chapter 39

YOU ARE THE RHYTHM OF MY HEART!Chapter 39 :Aadhya had sensed his arrival the moment he stepped onto the terrace, yet an anxious storm raged within her. Her heart pounded, torn between the love she held for him and the uncertainty of whether she was truly ready. She didn’t know if she should stop everything or let the night unfold as planned. Embarrassment and nervousness coiled tightly within her, keeping her rooted in place.Noticing her deliberate refusal to turn around, Nandu exhaled softly, understanding the turmoil within her. Taking slow, careful steps forward, he reached her and gently placed his hand on her shoulder. The moment his fingers made contact, Aadhya stiffened, her breath hitching.A small, knowing smile tugged at the corners of his lips as he shook his head at her reaction. With infinite tenderness, he turned her around to face him. Aadhya kept her gaze lowered, unwilling to meet his eyes, her hands fidgeting in nervousness.For a moment, Nandu simply took in the sight of her. His Aadhya, bathed in the moon’s glow, looking fragile yet breathtakingly beautiful. Then, with gentle insistence, he lifted her chin with a finger, coaxing her to look at him.Their eyes met.Aadhya’s lashes fluttered before she quickly averted her gaze, overwhelmed by shyness.Smiling softly, Nandu tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear before speaking in a voice as gentle as a caress.“Aadu! I’m sorry for everything. I didn’t expect this either—not until I saw it for myself. I believe it’s the same for you?”. His words held warmth, understanding, and reassurance.Aadhya nodded hesitantly, her fingers twisting in nervous fidgeting.Letting out a soft chuckle, Nandu guided her toward the mattress. Lifting the net for her to step inside, he helped her sit before kneeling before her, his gaze locked onto hers with sincerity.Taking her hands in his, he whispered,“Aadu! I told you, I will never cross my boundaries until you’re ready. Don’t feel anxious. Let’s just think of this as a night to enjoy the moonlight together. Nothing more. Okay?”. His voice was gentle, coaxing, filled with unshakable patience.Aadhya hesitated before slowly lifting her lashes to meet his gaze. In a quiet, almost fragile whisper, she asked,“Won’t you be disappointed if I say no?”.Nandu let out a soft chuckle, shaking his head.“Aadu!”, he murmured,“we are already one soul. It won’t take much for us to become one in every way, but I want you to be ready when that moment comes. You have to offer yourself not out of duty or expectation, but with love, when words aren’t enough to express what’s in your heart”.He lifted a hand and traced a feather-light touch along her knuckles. “Sex isn’t just about desire. It’s the final, most intimate way to show love when words fall short. And I want to worship you, to cherish you. But only when you’re ready. I can wait, Aadu!”. His voice was warm, unwavering.“So, for tonight”, he said, lying back on the mattress and gazing at the sky,“let’s just enjoy the moonlight together”.His tenderness, his patience, it was everything Aadhya never knew she needed.With a shy, grateful smile, she lay beside him, letting the moon bathe them in its silver glow.But Aadhya’s heart grew heavy with guilt and remorse for disappointing Nandu. As she lay beside him, she slowly turned her face toward him, her eyes tracing his features under the soft glow of the moonlight.Memories flooded her mind, of the man he had been before they met and how his life had changed after falling in love with her.She recalled how deeply he had been attached to a life of luxury and status, yet he had abandoned it all for her. He had adored her, respected her boundaries, and waited for her with unwavering patience.She thought of the moment he had knelt before her, holding her feet and kissing them in front of his staff, an act of pure devotion, proving his love in a way that left no room for doubt.And what had she done for him?She had always kept a distance between them, always hesitated, making him feel insecure about her love. She had never given him the confirmation he sought, the reassurance that she truly and completely belonged to him. She was the reason he had turned away from his family, his home, and his prestigious life—leaving everything behind just to be with her.The realization struck deep.-  *KRISH*