chapter 15

YOU ARE THE RHYTHM OF MY HEART!Chapter 15 :Sensing her restlessness, Nandu turned to look at her. She sat lost in thought, gazing into the distance with an anxious expression. Understanding her turmoil, he gently took her hand, intertwining their fingers before giving her a reassuring squeeze.Startled, Aadhya turned to him. His eyes were filled with warmth, affection, and longing, his lips curved into a soft smile. Something stirred in her stomach, and warmth rushed to her cheeks. Embarrassed by his simple yet intimate gesture, she lowered her gaze, her face turning crimson.Though they had confessed their feelings for each other, they had never truly gotten the chance to cherish intimate moments together. The day after their confession had been struck by disaster, followed by a series of critical events that left no space for romance.Yet now, amidst the presence of their family members seated around them in the bus, this small touch, his fingers intertwined with hers, his gentle squeeze, sent a jolt of electricity through her body. A shiver ran down her spine, making her feel both shy and overwhelmed by the emotions his touch ignited within her.Noticing the deep blush on her cheeks and the way her lashes fluttered downward in shyness, Nandu felt a swell of pride in his heart. He could spend the rest of his life just watching her like this, so adorably flustered, completely taken by his presence.Slowly, Aadhya lifted her gaze to meet his own, before glancing around the bus, her eyes finally landing on their joined hands. She hesitated for a moment before attempting to pull her hand away, but Nandu held it firmly. Seeing her struggle, he let out a quiet chuckle, making sure no one else heard.Leaning closer, he teased in a playful whisper,“Aadu! If you’re this flustered over me holding your hand in front of everyone, what will you do if I kiss you in front of your family?”.Aadhya’s eyes widened in disbelief as she stared at him in shock, her mouth slightly agape.Amused by her reaction, Nandu reached out and gently closed her mouth with his fingers. Smirking, he added,“I thought you were a fiery girl, but I never imagined you’d turn into such a shy baby”. His teasing gaze softened as he continued,“Don’t worry. I know you’re nervous about meeting your family, but trust me, they’ll welcome you with open arms. No one could ever resist a charming, kind-hearted girl like you”. His voice carried a firm conviction, filled with pride in her.Aadhya looked at him with gratitude, understanding the reason behind his comforting touch. Slowly, she withdrew her hand, tucking a stray lock of hair behind her ear. Giving him a sweet, appreciative smile, she turned her gaze forward, her heart pounding as she watched their town come into view.As they approached the house, Aadhya began fiddling with her fingers, nervous anticipation twisting in her stomach. Countless thoughts raced through her mind, her heart pounding with uncertainty about how her family would react to her return.But to her surprise, the moment the bus came to a halt in front of their house, a young girl and two boys, both around her age, rushed inside, their eager eyes scanning the bus until they landed on her.“Aadhya!”, they shouted in amazement.Before she could react, they dashed toward her, their excitement overflowing. In an instant, they lifted her onto her feet and pulled her into a tight embrace, their arms wrapping around her in a circle.-  *KRISH*