India had lost the series of SA. Everyone was disheartened. Rahul bhai tried to motivate them as they had a long schedule coming up and they cannot loose their motivation. But there was a certain person whom this words of motivation were not reaching. He was drowning in self guilt. He was not at all attentive in that team session where Virat was speaking to the juniors. And it was Bhuvi.

Bhuvi was so frustrated with himself as he could not perform upto the mark. He had came back after a break in the team. But he could not perform and the team had to loose. He was feeling like a failure. He was disappointed with himself and just could not get over it.

Everyone left the room to pack as they were leaving for India. Virat was the last one to leave. He saw Bhuvi rooted at his place staring onto the wall. Virat went and kept his hand on his shoulder and asked "Are u okay Bhuvi?" .. Bhuvi got startled for a second and then composed himself because he did not want to get angry at Virat. He just answered : "I am fine" .. Virat knew he was lying but he didn't push it further.

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They reached Mumbai safely and gathered at the team hotel for upcoming series after 4 days. Bhuvi was not talking to anyone. He just went to his room reasoning he needed rest. Virat frowned at that. Virat and Rohit were sitting in the cafe of the hotel. Having discussions over coffee.

Rohit noticed Virat in thoughts : "What's wrong with you ? kabse notice kar raha hu u get lost in thoughts"

Virat answered : "Pata nhi Bhuvi ko kya hua hai .. the day we have come from SA .. he seems avoiding everyone and especially me .. baat bhi nhi kar raha hai thik se .. I called him over the break we had of 4 days .. he didn't pick my call"

Rohit frowned at information : "Par tera call toh wo humesha utha ta hai na"

[Rohit always wondered how Bhuvi and Virat got along .. because they were like totally opposite. He and Virat had some similarities .. But Bhuvi and Virat didn't have any .. Still they would understand each other. Bhuvi was the one apart from Rohit and Mahi bhai who could calm Virat in a tense situation .. Bhuvi also used to share everything with Virat.]

Virat : "Ha call toh kabhi miss nhi karta mera .. pata nhi I think SA tour ke performance ke wajah se may b wo disturbed ho"

Rohit : "Ha wo reason ho sakta hai .. chal ek kaam karte hai uske room mai chalte hai and directly baat kar lete hai"

Virat : "Ha nice idea .. chal"

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They arrived in Bhuvi's room. They saw Bhuvi sitting with his head buried in his hands. Virat went near him while Rohit stood there wanting Virat to talk first. Virat kneeled in front of him took his hands .. Bhuvi was shocked to see Virat there. He didn't notice Rohit yet.

Bhuvi stood up and asked : "What are u doing here ?"

Virat : "Bhuvi .. I am to check on you .. Are u okay ? U didn't pick my calls too"

Rohit also asked : "Bhuvi .. What's wrong ? U always pick Virat's phone as far as I remember .."

Virat asked again : "Bhuvi bata na .. kya hua hai"

Bhuvi got frustrated : "I told u I am fine .. why are u asking again and again Virat"

Virat tried again to pursuade him : "I can see that .. u are far from fine Bhuvi"

Bhuvi got angry and shouted at him : "What do want to know ? Ha ? Why don't u let me be Virat ? What do you want me to say ?"

Hearing Bhuvi shout for the first time Rohit was shocked. Rohit was gonna interrupt him in between while he was shouting at Virat. He did not like it. But Virat signalled him no. Virat just waited Bhuvi to continue.

Bhuvi continued being angry and frustrated for some many days .. he shouted with angry tears in his eyes : "What do u want me to say ? That I am feeling like a failure .. That I dont feel worthy anymore to play for the team. I have lost my confidence .. I have disappointed everyone and myself. How everyone is pointing fingers at my selection .. ha kya bolu .. bata .. That I am avoiding u because I dont want to shout at you.. because i know that u r the person I can shout at .. but I dont want to do that .. With others I can be normal .. but with you its that u see through me .. So I am avoiding you .. but in the end see I am shouting at you now .. what can't u just let me be Virat .. please leave me alone .. please go from here"

Rohit was shocked to hear all that. He felt bad that Bhuvi was going through all that. He expected Virat to go and leave the room as Bhuvi told. Because there would be anyone else other than him and Mahi bhai .. Virat would have left giving them space. But instead Virat did the opposite.

Virat went near Bhuvi and hugged him tightly. Bhuvi first struggled in his hold but eventually gave up. Bhuvi just hugged him tightly and began sobbing. Virat rubbed his back to calm him down. It took like an hour to calm him down.

Virat made Bhuvi sit on the bed and Rohit offered him water. Virat told him softly : "Bhuvi .. u dont have to worry about shouting at me u know .. or being angry with me. And about u not feeling worthy enough .. let me tell you one series doesn't decided your future and your worth. You are the best bowler Indian Cricket have. We trust u enough for u to bounce back"

Rohit : "Yes bhuvi .. Vi is correct .. It happens right .. It happened to me and Virat as well. U just need to get back your rhythm.. that's it. You don't have to take pressure of the performances."

Bhuvi nodded acknowledging whatever they said. He told softly : "Sorry I shouted on you Vi."

Virat : "Shut up .. u don't have to be sorry .. and its not the first time right (teasing him)"

Rohit amusingly : "Bhuvi i didn't know that u could shout also .. i was shocked at first. And not the first time .. And main point u shouted at Virat and he didn't shout back"

Bhuvi was embarrased by now : "Ro .. please don't tell anyone.. It's just that I feel very comfortable with Virat .. and whatever I am feeling it comes out naturally at him .. i don't need to have to be composed all the time in front of him .. i dont how but it just happens"

Rohit just nodded at him smiling and said : "I am not going to tell anyone .. but u are right it comes naturally when it comes to this idiot."

Virat : "Don't call me idiot"

Rohit : "But u are."

Bhuvi just smiled at the banter and hugged Virat again feeling so warm to have Virat by his side and now Rohit too. Virat hugged him back and pulled Rohit too.

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