Heart's First Innings
Episode 1
The crowd roared like thunder. 1,32,000 fans filled the stadium, lights blazing down on the final over. Final cricket championship between Mavericks vs Hurricanes.
The only sound in the stadium is AD-VIK! AD-VIK! 🔥🔥
Five runs needed. One ball
He stood at the crease, bat tapping the ground 🏏 ,He is just... calm. Like stone 🧊
Advik Rayan/ML
*Tall, focused, unfazed by pressure*
Everyone holds their breath—😯
The ball soared into the night sky 🌌
Commentary Box: YESSS!!
SIX!!!
Note: He has to hit it out of the field — no bounce — for SIX to win!
Commentary Box:ADVIK RAYAN WINS THE FINAL FOR MAVERICKS!!! 🏆 🏆
The stadium...EXPLODED 🎆 🏟️ 🎇
Teammates cheered laughed🎉🎊, and yelled over each other. And in the middle of it all,
Advik stand with his usual grin-cool, collected, and completely in control.
After the match in player's locker room.
Bhuvanesh/ML Friend / Teammate
WHAT A SHOT!!
BROOO, I swear—my heart STOPPED.*dramatic*. You stood there like you own the pitch 🧊
NOTE:Pitch? Just the middle part where they play — bowler throws, batter hits 🏏. That’s it!
Advik Rayan/ML
I let the bat do the talking 😏
Bhuvanesh/ML Friend / Teammate
Okay Mr. Calm-and-Deadly 😤You could've at least pretended to look nervous for us mortals😩
Advik Rayan/ML
Better than the panic mode, which you almost hit in the 17th over*teasing* 😏
Note: Advik referring to their match they just played.
Bhuvanesh/ML Friend / Teammate
Okay, okay, chill—I slipped once.😤
Advik Rayan/ML
Once??*arching an eyebrow*. too many🤨
Bhuvanesh/ML Friend / Teammate
Whatever, man. You just love making it dramatic😮💨
*the real dramatic one😂*
Laughter echoed through the Mavericks' locker room at Bhuvanesh dramatic talking , half-drenched in sweat, half-drenched in champagne.
Final or friendly — for Advik Rayan, pressure was just another part of the game.
Author
Thanks for reading Chapter 1 💛
Stay tuned — things are just getting started 😉
Episode 2
It was a peaceful morning. The garden was blooming, birds chirping, the air warm with the smell of jasmine...
And peace?
Yeah. It packed up and left.
unknown
*Giggling ran barefoot across the garden lawn, dodging flower pots like a child*
unknown
Anvikaaaa! Why are you running like a monkey!?😤
Shruthi/FL Grandma
You're still not married! You want to become what, a forest fairy!
Shruthi/FL Grandma
You're twenty-four! When I was your age, I had two babies.
Anvika darted through the garden, barefoot and laughing. Her grandmother chased after her, half-scolding, half-smiling.
Anvika/FL
I won't marry unless it's my Idol*yelled over her shoulder, grinning like a child😆*.Until then, catch me if you can, Paati(grandma)
Anvika burst through the kitchen, breathless, and crouching like she was hiding from the FBI. Her sister who was making breakfast in the kitchen didn't even flinch as her sister slid into the room.
Anvika/FL
Is it too early to fake a coma?*dramatic*
unknown
What now?😒Did you run from Paati(grandma)again? Garden chase part two?🌿😂*making breakfast*
Anvika/FL
Paati's (grandma)on her "You're still not married" rant again*stealing bites on dosa while ranting*
Aarvi/FL Sister
You always show up after the hard part's done.🙄
Anvika/FL
Timing is everything. Especially when food's involved. 😋
Just then, Aarvi's husband walks into the kitchen - still in his gym clothes, fresh from his morning workout ,Without so much as a glance at anyone else,he wrapped his arms around aarvi from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder.
Aarvi/FL Sister
hey.. She's right there! *Blushing furiously*😳
Anvika/FL
You do know I have eyes, right?😒
vikram/FL Brother-in-Law
So? She's not blind😏. Let her witness true love
Anvika/FL
More like setting trauma.🙄
vikram/FL Brother-in-Law
*still hugging Aarvi* Oh no... Did I just accidentally mention to Patti(grandma)that you're hiding in the kitchen?🗣️😇
*says it louder* ANVIKA'S IN THE KITCHEN, PATTIIII!
*Resting his chin on Aarvi's shoulder*
Shruthi/FL Grandma
*shouting from the hallway* ANVIKA!!!
I'M COMING WITH THE BROOM! 🧹
Anvika/FL
Wow. Snitched, ambushed, and now broomed. Is this how Cinderella felt before the ball?*dramatic*
Shruthi/FL Grandma
There you are! Hiding again?! Come here!😤*storming into kitchen
Her grandma grabs her ear with surprising strength for a grandma, and starts dragging her toward the living room
Anvika/FL
OW! Gentle! I'm a limited-edition introvert!😩😩
Aarvi/FL Sister
Babe, should we... do something?
vikram/FL Brother-in-Law
*still hugging her*Already doing it sweetheart😌
Aarvi/FL Sister
*blushing*You're impossible😳
vikram/FL Brother-in-Law
And yet, you still fell for me. Best decision of your life, admit it.😏💕 *He leans in and presses a soft kiss to her temple, holding her just a little tighter, completely unfazed by the chaos around them.*
Anvika yelling in the distance, Patti yelling louder, and the couple resuming their slow, domestic love bubble like nothing happened
Episode 3
Mean while in the living room…..
Shruthi/FL Grandma
*dramatically drops Anvika onto the sofa like she just arrested a criminal*
Shruthi/FL Grandma
*arms crossed*So tell me again, why don't you want to marry? You're 24, an interior designer-what's missing, hmm? 🧐
Anvika/FL
Maybe peace *sarcastic*😐
Shruthi/FL Grandma
Don't act smart. I'm not asking you to climb Mount Everest Mountain 🏔️. What exactly is your excuse?
Anvika/FL
I have idols to worship, Patti(grandma)*dead-pan*☺️
Shruthi/FL Grandma
What idols? *suspicious*🧐
Anvika/FL
*suddenly started to sing and dance* You're my little soda pop... my fizz and my thrill...🎤🎶
Just then, the front door creaks open. Vaanya steps in like she owns the place - oversized hoodie, the kind of best friend who shows up uninvited, but always at the right time.
She hears Anvika singing mid-line, doesn't hesitate for a second, and jumps right in like they've rehearsed this a hundred times. 🎶 🎶
Vaanya/FL Bestie
♪...can't get enough of you, baby, you're my sugar spill!♪✨
Shruthi/FL Grandma
*throwing her hands in the air* This one too?!
WHAT IS THIS NONSENSE?!
😤
Anvika/FL
*saying at the same time* We're emotionally unavailable.
We sold our souls to the Soja Boys.
Vaanya/FL Bestie
*plopping down beside Anvika, saying in perfect sync*We're emotionally unavailable.
We sold our souls to the Soja Boys.
Shruthi/FL Grandma
God save me.
soul-selling, sugar spills ...💢
What did I raise?!😤
Anvika/FL
A generation with taste😌
Vaanya/FL Bestie
And excellent playlists
Rest of the family casually starts gathering-like it's a daily drama they can't miss, Aarvi walks in, holding her toddler, husband casually following with a toy in hand
Aarvi/FL Sister
You two are actually delusional.🙄
vikram/FL Brother-in-Law
To be fair, it was catchy 😏.No man can compete with soda pop lyrics.
Tanvi/FL Niece aarviVikram 's daughter
Confused baby blink noises 👶
Anvika/FL
Blink twice if you want to join the fan club 😌 baby *talking to Tanvi*
Tanvi/FL Niece aarviVikram 's daughter
Shruthi/FL Grandma
Don't corrupt the child! *pointing a finger*
Anvika/FL
Can we skip to the part where Mom brings snacks*Trying to change the topic*
Shruthi/FL Grandma
Why is this house louder than a temple bell on festival day?!
SILENCE! Or should I just start swinging the broom? 🧹💢
Anvika/FL
We need earplugs*saying quietly to vanya*
Suddenly, her dad clears his throat - loud and deliberate.
Karthik/FL Dad
Anvika ma*softens*... Appa need to say something important to you.
Instant pin drop silence. Even the baby stops Playing.
Anvika/FL
If this ends with me getting married, I'm jumping out the window😶
Everyone's still dead silent. The tension is real.
Anvika/FL
*looking around*Okay......serious serious, not the time for jokes. Noted😐
No reaction. Everyone's serious.
Anvika/FL
Why do I feel like this is the part where the background music stops?.. *Awkward silence*
Everyone's staring. Even the baby blinked twice.
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