Chapter 6: A Strong Support System

The autumn breeze rustled through the trees as Shubham Kapoor continued to excel on the basketball court and cherish his growing relationship with Ananya. His focus on these aspects of his life was unwavering, but an unexpected development reminded him of the importance of family support in his journey.

One evening, after an intense practice session, Shubham arrived home to find his family gathered in the living room. His father, Rajesh Kapoor, was scrolling through some documents, while his mother, Meera Kapoor, and younger sister, Priya, were discussing something animatedly.

"Hey, Shubham," Rajesh greeted warmly. "We've been meaning to catch up with you about your basketball season and future plans."

Shubham noticed the enthusiasm in their voices. "Sure, what's up?"

Meera smiled reassuringly. "We've been talking about how well you're doing with basketball and how much potential you have. We want to make sure you have everything you need to succeed."

Rajesh nodded. "We've looked into some college programs with strong basketball teams. We think it's important to start planning for your future now, so you can make the most of your talents and opportunities."

Shubham felt a wave of relief and gratitude. "I appreciate that, Dad. I've been so focused on the season and my relationship with Ananya that I haven't had much time to think about the future."

Priya, always enthusiastic, added, "I've found a bunch of colleges that have great programs and even some with special scholarships for basketball players. I've made a list and everything!"

Shubham chuckled, touched by his sister's enthusiasm. "That's amazing, Priya. Thanks for doing that."

Meera joined in, "We're really proud of how hard you're working. We want to support you in every way we can, whether it's with your training, your college applications, or just being there