Part - 5

The stadium still echoed with cheers even after the match ended.

Blue jerseys everywhere.

Flags waving.

People crying from happiness.

And in the middle of flashing cameras and loud chants

The Indian team stood proudly with the World Cup trophy.

Avyansh held the trophy with a tired smile while his teammates shouted around him excitedly.

“ONE PICTURE EVERYONE!”

“AVYANSH THIS SIDE!”

“TEAM INDIAAAAA!”

The flashes almost blinded them.

Meanwhile somewhere in the crowd

Avika watched everything quietly with the softest smile on her face.

Because no matter how much she annoyed him…

Seeing her brother win the World Cup still made her emotional.

A little later

The Prime Minister congratulated the team personally before handing over medals and posing for official pictures.

Cameras everywhere.

National anthem playing again.

The entire country celebrating.

And unfortunately for Yukti

Every single close-up of Avyansh on TV made her situation worse.

“He looks unreal,” she whispered dramatically.

Her father sighed.

“You need help.”

“Desperately.”

Late night.

Delhi airport.

The Indian team finally boarded their private flight to Mumbai where a huge celebration and reward ceremony awaited them.

Some players were already sleeping.

Some loudly replaying match moments.

Some recording Instagram stories.

And in the middle of all the chaos

Avika sat beside Avyansh wearing his oversized hoodie while scrolling through pictures secretly.

Then suddenly

“Delete that.”

She looked up innocently.

“What?”

“The pictures you clicked.”

“NO.”

Avyansh looked at her suspiciously.

“Avika.”

“Bhai please 😭”

“You literally zoomed into my face during the match.”

“Because the camera quality was good.”

He stared at her blankly.

A few cricketers nearby laughed quietly hearing them fight again.

Then Avika suddenly looked toward the other players excitedly.

“Wait I want pictures with everyone.”

“No.”

She blinked.

“No?”

“No.”

“WHY?”

“You already have me.”

“Bhaiii I’m their fan too 😭 atleast one picture with everyone.”

“No naa,” he replied immediately while sipping water calmly. “Your brother is here. You can click pictures with him.”

The possessiveness in his voice made two teammates start laughing instantly.

“Ohooo.”

Avika looked offended.

“You’re actually jealous.”

“I’m protective.”

“You’re weird.”

“And you’re dramatic.”

She folded her arms angrily.

“Fine. I’ll ask them myself.”

“You won’t.”

She turned toward him with pleading eyes.

“Bhaiii plsssss.”

Avyansh looked away immediately.

Because unfortunately

That expression always worked on him.

A few seconds later he sighed tiredly.

“Okay fine.”

Avika gasped dramatically.

“Really?!”

“Haan but ghar jaake.”

She blinked.

“What?”

“They’re staying at our place for few days anyway until the reward ceremony ends.”

Avika froze for a second.

Right.

The team was staying with them.

Which also meant…

Yukti could technically meet them.

Meet him.

Her eyes slowly widened.

Because Yukti’s biggest dream was meeting the Indian team someday.

Especially Avyansh.

A small smile appeared on her face unconsciously.

Should I tell her?

Then another thought came instantly.

What if she gets upset I hid this for so long?

Avika looked toward her brother again.

Currently laughing with teammates completely unaware of the chaos his existence had created in someone else’s life.

And somehow

The idea of Yukti meeting him felt way too dangerous.

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Part - 6

Morning sunlight filled Avika’s room as she lazily scrolled through mails while eating breakfast.

Half asleep.

Until suddenly

Her eyes widened.

“WAIT”

She sat up instantly.

Subject:

Mehrotra & Co. accepted the partnership proposal.

For two whole seconds

Avika just stared at the screen.

Then

“OH MY GOD.”

She almost dropped her coffee while opening the mail properly.

After months of meetings, negotiations, and rejected revisions…

The deal was finally fixed.

And not with just any company.

Mehrotra & Co.

One of the biggest luxury infrastructure and business firms in the country.

Avika immediately stood up excitedly.

“BHAIII!”

Meanwhile downstairs

Avyansh was peacefully drinking coffee until she came running dramatically.

“What happened?”

“It got fixed 😭”

“What got fixed?”

“The deal with Mehrotra & Co!”

Avyansh blinked.

Then smiled softly seeing her so excited.

“That’s huge.”

“I KNOW.”

She literally snatched his phone.

“Smile.”

“What?”

“SMILE I SAID.”

Click.

A very sleepy annoyed Avyansh picture got added to her gallery.

“Delete that.”

“Never.”

Meanwhile…

Miles away at the Mehrotra mansion

Yukti walked into her office while adjusting her watch.

“Today’s schedule?” she asked calmly.

“Ma’am,” her assistant spoke carefully, “The Virsa Group confirmed the meeting for tomorrow.”

Yukti stopped walking.

“They did?”

“Yes ma’am.”

A small smile finally appeared on her face.

Because Virsa Group almost never collaborated with outsiders.

And somehow

This deal mattered to her more than she admitted.

“Tomorrow in Mumbai?” she asked.

“Yes.”

“Good.”

But before walking inside her cabin

Her phone buzzed.

Avika 🌻

Without thinking, Yukti smiled instantly.

Meanwhile on the other side

Avika was still jumping around excitedly while texting.

Avika:

GUESS WHAT 😭

Yukti:

You murdered someone?

Avika:

BE SERIOUS.

Yukti:

Then?

Avika:

Biggest deal of our company just got fixed 😭

Yukti laughed softly while entering her cabin.

Yukti:

Ohhh madam employee bohot khush lag rhi hai aaj.

Avika:

Obviously 😭

Yukti sat down before typing again.

Yukti:

Waise kal mujhe tumhare city aana hai for some work .

Avika froze instantly.

Then slowly smiled.

Mumbai.

Yukti was coming to Mumbai.

Her fingers moved quickly.

Avika:

REALLY?!

Yukti:

Haan 😭 probably busy rahungi though.

Avika immediately frowned.

Avika:

No.

Yukti blinked at the text.

Yukti: matlab?

Avika:

Tujhe mere liye time nikalna padega.

Yukti smiled unconsciously.

Yukti:

Acha? Aur kyun?

Avika bit her lip excitedly before typing

Avika:

Because…

Avika:

Tomorrow you’re getting the biggest surprise of your life 😌✨

Yukti stared at the message suspiciously.

Meanwhile

Avika looked toward the living room where the Indian cricket team casually sat laughing together.

Including one very famous cricketer.

Who still had absolutely no idea someone was dangerously obsessed with him.

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Part - 7

The next morning

Yukti stood in front of the mirror fastening her watch.

Black tailored pants.

White silk shirt.

Hair tied neatly.

Simple diamond earrings.

Professional.

Elegant.

Powerful.

Exactly how the business world knew her.

She picked up her laptop bag before heading downstairs.

Her father was already having breakfast.

"Good morning."

"Morning, papa."

He looked up from his newspaper.

"Why are you leaving so early?"

"Mumbai meeting."

"Take the flight."

Yukti rolled her eyes.

"Papa, Mumbai is barely an hour away."

"Still."

"I prefer driving."

He shook his head dramatically.

"And why are you going now? I was planning to leave for the office with you."

Yukti laughed.

"That's because you're lazy."

"I am not lazy."

"You absolutely are."

"Yukti."

"Papa."

The two stared at each other before bursting out laughing.

"Drive safely," he finally said.

"Always."

A few minutes later-

A sleek black Lamborghini rolled out of the Mehrotra estate.

Followed by two security vehicles.

And another car carrying members of her team.

Inside

Yukti adjusted her sunglasses while focusing on the road.

Completely unaware that today was about to become one of the most shocking days of her life.

Meanwhile in Mumbai

Avika was getting ready too.

Beige formal trousers.

White blazer.

Hair neatly tied.

Minimal makeup.

Professional.

No one looking at her would guess she was the sister of India's most famous cricketer.

Today she was only

Avika Sharma.

Businesswoman.

She grabbed her files and car keys.

"Leaving?" Avyansh called from the dining area.

"Haan."

"Big meeting?"

"The biggest."

He smiled.

"Good luck."

"I don't need luck."

"Confidence."

"Obviously."

"Arrogance."

"Bye."

Avyansh laughed as she walked away.

Virsa Group Headquarters.

8:30 AM.

Avika arrived much earlier than usual.

The staff immediately greeted her.

"Good morning, ma'am."

"Morning."

She walked straight toward her cabin.

"Conference room preparations done?" she asked.

"Yes ma'am."

"Presentation?"

"Ready."

"Hospitality arrangements?"

"Done."

"Client files?"

"Already placed in the meeting room."

"Good."

Everything had to be perfect today.

Because this deal could change a lot for the company.

•••

An hour later.

Outside the headquarters

Several luxury vehicles entered the premises.

The staff instantly straightened.

"Mehrotra team has arrived."

The receptionist nodded quickly.

"Please welcome them."

The glass doors opened.

And Yukti Mehrotra walked inside.

Confident.

Graceful.

Calm.

Her team following behind her.

The entire reception area seemed to pause for a second.

"Welcome, ma'am," one of the staff members greeted politely.

"Thank you."

"Please allow us to escort you to the conference room."

Yukti smiled professionally.

"Of course."

Meanwhile upstairs

Avika was reviewing the final presentation when her assistant entered.

"Ma'am."

"Yes?"

"Mehrotra team has arrived."

Avika closed the file immediately.

"Already?"

"Yes ma'am."

A small smile appeared on her face.

Perfect.

Everything was finally happening.

Downstairs

Yukti entered the conference room and took her seat at the head of the table.

Her team settled beside her.

Files opened.

Presentations prepared.

Coffee served.

And still

Neither of the two girls had the slightest idea...

That the mysterious online best friend they had spent months talking to...

Was sitting only a few floors away.

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Part - 8

The conference room was already prepared.

Files arranged.

Presentation ready.

Coffee served.

Yukti sat calmly at the head of the table while checking a few documents.

"Should we call Ms. Sharma, ma'am?" one of the staff members asked.

Yukti nodded.

"Please."

The staff member immediately left.

Meanwhile...

Upstairs.

"Ma'am, the Mehrotra team is waiting."

Avika stood up.

"Let's go."

She picked up her tablet and walked toward the conference room.

Professional.

Composed.

Confident.

The doors opened.

And the second her eyes landed on the woman sitting at the table-

She froze.

For exactly one second.

Yukti...?

Meanwhile

Yukti looked up.

And nearly dropped her pen.

Avika?!

Both stared at each other.

Completely shocked.

Completely speechless.

And somehow...

Both managed to keep straight faces.

Businesswoman mode activated instantly.

Avika walked forward professionally.

"Good morning, Ms. Mehrotra."

Yukti stood up.

"Good morning, Ms. Sharma."

Handshake.

Both internally screaming.

Both externally calm.

The staff noticed absolutely nothing.

"Please have a seat."

"Thank you."

The meeting began.

And somehow...

The two girls spent the next hour acting like complete strangers.

"These are the projected numbers."

"Impressive."

"We're planning expansion in three additional cities."

"That aligns perfectly with our objectives."

"Any concerns from your side?"

"None at the moment."

Every few minutes

Their eyes met.

Then immediately looked away.

Because neither trusted herself not to start laughing.

At one point Avika's assistant was speaking while Yukti stared directly at Avika.

Avika raised an eyebrow.

Yukti almost smiled.

Then immediately looked back at the file.

Professionalism.

Barely surviving.

Finally

After nearly ninety minutes

The agreement was finalized.

Both companies satisfied.

Both teams happy.

The contract was signed.

Everyone applauded politely.

"Congratulations."

"Likewise."

One final handshake.

Photos taken.

Documents exchanged.

Then

Yukti casually looked toward her team.

"We'd like a few minutes alone."

Avika immediately added

"Yes, please."

The staff members began leaving.

One by one.

Until finally

The door closed.

Silence.

Three seconds.

Four.

Five.

Then

"YOU LIED TO ME."

"YOU LIED TO ME."

Both shouted simultaneously.

And immediately burst out laughing.

"Oh my god."

"Oh my god."

Before either could say anything else

They ran toward each other and hugged tightly.

Finally.

After months of texts.

Voice notes.

Late-night conversations.

Random gossip.

And endless teasing.

They were finally meeting.

"You are Avika Sharma?!"

"You are YUKTI MEHROTRA?!"

Both pulled away dramatically.

"YOU SAID YOU WERE AN EMPLOYEE."

"YOU SAID YOU WORKED IN A COMPANY."

"I DO."

"So do I."

"THAT DOESN'T COUNT."

They started laughing again.

Yukti crossed her arms.

"I trusted you."

"I trusted you too."

"You hid everything."

"You hid everything."

"Fair."

"Fair."

A few seconds later

Yukti narrowed her eyes.

"So..."

"So..."

"You own Virsa Group."

Avika groaned.

"Don't remind me."

"And you were acting like a normal employee."

"I technically am an employee."

"You're impossible."

"So are you."

Then suddenly

Yukti's expression softened.

"Honestly?"

"Hmm?"

"I'm really happy."

Avika smiled.

"Me too."

For the first time

Neither of them was talking to a mysterious online friend.

They were talking to the real person.

No hidden names.

No hidden status.

No fake introductions.

Just

Yukti and Avika.

Finally meeting for the very first time.

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