ke liye?

Atharva nodded in yes with a pout.

AK: All the best

Atharva: Thanks

There was a silence for a while.

Atharva: Waise ek baat batao. Apke pehle mission ke time aap bhi nervous the?

AK: Haan.. bahut tha. Lekin phir yeh yaad kiya ki kyu join ki force to Sari nervousness bhag gayi

Atharva smiled widely hearing this. AK came to him and tied the locket around his neck. Atharva was surprised.

Atharva: Bhaiya yeh..

AK: Your lucky charm..

Atharva: Nahi bhaiya.. aisa kuchh nahi hai. Aur maine yeh aapko diya tha na

AK: Mujhe Sammy Di ne baad me yaha aane ke baad bataya tha ki yeh locket tumhara lucky charm hai aur uss din mujhe hosh nahi aaya tha tum the tab tak iss liye tumne mere liye diya tha taki mere sath luck rahe

Atharva: Aap hum sab ki raksha karte ho to apki raksha karne ke liye bhi to kuchh hona chahiye na.

AK smiled at him. Atharva was again about to remove the locket but AK stopped him.

AK: It's my best wishes for you. Apna debut ka gift samaj ke rakh lo.

Atharva smiled and hugged him tightly. AK kissed on his hair. He then put Atharva to sleep as the kid was not able to by himself.

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Virat was putting Sana to sleep who was quite anxious without any reason. Anu too was trying but she herself was feeling quite different. Sana was about to fall asleep when her phone rang. Virat quickly took it while cursing under his breath but as soon as he saw the caller id, he regretted the cursing as it was her Di who was calling. She has saved the contact as Di. Sana got up and sat on the bed. Virat passed her phone to her. Sana frowned and picked up the call.

Sana: Haan di kya hua? Waha pe to abhi bahut early morning hogi na?

Sammy: Haan Sana. Lekin sun na mujhe kuchh doubts clear karne hai tujse

Sana: Di.. Kya hua? You sound tensed. Mumma.. Papa are fine right

Sammy: Haan I guess

Sana: Matlab?

Sammy: Sana see as of now sab theek hai okay. Mumma is fine. Mujhe na thodi teri help chahiye. You know kind of second opinion.

Sana: Haan Di bolo na kya hua? Kis patient ko leke chahiye?

Sammy: Maine na tujhe kuchh reports send ki hai. There will be two emails. Usme se jo latest bheja hai woh dekh..

Sana checked the reports.

Sana: Vitals fluctuation kafi hai Di.

Sammy: Haan woh to hai lekin mujhe yeh bata what do you think abou the chances of blockage?

Sana: Well I am not an expert in this Di. But chances looks high. Aap kisi cardiologist se baat karo.

Sammy: Okay.. Aur ab dusara wala email khol.. Can you check and let me know whether there is any hope or not?

Sana checked the email and reports. Her expressions changed. Virushka saw it and were alarmed. Sana was having tears in her eyes.

Sana (angrily): Kiski reports hai yeh?

Sammy: Sana woh.. Mere.. mere patient ki hai

Sana: At least don't lie Di. I very well know kiski reports hai yeh.

Tears started falling from her eyes.

Sammy: Sana see..

Sana: Mujhe kuchh nahi sunna. Aur jaisa ki main aapko hazar baar bol chuki hoon.. Isme ab koi hope nahi hai. Kuchh nahi ho sakta

Sana threw her phone on bed. Anu put it on speaker as they could listen her Di was still speaking.

Sammy: You are the HOPE Sana. You are the best neuro-surgeon in the world. This is your expertise kiddo.

Sana: I SAID THERE IS NO HOPE. BYE

Sana said it angrily and cut the call crying. Anu took her in a hug.

Virat: Sana.. what's this? Why aren't you taking up the case bachcha?

Sana: Because I don't want to.

Anu: Do you.. do you know the person personally?

Sana: Haan.. bahut achchhe se. Pehle hi Papa door the aur iss insaan ki wajah se aur door ho gaye hai

Virat: Sana.. come..

Sana hugged him tightly still crying.

Sammy sighed and came out of her room. She was passing by Atharva's room and looked at sleeping Atharva. She went inside and sat beside him. She caressed his hair while tears fell from her eyes.

Sammy (in low voice): I am sorry Atharva.. I am sorry...

Sammy quickly wiped her tears and ran from there. AK whose sleep got broken hearing some whispers and saw whatever Sammy did in the room and was confused.

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Atharva, Sammy and AK were coming with support staff in the car whereas Kiara, VK and rest team were coming to ground in the bus. They reached the stadium and were getting down from the bus. VK was going but Arya called her.

Arya: VK..

VK looked at him with angry face.

Arya: I genuinely am sorry for my behavior. But you were right, Chachu ko nirdosh sabit karne se woh mamla khatam nahi hota. Sahi doshi ko saza milni chahiye.

VK: Glad you agree with me.

Arya: I am just agreeing on one point VK. I still believe my Chachu is innocent. Lekin agar tumhe real culprit ke bare me kuchh bhi pata chale as you are in media aur shayad kabhi kahi se kuchh sunne me aaye to kya tum mujhe bataogi please? We are trying to find them since years. Ab.. ab dar lag raha hai. He had a family VK. Chachu and Chachi were having a daughter and Chachi was 6 months pregnant when they left. Please if you can..

VK looked here and there with quite unease.

Arya: Please..

VK nodded in yes but Arya could see that she was looking quite at unease. VK was taking deep breaths. She put her hand over her heart.

Arya: Hey you okay?

Kiara came to call VK and saw her like that.

Arya: VK?

Kiara: Did you take your meds?

Arya: Meds?

Kiara: Haan woh doctor ne diye the. Woh jab kam ke pehle din aayi thi tab uski tabiyat thodi theek nahi thi na to..

VK quickly took her meds.

Arya: You please take care. Aur aaj Kiara tum handle kar lo sab. Isko rest karne do. Anjaan desh me hai hum log.

Kiara nodded in yes and they all went inside the stadium.

The match started and India was batting first. Zora and Arya went to bat and they both gave a steady start to India but soon Zora got out and Rio came to bat. Rio was having issues with the pace today and he got out early. Now it was time for Atharva to join Arya. Atharva took a deep breath and wore his helmet and gloves. He went to Rohit who smiled at him and hugged him wishing him luck. Atharva took his blessings making everyone smile. Rohit ruffled his hair. Rest all too wished him. Atharva looked at AK who nodded in assurance. Atharva smiled and went to ground. He stopped outside the boundry line. He looked upwards with closed eyes and prayed to god.

Atharva (in mind): This one's for you Papa..

Atharva opened his eyes and stepped inside the ground.

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So.. that's it for this chapter. I have divided this in two parts as it was getting a bit longer.

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