Mahira's POV:

Next morning I came back to Mumbai and the pre production work for PBKS vs RR match was going on in the office.
I was looking through the stats and we had to present a rough analysis of how we think the match will go. Our prediction were in favour of PBKS.

Time skip:

Evening:

We were there in the staidum and PBKS were about to bat first tonight. The match started and so did KL Rahul, he did a tremendous job and scored 91 huge runs for his team , Deepak hooda and chris gayle also contributed. And they made a humongous score of 221.

RR batting came. And again,the newest Captain Sanju Samson was killing it, and succeeded in scoring the first century of this IPL. He received a standing ovation from all of us as well. But wasn't able to win the match. They stopped at 217 and RR lost the match.

We straightaway headed inside and started wrapping up the post production work. All of the work was over and so was the post match production. We were just wrappingup the last bits when KL Rahul came in to meet Saurav sir , we all smiled at him as he passed by and he went straight to him and started talking

They spoke for a considerable amount of time and by now we were all done with our work.

"You won't meet him?", Saurav sir asked me.

"I was a little busy sir!", I replied chuckling.

"I have seen you!" , Rahul said, and I wasn't surprised.

"Where?", I asked him.

"Deepak posted a picture with you on his Whatsapp story. Didn't he?", He said.

"Yes yes!", I replied smiling. He did post a picture with me that night with the caption 'welcome to our CSK family'

"She is a part of our management team!", Saurav sir introduced me to him.

"Mahira!", I gave my hand for a handshake.

"Rahul.", He shook my hand and smiled.

"I know."

"So do you know Deepak pehle se or?", He was saying something but I cut him off.

"No no!", And I explained him everything.

"Oh right, so CSK is your favourite?", He asked me.

"Hmm!", I said with a shy smile.

"Our next match is against CSK.", He replied with a smirk.

"Oh I know. I'll be there in the stands to cheer for my team.", I replied proudly. And he started laughing.

"All the best to you too.", I said to him.

"Yeah yeah, now you are saying this just for formality. I know you don't mean it, you want CSK to win.", He said. And it was the truth.

" I mean haan I want CSK to win. But I can wish you luck right, it wasn't just for one match.", I rolled my eyes at him. He was a really friendly person

"Chalo justified.", He said making me laugh.

"Mahira, let's go!", Kritika my friend called me. Our cars have arrived.

"Nice meeting you Rahul. I'll see you soon.", I said to him picking up my bag.

"Yes, see you on you-know-when.", He said and both of us started laughing. I waved him goodbye and went.

When I sat on the car , one of our BOD's called me.

"Hey Miss Singhania. I know you haven't even reached home yet but to inform you of the next two matches schedule. Both are to happen in Chennai.", He said in a go.

"Yes sir I know. And I have still not got my plane confirmation. I'm going na?", I asked him. All our bookings are done together so I don't have to book tickets or hotels as we stay together.

"That's what I wanted to ask. You will be okay na? If yes then we'll confirm your ticket right away.", He asked me and ofcourse I agreed. I had to go.

"Confirm it sir."

Meanwhile:

Rishab POV:

It was the day after the match between PBKS and RR. And I was sitting in my hotel room , we had a tiring session in the nets last night and that's why I am still in bed. It's 1 in the afternoon. No I'm  not sleeping. Just lying down. I was watching Netflix few minutes ago, but not now, guess why? Yes, my hands are aching to text her. I want to talk to her so bad and know how she is. Must've been really tiring to go to chennai, then back to mumbai next day and then again going to Chennai and that too for attending matches. My poor baby.

I couldn't control myself and texted her 'Hey', she wasn't online. Her last seen was of an hour ago. I went to Instagram and started stalking her account. I have still not got the time to stalk her account completely. And also I understand now why she said she is used to travelling. She has been to so many places. Her IG highlights were a proof. From Finland to Maldives. Where has this girl not gone to? She looked so so pretty everywhere. I don't know how many minutes I spent in just examining each picture of hers. And that chain of me looking at every picture of hers for minutes at stretch was broken by a text from her.

Hello.

How are you?

I'm good. You?

Me too.

Much better now that I'm talking to you. I thought to myself.

You know I was checking out your Instagram.

Oh! Stalker!

😒😒😒

Kidding baba. Say na whatever you want to.

You've been to so many places Mahira.

Yeah, that's my most favourite part about existing. Travelling is what I'm most passionate about.

Really? I want to know everything. I love listening to people's travel stories.

You know that's exactly what Shardul said. Even he was very interested in knowing more about all of it. I'll  tell you also in person. I told him a lot of things that day.

I hate you shardul. My heart screamed. Why is he so interested in her, well he can ask me the same thing as well.

Ohh nice. So did you tell him?

I mean, yeah a few things and I showed him a lot of pictures as well.

Even I saw the pictures, but on her highlights. She fucking showed him herself. From her phone. How lucky are you shardul.

Oh wow. So do you talk to him on a regular basis?

I don't care if I'm sounding desperate. I want to know.

No. The last I spoke to him was on the car that night. And it doesn't even matter, I know you all have packed schedules.

Relief. I let out a sigh of relief. We do have packed schedules, but I'll always take out time for someone who is important to me.

Yes you are right. Btw will you be there on our next match?

Hopefully. Fingers crossed.

Fingers crossed.

Why are you getting so excited?

Now how should I explain it to her?

I like talking to you. And also I want to hear about your travel ventures.

Okayy. See you soon then.

Yes. See you.

Guys if you have problems in understanding then let me explain

- Chats are written in italics

- Right side are Mahira's

- Left side are Rishab's

-And jiske bhi POV me hoga, I'll mention it before the texts start.
( The one in this chapter is in Rishabh's POV).

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