chapter 83

YOU ARE THE RHYTHM OF MY HEART!GChapter 83 :By the time Nandu finished preparing the meal, he heard the soft patter of footsteps behind him. Turning around, he found himself face to face with Aadhya, who stood there quietly, wearing his oversized shirt. It reached her mid-thigh, leaving her bare legs exposed, her hair still tousled from sleep.A gentle chuckle escaped his lips as he pulled her into a warm embrace.“Did you sleep well?”, he asked softly, brushing a strand of hair from her face.She nodded, her eyes still a little heavy, but filled with warmth. Nandu guided her toward the dining table and helped her into a chair with care.“Aadu…”, he began, hesitating slightly,“I thought you’d be hungry, so I made us something to eat. I’m not sure if it’s any good, but… please have a little. You need your strength”.His voice was filled with affection and tenderness.Touched by the concern in his eyes, Aadhya offered a soft, reassuring smile.“Really? I’m starving”, she replied with a playful grin. “Let’s eat together”.He chuckled again, this time with relief, and sat beside her. Taking a plate, he served the food, then gently fed her with his own hands, taking bites in between for himself. They shared laughter and quiet glances, completely absorbed in their little world, where nothing else mattered but each other.The next morning, a sharp knock on the door stirred Nandu from his sleep. Rubbing his eyes, he quickly adjusted his clothes and made his way to the entrance.As he opened the door, his face lit up in astonishment and joy.“Oh my goodness! Uncle? How are you here? Why didn’t you tell me you were coming? Weren’t you supposed to return next week?”.He fired off his questions with a mixture of surprise and excitement, immediately reaching out to take the luggage from the man standing at the door.Once inside, after setting the bags aside, the older man—Parasuram—gripped Nandu’s shoulders tightly. His eyes shimmered with unshed tears.“Nandu... how is Aadhya?”, he asked gently. “And you? How are you coping after everything that happened?”.The concern in Parasuram’s voice was too much for Nandu to hold back any longer. Without a word, he pulled the older man into a hug and broke down, tears falling freely.“Uncle... I thought I was going to lose her”, he choked out. “By God’s grace, I found her just in time. I don’t even want to imagine what could have happened if I hadn’t…”.Parasuram gently rubbed Nandu’s back, comforting him like a father would.“Shh... calm down, Nandu. She’s safe now. That’s all that matters. God was with you both”, he said reassuringly.-  *KRISH*