chapter 52

YOU ARE THE RHYTHM OF MY HEART!Chapter 52 :Aadhya silently watched them walk away, a pensive look on her face. She was so lost in thought that she flinched when she felt a hand on her shoulder. Turning, she found Akhil standing beside her, his eyes full of concern.“Aadu! Are you okay? Don’t take it to heart”, he said gently. “You’ll come across women like her quite often in this field. And with Brother, you’ll have to deal with many more”. His voice was calm and coaxing, helping her understand the reality of the world she had stepped into.Nodding slowly, Aadhya looked at Akhil, curiosity flickering in her eyes.“Why does Krish seem so uncomfortable with her arrival?”, she asked.Akhil chuckled softly before replying,“You understand Brother a little too well, don’t you?”. He laughed lightly, then continued,“Actually, Laila is completely head over heels for Brother. But he was never serious about relationships—at least, not until he met you. She was convinced that one day she’d make him her husband. And, to make things worse, she had a really good relationship with my mother to get closer to Nandu”. His voice carried a hint of hostility.Aadhya gaped at Akhil in astonishment. Unable to hold back her frustration, she asked,“If Krish knew her intentions, then why did he invite her for this competition? Don’t we have other models?”. Her voice was filled with anger.Akhil sighed and wrapped an arm around her shoulder, trying to comfort her.“Aadu!”, he began patiently,“you have to understand that we can’t bring personal matters into professional work. Everyone, including Brother, knows her intentions. But she is one of the top models, and she can showcase our designs better than anyone else. Her charm and elegance enhance the significance of our creations. In business, we can’t let our emotions interfere with our decisions”.Watching their interaction in silence, Tanuja gently held Aadhya’s arm and offered a reassuring smile.“Aadu! don’t worry. No matter how many women like Laila appear, Mr. Anand has only you in his heart. He loves you and is completely committed to you. These women don’t matter. What matters is your talent and your dedication. Let’s focus on the upcoming competition. This is your chance to show the world that you deserve to be his wife—not just because of his love for you, but because of your own strength and capability. Don’t you think so?”. Her voice was warm and empathetic, encouraging Aadhya to see the bigger picture.Aadhya fell into deep thought. Though Nandu loved her and had married her, there were still people who looked down on her—people who saw her as a gold digger who had ensnared Nandu with her charm. This was her chance. A chance to prove herself, her creativity, and her talent. A chance to show that she deserved to stand beside Nandu.Lifting her head, determination burning in her eyes, Aadhya spoke firmly,“Yes! This is my chance to prove that I am worthy of having Krish in my life. I will make him proud by winning this competition. I will show everyone that he didn’t marry a naïve girl, but a woman who can match him in every way. This is the time for me to prove that his decision to make me his wife was not just right, but the best and most prestigious decision he could have made”. Her voice was steady, filled with sincerity and conviction.With that firm resolution, Aadhya shifted her focus back to work, pouring her heart and soul into every design. Tanuja and Akhil stood by her, offering their unwavering support as they meticulously planned every detail for the competition.But what they couldn’t anticipate was the storm looming on the horizon—one that would shake Aadhya’s world in ways she never expected.-  *KRISH*