lover [ 𝐬𝐡𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐥 ]

39

Reethu pulled back slightly, her hands resting on Shubman's chest as she gazed up at him with a soft smile. "Do you have a practice session today?" she asked, her voice laced with curiosity.

Shubman nodded, brushing a stray lock of hair away from her face with gentle fingers. "Yeah, I have a training session this morning," he replied, his tone regretful. "But I'll be back before you know it."

Reethu nodded understandingly, though a hint of disappointment flickered in her eyes. "That's okay," she said, her voice tinged with a touch of sadness. "I'll keep myself busy while you're gone."

Shubman leaned down to press a tender kiss to her forehead, his lips lingering against her skin. "I wish I could stay," he murmured, his voice filled with longing. "But duty calls."

Reethu smiled up at him, her eyes sparkling with affection. "I know," she replied, her tone gentle. "Go do what you love, Shubman. I'll be here when you get back."

With one last lingering kiss, Shubman reluctantly tore himself away from Reethu's embrace, his heart heavy with the knowledge that he had to leave her side. After freshening up and having breakfast, as he headed out the door, his mind was filled with thoughts of her, his love for her burning brighter than ever before.

Meanwhile, Reethu busied herself with the task of unpacking a few boxes, the soothing hum of the music providing a comforting backdrop to her thoughts. As she moved about, her mind wandered back to the events of the previous day, a smile playing at the corners of her lips.

She couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder at the way her life had changed since meeting Shubman. From the moment they had first locked eyes, she had known that he was someone special, someone who would forever hold a piece of her heart.

And now, as they embarked on this new chapter of their lives together, she felt a surge of gratitude for the love they shared, a love that had only grown stronger with each passing day.

Meanwhile, as Shubman made his way to the stadium for practice, his mind was filled with a whirlwind of emotions. Today marked his first day as a married man, and the significance of the occasion weighed heavily on his heart.

Arriving at the stadium, he was greeted by the familiar sight of his teammates and friends gathered on the field, their faces alight with camaraderie and excitement. Ishan, KL Rahul, Hardik, Shreyas, Virat, and Rohit were already engaged in a lively discussion, their laughter ringing out across the field.

"Hey, look who decided to join us!" Ishan exclaimed, flashing Shubman a grin as he approached. "First day as a married man, huh? How does it feel?"

Shubman returned Ishan's grin, though a hint of nervousness lingered in his expression. "Feels surreal, to be honest," he admitted, running a hand through his hair. "But I'm excited to get back to training."