Episode 1

...Miss me?...

Australia has another demand of Test Cricket. The most preferable person for them is- Steven Smith. So, the end of 2022 was important for him as he got a busy schedule from December 17 to January 08. Yeah He just has one day for Christmas and has no intention of doing a single thing cz 26th December was their 2nd Test.

Aaron Finch was busy with his team as a backup captain. Nick Maddinson was injured and ruled out from the whole season. He got the responsibility for his team. He was the former captain of Melbourne Renegades. So he has the capability to keep going the same as he won the BBL 08 title. He has the Ability of National Team Captaincy also, everybody knows.

"What's up, Finchy?" Kane Richardson asks. "Yeah, mate, fine," Finch replies. Richo asked cz he found Finch a little but worry, knows the way he lies. But doesn't repeat a word. "Okay. Stay well. I guess you have got an entire-routine." "Yeah. Actually, Im doing good with that." He needs to keep going with his team till qualifier. He knows that New Year is knocking but hasn't any mind for celebrating.

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Smith was searching for his best gift for Christmas. He even got so many Best Gifts- DIOR Watches, New Balance shoes, Adidas bagpack, Diptyque perfume, One Latte Machine etc.... but he is still on. "Here it is-" He finally found. 'FOR YOU sweetheart. Merry Christmas'- that written chit over that Gift hasn't leave any grudge to Satisfaction. He smiles faithfully. Opens it, the smile hasn't been erased yet! There were two gifts- one was full of chocolates, other one was special. Smith, without any hesitation, opens the box of chocolates. There was a chit again, 'Anyone knows, his Sweetheart is gonna open this Box First...' Smith was shocked- not much. But the Slight Little Shock is loved by 'anyone'. He smiles again, why not, Finch loves to BE THE REASON for his each and every Smile. Then he opened it as he found a bunch of happiness. As there were the brand Chocolates- Valrhona, Ferrero Rocher, and Godiva, Not 1 or 2 but 5 of each. He just nailed it...

Forget about the other box obviously cz he madly started eating chocolates, tasting each. When his sudden eyes fixed the position to VIEW, he reminded, "Oh! I messed up-" so he took the gift on his lap, untied the ribbon, and opened the box. This time, he hasn't expected as it was 'Harry Winston's Secrect collection' necklace and bracelet. He was just shocked! He couldn't take this but still can't reject it. He wasn't so happy that he got the expensive one but somehow feeling good. Otherwise, Finch has given it. He never lets his mind flow down on these normal things as well as find presents, he hasn't seen Finch yet- that most touchable PAIN doesn't let him to be Normal...

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Finch was quite busy with his team. So do Smith... he is just practising Hear and Soul for the Test against South Africa. Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood got injured as he gotta go with his team cz both of them were powerful. As a vice captain, he also has some responsibilities. He even doesn't off the Cristmas day for practising. Everyone knows he is more Test Addict than cricket. He never forgets his 'Shadow Batting.'

Finch, with a concerned mind, sleeps rarely. His wallpaper has Smith's Best pic. Always Glares at it, doesn't know the Time but sometimes, had no time left for Sleeping. Had worry about Smith's health. Sometimes, he practised more than Limitation, what he hates the Most. There was no one to look after. He even had no chance to call. He just lets him go... he somehow, missing his 'Shadow Batting' also what never disturbed him, but he left no chance to rule over it. Yeah, he is barely missing it! Missing those Smiles, those Silence...

Some memories are turning to disappointment instantly. Nobody could ever wonder how it had turned quickly. The Certainties remain quiet for Visionaries. 'How it can be a misery Aaron, when you become Enough to Heal,' Finch thinks for the reason he is turning back!

When Smith scored 104 against SA, Finch was delightedly watching over. Text him with a 'Congratulation'. He knows he is busy, but he just done his job. He has still faith that he is coming...

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January 09, 2023

Victoria, Melbourne

Morning sky shining with sun and made warm respirations outside.

Suddenly, a man wearing Jean's jacket over a white t-shirt, Skinny Jean's and Brown Sneakers, Cobalt Blue Round Glasses and iPhone in hand, air pods in ears walks in...

Smith is the most beautiful guy in someone's world. Wearing the collection, someone gifted him on his last Birthday. "I know I appear with Sins..." Smith says himself. He hasn't seen Finch yet cz he left earlier for practising. He was waiting.

Afternoon,

When Smith sees Finch, realising Finch hasn't seen him still, he calls, "Aaron!" Finch looks, looks like the SOUND what his Heart was shouting out for a cruel memory, becomes the unfaithful reality. He never becomes so emotional, but that time, he does! Smith walks forward to him and hugs him tightly, Finch nothing but does the same on his own way and holds Smith like he never. "Sweetheart!" Finch Breaths the name out and says, "Missed me?" Smith answered, "Of course, Aaron. I couldn't sleep well." "I'm proud of you, Sweetheart. I trust this year you're gonna WIN the Allan Border." "Oh Forget it. You haven't said you miss me," Smith says with huff. "My God. You're asking me to tell, don't tell me Sweetheart You don't realise yet. Can I say my missing by words? Hm." Finch Clears. "Fine. Just asked!" They are talking still being in each-others hand, Hugged lasts forever for them... they talked about 1 or 2. Even 3 months doesn't matter in their relationship, no text, even no calls either. Smith felt he walked with Sins, but he didn't ask for forgiveness cz the Hug was more than Enough.

Night,

Finch just holds Smith over his chest where Smith rests his head. Long while, Moon isn't showing up on the sky, the night is dark, Cold wind is flowing out, one of the windows is light open, letting the Wind flow inside over them, over their intimacy. "Sweetheart!" Finch says. "Hm," Smith responds. "Ah! How was the day going without me?" "Hm! You know I can't say bad words." "[Laughs] I Love you Sweetheart," Finch firmly says. "I love you too, Aaron," Smith quietly replied.

When Smith looks up directly at Finch's Haze Green tanned eyes, Finch smiles and Kiss on his temple. That emotion, when it slightly turned into Entireness Smith, gives a precious smile, released all the pain over Matters, let that feeling to come and blows him down to love. Whenever Smith shys, Finch always lets his eyes capture it instantly. He knows what things are punishing Smith insidely. He also knows who can only understand it even before it can HURT him down. 'The Downside isn't made for you, Sweetheart.' The line he once told Smith. 'And MY Love is for up till the distance to Infinity,' the other line still showing its Importancy. They felt it, felt both by each other. Knows, made for each other.

Finch bows down to kiss him on the lips, and Smith lets him. Kissed like how much they need each other. "I'm gonna Hold you the entire night, Sweetheart," Finch assured. "So do I, Aaron," Smith says. Finch holds him again between his arms, lets the wind flow overnight, breathes to breathe, hasn't let any hesitation remain, breaths make the Bound, Love keeps desires. Still going on, how they went together.

- Aaron!

- Yes, Sweetheart.

- Promise me one thing.

- Of course

- That you are, I mean-

- You want something?

- How do you know?

- I can read your eyes even you're not watching me.

- [Smiles] Ah! First Promise that you are going to give..

- Hah! Alright, Promise!

- I want Cheese Burger.

- [Smiles] I already booked two seats for tomorrow.

- Really?

- Hm. Order whatever you want.

- [Happy] Love you.

- Love you too!

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30 January, 2023

Sydney, Australia

Blue carpet, all cameras are ready, all journalists are ready, Flash Light, lightning up dimly, everyone is looking glorious, made a warm environment on night. That day, when Cricket Australia will be announced the Allan Border Medalist along with other rewards.

Smith is ready, wears Shrap Plain Black Coat, and is looking beautiful. 'I'm proud of you, Sweetheart. I trust this year you're gonna WIN the Allan Border.' Smith doesn't trust Finch, but had Faith...

When the host was announcing one by one name, everybody stood up and had their rewards gradually. That time when Allan Border Medalist was announcing, the battle was between 3- Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, and STEVE SMITH. They have already got their vote, respectively. Who will be the Allan Border Medalist then? The announcement said the name- Let me present you The 2021-22 Allan Bordar Medalist, 'With all Pressure back with 124 votes respectively and he is with his 4th time Allan Border Medal and the Name is- Steve Smith!' The Pressure quite, Beats become silent, Mouth Smiles, all his ears is hearing nothing but Claps and Cheers around. But his heart! His heart just mumbled that LINE from Finch again and again. He closed his eyes, ignored everything the peoples, the claps, just Breaths, 'I'm proud of you, Sweetheart.'

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