They had won the third odi match of the series. Inputs from Rohit and Virat helped team immensely. And Rohit scored a 100 which was cherry on the cake. Virat was in the dressing room watching the match. When Rohit raised the bat at that time he knew he had made the right decision to come back.
"So Rohit? We have seen a massive improvement in Team India's game today. You must be really proud. What changes or what kind of plans did u make?"Harsha Bhogale questioned.
Rohit answered, "yes we made some changes in our plans and executed accordingly. Glad it came off, complete team effort today. Also it helps when we have seniors to give inputs, the experience helps"
Harsha Bhogale asked, "seniors? Jadeja?"
"we have many seniors u know" Rohit said in his own tone which made Harsha confused.
"there were rumours that there was certain someone yesterday in practice session" he said grinning.
"u never know!" He said winking at him.
Harsha Bhogale said and wrapped up, "we will see to it then. It was nice speaking to you Rohit as always"
Once the match was over Mahi went to Virat.
"Let's take a walk Cheeku" Mahi said.
"Bhai presentation?"
"Watch it afterwards, come I have to take u somewhere" said Mahi and Virat followed him outside.
"Bhai? Kaha ja rahe hai? We can't go outside" said Virat holding his hand and not going forward.
"And kyu nahi ja sakte Cheeku?" Asked Mahi curiously.
Mahi very well knew how this was difficult for Virat but he wanted him to voice out. And he wanted him to actually acknowledge how he feels. It was really important. It was important for Virat to adapt to the situations.
Virat just looked down, he didnt know how to explain it that he can't go to the ground. Nets it is different. But the field where there are people, he just couldn't.
"Acha come let me take you somewhere else" said Mahi thinking to try a different way.
"Where there will be no people?" Asked Virat in a low voice to which Mahi said yes.
Mahi put his hand around his shoulder and took him somewhere else.
"Common climb up Cheeku" said Mahi as they were climbing up the stairs.
"Kaha leke ja raha ho bhai" said Virat and they reached the roof of the stadium.
"Careful" Mahi held his hand and they sat on the roof.
There was this fantastic view of the whole stadium from a distance. The stands, the lights everything seems so small and beautiful.
Mahi looked at Virat and saw him looking keenly and was amazed with that.
"It is just so.."
"Peaceful" Mahi completed Virat's sentence as he seemed to be at lost of words.
Virat nodded and kept head on Mahi's shoulder.
"Aap yaha Kyu laye bhai" asked Virat after a min.
"I wanted you to see that if u climb high enough even a nightmare can look like a dream!"
Mahi said putting his arm around him.
"I know everything can't be okay in a day or a week or may be a month. But I just wanted to show you that this place is what made your dream, your fathers dream. It gave you happiness, highs and lows even. But the place remained constant Cheeku. Where ever you might be in life may be many years later, you will always comeback and have time for two things, you know what are they?"
Virat looked at him listening carefully.
"One is your family, loved ones and second thing is cricket, the game!" Said Mahi holding him closer.
They just sat silently for sometime there and went back to dressing room.
Virat hugged Rohit as soon as he saw him outside the dressing room.
"Kaha chala Gaya tha? I was searching everywhere" said Rohit hugging him back.
"Congratulations on the century and win skip" said Virat purposely to annoy him.
"Shut up! Where were you?"
"He was with me Ro, don't worry your best friend was safe with me" said Mahi teasing him.
"Bhaiii" whined Rohit seeing them ganging up on him.
"Congratulations kiddo, what a knock!" Said Mahi patting his back.
"Chalo let's go inside" Rohit said and they were welcomed with a dark room.
"Guys?" Rohit called as he felt Virat's hand tightening his grip on Rohit's hand.
"Where are the lights?" Virat asked being restless seeing the darkness.
"Vi calm down me and Mahi bhai are by ur side" said Rohit to calm him and Mahi put hand on his shoulder.
"No.. light, where is it?" Said Virat panicking a little.
"TURN ON THE LIGHTS FOR GODSAKE" Rohit yelled loudly as heard Virat's breathing quicken.
Soon the lights were on and they were welcomed with a big banner.
"We are sorry and Welcome back Virat bhaiya"
Virat was stunned at that.
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