chapter 89

YOU ARE THE RHYTHM OF MY HEART!GChapter 89 :Feeling overwhelmed by his words, his reassurance, and his promise, Aadhya couldn’t help but fall into his arms. Burying her face in his chest, she burst into tears.She could feel the infinite love he held for her—so deep and selfless that he would go to any length to keep her happy, even if it meant being away from his own family.“Krish...”, Aadhya choked out, her voice muffled by sobs as she spoke. “I... I never intended to keep you away from your family. I... I can't leave my father just like that. I love you, and I will listen to your every word, every command, every wish. But I'm not prepared for this... for leaving my father alone. Please forgive me for acting childish”, she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion.Wrapping his arms around her torso, Nandu chuckled softly. Gently patting her head, he replied,“I know, I know, Aadhu. You don’t need to apologize. You’re still a kid, and it’s only natural you'd be heartbroken to part from your father. But trust me—I will never leave your father alone. Either he’ll come with us, or we’ll stay back here”. His voice was warm and reassuring before he turned to Parasuram.“Uncle! This idea didn’t come to me just now. From the very beginning, I wanted to keep you both together. I even bought a new house in Aadhya’s name, one we’d move into once you returned from your trip. I wanted to surprise you both, but...”, he trailed off, shifting his attention to his family. “I never thought my family would show up this early”, he chuckled, causing his mother Sagarika to roll her eyes in amused exasperation, while Yeshwanth and the others burst out laughing.Watching Nandu give so much importance to Aadhya’s feelings—and to him—Parasuram couldn’t help but approach him. Placing a gentle hand on Nandu’s shoulder, he said with emotion,“Nandu, I feel so grateful to have a son-in-law like you. Now I have no fear for Aadhu’s future. If anything happens to me, I know you’ll take care of her”. He patted Nandu’s shoulder firmly.Lifting her head from Nandu’s chest, Aadhya suddenly burst out,“Dad! Don’t speak nonsense. You’re staying with me forever!”. Her voice was furious, filled with love and fear.Chuckling softly, Parasuram caressed Aadhya’s head and replied,“Yes... yes! I will see your children and your grandchildren too. I’m not going anywhere”.Then, turning toward Sagarika and Yeshwanth, Parasuram folded his hands and spoke with gentle sincerity. “Madam! We are grateful that you descended so many steps to accept Aadhya as your daughter-in-law. But my daughter is still young and doesn’t always know how to speak properly. Please don’t mind her words—give her some time. I will talk to her and send them both very soon”.Sagarika looked at him with conflicted emotions, moved by how respectfully he spoke despite the turbulence she had caused in Aadhya’s life. Ashamed, she lowered her eyes for a moment, then looked back at him.“Please don’t call me ‘madam.’ Either call me Sagarika or call me ‘sister’—we’re in-laws now”, she said softly. “I know I was wrong. My pride didn’t allow me to accept it, but today, after seeing you all, I feel I should apologize for everything I’ve done”.She turned to Aadhya and added,“Aadhya... I know my actions aren’t easy to forgive. But you’re kind, and I believe you have the heart to forgive me. I’m ashamed of everything I’ve done, and I sincerely apologize”.-  *KRISH*