chapter 40

YOU ARE THE RHYTHM OF MY HEART!Chapter 40 :Aadhya’s heart swelled with warmth, gratitude, and an overwhelming sense of love for the man beside her. In that moment, she understood, Nandu had given her everything, and she had never truly given him anything in return.And now, she knew the only way she could show him how much she loved him.By surrendering herself to him, not out of obligation, but out of love. By giving him the happiness, the joy, and the fulfillment he so deserved in their relationship.With that thought, she reached for his hand, her fingers trembling yet determined, as she prepared to express the love she had kept locked within her heart for so long.Feeling her soft and gentle touch on his hand, Nandu, who had been admiring the shimmering moon and sparkling stars, turned his head toward Aadhya. Her eyes met his, and he immediately sensed something odd, an internal conflict hidden beneath their depths. Though filled with fondness, there was also a vulnerability lingering, as if she were battling her own thoughts.Aadhya parted her lips to speak, but before she could, Nandu straightened and gently interrupted her.“No, Aadu. Don’t go there”, he said firmly. “I told you—there’s no obligation in this. We will wait until you’re ready, and I don’t want to push you in any way. I’m fine waiting for you”. His voice was unwavering, filled with quiet determination.Sitting up straight, Aadhya reached out and placed her hand on his cheek, her eyes brimming with tenderness as she gazed deeply into his.“Krish! I’m not doing this out of obligation”, she whispered. “I love you, and I want to show you how much I love you. As you told me that when words aren’t enough to express the sincerity and weight of our love, we can show it through intimacy, by offering ourselves completely to the one we cherish”.She took a deep breath, her fingers caressing his skin. “I’m not as good with words as you, but let me show you my love through my actions. I’m ready for you, not because I have to, but because I want to… because I love you”.Her voice was steady, sincere, and filled with conviction, her gaze never wavering from his.A sharp gasp escaped from Nandu upon hearing her confession. Aadhya had only ever expressed her love through words once before, and now, the sincerity in her voice struck him deeply. He couldn’t help but place his hand over hers, his touch trembling with emotion. In a hoarse whisper, he murmured,“Aadhu...”.“Krish!” Aadhya began, her voice soft and tender. She gazed at him with unwavering affection as she continued,“I want to be yours completely… to belong only to you. And I want to make you mine, to feel you and your love in every way possible. I want this moment to be unforgettable, something we’ll both cherish forever”.Her fingers caressed his cheek, her voice carrying both vulnerability and quiet determination. “Please… let me show you how deeply love can be felt when shared with the one who truly holds your heart”.“Aadu…” Nandu’s voice came out barely above a whisper, laced with contemplation. “Are you sure about this? Are you truly ready to accept me?”. His gaze searched hers, seeking reassurance.“Krish…”, Aadhya whispered before gently taking his hand, guiding it to her face. Placing his palm against her skin, she slowly moved it down, trailing from her forehead, along the bridge of her nose, until his fingers brushed against her lips.“I want to feel you”, she whispered, her breath warm against his fingertips. “Every part of me craves your love… only for me”. She let his fingers linger on her lips for a heartbeat before guiding them lower, tracing the curve of her chin, down the delicate line of her neck, until they rested just above her chest, right below her throat. Her eyes locked onto his eyes, pools of emotion reflecting the depth of her feelings.“Krish…”, she murmured, her voice trembling with a mix of desire and shyness. Her lashes fluttered as she lowered her gaze, the weight of her emotions making it difficult to speak. “I... I don’t know how to say more. My words fail me… but my heart...”, She faltered, her grip loosening as a wave of embarrassment washed over her, leaving her breathless and unable to continue.-  *KRISH*