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Chapter 1 - The captain's curveball

The Meet-Cute

Riya is stuck on a muddy backroad after her vintage jeep breaks down. She's trying to protect her expensive camera gear from a sudden downpour when the roar of a KTM engine breaks the silence. Ayan pulls up on his orange-and-black bike, offering her a lift. She's hesitant until she sees the gentle way he handles a stray puppy shivering by the road.

The Middle

As Riya spends more time in the village, she finds herself drawn to the "Captain." She watches him lead his team with a quiet authority that reminds her of a legendary finisher. In return, Ayan helps her track down a majestic German Shepherd that guards the local temple, showing her the hidden beauty of his world.

Their romance blossoms over shared tea at roadside stalls and high-speed rides through the emerald-green paddy fields. However, tension rises when Ayan gets a once-in-a-lifetime call-up for a major league trial—the same day Riya's gallery exhibition opens in a different country.

The Climax

It's the final over of the most important match of Ayan's life. He's at the crease, and the pressure is immense. He looks into the stands, expecting to see his teammates, but instead sees Riya. She chose to skip her flight, realizing that no photograph could capture the feeling of being by his side.

The Final Scene

Ayan hits the winning runs—a towering six that clears the boundary. He doesn't celebrate with a lap of honor; instead, he walks straight to the boundary where Riya is waiting. Under the stadium lights, he hands her the match ball, which he has signed with a simple note:

"You're the only trophy that matters."

Would you like me to generate a movie poster image for this story, perhaps featuring the lead couple on a KTM bike near a cricket stadium?

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