chapter 84

YOU ARE THE RHYTHM OF MY HEART!GChapter 84 :After a few moments, Nandu stepped back, wiping his eyes. A sudden realization struck him, and he looked at Parasuram with surprise.“Uncle... how did you know? How did you find out what happened?”.Letting out a deep sigh, Parasuram explained,“I saw the news about you winning the competition and tried to call both you and Aadhya. But neither of you answered. That’s when I called Akhil. He told me everything”. His voice turned emotional. “He said only I could truly support you during this time. So I returned immediately. I knew you’d take care of Aadhya… but I also know you, Nandu. You bottle everything inside. And that’s why I came—so you wouldn’t have to go through it alone”.Amazed by Parasuram’s foresight and concern, Nandu couldn’t hold back. Overwhelmed, he once again collapsed into his arms, sobbing as memories of Aadhya’s reaction after being rescued flooded his mind.“Uncle... if anything had gone wrong, I don’t think I would’ve ever seen Aadu again”, he choked out, his voice trembling. “I would’ve ended myself if something had happened to her. I don’t know how I’ll help her come out of that trauma.”Parasuram gently rubbed his back, comforting him. “Nandu, don’t worry. Your love for her is stronger than any pain she’s endured. It will heal her wounds and slowly erase the scars of that nightmare. Under your care and affection, she will find peace again”.Pacifying him gently, Parasuram guided Nandu towards the couch and helped him sit down, settling beside him.Hearing the commotion and familiar voices from the living room, Aadhya slowly woke up. She dressed neatly and stepped out of the room, still shaken but alert. As her eyes fell on her father comforting a tearful Nandu, memories of the previous day came flooding back. Her heart clenched, and she instinctively ran toward them.“Dad...”, she called out, her voice trembling.Both Parasuram and Nandu looked up, their eyes widening as they saw Aadhya rushing toward them. Parasuram stood swiftly, stepping forward just in time to catch her in his arms. She flung herself into his embrace, clinging tightly to him.Without uttering a word, Aadhya broke down, her loud sobs filling the room. The sound pierced their hearts, each cry echoing the pain she had buried inside.Nandu stood as well, walking over to them. Gently, he placed a comforting hand on her back, rubbing slow, soothing circles as tears welled in his own eyes again.After what felt like an eternity, Aadhya’s sobs subsided, though soft sniffles escaped now and then. Parasuram gently lifted her chin, his eyes filled with affection and his voice radiating warmth as he implored,“Aadu, everything is fine now. Leave the past behind. Don’t let your anguish ruin this moment. Nandu is here for you—your pillar of support. Please, calm down”, he coaxed tenderly.Wiping the tears that still trickled from her eyes, Aadhya slowly nodded.“Yes... Nandu is the reason I’m standing in front of you today. If he hadn’t come in time… I would’ve taken my own life”, she choked, her voice heavy with the pain of what she’d endured the day before.Placing a firm yet gentle hand on her shoulder, Nandu softly reprimanded her. “Aadhu! Please don’t say such things. You know I can’t live without you. Never let those thoughts enter your mind again”, he said, his voice trembling with emotion.Watching the tenderness between them, Parasuram smiled gently and suggested,“You both go and freshen up. Meanwhile, I’ll take a shower and prepare breakfast for everyone. It’s been a long time since I cooked for my daughter and—my Nandu”, he added with a teasing emphasis.Lifting her head, Aadhya looked at him with mock fury. “Oh! So now he’s your Nandu, and I’m nothing?”, she pouted playfully.Ruffling her hair, Parasuram chuckled,“Before he became your husband, he was my friend. Of course he’s my Nandu, not just a son-in-law. And you’ll always be my little princess. Now go on and get ready for breakfast”, he urged, nudging them toward the rooms.-  *KRISH*