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So here I am...with the Last Updateoff Hit WICKET- before the three part Epilogue series..and I shall Now belisting this Story Complete!!

The Update is 19k Plus Words Guys.

I am super emotional as I havefinished writing this Updateee!

Was a rollercoaster of Emotions formeee.

I am more or less Rendered Speechlessas I am Posting This!!

I just dont have Enough words tothank each of you my Readers Enough..for all the Love and Support to Hit Wicketand Hoodie Guy and Sunshineee...right now in this overwhelmed moment as I amabout to List the Story complete...i can only say that...i want to Express DeepGratitude to you all - each and every reader Off Mine...for Love and Time too mywork and Being with Me on this Journey off Hit Wicket My Heart!!!

And hence..now I shall let you allDive In without Further Delay!

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CHAPTER 58 – HAPPILY EVER ‘PARADISE’

54 – Days Later

24th February,2021 – 1:40 PM IN THEAFTERNOON

Khushi’s POV

GUYSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!

LIKE SERIOUSLY YAAAAAAAAA – I THINKTHE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY THAT MAKES DIGINE’S – SHOULD PROBABLY JUST ADOPT MEAS THEIR BRAND EMBASSADOR – FOR REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAHA!

I MEAN – I TRULY HAVE TO BE LIKETHEIR MOST LOYAL CUSTOMER – GIVEN MY BODY’S NEED TO COSNUME DIGENE’S CRAZILY –EVERY BLOODY SINGLE TIME – WHEN I AM PLANNING A SURPRISE FOR MY HOODIE GUY!!!!!

HAHA.

WAIT.

WAIT.

I SHALL TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT – IN ABIT.

BUT KNOW THIS GUYS – RIGHT NOW I AM INTHE PROCESS OF CONSUMING LIKE THE FIFTH DIGENINE IN A ROW – IN THE SPAN OF JUSTTHE LAST TEN MINUTES – BECAUSE IM LITERALLY LIKE FACING SUPER ANIXIETIES IN THEPIT OFF MY STOMACH AS USUAL – AS I SAVED MYSELF FROM REVEALING HIM THE SURPRISEON OUR CHAT – FROM TEN MINUTES OK…WHERE IN MY HEAD I WAS ALL LIKE – OH MY GOD –I REALLY WANT TO TELL THIS TO MY HOODIE GUY, AND THEN OBVIOUSLY IM WAS ALL LIKE– OH CRAZY KHUSHI WAIT…JUST YOU WAIT TO SEE THE EXPRESSION ON HIS FACEEEE!!

HAHA!

AND IT’S LIKE TODAYYYY – LIKE RIGHTNOW – I AM ANYWAY SUPER DUPER EXCITEDDDD TO SEE THE LOOK ON MY HOODIE GUYS FACE– AS HE SPOTS ME – HAHA – FOR I HAVE TOTALLY MISLEAD HIM TO THINK SOMETHINGELSE OFF THIS SITUATION.

HAHA.

WAIT.

WAIT.

I WILL REVEAL ALL ABOUT THE PRESENT SITUATIONIN A BIT.

FOR , BEFORE I GET TO TALKING ABOUTTHE PRESENT - I KNOW – I GOTTA GIVE YOU ALL A GLIMPSE INTO THE LAST 55 DAYSGONE BY – SINCE WELL – YOU SEE RIGHT THERE ON TOP – THE DATE IS 24THFEBURARY, 2021 AND OFCOURSE THE LAST YOU GUYS HEARD FROM US – WAS THE FIRST DAYOF THE NEW YEARRRRR, WHILST WE WERE ON OUR HONEYMOON in WHICH WE WEREHONEYMOONING SINFULLY AND SENSUALLY - IN BETWEEN THE OCEANS, AND THE STARS ANDTHE MOON AT THE PARADISE CALLED SONEVA JANI (the amazingggg Lagoon Resort rightin the Middle of the Indian Ocean)  –REMEMBER?

SO YEAH.

GUYS.

I THINK ITS ONLY FAIR TO YOU ALL THATI BEGIN – WITH THE SUMMARISED GLIMPSE VERSION FROM RIGHT THAT MOMENT IN TIME.

ON THAT NOTE.

HOLDDDDD ONNNNN GUYS FOR LIKE AMINUTE/

FOR.

YOURS TRULY GOOFY CRAZY KHUSHI –NEEDS TO SIP ON A FULL BOTTLE OFF WATER– BEFORE STARTING TO GIVE A GLIMPSE OFFTHE REST OF THE TIME ON OUR HOLIDAY.

HAHA.

OBVIOUS REASONS OK GUYS – I MEAN ICAN’T FLUSH AND BLUSH LIKE A CRAZY TOMATO RIGHT NOW OK? THE REASON FOR WHICHYOU WILL ALL KNOW ONCE I TALK ABOUT THE PRESENT.

I reach out, for a bottle off waterfrom Next to Me – and I literally Gulp it down,in quick sips, and I switch on asoothing track from My Magical Husbands playlist and Close My Eyes Again.

OK.THEN.

GUYS.

NOW THAT I AM DONE WITH ALL THEREFILL OF THE BELOVED H20 IN MY SYSTEMS – I THINK I AM READY TO START WITHGIVING YOU ALL A GLIMPSE OF IT ALL – STARTING FAIRLY AND EXACTLY FROM THE TIMEON THE FIRST DAY OF THE NEW YEAR.

AHEEMMM AHEMMM.

OK.

SO.

I THINK I NEED TO START WITH ANINSANE CRAZY CONFESSION – ABOUT DEAR HUSBAND AND ME!!!!!!!!!!!!

GUYS

YOURS TRULY GOOFY CRAZY KHUSHI ANDHER HOODIE GUY  – HAVE OFFICIALY BEENLISTED IN– THE MOST CRAZIEST, INSANEST AND ADDICTED, DRUGGED,MADDER 0R WAITMAKE THAT MADDEST -  PRISONERS OFFSENSUAL& SINFUL PASSION AND DESIRE – List – which is officially beingMaintained by the Physical Love Gods and Their Angels – in the MINISTRIES OFPASSION AND DESIRE.

HAHA.

PUN INTENDED GUYS.

HAHA.

SOURCE REFERENCE – THE MAGICAL WORLDHARRY POTTER AGAIN , OFFCOURSE.AS IN YOU KNOW HOW LIKE IN THE MAGICAL WORLD OFFHARRY POTTER – THERES A MINISRTY OFF MAGIC – AND THE PRISON OF AZKABAN –REMEMBER GUYS?????

HAHA.

SO THAT’S HOW I INVENTED THAT –MINISTRIES OF PASSION AND DESIRES bit – and called Ourselves the THE MOSTCRAZIEST, INSANEST AND ADDICTED, DRUGGED,MADDER 0R WAIT MAKE THAT MADDEST-  PRISONERS OFF SENSUAL& SINFULPASSION AND DESIRE – INDEED.

HAHA.

I JUST HAD TO SAY THAT AGAIN.

AND OH GUYS.

IM SURE YOU ARE ALL INTERESTED TOKNOW WHEN DID MY CRAZY HEAD COME UP WITH THAT ANALOGY – WELL THEN I HAVE TOGIVE CREDIT TO MY HEAD TO SAY THAT IT CAME UP WITH IT PRETTY QUICK – RIGHT ONTHE THIRD DAY OFF OUR HOLIDAY – when Hoodie guy and Me had spent all Day MakingLove to Each other, in Crazy Love- Making Marathon Sessions that were Onlygetting Intenser and Sensual by the minute.And Please note – that this wasafter we had Ravished each other Insanely the previous day and Night too!!

HAHA!

AND – guys – the minute I had madethe above mentioned Analogy to My Hoodie Guy on that third day off our Holiday,or to be more precise – it was night actually – after we Finished Our Dinnerand were Snuggling into one Another – lost into Each others Eyes, and CaressingEach other Gently,on the Seating over the Net over the Lagoon right next to thesunken Seating at the edge of the Paradise Mansion – I was immediately kissedHard and Deep – as he Stated in his Husky Sensual tones into my Lips – godaamityou Sunshine, my adorable precious Sunshine, haven’t ravished you in an Hour –looks like its Time to Have You For Dessert Again – all Night – and well then,I was immediately whisked up into his Loving Arms – Carried Straight into theRoom – and Our Crazy Heated Love Making Sessions for the Night Began!!

AHEMMMMM.

Guys.

Know what????

We Literally Did not Step out of OurVilla at all – for like One Wholeeee WEEKKKKKK LITERALLLYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!

Haha.

Like for Real – we would Make InsaneHeated, Intense, Sensual Love to Each other all day, all night – and in betweenwe would eat(special thanks to the room service, service off the resort fortheir excellent service…haha), sleep entangled into each other bare, andoffcourse talk to each other during meals when we were awake,because well –immediately after meals, we would just get lost into each other again as wewould snuggle into one another to just relax and well he would immediately kissme after a couple of minutes and then – we would immediately Return to MakingLove , and exploring each other, and  experience Our Sesnsually Carnage Love MakingTogether – in sinfully passionate and deep ways.

For yes after four days and nightsoff letting Hoodie guy Have His Intense ways with Me – the student in meReminded My Hoodie Guy that I was ready to Learn more and he had to keep hispart off the deal – and well then..i was immediately ravished Hard and Bad –before Hoodie Guy finally got around to Being My excellent Teacher Again, and Ireturned to being his enthusiastic, brilliant Student Again – as he Introducedme to the Rest of The Sensual Carnage Syllabus of Passion and Desire – that Iwanted to Learn HAHA!

And well I can admit this one Fact –that By Now – I am pretty Confident about my Ways around My Hoodies Guysbody  – just like He is with Mine!! Ihave learnt very well how too Drive Him Insaneeee tooooo – just like HeDrivessss me Insane!!

AND

INFACT BOTH OFF US KNOW HOW TO DRIVETHE OTHER  UP THE FREAKING WALL, AND WE  ABSOLFREAKINGLUTELY LOVE THE FACT THAT WE CANMAKE EACH OTHER FEEL ALL CRAZY KINDS OFF THE PASSIONATE INSANITY – ALL THEFREAKING TIME.

HA.HA.

Only Fairrrr Ya Guys – we are LikeAlways Crazily Parallel on every Damm Aspect off Being Into One Another!

Haha.

So.

Anyways so yes guys – so after a weekoff our Holiday was Over – we decided that – lets step out for an hour or so –during lunch or in the evenings etc – and cycle to the island beach, enjoy theambience there – and, everytime I would get ready in one off those skaterdresses that Hoodie guy had picked out for me for the holiday as we would beready to step out (and know this guys whenever we were all the time in theVilla alone for the first one week  – I’donly be wearing the numerous types of Bikni’s he had gifted me, there were atotal off 20 off them in different styles and colours and well I would justwear that all the time too drive him nuts and tease him Insane, and well they’dbe all stripped off me in no time anyway ) – Haha!! So anyway yes, like I wassaying – the in the days after when we decided to step out for an hour or so –it was like minute I would get ready in The Skater Dresses/beach dresses he’dpicked out for me when we were stepping out, our plans would get delayed for abit – because one look at me and Arnav would always be like – Godaamit ,justlook at You…I Need to Kiss you Hard first, and well -  we’d get so lost in our Heated Kissing Dueland I wouldn’t even know when his Hands had Stripped me Off Bare right there inthe Dresser area, or the bath , or the living space of the villa - amongst allthat Hard and Urgent Caresses, and the next thing I would know was – that we’dbe Making Crazy Intense Love Again!

YEAHHH.

And once ,Hoodie guy and Me wouldactually get around to stepping out, for an Hour or so – to chill by the Beach,Cycling to the Island Reserve , or to See the Stars at the Obeservatory – or towatch some bit off the Harry Potter movies in the open air Cinemas(and to behonest we actually ended up watching all the rest off the movies in bits andbreaks snuggled into our master room bed or the Tv lounge in the villa, bareinto one another as per our convenience , because we could pause to make loveas much as we want right?) – so anyway what I mean to say is that any of ourexpeditions out of our Water Paradise Mansion – wouldn’t last out more than 90minutes Ever – because by then Arnav would be like – Sunshine…even if im not MakingLove to you..i just need to Keep Touching you…feeling you…caressing you allover…or atleast keep kissing you…which I most definetly can’t indulge in thehard and intense ways I want too when we are out, so if its ok for you, Can wePlease Go back to Our Villa now -  andwell to be honest guys – by the end off those 90 minutes usually mostly, id bedying to kiss him and feel his hands on me too, or just snuggle into his Sideall bare – that I would also be like – Yes, Hoodie Guy – lets go back to the Villa– and well – it shouldn’t be a surprise to you all when I say this – that onthose minutes back to the Villa – its would be like I could feel Arnavs eyesall over me in sensual deep intense gazes , and the minute we would Step intothe Villa – and lock the doors to ourselves – we’d end up Making Love – almostImmediately!

Like Literally Immediately!!

Yes Guys.

Blush blush.

We LITERALLY Actually Made Love manytimes by just Me being Shoved against the locked entrance door to our Villa!

Ok .

To be honest.

Blushing a Zillion times over a I amadmitting this – but during our entire Holiday, Arnav and Me , made love inliterally every nook and corner of the Enchanted Paradise Mansion indeed –yes…yes..every nook and corner – the shower(twice a day for sure in there), thedifferent guest rooms, the living area, the gym, the TV Lounge,in the Lagoonarea in our open master bath area (a ziilion times over here maybe), our bed,the pool, and even the carpeted floor off our Dresser area, infact we evenended up making love to each other in the huge kitchen , in the little diningseating there, once after we finished eating our Maggi and Coffee meal at 3amin the night on one off the nights!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I had obviously carried someMaggi packets with me in my luggage – its Our Thing Guys)

Yeah.

INSANER US DAMMIT.

ANYWAYS.

SO.

Now you know why I stated that CrazyPrisoners listing – by the Ministries of Desire and Passion - Analogy!

Haha!

Because well once we made love, wediscovered – that we can literally Never Make Love enough – you know just LikeHow we can Never Kiss Enough!!!!!!!!!

And its This CRazy for US because –we both are equally Addicted to the Need off Feeling the other – close intoourselves as close as Humanly possible – in all the freaking ways Possible!!!

Our Intense Love Making is like allInsane and Electric and Freaking Dangerous to the Level off  PARADISE SQUARE ROOTED TO Infinity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IT COMBUSTUS US.

IT CONSUMES US.

AND I CAN NEVER HAVE HIM MAKE LOVE TOME - ENOUGH.

AND I CAN NEVER MAKE LOVE TO HIM –ENOUGH.

PERIOD.

And guys know this – on our Lastnight at the Holiday – like when we were supposed to Head back and Get Connectedback to the Real World – it was like both Hoodie guy and me were so emotional –because -well offcourse, we both knew that it was Going to Return to being apart Long Distance Marriage for Us soon, because he was going to return to theGames and Pitches and the Travelling, living in the Hotels in between – that weLiterally Didn’t Sleep a Wink That Night at All – loving each other Intenselyall the Freaking Night with No Sleep Whatsoever!

YUP.

Oh Man.

So basically even though I have triedto give you all a brief Glimpse, its like I cant even begin to express – howIntense, Passionate and Sinfully Sensual, Our Entire 11 day Holiday Was!!

And – Our Sensual Holiday was justlike the Start off Our Intense Journey into Physical Love Making Indeed!

For we Have Only Become MoreIntenser, Addicted, Madder, Crazier – for each other Ever Since – indeed – andits been so so so deeply, soulful and exquisite each time we make love anyway –that literally no words even in my crazy dictionary will ever be enough toexplain the emotions we feel attached to Our Physical Sensual Electric –Carnage Love Making!

So.

Yes.

Guys on the 11th ofJanuary, we returned Home from the Holiday(and my Hoodie Guy had us fly back inthe same private jet again and yes, we did indulge in a Massive KissingMarathon on the Flight Back too ) – and then yes, we were swamped by the Mediaat the arrivals terminals in Delhi through which we walked through again handin hand in silence, giving polite smiles to everyone – and Ravi and Anjali cameto receive us at the airport then – and then we all made our way Home – where we were warmly and lovinglywelcomed by Mom, Dad and Dadi – and what followed on the day after our arrivalhome was a full on family reunion amongst us all – and then even a virtualfamily reunion time with everyone back in Cape Town – and well by the night –when Hoodie guy and me finally retired to Our Room – things got InsanelyIntenser as the Heat level in between us Notched up a Zillion times UP(which wedidn’t think was Possible, but well yes that was what it was )– as we finallygot around to having our Privacy – for It had been Hours since we hadn’t evenKissed – because we were with everyone!!

Haha.

And know this guys – in that momentoff time after we Ravished each other Crazily over and over again till about3am in the morning – we both Snuggled into each other bare and came to a commonrealisation at the same time, the realisation being that the  Long Distance aspect in our Marriage was goingto work as a Intense Catalyst off Heightening our love and emotions as alwaysand that this time around – it would also be a Crazy Catalyst to all PhysicalLove Making Too – because we discussed and anticipated the fact that the timewhen we would meet next after being apart from each other – was only going toLead to Things being More deep and Intense in between of us on those regardstoo!

SO BASICALLY IT WAS LIKE Arnav and MeCame to a Conclusion in our Discussion then, that – LONG DISTANCE HAS ALWAYSBEEN LIKE THIS FUEL TO THE FIRE IN OUR LOVE AND EMOTIONS – BEFORE – AND NOW ITWAS GOING TO CONTINUE BEING ALL OF THAT EMOTIONALLY ON A ZILLION DEEPERTANGENTS AS USUAL BUT TO ADD TO THAT – IT WAS ALSO  GOING TO ACT LIKE LITRES OF GASOLINE INTO THEFIRE – IN TERMS OFF OUR PHYSICAL DESIRES FOR ONE ANOTHER TOO.

INSANER US DAMMIT.

INSANER US!!

ADDICTED US DAMMIT.

ADDICTED US!!

INTOXICATED US DAMMIT.

INTOXICATED US!!

And well – that is exactly what ithas been indeed Guys, for everytime, Arnav and Me have met after being apart –its been like SUPERMAGICALLY INTENSE AND HEATED AND EMOTIONALLY DEEP IN BETWEENOF US.

So then,the next day on,which was the12th  My dearest Husband resumed hisPitch Duties and Intense Training with the Team as he shifted to the Hotel thenext day on the 13th to stay along with the entire team, as the Men in Blueprepped up for NEW ZEALAND touring India in over a month Long tour starting the15th of January(the first match was in delhi) until the 16thof Feburary – for a series of 5 test Matches, 5 ODI’s and 5 t20’s!

And on that Note – as My Hoodie Guyreturned to His pitch Duties – yours truly goofy crazy Khushi has started to goto the Office with Dad to officially start learning from him the things hewanted me too Learn and assisting him in the areas of financial investments andwealth and portfolio management and side by side also began our ground work forthe first – Hit Wicket Your Tongue Cricket themed Cafe – in this amazing Spacein Guragon that My Dearest Husband – had shortlisted, and seen from BeforeHand! And it was so so so amazing – the space ,that I fell in love with it –the minute I saw it with my Hoodie guy – he took me there to see it – beforehis shift into the Hotel on 13th afternoon – and I was all amazedand excited by the location he had chosen and I was all like – Yayy my hoodieguy – this space is going to be Amazing for the first ever outlet off Hit WicketYour Tongue in Delhi – indeed – and my excitement made Arnav very very happyoffcourse!! And offcourse guys – on that Note – Rahul, me and Arnav haveobviously sorted out the optimum financial model with regards to what I had inmy mind for the same, since its very important for me – as I have invested allof my savings and major chunk off earnings up through all my jobs into this ,and I have also diluted my equity in HW Cape Town to just 2.5, and as Hoodieguy is like my Angel Investor/partner into this – and I want to take this stepby step. Slowly and steadily – which I have been – and right now its Like Ihave set up a Team off Four other brilliant executives along side me – and weare going to be the Core Team – that is going to take Care of the entireinitial Set ups – Interiors etc (we are replicating the entire design off whatit is back in Cape Town too) and Everything is going brilliant on those fronts– as per plan and I think we should be good to open in Two Months From Now!!!

Like Yipppeeeeee!!

So guys basically the main point is itslike – both Hoodie guy and Me have also been Consumed with a lot of work eversince the 12th of January since he has Returned to the Bats, Ballsand Pitches and I dipped my Head into Work full time too as  I, alternate in between going to Office withDad and Overseeing the Work in Progress at Hit Wicket Your tongue – and alsocontinuing to Help Asher and Zain with their financial investments – side bySide!!

AND OH YES.

GUYS – OFFCOURSEEEEE – ALONGSIDE ALLOF THE ABOVE – I HAVE ALSO BEEN GOING TO SEE MY HOODIE GUY PLAY LIVE – IN ASMANY MATCHES I CAN – LIKE I GO FOR ALL THE MATCHES THAT HAPPEN IN DELHIOFFCOURSE WITHOUT FAIL – AT THE FIROZ SHAH KOTLA AND THEN IF MY HOODIE GUYMATCHES ARE SCHEDULED NEAR WEEKENDS ETC IN DIFFERENT CITIES – ME AND ANJALITRAVEL THERE TO THE RESPECTIVE CITIES TO SEE HIM PLAY LIVEEE, SACHI MAAM ALSOJOINS AS AS MUCH AS SHE CAN(and we obviously stay at the Same Hotel as the Team) - SINCE DURING THE WEEKDAYS OTHERWISE – THERES TOO MUCH WORK AT THIS END THATME AND ANJALI HAVE TO TAKE CARE OFF TOO IN OUR RESPECTIVE LINES!!( I OBVIOUSLYWATCH ALLTHE MATCHES ON SCREEN ANYWAY – THE MATCHES THAT I AM UNABLE TO SEELIVE)

AND GUYS KNOW THIS - ME BEING IN THESTADIUM, IN THE PAVILLION – DRIVES MY HOODIE GUY NUTS IN EMOTIONS – INDEED – HEFREAKING LOVESSS IT TO THE COREEEE – LIKE HE LITERALLY WONT STOP GRINNINGTHROUGH OUT THE MATCH – AND YES OFFCOURSE TO ADD TO THAT – HE HAS BEENPERFORMING BRILLAINTLY – LIKE IN THE TEST SERIES – HIS SCORES WERE AMAZING (thefirst test was at the Firoz Shah kotla and then the venues changed after )–INDIA AND NZ TIED IN THE TEST SERIES – AND THEN IN THE 5 ODI’S – MY HOODIE GUY LITERALLYSCORED CENTURY’S IN 4 ODI’S GUYSSSS!!! (COINCIDENTALLY – I WAS THERE IN THE PAVILLIONWATCHING HIM PLAY ON THREE OF THOSE OCCASIONS, as one off the ODi’s was inDelhi, and one in Jaipur – which was just a 5 hour drive so I travelled for thematch and returned next morning immediately and the third one I attended was inMohali over one of the weekends ) – WHEN INDIA WON THE MATCHES AND CLINCHED THEODI SERIES – AND THEN FOR THE T20 SERIES – IT WAS AGAIN A TIE IN BETWEEN NZ ANDINDIA AS INDIA WON 2 MATCHES – AND NZ WON 2 – AND THE LAST MATCH WAS A WASH OUTDUE TO RAIN.(I had travelled to Bombay with Anjali and Sachi Maam and BabyZara, for the last t20 Match , since I had missed watching the other 4 t20’sfor they were scheduled right in the middle of the weekdays – in Dharamshala,Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore – but well that final t20 match turned out to bea Wash out) – and with that the amazing month long NZ tour off India came to anend by the 15th of Feburary!

And well im sure by now you all knowoff this fact anyway but I shall mention it again for context – Hoodie Guy andMe are still obviously crazily texting/calling/videocalling each other as muchas we can – whenever he has been travelling Out off Delhi and we are away fromeach other – and we obviously meet when I travel to the Cities to see him playlive – and well here’s where all that Fire that gets built up in between off usdue to distance –– finally Rages Bad and Combusts us and Consumes US, when weget together on those couple of nights in between – haha!!

And yes – I have to tell you all this– its like Hoodie guy and Me – have come up with a Plan to Manage the Situationamongst us when He is in Delhi for Tours and Scheduled Matches too.So its likeuptil now even when on pitch duty In Delhi its always been that on majorityoccasions – Hoodie guy has stayed with the Team in the Hotel – because off theteam culture and spirit – and only on rare occasions he would come Home – forsome nights – and now Its like – he is going to The Future Captain – so itslike I understand, that henceforth – whenever he is on duty in a tour and inDelhi too due to Schedule of matches – I know its kind off more like HisResponsibility to Stay in the Hotel with the Unit. So then we came to a mid waysolution that He Stays in the Hotel with the Team always , however on alternatedays of when he is in Delhi – I stay with him at the Hotel(so that it doesn’tbecome a issue with the teams discipline too as in – on the days I am too stayat the Hotel with him – I go there after work – and by that time – theyv alsofinished training and other important stuff – and then offcourse sometimes Ijust go to the Hotel after a match in Delhi is over in the evening or Night sothat we can have Some Time together – before he is off to Travel to a differentcity again)

So yeah – that Gives You all aGlimpse off How We have been Managing it – and Plan to Manage it too henceforth going Forward when My hoodie guy is playing in India – and when he is onTour Abroad – Its like we’v just thought off going with the flow in Situationthen in time as and when that Happens – I mean I do want to visit him for acouple of days in between his long tours wherever he is - as allowed by theBCCI guidelines off course.

So Yes.

Well after the NZ tour – We all , asin Anjali, me , Sachi maam, Baby Zara, and Hoodie guy, along with the rest ofthe men in Blue, and the SupportTeam- flew back to Delhi together for everyoneHad a Weeks Break in Between- and all the players took some off in between totravel to their home cities as well.

And yes – finally My Hoodie guy cameHome, along with Anjali and Me on the 16th of February (And you canonly imagine the massive fire that Lit up in between of us on that Night too..sinceit was two years to the day of us meeting ..haha…but yes we did not let ourcrazy love making sessions go beyond 2:30 am that night) – for we all had toWake Up Early the next day – for a combined Pooja was held at home – in theremembrance off Mom, Dad, Krish, and Arnav’s Dadaji – since 17th febwas their death anniversary Date – and well I was emotional again offcourse quitea bit on that day – but a lot lot better than I had been on the last years andeveryone – as in Mom, Dad, Anjali,Ravi, Dadi , along with my Hoodie guy – werethere by me emotionally, standing strong like my walls besides me  – just like everyone back in Cape Town was –virtually!

And after the 17th off Feb– guys Arnav and Me finally went to Office together for the first time too forhe had that little break until the 23rd and we obviously got toworking together in that bit – not just on matters related to office workalongside Dad -  but also Hit Wicket yourTongue – as we discussed the Financial plannings further and the utilisation ofresources uptil now – how the designs all coming up etc etc – and Guys in allthese days we figured out – that we Make a really good Team work wise as well –because off the way we have nurtured the respect level amongst ourselves foreach others individualities and opnions and our joint efforts off always comingto a win win situation all the time – so things are going Pretty Smooth  for us on that Aspect as well – infact onlymakes Hoodie guy and Me respect and love each other more as we now are gettingintermingled into the reality off OUR LIFE as ONE in everyway!

And oh yes – for the first time in along long time – Hoodie guy was Home on his Bday as well and was notPlaying!!!! And as you all know it was his 30 th BDAY and was also the Same Day– as he Officialy has Taken Over Captaincy and the morning off his 30thbday – he was at the BCCI for the formalities on the same and in the evening –we had this informal Get together off everyone from the Team, Support team,Coaches, etc – at HOME – Celebrating MY dearest Husbands Bday and FormalCaptaincy Takeover and oh my god guys – Cap got like so excited as he raised atoast to Hoodie guy being all like – you are my brother ASR, and like I alwaystold you, I would love to play under you as my Captain one day too – and now Iam glad that the day is here my Cap – and my hoodie guy obviously got emotionaland he was all like to everyone in the team and Cap – that he doesn’t want tobe addressed as Cap ever – for even though he is technically Captain now – Capis a term he wants everyone to affectionately keep using for Cap – D and notHim ever and that he was very happy with being called ASR – always!! And likeyou all know the Men in Blue is Tight knit close unit – and its always amazingto see the Boys Bond that way amongst themselvesss!!!!

And well – MY Hoodie GUY left HomeYesterday Morning – which was the morning off 23rd Feburary – forHis Pitch Duties as Sri Lanka is touring India for two weeks for 3 ODI’s and3T20’s Bilateral Series!!

And ahhhh yes – very important – guys– offcourse i , videocall with everyone back in Cape Town – almost everydaytoooooo – Rahul , Diya, Uncle, Aunty, Zain, Zara and Asher !!(Zain and Asherand me usually get on a video call together every other day for work relatedmatters too as we discuss the financial investments etc)

And now that I mentioned Asher – itslike I have to tell you guys that Manizeh and Him have been getting quite intotexting and chatting like all the timeeeee!! Haha!! They are really Into Eachotherrrrr for Real these two – its amazinggg and I mean its not official inbetween of them yet – but its all cooking up in there surely really really fast–for I have info from both the sides no – for Manizeh and me have only becomemore close too in all this while – and well Ashers smiles just give him awayeverytime I talk to him about Manizeh on the video call – haha…and Hoodie guyand Me are obviously loving the bit we are doing as playing Cupids – and onthat note I shall let you all in a little secret right now its like -  Manizeh has no clue that Asher is currentlyenroute  to Give her a Surprise Visit –Todayyyyy!!!

Haha.

Yessssssssss!

And why today?

So before I get to Revealing you allabout that – let me also throw light on MY hoodie guys personal equation withAsher, Zain, and Rahul – its like these guys are becoming really a close knitgroup along with Ravi too and Hoodie Guy’s personal equations with each of themis also like really close and smooth and oh infact know this guys – Ravi, Cap,Arnav, Asher, Zain, Rahul – the six of them – also have a Group on Whtsappamongst themselves!!!!

YeSSSSS!!!!!

Just Imagineeee!!!

Haha!!

Makes me Super happy actually –because Me, Anjali, Diya, Zara, Sachi Maam, and Manizeh also have a group ofsix girls on Whatsapp!

SO Now.

Coming to the Present!!

Actually I have already Given Hints.

But making the Context Clear

Guys if you see the Date like Imentioned above 24th Feb – and like I mentioned -  yesterday Hoodie guy left Home – for hispitch duties as SRI lanka tour begins – so guy technically – its like TheODI MATCH TODAY IS GOING TO BE THE FIRST OFFICAL MATCH FOR MY HOODIE GUY – ASOFFICIAL CAPTAIN OF THE INDIAN CRICKET TEAM IN ALL FORMATS!!!!!

HAHA!

AND WELL – THE ODI IS SCHEDULED TOSTART AT 3PM WITH THE TOSS AT SAWAI MANSINGH CRICKET STADIUM IN JAIPUR –TODAYYYYY!!!!

AND YOURS TRULY GOOFY CRAZY KHUSHI -IS  OBVIOUSLY ENROUTE TO THE STADIUMRIGHT NOWWWWW – ALONG WITH MOM, DAD, ANJALI, AND DADI TOO THIS TIME – IN A FULLFLEDGED FAMILY SURPRISE TO MY HOODIE GUY – FOR HE HAS NO CLUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETHAT WE ARE COMING!!(haha…so now you know why I had that bottle of water in thebeginning – to save myself fromall the blushing – because I am literally witheveryone in the car right now – Anjali and Me are in the backseat of the SUV –mom and dadi in the middle bucket seats and Dad is in the front seat – andVerma uncle is driving us to the stadium!!)

So guys – now you must be wonderinghow is it that we Led Arnav to think otherwise??

Well it was SuperEasy – thanks to theCalendar haha…Because, its like a mid week day ok guys, as in its Wednesdaytoday – and even though we all had planned this Surprise for him amongst ourselves– yesterday while he was leaving – we were all like – Arnav so sorry we wont beable to make it for your first match as Captain but will definitely come to seethe match on the weekends – for its so busy at work – for all of us , Dad, MOM,Anjali, and Me too – and offcourse Dadi just feigned having a knee ache afterall the crazy dancing she indulged in on Hoodie guys 30th bday alongwith the boys in celebration – that she was all like – my grandson – I wish Icould make it to see your first Match as official Captain too – but my kneesaren’t cooperating with me…haha!! But well guys – since my hoodie guy is thegreatest man on all of planet earth right so he was all like – guys cmon I knowyou all are with me in every match anyway – and it isn’t a big deal at all –and I understand for each off you are so occupied, we are a family , noformalities pleaseeee, I know you all will be watching anyway – on screenswhich is great for me – nonetheless!!!

Aww youuuu!!

MY CRAZY HOODIE GUY.

WE LOVEEEE YOUUUUU INSANE.

WE ARE ALL COMING TO BE WITH YOU INTHE STANDS TODAY AS YOU PLAY YOUR FIRST ODI AS OFFICIAL CAPTAIN!!!

AND NOW YOU GUYS KNOW WHY ASHER ISCOMING TOO!!

FOR ASHER AND THIS HOODIE GUY AREREALLY CLOSE IN THEIR PERSONAL EQUATION TOO – AND ACTUALLY ZAIN AND ZARA WEREALSO COMING BUT THEN SOMETHING LAST MINUTE FOR ZAIN – AND THEN THEY SAID THEY’DCOME OVER THE WEEKEND FOR THE SECOND MATCH IS ON FRIDAY IN INDORE AND ON SUNDAYAT EDEN GARDENS KOLKATA!! (HOODIE GUY DOES NOT KNOW THIS YET TOO)

AND RAHUL WAS ALL LIKE – YOU DONKEYME AND DIYA HAVE GOTTEN SO BUSY WITH HIT WICKET THAT ITS IMPOSSIBLE FOR US TOTRAVEL FOR HOODIE GUYS SPECIAL FIRST ODI SERIES AS CAPTAIN – BUT HE KNOWS THATHE HAS OUR BEST WISHES AND THAT WE SHALL ALL BE WATCHING ANYWAY!

I AM SO SO SO SOEXCITEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD GUYSSSSSSS!!

I MEAN – THE PLAN IS THAT WE ARE ALLGOING TO MAKE OUR WAY TO THE STANDS – RIGHT BEFORE HE WALKS OUT FOR TOSS TIME!

AND OFCOURSE HE WILL KNOW THEN THATWE ARE ALL THERE!!

OK OK.

I NEED TO TALK TO HIM.

WE WERE ON TEXT CHAT FOR ABOUT 15MINUTES IN BETWEEN 115PM TO 130PM – WHILST EVERYONE WAS FINISHING UP WITH AEARLY LUNCH AND THEN AROUND 130 – HOODIE GUY WAS ALL LIKE – ILL TEXT YOU AS IGET ON THE TEAM BUS SUNSHINE WHICH SHOULD BE BY 2pm – NEED TO GET ALL SET NOW!

I quickly open my eyes on reflex andI Catch Anjali, catching on her Nap next to me, Mom and Dadi are also Napping,and Dad is busy on his Emails and Calls as he is working all along – andactually until 1pm in the car journey – I was all occupied in emails and worktoo!

I see the time – Its 2pm.

Hoodie guy should be getting on theTeam Bus now – since the Journey from the Hotel to the Stadium is like 30minutes!! And they all have to be in the Stadium by 230 to get all adjusted andstuff – as Toss beings at 3p.m!

And Google Maps tell me that we shallbe there by 245pm at the Stadium too!!

Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

Cant wait.

And guys ofccourse – know this –Coach Sir has helped us on this Surprise too – as in hes obviously reservedSeats for us in the Family BOX – and Hoodie guy has no clueee – this shall beFUN!!!!!

And just as I am typing out a text toMy Hoodie guy.

My phone Beeps.

Its Him!!

I grin as I read the message.

Him : hey you wifey…just got on theteam bus love…need to talk to you for a bit before we reach the stadium, areyou on the lunch break now? You did say you’d be taking a break from by 2pm tooright?? Its been crazy hectic at office today right? Dad texted me too!! Pleasetell me youv taken a break now love..you need to eat on time too…you are backto the grind working crazily around the clockkkkk, im sure youv kept a set offiles for all your massive reading tonight too!!

I grin as I read that.

Guys – Dad can be very verymischevious when he wants to be!!

We all know that right.

I mean now we all know where theMischevious Genes into my Hoodie GUy come From!!

Haha.

I quickly reply : hey you my hoodieguy…yes..i just took a break for lunch love, infact Dad and me just finishedthe meeting with the legal team – and yes dad is right you know its crazilyhectic in office today since – the Media House Acquisition is all due to getSigned tomorrow by 2pm!! Its like all last minute paperwork is ON – and dad’shaving me and the financial team look through the financial deeds again, we werejust on it the whole time – before the meeting with the legal team..and yes youare right ya..massive reading on for tonight since I have so many files to gothrough love..you know I bring work home when you aren’t there love…!and guesswhat I was just about to text you and your text came..as usual crazy insanetelepathy in between of us love..but know what love..im still feeling so badthat I cant be at the stadium today…tied up with so much work in the middle ofthe week ya my hoodie guy! gosh..im sorry…I mean its your first match asofficial Captain and i..i….

I grin to myself as I tap send.And oha quick note – The Media House acquisition is indeed due to get Signed Tomorrowby 2pm and that is why we all have to leave Jaipur by 8am at any cost – so thatDad, Mom, Anjali, Me can reach office in time – for Dad and Mom will be doing the major signing -etc, and Dad’s askedAnjali and me to be there in the meeting as well – to just see the entireprocess going Through! (it moves me a lot emotionally to know and feels Dad’strust and faith in my professional abilities this way – and we are allobviously all prepared well as in I finished all my work last night by workinglate into the night until 3am actually because I knew I am not going to get thetime tonight right – since I am going to be with my Hoodie guy today – andobviously work is going to be the last thing on my mind then..haha…wink wink..)

Phone beeps.

Him : well thannk god youv taken thebreak for lunch love.. ohhh please love…are you crazy or what??? Its me ya …Iunderstand..its midweek Sunshine…and to be honest…you are with me as alwaysanyway Sunshine..so don’t worry about it at all…..and its no big deal anyway…dearestwifey..now cmon don’t frown…smile…Carnage kisses.

I grin as I read that.

Me : I am smiling offcourse love!!And please it is a big deal ok….its your first one day international asofficially Captain Arnav Singh Raizada…I am so so proud off you love…and so soso happy…well anyways…you know im going to have my eyes on you through hotstarand cricbuzz anyway love…tell me something…nervous much Captain?? How do youfeel about this right now love ? I hope theres no added pressure in the headlove…as in some is only natural

Phone beeps in a minute.

Him : well im happy and excited andyes just a tad little bit nervous – but to be honest not because off pressureof the Captaincy or anything or the result of the game or anything for you knowiv moved past and evolved past all of that worry about the result angle – goingto focus on giving it my best on the pitch anyway and this is what im going tosay to the boys too – just enjoy yourselves guys, play to your strengths, backeach other up as the close knit unit that we are and its going to be a goodgame anyway…and know this love…iv said this before and I will say it again..iwouldnt be where I am without you…today…and yes im just a little nervous ..butmore like nervous in excitement and aniticipation of how the game is going toturn out today…like nervous in a good empowering way not in a worrisome way atall..and guess what im going to play with the same bat I played the world cupfinal with today..haha..the one which has your magical handwritten code onit…so you are with me in the game anyway love and iv got the elder wand bat offmine out today…haha..so yea…I have nothing to worry about at all…how about youjust give me some carnage kisses now..to add to my luck my lady  (wink emoticon)

Me : yipeeeeeeeeeee love and I am soso proud off you for youv come such a long way in terms of the game pressureswith regards to results and evrything..you know that don’t you…and…please..itsyour bat..its your talent and dedication love…but like I say I know you arealways going to be super biased when it comes to me…and ofcourseee a zilliontrillion carnage kisses for you love right now…(I add lines off kissingemoticons and hearts)cant wait to kiss you in real though when I see you inKolkata on Saturday evening…love…

Phone beeps.

Him : haha…love that strings ofemoticon of kisses for now…well im going to redeem them all with a lot ofinterest on Saturday evening in kolkala…well you know that don’t youSunshine…and its not just the kisses that im going to redeem…I have like azillion redemption tickets awaiting to be redeemed to my Destination toParadise Square Rooted to Infinity.

I flush as I read that. Guys – wehave a code word for referring to our Intense Love Making – being in each otherclosely – on text that we use sometimes which is – this – we call it ourDestination to Paradise Square Rooted to infinity!

Haha.

I grin as I  reply : oh really love? a ziilion ticketsawaiting to be redeemed already?? But how come so many tickets piled up so soonalready?? I mean you just reddemed a ziilion tickets on 22ndnight…like just a night ago soo…but yes love…offcourse…you can redeem all yourtickets when we meet for sure…and know this love…I think I have a zilliontickets awaiting redemption too…(I add a line of wink emoticons)

Him : haha…I love the sound off thatSunshine….can’t wait to Carnage you to the edge off Insanity as always..oh btwI just had a flash off us go through my head , making love…I dare you to ask mewhich moment..ok ill tell you anyway..so remember how on the 23rdearly morning around 5am…how we made love again in half our sleep…or how bad Ihad my ways with you in the shower as we got ready together before I had toleave for that day…you do know I love it when you let me help you soap and helpyou rinse you all over in the shower..i love helping you shower Sunshine…

I flush.

I quickly reply : captain arnav singhraizada…you have a match to play love how can you tease me this way rightbefore a game ya…ohk I know I know why…so that I swwon for you more when I seeyou all rakish and hot while playing on the screen..isnt it?? Godammit you…gosh…love…pleaseeee..andI am at workkkkk…now stop making me flush and blush so much right now..can wepostpone our Carnage text conversations for later tonight???

My phone beeps.

Him : haha…ofcourse that’s exactlywhy I teased you right before the game!! Ok ok fine…I know you are at work…so Ishall behave for now..also because I am about to reach the stadium soon..butcarnage text conversation on later tonight for sure Sunshine(wink wink)

I grin as I type : offcourselove…carnage text conversations on most definetly tonight….(blushingsmilesssss) and all the best to you for the game love anyway….just give it yourbest like you always do..enjoy yourself…and its going to be a good gameanyway…ok love…ill text you later now.. you are reaching the stadium soonnnn!!I love you my hoodie guy…

Him : thanks love…going to enjoymyself surely…and I love you so godammit too Sunshine..ill text you after thegameee now….ok? take care love…

Me : take care loveeeee (line ofhearts and emoticons)don’t reply now pleaseeee.off you go to the pitches now…

Him : yes love…wont reply now…justreached the stadium…

Haha.

Just you wait and SEE!!!!

We are reaching the Stadium in 15 -20 minutes Too – Hoodie GUY!!

The look on Your Faceeee when you seeUS all In the Standsssss!!

Right then I see Anjali waking upnext to me from her nap and I pluck out my earphones now and I smile at her asshe asks with a yawn – “ khushi…are we late or what????”

I grin – “ no no anj..dont worry…weshould be there in 15 – 20 minutes…the teams already at the stadium though…”

Anjali grins as she sips on somewater and once she is done she turns to look at me and she narrows her eyes atme as she says – “ khushi…that smile on your face tells me that you werechatting with bhai a while ago…tell me you had your digenes na? I hope youdidn’t give away the surprise…”

I chuckle as I admit , showing her myDigenes – “ ya ya…anjali…don’t worry about it at all…I didn’t give it away atall…and thank you for not telling Ravi too for if he knows …hoodie guy willknow..”

She winks back at me – “ ofcourse yakhushi…how can I tell Ravi…I knew first thing out bhai will hear it…”

I chuckle – “ so then its Ravi toowho is in for a surprise no…”

Anjali nods.

Mom and Dadi stir up from their seatin the middle seat and mom says now – “ well and I am so excited about this…mygirls…”

Dadi grins – “ I know, im sureArnav’s grandfather is gleeing in heaven today..i told you all it was his dreamto see Arun as captain one day…and today we are going to see Arnav…for hisfirst match as captain…I think I will cry in happinees..”

Dad grins from the front seat tuckinghis phone away – “ ok then my dearest family, that’s it..im don’t with all thework for the day…and now all set to focus on going crazy watching my Son playhis first game as Captain today…but we most definetly have to leave by 8am inthe morning everyone so that we can reach office in time…”

We all nod and agree with Dad in unison.

Dad turns to look at us all as hesays – “ ravina…you better use the washroom well before the game starts becauseelse we all know you wont get up until the time Arnav finishes batting you knowjust incase they bat first..”

Mom chuckles and grins – “ yes yesRaizada…don’t worry…about me…you worry about not loosing your voice screamingand hooting at your son’s massive uppercuts..you have to address the boardmeeting tomorrow…”

We all chuckle.

Mom and dad god they are soadorableeeeee!

Anjali rolls her eyes as she saysgrinning – “ ok you guys…lets hope bhai wins the toss and …I hope they batfirst ya…”

Dadi winks – “ yes me too..for imgoing to stadium after years…so so long…I really want to see Arnav bat firsttoo…or else how will I be able to sit atiently for the first three hours…”

We all chuckle and I grin at everyoneand I say looking into my phone – “ ok then everyone…google tells me we allreach the stadium in five…and guess what Asher messaged me too…he will bereaching by 315ish too…”

Mom grins as she turns to ask me – “manizeh knows??”

I wink – “ not yet mom…not yet…soonshe will know…”

Anjali winks – “ she will get theshock off her life…for asher told her that hes flying to London..when insteadhe was flying here…”

Mom grins – “ really??”

Anjali and me Nod – and we fill herin over it.

And minutes later – we all reach theStadium – and Verma uncle pulls the car to the halt and Dad says – “ ok time tomessage Coach Das about our arrival…cmon everyone – Caps on…”

We all chuckle and we all put on ourBlue caps – and guys oh guess what – each off us is in the Indian Jersey anddenims – Dad, Mom, Anjali and Me and Dadi was all like I shall have my Cap ON!!Dad, Mom and Me are wearing a replica of Hoodie Guys Jersey offcourse to cheerhim on Specially today – and right now Anjali is wearing it too – she’scarrying a Replica of Ravis jersey in her bag though – she says she will changeinto it when India is bowling – haha – so that she is able to support bothArnav and Ravi – respectively!

Hahaha.

Yes Guys.

Just you wait Hoodie guy – Just youwait – Your  Crazy Mad Family is righthere – to Support you in our own CRazyy Ways - Indeeeddddddddd!!!

We loveeee you Hoodie GUYYYYY!!

We love you so so so GodammitMuch!!!!!
…………………………

SAWAI MANSINGH STADIUM – 255PM

Arnav’s POV

I KISS ON KRISH’S TOSS COIN AS I PUTIT IN MY POCKET.

ITS BEEN BY LUCKY TOSS COIN GUYS.

AND TODAY IS MY FIRST GAME ASOFFICIAL CAPTAIN.

I AM OBVIOUSLY GOING TO HAVE IT IN MYPOCKET AT TOSS TIMEEEEEE!!

I have a couple of minutes to myselfas I see the Boys all chilling, chatting and relaxing in the dressing room asCoach and Me just finished talking and I was obviously overhwhelmed that Capwas on the other side listening to me leading on strategies discussions withCoach sir and the Team – and by the end of it – I told Cap – Cap – you gottaguide me on this please ok? And he hugged me warmly and he was all like –offcourse ASR, I will be right there behind the stumps when we are fielding !!

And also after the meeting – Capcalled me his Skipper – which made me emotional and guys I had asked everyoneto just continue calling me ASR but today Cap was all like – ASR you wanteveryone to continue calling me Cap – fair enough I respect the emotion – butthen we are going to call you our Skipper surelyyy – now please you gotta agreeto that!

I had agreed to that then guys – forcoming from Cap – it was like a big big deal for me for it reflects the Respectand faith he has in me and my game – apart from our personal equation offfield!!!

And guys – I am obviously going tolook up to discussing on field decisions and strategies with Cap – when we werefielding offcourseee – Iv still got so much to learn from him – in the monthshe’s there playing for us until May end!!

Ok guys. To be Honest.

Getting a little Tad bit Anxious now.

As in – you know theres still Flip inMy Stomach.

First Game – as  official Captain.

And I am also the Opening Batsmen.

I smile to myself as I caress Krish’stoss coin lovingly and I lean back against my locker and I close my eyes and Ithink off my Family and my talks with mom, dad, dadi, Anjali and  My precious adorable Innocent Wifeeeee – allday uptil today and My Heart Glowsss with LOveeee!

And ofcourse that last chat with MySunshine as we reached the Stadium!!

My Sunshine!!

Goddamit – My Woman.

My Wife.

My Peaceful Prayer.

And just like that as our last textchat with her comes to my mind ,I feel all my anxiousness vanish as her SmilingFace comes to revolve around my eyes – as the blissfulness that my heart hasbeen living in – finally magically washes over the anxiousness.

I can never thank god enough for allthis Bliss and Peace in my Personal Spaceee – ever!!!

I am indebted to Him – forever.

And I smile on reflex as I recall asto how bummed each of them was – at their unability of being here with me –physically Today!

Offcourse I had assured them that Iobviously understood that they all had respective commitments to work since itwas Midweek – because I obviously understand – and guys they are always with meAnywayyyyy!!

I know – in their Prayers/ Blessings– I am on their Mind right now – for Sure as they all must be individuallyglued to their respective  phone screens.

Haha!

I pick out my favourite Bat – which Icall the Elder wand since it has my SUnshines handwritten code on it and I kisson it on reflex – exactly the bat I want to play this game with Today – and tobe honest guys -I hope we win the toss and then we have planned to opt to batsince obviously when we arrived on the Ground – we studied the pitch and itlooks uber smooth and good – the balls is going to come on the bat all nicetoday for sure – it’s a amazing day even though its end feb – not very cold –its just right about Sunny!

And to be Honest Guys.

In My Gut – im starting to Feel ReallyGood about This.

Its going to Be a Good Game anyway.

And right then Coach sir comes upinto the dressing room and he gestures along with Cap to me to come out and Iwalk out to them and ask the Boys to join is for obviously its going to beNational Anthems first before we get around to toss and Coach sir says pats myshoulder as he smiles – “ ready skipper? in case we win the toss…we bat up..”

I nod at him and I give him a thumbsup and I immediately hug Cap as I say to him – “ Cap…its overwhelming for mereally to step onto field today as official Captain…I know I have yourblessings…but I needed to hug you right now…”

Cap hugs me back in a warm brotherlyembrace and he pulls back minutes later and he pats my arm – “ and I wish youall the best for this first game as skipper my boy…I have a hunch…its going tobe really good today…”

Coach grins and winks at Cap as hesays – “ totally Cap…I have a intuition backing up a feeling too…and you allknow I am a inutitive man..”

I chuckle as I say to them – “ reallyguys??? You know I have something up in my gut too….lets see how it goes…”

And right as we are about to step onthe field Coach sir and Cap sold wither sides off my arms and I look at themPuzzled and they wink at me and gesture me with the eye to look up behind at aspot – a spot I recognise is the nearby VIP Stand  which is the Family Box which has the mostexclusive box reserved for all of us players and their families from both sides– and I ask Cap immediately – “ Sachi maam and baby zoya here today?”

Cap chuckles as he winks – “ yesyes…sachi is gesturing me to have you look at her..she wants to wish you lucktoo…”

I grin at him and I immediately TurnBehind to look Up Behind at the Family Box.

AND.

GUYS.

MY HEART POUNDS A ZILLION TIMES OVERIN CRAZYYY HAPPINESSS.

FOR.

ITS NOT SACHI MAAM OR BABY ZOYA INTHE STAND AT ALL.

ITS MY ENTIRE CRAZY MAD FAMILYGRINNING DOWN AT ME – AND WAVING AT ME – INCLUDING DADIII – AND DADI HAS A BLUECAP ON too!!(SHE HASN’T COME TO THE STADIUM IN FOREVER AND SHE COMES TODAY FORMY FIRST GAME AFTER BEING CAPTAIN – I KNOW WHY – THIS IS A VERY BIG DEAL FOR MYGRANDFATHER UP IN HEAVEN TODAY INDEED – OH I LOVE YOU DADI)

I LOVE YOU MOM , DAD, ANJALI, MYSUNSHINEEEEEE!!!

AND GUYS

 AND REST EVERYONE IS IN INDIAN JERSEYSSSSSSSS!!!!!ANJALI, KHUSHI - MOM – DAD TOOOO!!!

GODAMMITTTTTTTTT WHATTTT???????

I MEAN LOOK AT MY CRAZY MAD FAMILYSURPRISING ME THIS WAY!!!

ACTUALLY I SHOULD HAVE SENSED THISGUYS – BUT THEY ARE ALL JUST BRILLAINT ACTORS GUYS WHAT CAN I SAY – MAYBE WE SHOULDALL THINK OFF A ALTERNATE CAREER IN THEATRE!!!

HAHA!

OH MY GOD.

I CAN’T STOP GRINNING.

MY EYES MEET MY SUNSHINE’SIMMEDIATELY AS HERS ARE TWINKLING IN HAPPINESS AND SHE IMMEDIATELY SENDS ME AWINK AND A FLYING KISS – WHICH I IMMEDIATELY GRIN AND CATCH AND WINK BACK ATHER AND I PLACE THE KISS OVER MY HEART AND SHE CHUCKLES AND GRINS!

MOM AND DAD AND ANJALI AND DADI – ALLGIVE ME A COMBINED THUMBS UP AND I GRIN BACK AT EACH OFF THEM AND THUMBS UOBACK AND RIGHT THEN I SEE MY SUNSHINE GESTURE ME WITH A LOOK OF HER EYE – OHTHE LOOK ON YOUR FACE WAS WORTH IT HOODIE GUY – AND I GRIN BACK AT HER – AND ISEE ALL OFF THEM GET INTO A GROUP NOW AS THEY GETSURE ME TOGETHER TO GET ON THEFIELD NOWWW!

AND I NOD.

AND JUST AS I AM ABOUT TO TURN , TOWALK ON THE FIELD LEADING THE TEAM BEHIND ME – MY EYES LOCK WITH MY SUNSHINESAGAIN – AND SHE GESTURES A – I LOVE YOU SO SO GODAMMIT MUCH HOODIE GUY – AND IGESTURE A I LOVE YOU TOO SO MUCH WITH A WINK BACK TOO AND I FINALLY TURN MYATTENTION BACK TO THE GROUND.

I look at Coach and Cap and I grin –“ you both knew…ravi surely didn’t , he would have told me otherwise…”

Cap chuckles – “ actually I didn’tknow too…coach knew…he just told me as we came in to you and I obviouslyspotted everyone, so happy for you ASR, big day today…I still remember my veryfirst game as Captain…even after all these years…its special…”

I grin as I nod – “ I nod what youmean…cmon then lets get on with it…”,and I wink at them – “ lets hope we winthe toss…guys..the pitch is uber smooth..”

Cap and Coach nod – “ cmon then…letsgo..”

And I nod.

And I take a deep breathe.

And I step onto the Field for thevery First time as the official Captain off the Indian Cricket team – and justlike everytime I touched the ground and respected it by placing my hand to myheart and head – my very first official game for India, my first game as VC,this time around – I do the same too!

I touch the Pitch Ground and I thankGod for Everything he had Blessed Me with!

And I Make My way Forward – withGratitude and Love shining in my Heart!!

………………………………….

Arnav’s POV Continues

325 PM – in the Locker Room

GUYSSSSSSS!!!

WE WON THE TOSSSSSS!!!

AND ARE OBVIOUSLY GOING TO BATFIRST!!

JUST LIKE I WANTED!!

HAHAHAHA!!

I HAVE JUST FINISHED PADDING UP!!

I KISS ON MY SUNSHINE’S CODE OVER MYBAT LOVINGLY!!!!

GUYS.

MY ENITRE FAMILY IS IN THE STANDSTODAY.

DADI HAS COME OUT TO SEE ME AFTERFOREVER!!!

LIKE LITERALLY!!!!

MOM.

DAD.

ANJALI.

MY SUNSHINE.

JUST THE LOOK ON THEIR FACES AS THEYWERE SMILING DOWN AT MEEEEE!!

LOVE GUSHES THROUGH MY HEART.

OK THEN GUYS.

AS YOU ALL KNOW MY SUNSHINE BEING INTHE STAND – IS LIKE A HUGE HUGE POWER PUSH TOO MEEEEE AND TODAY ITS LIKE I HAVEA FEELING TAKING OVER THAT ITS GOING TO BE REALLY GOOD OUT THERE ANYWAY!!

I LOOK AT MY BAT AS I SAY TO MY BATLOVINGLY – HEY YOU ELDER WAND HOW ABOUT WE UNLEASH SOME SPECIAL CARNAGE FORSUNSHINE AND MY ENTIRE FAMILYYYYYY TOOOO!!

I GRIN.

I am distracted in my chain offthoughts as Shiv walks up to me all padded up and he cant stop grinning as hesays , as we punch our gloves – “ the pitch is great today Skipper, the srilankan skipper is really bummed he lost out on the toss today…”

I grin as I say – “ I know right…”,aswe fist out our gloves together.

And we walk out.

And just as I am about to step out onthe field – I pause to look up at the Family box and I spot my entire Familybeaming down at me again and My Sunshine continues to send out a  back to back flying kisses with both herhands as shes Happily, jumping and talking to Anjali, mom, dad, dadi and they areall cheering on me again – the Atmosphere in the Stadium is Electric asalwayssssssssss!!!

Crowds are out in our support in HugeNUMbers.

And right then I spot Asher walk upto Dad and they hug and he immediately spots me and gives me a Thumbs up and Igrin back at him.

Well – He’s definetly flown halfacross the Globe to be there for me today too but I wink back at him in agesture off – oh I know why you are also here today and I gesture towards thedug out where my Support Team is sitting!!

And he gives me a Thumbgs up again –and I know my entire silent gesture inetractions with my Family is being blownup on the screen anyway and I chuckle as I now give them all a happy thumbs upand I send out a Flying kiss to Khushi now – and the Crowd and the crowdcontinues to Cheer and Hoot – and I grin as I pat Shiv’s arm and we finallywalk forward on the field and on the way out of near the Dug out, I pause for asecond as I spot Manizeh deep in conversation with Yuvaan – I think shesdiscussing his position with his ankle that had just healed and advising him ontechniques to take it easy in the game without injuring it more – and rightthen she looks up and gives me and Shiv a thumbs up and I gesture her to lookat the Family box with a grin and – and make my way forwarddd to the fieldfurther!!

I AM VERY HAPPY IN MY HEART.

IT’S THE MOMENT MAYBE.

BUT I JUST HAVE A FEELINGREINSTITATING IN MY GUT THAT’S GUIDING MEE TO JUST FLOW WITH MY INTUITION ONTHE SHOTS I WANT TO TAKE TODAYYY!

AND I WILL.

I shake Hand with the Sri lankanwicket keeper and wish him all the best and he smile at us and wishes me thesame, and I walk out mid pitch to Shiv as I adjust my helmet and I say to shiv– “ shiv…their main two bowlers are resting out for this first match…gives usthe advantage to go after the bowlers in the team today for we are just in theexact position…so lets play to our strengths as per our strategy and take onthe powerplays,enjoy ourselves here, play the techniques and shots welove,  a high total will give us a advantagenot just in terms of the high scoring game, but run rates too in the series…”

Shiv nods as he adjusts his helmetand we punch our fists again – “ yes Skipper…noted…how about you start withyour Massive uppercut to long on that you fired in the first ball of the worldCup innings…for you most definetly know how to take on the bowler that’sstepping up to bowl the first over…its going to be a good game skipper…I cantwait to experience the thrill and enjoyment off it… ”

I wink at Shiv as I say – “ copy thatmy Vice Captain…copy that…indeed…I cant wait to experience the thrill off ittoo….”, and I return to my position on the pitch and the ball comes in and Igrin as I read it perfectly and I hit it to long on for a massive uppercut –six and the Crowd Goes Beserk!!!

And I feel the Adrenaline Rushthrough my Ssystems.

And my eyes fall on MY Wife’sprecious handwritten code on my Bat and My Heart Swells with Love at thethought of her Jumping up and down in glee in the stands along with the Restoff My Family!!!

Maybe just Mayve – this Bat reallywas the Elder Wand Indeed!!

………………………………….

625 PM – AT THE STADIUM

KHUSHI’S POV

GUYSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!

HAPPY TEARSSSS ARE ON THE BRINK OFFLEAVING MY EYES AGAIN.

I LITERALLY AM FEELING SO MUCHEXCITEMENT IN MY STOMACH RIGHT NOW – LIKE MORE LIKE I MIGHT AS WELL CHEW MYHANDS OFF!!

I THINK I AM GOING TO START CRYING INHAPPINESS AGAIN – AND JOIN MOM AND DADI , ANJALI IN THE OVERWHELMLED HAPPYTEARS THAT ARE LEAVING THEIR EYES RIGHT NOW.

DAD AND ASHER WONT STOP HOOTING ANDCHEERING.

GUYS I THINK – DADS CHEERED ANDHOOTED SO MUCH THAT HE MOST DEFINETLY WOULD HAVE LOST HIS VOICE.

HE WONT BE ABLE TO ADRESS THE BOARDMEETING TOMORROW MAYBE!

HAHA!

OK.

OK.

I CANT CONTROL MY HAPPY TEARS NOW!

THEY ROLL DOWN ON.

AND I KNOW AS IN I CAN SEE ON THESCREEN THE CRAZINESS AS A FAMILY THAT WE ARE EXPERIENCING RIGHT NOW IN BEINGBLOWN UP ON THE SCREEN OVER AND OVER AGAIN IN BITS AND TIMES.

FOR.

HOODIE GUY HAS DONE SOMEE INSANEMAGICCCCCCC OFF HIS BAT YA TODAY GUYSSSSSSS!!

THIS DUMBLEDOREEE WITH HIS MAGICALELDER WAND – HAS SENT SAWAI MANSINGH STADIUM AND WHOLE OF FREAKING INDIAROARING AND CHATING HIS NAME OVER AND OVERRR!!

GUYS.

WITH HAPPY TEARS AND A OVERWHELMEDHEART I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT TO YOU ALL – THAT MY DEAREST HUSBAND – IS CURRENTLYBATTTING AT FREAKING 195 RUNSSS!!!!

YES.

YOU READ THAT RIGHT.

198.

AND THERE ARE STILL 12 BALLS TO GO.

GUYS – HE IS TWO FREAKING RUNS AWAYFROM THE FIRST DOUBLE CENTURY OF HIS LIFEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!

OK OK.

BEFORE I GET A HEART ATTACK RIGHT HERERIGHT NOW IN ANTICIPATION OF WONDERING WHAT MUST HE BE FEELING ON THE PITCHRIGHT NOW – BECAUSE DUDE – WHEN HE SCORED THE CENTURY BY THE END OFF THE 30THOVER – IT WAS LIKE WHEN HE RAISED THE BAT HIGH TO THE CROWD AND THEN TO US INTHE FAMILY BOX – WE COULD ALL SEE THE OVERHWHELMED EMOTION ON HIS FACE.

AND THEN WHEN HE REACHED 150 RUNS –HIS FIRST EVER 150 RUNS – HE LITERALLY JUMPED UP IN GLEE IN HAPPINESS SOFREAKING HIGH IN THE AIR – AS HE CELEBRATED WITH KUNAL MID PITCH IN ACELEBRATION THAT BROUGHT TEARS TO OUR EYES.

AND NOW – HE IS AT FREAKING 198.

AND GUYS.

OK LET ME GIVE YOU ALL A BRIEFGLIMPSE.

SO.

SRI LANKA HAS NO CLUEEEEE WHATS HITTHEM TODAYYY!

OR WHAT DID OUR BATSMEN EAT FOR LUNCHTODAY INDEED.

ESPECIALLY ARNAV AND SHIV.

FOR GUYS YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE THIS –BY 30 FREAKING OVERS – THEY PUT UP A STAND OFF 200 – WITH A LOSS OF NO WICKET!!

LIKE LITERALLY!

WE WERE ALL GOING BESERK!

HOWEVER , THE NEXT BALL SHIV GOT OUTIN A LBW AFTER THE SCORE OF 101.

AND THEN CAME IN YUVAAN WHO GOT CATCHOUT REAL QUICK AFTER A QUICK SPELL OF 6 RUNS.

AND WELL – THEN CAME IN KUNAL ANDTHEN HE AND MY HOODIE GUY HAD THIS STEADY PARTNERSHIP WHERE HOODIE GUY WAS FIRINGFOR HE WAS MORE SET ON THE CREASE AND KUNAL WAS ANCHORING  AND IT WAS IN THIS PARTNERSHIP THAT EVENTUALLYMY HOODIE GUY REACHED TO 150 runs!!!!!

GUYS.

UNFREAKINGBELEIVABLEEE.

HOWEVER KUNAL GOT OUT AT 27 RUNS ANDTHEN CAME IN CAP!!

AND NOW ITS LIKE THERE ARE 12 BALLSREMAINING.

AND INDIA IS 374 -3

AND HOODIE GUY IS AT 198

AND CAP IS BATTING AT 42!!

AND THERE ARE STILL 12 RUNS TO GO!!

LAST TWO OVERS.

AND THESE TWO ARE DEFINETLY GOING TOGO IN FOR BIG.

THE OVER IS ABOUT TO BEGIN GUYS.

OH MY GOD.

MY HOODIE GUY IS GOING TO BE FACINGTHE FIRST BALL.

GUYSSSSSSSSSSSSS.

HE IS TWO RUNS AWAY FROM A 200!!

I CLUTCH ON MOM AND ANJLAIS HAND ONBOTH MY SIDES NOW AND I PLUG BACK MY EARPHONES IN MY EARS FOR THE HOTSTARCOMMENTARY(since you all know it’s a luck I believe in for my Hoodie guy frommy side too – that I need to keep hearing commentary and see too )

And I hear the Commentatrors voicecome into my ears now – “ and Sri lanka is devasted already by that score onthe board, and they know this is massive from the Indian team tonight…and lookat that brilliant display off the game off the arms of the Indian Skipper for whom,mind you ladies and gentleman it’s the first one day international game, andhis partner on the crease our ex – Cap, is happiest man indeed to have thatgrin up his face as he is telling his once Vice captain , and now Skipper to goin for the big shots surely at the start off thr second last over, for thismagnificient magician ASR is two runs away from his first double century ininternational cricket, and that too in the first game he is Captaining – hedoes this and he makes another History tonight…here comes the ball ladies andgentleman…hold your breathe….”

I LITERALLY HOLD ONTO MY BREATHE.

SO DOES MOM, DADI, ANJALI.

ASHER AND DAD ARE CLUCTHING ON THERAILING OFF THE STAND IN CRAZY ANTICIPATION TOO.

OH MY GOD.

GUYS.

INSANE.

AND

AND.

Right then I see My Hoodie Guy smashthe ball into the Boundaries and its heading to the boundaries for a Four in akiller Cover Drive and I jump in excitement with Mom, Anjali and Dadi and HappyTears leave My Eyes and I hope that the fielder who is running after is isUnable to race upto it – and I can see my Hoodie guy and cap’s eyes on the balltoo – all of India’s eye are on the ball maybe!!

And right then the commentators voicerings in my ears too as I see the ball hit the ropes and we all JUMp up inglee  - “ and that’s a Four ladies andgentleman, staright into the boundaries in a massive cover drive and with thatour skipper reaches a 202, his very first double century in internationalcricket…look at that salute with the bat to the crowd…he cant belive this…hecant its on his face as hes lifted off his helment and knelt down in sheerHappiness and exhilaration on the ground as he raises his bat to the Sky…withboth his arms open…and now  he is beingHugged by the man who he still looks up to as his Captain – so hard, look athis team going crazy in the dug outs, his coaches, his family in the stands,his parents, his grandmother, his wife…we can see them all shedding out happy exhilaratedtears as they watch Him celebrate…this Double Century Today….”

GUYS.

I CANT STOP CRYING IN HAPPINESS.

JUST THE SIGHT OF MY HOODIE GUY –CELEBRATING IN SHEER HAPPINESS AND EXHILIRATION ON HIS KNEES THAT WAY ON THEFIELD WITH HIS ARMS OPEN TO THE SKY AND HIS BAT HELD HIGH TO THE SKY – I KNOWHE IS DEDICATING THIS MOMENT TO HIS GRANDFATHER AND MY FAMILY UP IN HEAVENSTODAY.

                                                                 IKNOW IT.

EVERYONE KNOWS IT.

DADI JUST SAID THIS OUT LOUD TOO.

SHE WONT STOP CRYING.

SHE’S SAYING THE SAME TO US ALL – ANDWE ALL NOD IN UNISON AS WE UNDERSTAND!

DAD WONT STOP BEAMING IN PRIDE.

WE ALL WONT STOP BEAMING IN HAPPINESSAND PRIDE.

MY MAGICAL DUMBLEDOREEEE!!

WE WATCH IN SHEER GLEE AND EMOTION ,AS ARNAV NOW GETS UP AS HE HUGS CAP HARD AGAIN – AND RAISES HIS BAT HIGH TO THECROWD IN A SALUTEEEE AND THEN TOWARDS US AT THE FAMILY BOX AND HE KISSES ON MYSECRET CODE AND AGAIN SENDS A FLYING KISS THROUGH.

HAPPY TEARS ARE ROLLING DOWN MY EYES.

MOM AND ANJALI AND DADI HUG ME HARDIN UNISON.

DAD AND ASHER JOIN IN ON OUR HAPPYGROUP HUG.

WE ARE ALL SPEECHLESS.

I BURY MY HEAD IN MY HANDS NOW – SOSO SO OVERWHELMED AND HAPPY FOR MY HOODIE GUYYYY!

And the commentators voice ringsthrough my ears – “ and look at that amazing salute to his family, his wife,who are a source of inspiration and motivation for this man…we all know…theyvall come out in his support today, look at the emotion on his wife’s face, shesoverhwhelmed and so so happy, those are happy tears friends, those are happytears…”

OH GOSH GUYS.

THEY ARE SURELY BLOWING UP A IMAGE OFME ON A SCREEN CRYING IN HAPPINESS.

AND I AM SURE MY HOODIE GUY ISWATCHING.

I CONTROL MY OVERHWLEMED HAPPYEMOTIONS AND I LOOK UP AND I JUST A GESTURE A HAPPY THUMBS UP BACK – ALONG WITHEVERYONE TO ARNAV AS WE STAND AND CLAP FOR HIM – JUST LIKE THE REST OF THESTADIUM IS – AND WE ROAR AND RHYME HIS NAME TOO!!

A-S-R

A-S-R

A-S-R

OH MY MAGICAL HOODIE GUY.

CARNAGE.

TSUNAMI LEVEL CARNAGE ON SRI LANKANBOWLERS TODAYYYY – INDEED!!

…………………………

TEN MINUTES LATER

ARNAV’S POV

I Smash the last ball of the inningsthrough to Boundary covers – for a Four again and I grin to myself as I swishoff my Helmett and Run to Cap Immediately and Hug Him Hard!!

He hugs me hard as he whispeerspicking me up in glee literally – “ I told you my boy, I had this intuitionright in the beginning of the game..that your bat is going to fire insane today…andwhat a way to arrive my skipper…my boy…so proud off you….MY SKIPPER…what atreat youv dished out today with those hots off your bat…its Historic..youvcreated history today that they are going to talk about for ages…..brillaint myboy…so proud off you…”

GUYS.

HAPPY TEARS LEAVE MY EYES.

I AM SPEECHLESS WITH EMOTION.

MY VOICEBOX’S CRASHED.

JUST LIKE I KNOW WOULD HAVE BEEN FORMY FAMILY , AND SPECIALLY MY SUNSHINE IN THE STANDS RIGHT NOW – I DID GET ALOOK AT HER BEING ALL HAPPILY OVERHWHELMED CRYING WITH HAPPY TEARS ALONGSIDEMOM, ANJALI,DADI, DAD AND ASHER! SHE COULDN’T STOP THE FLOW OFF HER HAPPY TEARS– SHE LITERALLY PUT HER HEAD IN HER HANDS TO COVER UP FOR THEY WERE OBVIOUSLYBLWOING UP MY FAMILYS REACTIONS ON THE SCREEN – ALONGSIDE MY CRAZILYOVERWHELMED ON MY KNEES – LOOKING UP AT THE SKY WITH MY BAT IN MY HANDCELEBRATION.

IT WAS A MOMENT I DEDICATED TO MYGRANDFATHER AND KRISH, MOM AND DADDY– UP IN THE SKY.

THEY ARE MY FAMILY – THE FAMILY INEVER KNEW OR MET.

BUT I KNOW THEY ARE WATCHING OVER MEFROM HEAVENS TODAY AND CELEBRATING IN GLEE.

AND GUYS.

WE FINSIHED WITH A TOTAL OF 404 – 3!

I FINISHED ON 220 RUNS NOT OUT WITHTHAT FOUR.

AND CAP FINISHED ON 50 NOT OUT.

And I think off the back off my headI think iv face some 150 balls off the Innings to Reach 220!!!!

I cant believe this Myselfffffff!!!

LIKE I AM SO SO SO SO FREAKINGHAPPPYYYY IN THIS MOMENT IN TIME.

OK THEN GUYS.

IM BEING TOPPLED OVER RIGHT NOW.

BY THE REST OF MY TEAMMATES.

AND I FEEL RAVI exclaiming in gleearound me – “ my bloody cricketing gods, what a innings that was Arnav….willyou believe this you are now the Captain with the highest runs in ODI ever…andthis is your first official game after taking over as Captain…youv done magictonight my friend…youv done magic tonight…”

Shiv, kunal, yuvaan,along with therest of my team, start congratulating me for the brilliant innings and I get upon my feet now and I hug everyone as I celebrate and I say controlling myoverhwlemed emotions and brining my focus back to the field – “ cmon then guys…we gotta get ready for the secondinnings too…”,and I look at Cap as I say – “ I know they are going to call meon for mid innings interview – but cap – ill just hold onto all of that for theend off the game, for we gotta defend our total…”

Cap nods and he agrees – “ Iagree…”,and I look at everyone and I gesture us all to get ready and get ontothe dressing room to get ready for the second Half off the Game.

AND AS WE ARE MAKING OUR WAY IN – IOBVIOUSLY LOOK UP AT THE FAMILY BOX TO SEE MY ENTIRE FAMILY BEAMING DOWN AT MEIN HAPPINESS AND FIRST THING OUT IN MY EMOTION ITS LIKE I WANT TO GO HUG THEMALL – BUT THEN I KNOW I CANT BECAUSE I AM THE SKIPPER – AND I NEED TO GET TO MYTEAM FIRST AND PREP FOR THE SECOND INNINGS.

AND I KNOW THEY UNDERSTAND.

ITS IN THEIR EYES.

DAD, MOM, ANJALI, DADI, KHUSHI – THEYALL JUST GESTURED ME TO CARRY ON TO THE DRESSING ROOM FIRST IN UNISON WITHTHEIR EYE AND I NODDED AT THEM HAPPILY!

MY EYES LOCK WITH MY SUNSHINE’S AS IMAKE MY WAY IN – AND HER EYES GETSURE ME A – LOVING I LOVE YOU – AND I GESTURETHE SAME BACK TO HER – HAPPILY – AND I MAKE MY WAY IN TO GET READY TO CAPTAINMY SIDE – THROUGH THE SECOND INNINGS!

BECAUSE IN CRICKET – WE NEVER KNOWUNTIL THE LAST BALL – ALWAYS!

……………………………………

1145 PM

KHUSHI’S POV

GUYSSSS.

KNOW THIS.

THE CROWD AROUND ME HAS GONE BESERKIN CELEBRATIONNNNNN!!!!!

THEY WONT STOP CHANTING MY HOODIEGUY’S NAME.

AND HE IS GRINNING IN SHEER GLEE ANDHAPPINESS – AS HE IS WAITING FOR THE CHEERING TO GO DOWN – SO THAT HE CAN STARTTALKING TO THE REPORTER.

INDIAAAAAAAAAAAA WON!!!

WON THE MATCH BY 153 RUNSSSS!!!!

SRI LANKA WAS BOWLED OUT IN 43.1OVERS AT THE SCORE OFF 251.

GUYSSS!!

OH MY GOD.

INSANE.

OBVIOUSLLY THE SCORE WAS SO DAUNTINGAND WAS A ADDED PRESSURE.

BUT THE MEN IN BLUE BOWLED ANDDEFENDED THEIR TOTAL – BRILLAINTLY.

AND.

We were all so proud in our hearts tosee Arnav, get on quick chat ups with Cap in between the game in the secondinnings on field – discussing things out with him and taking on his guidance!

MY HOODIE GUY IS THE GREATESTGENTLEMAN ON ALL OFF PLANET EARTH.

AND GUYS KNOW THIS.

EVEN AS INDIA WON – THEY WAY HE ANDTHE TEAM MET UP WITH THE SRI LANKAN TEAM IN SHEER GRACIOUSNESS AND DISPLAY OFHUMBLED SPORTSMANSHIP WON EVERYONES HEART – A ZILLION TIMES OVER AGAIN.

WHAT A BLOODY GAMEEEEE!

GUYS.

MY HOODIE GUY HAS THE RECORD OF BEINGTHE ONLY CAPTAIN TO SCORE THIS HIGH RUN STAND IN ODI – NOW.

MY HEART IS GOING TO BURST INHAPPINESS.

IM DYING TO HUG HIM.

BUT I KNOW GOTTA HOLD ON FOR A BIT ONTHAT.

HE IS THE SKIPPER NOW – HIS FIRSTDUTY IS TO BE WITH THE TEAM THAT’S WHY WE ALL GESTURED HIM TO CONTINUE TO THEDRESSING ROOM MID GAME TOO.

And guys know this – many reportershave asked us as in family members to come on Mike too for a byte but we alljust passed on the message that we are speechless with emotion – so we wont beable to Come on Mike right now.

The cheering around us settles and MyHoodie guys face comes up on the screen in post Match presentation and thereporters already taken his one interview as the Captain (which was a wonderfulhumbled interview in which he tahnked the team, support team, the coaches, thesril lankan team etc, and saluted the spirit of the game off cricket) and nowthe reporter is taking this One as he is received the Man of the Match Awardand he says into the Mike, asking ARnav – “ and the roaring just wont stop ASR,look at that the excitement and thrill in the crowd today, you very welldeserve this man off the match for the brilliant 220 run not out off 150 balls– what a brilliant innings, an amazing run rate, what a knock, historic…goingto go down in history books of cricket forever…how does it feel ASR?”

Arnav grins as he clutches on theaward and says into the Mike now – “ I have goosebumps…I literally havegoosebumps right now..that probably conveys my emotions better..right now…for Ihave no words to express myself right now…too overwhelmed…to excited…imspeechless with emotion on the personal level…as in I could most surely giveyou a longer interview as the skipper because that was a holistic and centralsubjective, but on a personal performance..i ..i just don’t know what to sayright now…all I can say is that I am very very happy..elated with goosebumps..…”

We all chuckle.

Everyone in the stands chuckle.

My heart glows.

AWW MY PRECIOUS HOODIE GUY!!!!

The Reporter – “ofcourse, and we musttell you the same is the situation with each of your family member in thefamily box for we tried to get them on the mike for a little bytee over, butthey are all overwhelmed and speechless, even your father, who usually gives usa little sneak peek into his head off how proud he is off you…but nottoday..hes speechless too…just like your mother, sister, grandmother, yourwife…theyv all come out to support you today..a word for them maybe??”

Arnav grins as he says into the mike– “ well yes, ofcoursee…a word for them indeed, and for my family and friendsback in cape town too who I know couldn’t be here, but I know im on their mindright now…thank you guys…so very much for your blessings, and well to my fatherid just like to say – thank you dad, thank you so much for everything you dofor me as a father, my mom – she really would have had a hard time in the gametoday, because she doesn’t leave her seat when im batting so must have beentough for her to stay statue for so long…”

We all chuckle happily.

Mom is crying Happily.

Dad is hugging her hard.

Arnav continues – “ my sister Anjali,she’d been wonderful always in my support, anj thanks I love you…and mygrandma…dadi..well today youv come out to the match after forever and I knowwhy…because you wanted to be there for me as I played my first game as officialCaptain…and also coz you know what this moment means to grandpa up in heavenstoday…”

Dadi is beaming in Happiness Guys.

Arnav continues – “ and guys I dowant to mention, at the double century celebration mid pitch with my hands upto the sky, it was more like a toast to my grandfather, and my wifes parents andbrother, for they are my family iv never really met , but I know they arewatching from the skies above, and I know they would be celebrating too…”

OK.

HES MAKING ME CRY AGAIN.

The reporter asks – “ and yourwife…any special words for your wifi..who is now your wife , ASR? Do you knowthere are memes doing rounds already that her presence in the stands makes youfire insanely, for on the last odi matches she was present in in NZ you scoredthree centures in three odi’d and india won those matches too, and well today,its been a absolute stunner anyway, some memes say that maybe the Indian teamshould take her on as a Lucky mascot, and some memes say that the opposite teamfacing india in matches these days is probably praying that Mrs Arnav SinghRaizada, doesn’t come to watch the match…for maybe that’s the only way they mayhave chances off winning…for ASR’s bat does go on a firing spree with her around…”

Arnav chuckles.

We all chuckle.

Everyone in the stands Chuckle andMurmurs.

I MEAN JUST LOOK AT WHAT ALL PEOPLECONJURE UP YA.

I MEAN THIS IS ABSOLUTELY MY HOODIEGUYS PERFORMANCE AND DEDICATION.

WHAT DOES IT HAVE TO DO WITH MY PRESENCE???

BUT

YES.

YES,

THESE MEMES ARE ACTUALLY CIRCULATINGALL OVER ON SOCIAL MEDIA.

I AM AWAREEEE!

ANJALI JUST SHOWED IT TO ME.

AND ZARA AND DIYA , SACHI MAAM ALSOJUST SHARED SNAP SHOT OFF THE SAME IN OUR WHTSAPP GROUP.

Arnav wont stop chuckling and he saysinto the Mike – “ well , yes, im aware about these Memes and everything, forRavi just talking about it to me before the presentation, and well let me justsay that well yes some off those memes are true indeed, for my wifes presencein the stands does really work as a huge motivation for me always, shes mymagic,my inspiration, iv been so vocal about it, you all know that…maybe…Ishould discuss this out with her…”,and he pauses as he says into the mike – “say what wifey…how about being our lucky mascot…??”

Everyone chuckles.

And suddenly the cameras on me and myface is all Blown up on the screen and I just smile, sheepishly as Mom andAnjali hug me and I just shake my Head in a No No – No lucky mascot business

Arnav obviously sees this on the screenand he chuckles into the Mike as he says – “ ok then sorry about that guys,dear wife says – no lucky mascot business…”

The reporter chuckles and smiles andasks – “ anything more you want to say to her maybe??”

Arnav nods – “ offcourse..i do..iwant to thank her for her wonderful support always, and iv said it before and Iwill say this again, me being where I am today wouldn’t have been possiblewithout her support and love at all…thank you Sunshine foreverything…always…You are my magic and I love you…”

The crowd Cheers.

UFF THIS HOODIE GUY.

I CANT STOP BLUSHING.

I GROUP HUG EVERYONE SHEEPISHLY.

The reporter congratulates Arnav onceagain and he now thanks him too and makes his way to the Locker room with theBoys – and finally we all rush to the area Near the Locker room too – forobviously Hoodie guy is going to go back to the Hotel with the Team and we willsee him There for theirs obviously going to be a Celebration – but we all needto hug him first evern if its for a little while.

And while we are making out way downto the area – Mom grins as she says to me – “ and I want to see you run intoArnavs arms and hug him first khushi beta I know youv been dying too…”

Dad grins – “ totally I know…we aregoing to snap it on video..”

Dadi grins – “ yes please..khushibeta…you better run to my grandson fast…”

Anjali winks – “ khushi cmon …we arereaching them…see tehre I spot the boys…and bhai..cmon one two three ..pt ushamode on…”

I grin and I nod.

And right then My Hoodie guy looks uptoo and our eyes lock intensely and emotionally from across and I run into hisarms immediately and he strides up to me too – and I fling myself into his Armsstraight away as I hug him tight and I feel his arms go around my waistpossessively almost immediately as he Hugs me Back tight too and I whisper intohis ears, hugging him hard – “ dumbledoree you…magical dumbledore you….justlook at all the cricketing carnage youv unleashed for the world to see today…”

Arnav hugs me hard as he chuckles andkisses my ear softly – “ well, I do think the bat youv written the code on isthe elder wand for real Sunshine..how about you handwrite some more codes onthe rest off my bats too…”

I chuckle on reflex as I continuehugging him hard and I say  - “ veryfunny you…hoodiie guy…its all you…its all your dedication and hardwrok to yourgame…and this is a new beginning which has only just begun…so happy for youlove…more because I know you had the time off yoru life playing today…didn’tyou love????”

Arnav whispers – “ offcourse Love…I freakingenjoyed so so so much today indeed…godaamit..i love you….cant wait to be alonewith just you…”

I chuckle as I pull back now and Iwhisper softly looking into his eyes – “ I know..theres some time to thatthough love…ill obviously see you at the hotel…you go back in the team busok??”

He nods happily.

I kiss his hand.

And now Dad, Mom, Anjali, Dadi –everyone starts to Hug and congratulate Arnav and I watch with Happy emotionaleyes – my Heart gushing with Love.

THANK YOU GOD.

MOM, DAD, KRISH – YOU ARE WATCHINGTHIS ARENT YOU?

I KNOW YOU ARE CELEBRATING UP IN THEHEAVENS WITH DADAJI TODAY FOR SUREEE!!!

I JUST KNOW YOU ARE!!

……………………………………………

90 MINUTES LATER – at ITC RAJPUTANA –HOTEL

130 AM IN THE NIGHT – AFTERPARTY INTHE HOTEL

Asher grins to himself as he finallyspots Arnav take Khushi by the hand, off the Dancefloor, and Khushi lookingaround at the surroundings for a second – to see if anyone would spot themmissing and she turns around to Nod at Arnav and they final make their way out.

Asher cant stop grinning forobviously – its been insane at the Afterparty the minute they all reached theHotel – for their was this huge cake cutting for the team and Arnav speciallyfor that spectacular milestone and obviously Hodoie guy and Sunshine had zero timeto themselves until now – infact he was surprised that Arnav had been able tokeep his patience for 60 minutes in the afterparty , and he knew it was mostlyso because Khushi wanted him to celebrate with everyone too.

He was so Happy for Him and Khushi –indeed.

And infact he was now also very Happyabout the fact that now – finally he would be able to ask Manizeh out for atalk in private – because he also hasn’t been able to speak to her alone sinceall afternoon – face to face, even though, they had been texting and chattingin between.

She had obviously seen HIm at theStadium.

She had spotted him the Minute, Arnavhad gestured her to look back up at The Family box.

And boy the look off a Dazed Shockand surprise off seeing him there in the stands was totally worth him planningthe Surprise!!

For they hadn’t met in last 54 daystoo – ever since he left for South Africa on 2nd Jan!!

And things had obviously been cookingup between them both – for they had been talking and texting and video callingall the time – as much as time permitted – and theyd only gotten closer!

Infact another very important reasonwhy he was here today apart from being there for Arnav today was because – hewanted to kickstart things offically with Manizeh.

Getting to know her More – in thelast 54 days closely had reinstated his belief – that they could wade throughand Carve out a Future together!

And now he just needed to know – howshe felt about the same, and the only way to know this would be – when he wouldbe able to be alone with her.

And he now takes the glass of waterfrom the gentleman at the counter and sips on it and turns around to look forManizeh where he had last spotted her still busy with her support teamfriends  and the team in the afterparty –and hed gotten talking with Cap and Shiv at the bar.

But he is surprised to not find herthere.

He quickly messages her.

Asher : manizeh where are you?? Icant spot you around!

His phone beeps.

Manizeh : yes asher, that’s because Ireached up to my room three minutes Ago!

He groans in disappointment as hewrites : what?? Are you planning to sleep now????

Manizeh : well kind off..it is 130 am…Ithought you were going to be busy longer talking to cap and shiv..so..i justleft..and I thought of texting you actually about it right now..just as youmessaged...for yes, im a little tired too and then tomm afternoon we are alltravelling to Indore too!and I have the physio sessions with Yuvaan afterbreakfast too, remember I told you??

Asher quickly replies : yes ofcourse,I remember your schedule very well Manizeh, but I need to talk to you rightnow. Its kind off important! Can I come up to your room to chat with you forfifteen minutes maybe? That’s all..ill let you catch up on your sleep then! Ifyou are uncomfortable about me coming to the room maybe we can meet elsewhere!

His phone beeps.

Manizeh : oh please Asher, im notuncomfortable with you around, you know that! yes please come , ill make ussome tea, in the meanwhile – you up for it?im in 407.

Asher smiles to himself as he readsthat and he writes back immediately : yes indeed, id love a cup off tea with mythree spoonfulls of sugar.

Manizeh : A Cup off  tea with Three Spoonfulls off sugar shall bewaiting for you!

Asher : see you in five minutes.

Manizeh : see you asher!

……………………

Minutes later

Asher finishes sipping on his tea andhe continues to keep his eyes locked with Manizeh’s at the chair across thetable in her room as she finishes sipping on her tea and she smiles at him onceshe is done and she asks – “ ok so Asher…you said you wanted to talk aboutsomething…”

Asher nods as he bends forward andholds her hand on reflex and asks – “ ok?”

Manizeh nods.

And she feels her Insides rumblenervously.Seeing him in the stands all of a Sudden after 54 days had obviously sent her into a Dazed SurprisedShock! For she had no clue! And yes – in all these days, they had only gottencloser with all the chatting, texting, video calling, and she was now startingto fall for him quite a bit.

Asher looks at Manizeh looking downher hand in his nervously and she looked so beautiful to his eyes in a printedcotton kurta and track pants and he hair were open to her sides and he asks ,getting staright to the point – “ you know why I am here today don’t you??”

Manizeh looks up instantly as shesays with a smile – “ offcourse Asher, you and ASR are really close friends nowand it was a big day for him…so glad you came and you did mention in the textchat in the evening that Zara and Zain will be coming to eden gardens on Sundaytoo right??”

Asher nods, but his insides groan ashe asks with a raised eyebrow – “ really is that what you think this is allabout??”

Manizeh looks at him with nervouseyes , keeping her gaze on his – “ isn’t that what this is all about??”

Asher smiles as he kisses on her handnow – “ no..this isn’t just about that…its also very much about the fact that Iam falling for you way faster and deeper than I had anticipated I would and Ifeel my heart all glowing again…all thanks to you…so I obviouslly wanted towaste no time in coming to see you the minute I realised that I need you toknow this from me in person face to face, so yes…me coming here today is alsoto tell you – that I want to be with you manizeh…for real…officially, as US, acouple…and I want to know how do you feel about the same???i really really likeyou…”

Manizeh feels her insides flutternervously as she says softly looking down away from his gaze – “ well I amfalling for you faster than I had anticpated too..asher…and i…really reallylike you too..i..i……”

Asher khan was a patient man – alwayshad been – but just as those words left Manizeh’s mouth softly, he felt hispatience run out(it could have something to do with the fact that he had , acouple of drinks so he was tipsy) and he immediately pulled her to come standin front off him and his hand went around her waist immdietely and he sayscupping her one cheek, making Manizeh shiver – “ well usually you know, I amvery very patient…but right now I cant be…maybe also because I have had a coupleoff drinks..and also maybe because hearing you say that you like me too..andmaybe also because I am only here for a week for now…how about we talk the restof our plans on how to go about this tomorrow morning..for right now I onlyhave five minutes to leave your room, since I promised you that id let yousleep…so…I want to know if it will be ok, if I act on my wishes, and kiss youfor a couple of minutes right now??”

Manizeh shivers under his intent gazeas her hands go up to hold his arms on reflex on both sides as she asks – “ youwant to kiss me right now??asher are you sure???”

Asher nods – “ yes very very sure…andid like to start in the next two seconds maybe?? If you say that you’d like tokiss me too offcourse…”,and asher takes Manizehs hands and places it over hisheart – “ see that how fast my heartbeats are at the thought off the newbeginning in between of us…”

Manizeh feels her heart knot inexcitement and glee and hope for a second chance at love too, as she feelsAShers heartbeats fasten under her hand and she says softly , with a smile as agesture to convey the answer to him– “ my hearts racing all fast too Asher…”

That was all the gesture that Asherneeded as he Immdietaly pulled her by the head closer,and closed his lips overHers – in a Gentle Kiss at first – and the minute Manizeh started to kiss himback gently too – their embrace deepened only further.

And Asher and Manizeh continued tokiss each other deeply – for the next five minutes – their emotions and vibes –promising each other to just trust the magic of new beginnings now indeed.

About Five minutes later , Asherpulls apart from the deep kiss, and kisses Manieh on the forhead softly and hesays with a wink – “ goodnight Manizeh..ill see you in the morinng ok?? andofcourse im coming to Indore too…will be staying exactly where you all are…sowe will get some good time together tomorrow surely..i want to take you out fordinner..just you and me ok?”

Manizeh flushes and blushes and shenods as she says – “ yes ok..offcourse okk…goodnight Asher…”

Asher bends forward and he kisses hercheeks again – and then briefly again on her lips softly as he says lookinginto Manizeh’s eyes – “ I cant wait for the morning already…”

Manizeh smiles as she admit – “ Iknow…neither can i…”,and she tiptoes and kisses him on his forhead and  then he walks out her door.

Asher smiles to himself – as he makeshis way too his Room – a very happy man in his Heart – for his Heart hadStarted to Blossom again – For Real!!

And Manizeh slept with a dreamy smileup her Face too – for after a long long time for the first time ever – herheart had instructed her to Take that Leap off Faith Again and she had gonewith the Flow off it – for the intention and honesty in Ashers eyes had strucka chord within her heart a long long time ago already – and now it was time toMove Forward in Life and just Bask in the Bliss – off this New Beginnings inthe Matters of the Heart Indeed.

………………………

3:15 AM – Arnav’s ROOM

ARNAV’S POV

GODAAMIT ME.

SO KNOW THIS GUYS.

I HAVE STATED THESE TWO THINGS BEFOREAND I WILL STATE  THIS AGAIN.

I CAN NEVER KISS MY WIFE ENOUGH.

I CAN NEVER MAKE LOVE TO MY WIFEENOUGH.

AND EVEN THOUGH I JUST FINISHEDMAKING , RAW, AND SENSUOUS AND DEEP LOVE TO MY SUNSHINE – ABOUT FIVE MINUTES AGO-MY NEED TO MAKE LOVE OT HER AGAIN – IS ALREADY STIRRING UP – FOR SHE’SSNUGGLED UP CLOSE TO ME AND HER HANDS ARE CARESSING MY HEART GENTLY AND I AMLOST INTO HER MESMERISING LOVING EYES THAT ARE GLISTENING WITH LOVE FOR MEEE!!

OK AND GUYS.

NOTE THIS – I HAD ONLY STAYED IN THEAFTER PARTY CELEBRATIONS WITH EVERYONE – BECAUSE KHUSHI WAS ALL LIKE – HOODIEGUY CMON, I AM HERE NO WITH YOU – IT WAS SUCH A BIG ACHEIVEMNET TODAY THE TEAMWANTS TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU – AND ALSO BECAUSE MOM AND DAD ALSO CAME IN FOR THECAKE CUTTING AND CHAMPGENE POPPING BIT!!

AND also we got onto a quick callwith everyone back in Cape town , uncle, aunty, diya, Rahul zara, zain aseveryone was congratulating me as well – and then once that was done,  OFCOURSE THEN WE WERE ENGROSSED WITH THEAFTERPARTY CELEBRATIONS FOR AN HOUR – EVEN THOUGH ALL I WANTED TO DO WAS JUSTBE ALONE WITH MY SUNSHINE – FOR I KNOW SHE WAS GOING TO LEAVE AT 8 AM IN THEMORNING BY THEN!

ANYWAYS SO – AROUND 130 AM – when mypatience ran out and I spotted that everyone was busy in the afterparty, mymischevious isster and best friend Ravi were lost in each other dancing up andenjoying – I had immediately taken Khushi’s hand and we had come up to my room.

And well – the minute we were in ,andshe started to say – “ my hoodie guy…gosh…love..im so happy…for..yo..”,well Iobviously did not let her complete her You…as I shoved her against the wall ,kissed her Hard and bad, caressed her , carnaged her in the ways I love, andstripped us both off bare urgently right there at the door – and made raw anddeep love to her almost immeidtaietly for the first time over.

And well – then obviously I whiskedher up in my arms and took her to the shower – because khushi and me both loveto take a hot water shower together before we sleep in the night – and well theidea was too just caress her softly and gently – since I had almost ravishedher like a mad man against the door – but didn’t really work out – for theminute we Kissed in the shower again – as we soaped each other gently – we kindoff ended up making love in there again and then when I finally carried her tothe Bed after, and tucked her in and she Snuggled into me, and looked at mewith her love filled mesmerising eyes – I just had to kiss her again, and stampher body all over inch by inch in the sensuaous ways I wanted and by the endoff many heated minutes later off me having my Carnagical ways with her – wefinally ended up making Love again – so yeah basically – IV kind off Ravishedand Carnaged her Hard and Bad – in the last almost two hours – three times over– and now as I am lost in her mesmerising, passionate eyes like I said before –I just feel like Making love to her Again already!

I mean she is leaving tomorrowmorning!

And I am only going to see her on Saturdayevening now in Kolkata.

Today was technically Wednesday.

Two and a Half Full days to Seeingher Again!!

I feel her Wedge up on her arm now asshe kisses my cheek lovingly and she asks softly – “ hey you…my hoodie guy…youwant some coffee?ill make us some maybe??”

I nod as I admit – “ well I wouldn’tmind a cup off coffee off yoru hands love ever..you know that…but are you sleeplove?? as in I know you have to levae by 8 , which means you have to wake up by7am since it’s like you all have to reach office on time…”

Khushi shakes her head as she sayssoftly, lacing her hand in mine – “ no love…ill sleep in a while…I can totallycatch up on sleep on the drive back to Delhi no…I want to be awake with you fora bit…”

I grin and kiss her forhead and she says– “ will you pass me your tee please??i mean I can totally wear my nightsuitbut you know I have a thing for your tees…”

I chuckle and I kiss her forhead andget out off bed as I put on my shorts and fling one of my tees on her which sheputs on and she walks up to the mini bar area off my room and puts the kettleon boil and starts to get the instant coffee powder in the coffee mugs and Ihug her from behind and I bury my head in the crook of her neck and I kiss hershoulder and I say lovingly – “ two and half full days until I see you againlove…how about you consider that lucky mascot offer haan? For real…that wayyoull be with me all the time…”

Khushi chuckles as she says softly –“ very funny…”,and she turns around and wraps her arms around my neck lovinglyas we wait for the kettle to boil – “ you know I miss you so much too when weare away…but you know its only like fuel to our fire for one another in everyway..emotionally and ahemm ahemm…”,she finishes with a wink

I chuckle as I kiss her forhead – “oh yes…indeed..”

She hugs me tight as she whispers – “I love the way Our emotions and feelings keep igniting more and more deep forthe other with each passing day…its so freaking Intenser Love…and I love it…Ilove us…I just love the way we are so deeply into one another…”

I hug her hard as I admit – “ I knowwhat you mean..i love it too…”

The water boils and khushi turns toprep up our Coffee and I bury my head in the crook of her neck again and shechuckles now as she says – “ oh I so forgot to tell you, you know Radha thejournalist, the one whom we gave our live interview too in SA…ever since thesememes about me have gone live shes been texting me too, and shes after me towrite a book on us for real, shes all like cmon Khushi – we all want to knowHoodie guy and Sunshines love story…”

I smile as I see Khushi fill out ourcoffees now and she hands me one cup and takes one, and we walk back to the bedand Snuggle into Bed, and turn to look at the other as we take a sip off ourcoffees and I ask her now – “ really???and what did you tell her??”

Khushi smiles as she takes a sip offher coffe – “ Well I told her the truth love...that ill think over it…”

I smile as I wink at her – “ you knowwhat…I think we should do it for real, write out our story..from both ourPOV’s..you totally gotta let me write my bit off it…”

Khushi chuckles as she asks, sippingher coffee – “ oh really love??? ok ok lets think this over not a bad idea atall..maybe we can get around to it slowly slowly..and oh my god…now that youmentioned it…I mean if we ever got around to it for real – I know what do Iwant to call our Story…”

I chuckle as I ask , loving heradorable look up her face – “ really? Why don’t you enlighten me too love…andstop being so adorable in the moment..ill ravish you again…even before youfinish your coffeee”

Khushi chuckles as she sips hercoffee and makes a even more adorable expression after and she says – “ id wantto call it – Hit wicket My Heart…what do you think off the title hoodie guy…”

I grin on reflex as my heart glowswith love – “ I love it…kool so its decided then..if we ever get around towriting our story…we are going to call it Hit Wicket My Heart…”

Khushi grins – “ done deal…my hoodieguy”

I look at her intently as I sip mycoffee and I admit – “ and you know what id like to write this out in the firstchapter from my point of view- that the Minute I met you – my heart and soulall went like – oh here you , where have you been? We’v been looking for you…”

Khushi’s eyes well up with emotionand love as she immediately keeps her coffee cup aside and keeps mine aside tooand she straddles me immediately and her hands fist my hair from both sides andshe looks into my eyes – “ dammit you…looks like im not going to let you finishyour coffee…dammit…I need to kiss you..and I need to feel you in me..rightnow…”,and she immediately kisses me hard, and our Heated Duel of our lips beginfor many minutes and I shove her back into the bed immediately and start to Carnageher with my deep urgent Caresses and she whispers into my lips, continuing tokiss me back hard – “ and for you love…arnav…know this…I not only hit wicketedmy heart, but also my mind, my body, and my soul too…dammit…for you love…I’vhit wickted my entire existence…You are my Happily ever Paradise Dammit…your myhappily ever Paradise SQAURE ROOTED TO INFINITY..my hoodie guy...my husband....Mypeaceful prayer...my devotion....the reason for my Existence.. my everything...mylove, heart and my soulmate....I love you so so godammit much..dammit..and…Ineed you in me now love...like now…now....and I want us to look into eachothers eyes too as we always do…as you enter me..”, and she instant lifts upher body to mine , and wraps her legs around my waist.

DEEP OVERHWHELMING EMOTIONS DRIVEN BYINTENSE LOVE AND DESIRE TAKE OVER AS I IMMEDIATELY ADJUST HER BODY TO MINE ANDENTER HER AND START TO MAKE RAW AND SLOW, AND SENSUAL DEEP LOVE TO HER -  AS I CONTINUE TO LOOK INTO HER EYES.

And she continues to look into myeyes too Intently aND I say,sure my Voice was filled with emotion, as I cup herface lovingly with one hand as we start to move and love each other - “ and foryou My Sunshine, I- hit wicketed not just my heart..but my mind,body and soultoo..you know that dont you Sunshine..you are my sun..the reason for myexistence..my wife...my soul...my FREAKING Happily ever Paradise too...paradisesquare rooted to a zillion freaking infinity...my peaceful prayer..mydevotion...my magic...my everything dammit...I love you godammit...so somuch...words will never be enough to express what i feel for you dammit youknow that dont you...”

And She let’s out a deep moan of myname as I start to make deeper love to her with that and she nods as she says lookinginto my eyes and she starts to match my moves, and rhythms and whimperslovingly looking into my eyes – “ I know...I know..my hoodie guy...kiss meHoodie guy...make love to me till 6am in the morning maybe...all I need Us,carnaging each other to our blissful Paradise this wway for a couple of hoursmore....dammit...”

Godammit Sunshine!!

I want this Exactly too.

And so.

I do just That.

I kiss her Hard immediately.

And I make raw and deep Love to MYWifE over and over again in our various passionate Carnigical Sessions till 6amin the morning...until MY Sunshine falls off to sleep Exhausted in my Arms ,her Limbs entangled Into Mine still.

I kiss Her Forhead Lovingly.

She had to wake up In an Hours Timeand I wanted to have atleast a little Sleep now!

I KNOW I HAVE SAID THIS BEFORE AZILLIONT GAZILLION TIMES BEFORE AND I WLL JUST HAVE TO SAY THIS AGAIN ANYWAY.

I CAN NEVER THANK GOD ENOUGH FORBLESSING ME WITH A LOVE SO DEEP AND PURE!!

AND THAT IS WHY I KEEP THANKING HIMANYWAY OVER AND OVER AGAIN.

THANK YOU GOD – FOR MAKING ME WALKINTO CHAI AND COFFEE THAT DAY!

THANK YOU GOD – FOR NUDGING MY FEETTOWARDS MY DESTINED SOULMATE – THAT DAY!

THANK YOU GOD – FOR RINGING THAT BELLIN MY HEART SO THAT THE VERY FIRST TIME I KNEW – THAT I HAD TO GO BACK TO LOOKFOR HER.

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING – DEAREST GOD.

I CAN LITERALLY NEVER THANK YOUENOUGH FOR BLESSING ME WITH SUCH A BLISSFUL PARASIDE RIGHT HERE ON PLANETEARTH.

MY SUNSHINE.

MY LOVE.

MY PEACEFUL PRAYER.

MY DEVOTION.

MY HEART.

MY SOULMATE.

THE REASON FOR MY EXISTENCE.

MY MAGIC.

MY SUN.

MY EVERYTHING.

MY WIFE!!

MY HAPPILY EVER PARADISE!!

..........

TADAAAAAAA!!!!!!

GUYS.

I AM SPEECHLESS AND EMOTIONAL!!

SO SO EMOTIONAL AS I POST THIS.

WRITING OUT HIT WICKET HAS BEEN SOVERY CLOSE TO MY HEART AND TODAY AS I FINISHED WRITING THIS UPDATE – I LITERALLYHADHAPPY TEARS IN MY EYES.

AND ONCE AGAIN.

I just dont have Enough words tothank each of you my Readers Enough..for all the Love and Support to Hit Wicketand Hoodie Guy and Sunshineee...right now in this overwhelmed moment as I amabout to List the Story complete...i can only say that...i want to Express DeepGratitude to you all - each and every reader Off Mine...for Love and Time too mywork and Being with Me on this Journey off Hit Wicket My Heart!!!

I CAN LITERALLY NEVER THANK YOU GUYSENOUGH FOR ALL THE LOVE TO HOODIE GUY AND SUNSHINEEE – EVERRRR!!

SEE YOU GUYS IN A WEEKS/TEN DAYS TIMEHERE WITH THE FIRST EPILOGUE!!

And one more Time – Thank you Guys.

Your Support and Love and Time to HitWicket – has Truly Hit Wicketed MY Heart TOO!!!

Much love.

Always.

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