chapter 12

YOU ARE THE RHYTHM OF MY HEART!Chapter 12 :As he took out his clothes from the suitcase, Nandu turned his head toward her, noticing the unease etched on her face. Approaching her with calm confidence, he placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. With his other hand, he gently lifted her chin, guiding her gaze to meet his.“Wherever you are, Aadu, that place becomes the most comfortable and heavenly home for me”, he said, his voice steady and sincere. “Don’t worry about such small things. None of that matters to me, as long as you’re by my side. Okay?”. His gaze was unwavering, his tone brimming with affection and determination.Aadhya’s eyes sparkled with joy, touched by the admiration she saw in Nandu’s gaze and the way he was willing to face any hardship for her sake. Nodding silently, she led him toward the bathroom, handing him a neatly washed towel with a soft smile.Once Nandu finished his bath and left the room, Aadhya freshened up as well before heading out to make arrangements for lunch for the entire family.When she entered the kitchen, she found her grandmother bustling around, trying to prepare the meal despite her age. Gently approaching her, Aadhya coaxed her grandmother out of the kitchen.“Grandma! Please freshen up and rest for a while. I’ll take care of everything”, she said warmly, guiding her to a chair nearby in the living room.As Parasuram napped in the living room, Nandu stepped into the kitchen and offered his help with lunch preparations. His easygoing smile and eagerness to assist brought a lighthearted atmosphere to the task. Aadhya hesitated for a moment but relented, assigning him small tasks as they worked together.A short while later, Dhanush joined them, bringing his usual playful energy into the mix. The three of them worked side by side, their camaraderie filling the small kitchen with warmth and laughter. It felt like a perfect moment, simple yet significant—as they prepared the meal together, each contributing to the family’s togetherness.Though Nandu couldn't offer much help beyond handing Aadhya the necessary items, he felt a sense of ecstasy witnessing his own excitement in sharing the workload, despite being one of the country's wealthiest and most influential businessmen.While Aadhya remained engrossed in her work, Nandu sensed an underlying restlessness in her eyes, something she was trying hard to conceal. She frequently drifted into deep thought, detaching herself from the present, which troubled him. He could see the lingering distress caused by recent events that had deeply traumatized her.For two more days, he observed the same signs, her absent stares, her lack of enthusiasm, the way she tried to mask her emotions. It became unbearable for him to see her so lost, so unlike her usual cheerful self. Even amidst her family, reunited after a long time, the traces of devastation were evident in her eyes. Determined to bring back the Aadhya he knew, he decided to speak with Parasuram.-  *KRISH*