Chapter 114: chapter 114

THE SILENT LOVE ...Chapter 112 :Early on the next day, Sreekar,sleep deprived and wearing a stoic expression with his bloodshot red eyes, face void of any emotions descended from his room.Though Chandra Mohan and Meenakshi were concerned with his demeanor, they couldn’t dare  to enquire , realizing him being in his earlier cold demeanor. He instructed Sreekanth to be ready with his family to leave without giving any details despite their request.Sreekar tenderly settled Honey on his lap and played with her, distracting himself from the conflicting emotions that were swirling in his heart.Meenakshi could sense his restlessness by observing him being in a daze though playing with Honey. She exchanged meaningful glances with Chandra Mohan, silently urging him to approach Sreekar. Chandra Mohan, taking place opposite to Sreekar, tried to communicate with him but with one stern glance from Sreekar compel him to silence. At that moment, Chandra Mohan found himself gaping at Meenakshi helplessly.Meenakshi gracefully arranged the dining table for breakfast once Sreekanth and Shilpa entered the living room. Everyone gathered around the table to have a delightful breakfast whereas Sreekanth made his way towards Sreekar and beckoned him to join them.“Brother! You people continue without me. I don’t have any appetite”, responded Sreekar, beckoning Honey to join them for breakfast while passing her to Sreekanth.“But Sree, I wish we all can have it together”, urged Sreekanth while holding Honey in his arms.Sreekar heaved a sigh, rose to his feet and  with a stern look, he replied,“Brother! I really don’t have any appetite. You people please carry on. We need to leave”.“Why are you in a hurry? Where were we going? Why do you look so gloomy? Let me know if anything is bothering you”, queried Sreekanth in a concerned voice, carefully scrutinizing Sreekar to find the details.Noticing the anxiousness in Sreekanth’s voice, Sreekar glanced at his brother’s troubled face, forced a smile and replied in assurance,“Brother! Nothing is bothering me. I am fine. About our departure, It's a surprise and I would like to see  the delightment in your face once you  come across it. Come, I will accompany you”, wishing not to disappoint his brother, Sreekar ushered Sreekanth towards the dining table.Sreekar joined everyone at the dining table but his mind was traveling somewhere. Meenakshi and Chandra Mohan shared concerned glances silently acknowledging Sreekar’s distant state at the table. Observing the anguish along with rage in his eyes, they couldn’t dare to question him  in front of others.Everyone gathered in the living room once they completed their breakfast. Sreekanth wished to know about their journey but seeing the stern look on Sreekar’s face, he was  sure that he would not reveal anything before the time.The resonance of the footsteps captured everyone’s attention and led them to dart their eyes towards the direction of the sound. Everyone gasped in shock after noticing the  unexpected arrival of people standing at the entrance. Sreekanth rose to his feet and stared at them unbelievably.Raghavendar and Bhuvaneswari Devi gracefully entered the house with a warm smile on their faces. Chandra Mohan and Meenakshi, who were stupefied with their arrival, came out of their daze and surged towards them  to welcome  them.“Brother! Sister in law! Come, come in. What a pleasant surprise! It’s nice to see you here after a long time”, enthusiastically Chandra Mohan welcomed them, who was unable to hide his delightmentGracefully, they surged into the hall, seamlessly finding their designated seats under the guidance of Chandra Mohan and Meenakshi. Sreekanth and Shilpa stood frozen in their spots, a palpable surprise coursing through them at the unexpected entrance.Sreekanth's eyes darted towards Sreekar, as if acknowledging that this was indeed the surprise he had alluded to earlier. The atmosphere hummed with a mix of astonishment and curiosity as the newcomers settled into their places, casting a mysterious aura over the gathering.Bhuvaneswari Devi was the one who broke the silence in the atmosphere with her authoritative aura.“Sreekanth! We have come here to take you home along with your family. I am delighted to announce that I acknowledge your wife as my daughter in law. We wish you return home along with your family and reclaim your rights”, announced Bhuvaneswari Devi, her voice resounded with authority, dominance and unwavering determination.Her announcement left everyone in stunned silence, exchanging glances with one another. Sreekanth, overwhelmed with a mix of astonishment, delight and disbelief, gaped at them. Sensing his inner turmoil, Shilpa, accompanying him, gently squeezed his shoulder in a gesture of support.Emerging from his state of disbelief, Sreekanth exclaimed,“Mom! Is it true? You're not playing a prank on me, are you? Oh my goodness! You're ready to acknowledge Shilpa as my wife. I'm delighted with your announcement!,” He pulled Shilpa along with him, surging towards them, crossing his arm across Shilpa's shoulder,“Mom! This is Shilpa. The love of my life”,  he  introduced with joy. Then, he took Honey into his arms and continued,“And this is Honey, your granddaughter”, introducing them with a cheerful voice.Bhuvaneswari Devi and Raghavendar rose to their feet and they took Honey into her arms while patting Shilpa on her head, she uttered,“Sreekanth! I don’t wish to depart from you once again. Whatever that had happened, she is your wife and you have a daughter which I couldn’t change. I wholeheartedly accept your marriage and welcoming your wife to our house with open hands”, turned towards Shilpa and queried,“Will you give me the honor of welcoming you  to our house despite my misdeeds towards you?”, her words carrying the weight of guilt for her earlier deeds.Shilpa instantly melted for her words, overwhelmed with her love, she held her hand and  exclaimed,“Mother in law! Being an elderly person, you should order me. I have no words to express my  happiness. It’s my honor to get  acknowledged by you as your daughter in law. I will be indebted to you forever”, feeling emotional, she shed tears.They all shared a group hug and seeing Sreekar standing away, Sreekanth surged to him and engulfed him in a bare hug being enveloped with mixed emotions .Meenakshi, overcome with emotion witnessing their heartwarming reunion, hurried to the kitchen and returned with sweets to celebrate the precious moment. Sreekanth, filled with joy, took a sweet and gently fed it to Sreekar, embracing him tightly in a warm hug. Sreekar too grabbed the sweet and fed it to Sreekanth and Shilpa while taking Honey into his arms and kissed her cheeks.Their cheerful moment got interrupted with the echoing sound of the footsteps, causing everyone’s gazes to turn towards the source. They saw  Balaramaiah along with Ajith and Setha carrying some packets. TThe trio stood frozen in their places by seeing the cheerful atmosphere of Sreekanth’s reunion with his family. Delighted to see the heartfelt joy on Sreekanth's face after a long time, they couldn't help but feel a sense of warmth and happiness in the air.Sreekanth, sensing their presence, surged towards them in a swift moment, his hand clasping Balaramiah's with a firm grip, while his eyes flickered with an overwhelming sense of gratitude.“Uncle! I was just on the verge of calling you to share the joyous news. My parents have wholeheartedly acknowledged Shilpa as their daughter in law. You couldn’t imagine the boundless happiness swelling in my heart! Thank you very much, Uncle, from the depths of my soul! Everything happened because of you. If you didn’t reveal to Sreekar about my existence, I might have continued my false display. If you were not there in my initial days, giving us unwavering care and support to us, we would have not been standing in front of you alive. I will be indebted to you for eternity”, exclaimed Sreekanth, his heart swelled with appreciation, his words resonating with utmost respect and thankfulness towards Balaramaiah.Balaramaiah's eyes glistened with an ocean of emotions stirred by Sreekanth's heartfelt words, evident to the deep respect and affection he held for him. Without hesitation, he enveloped Sreekanth in a warm embrace, allowing his concealed emotions to surface, a silent acknowledgment of the bond they shared.“Sreekanth! I feel an immense joy to witness your radiant  happiness, Something I wished for a long time. I always dreamt of you reuniting your family and leading a successful life. Today my dream has come true and my happiness has no bounds. You always treated me as a fatherly figure and gave me significance to be in every step of your life following my suggestions. I bless you for leading a life filled with success, love, companionship  from your parents and beloved. But remember not to forget your principles and morals even in horrible circumstances which you have followed till now”, poured his heart out and gave the suggestions to lead a successful life.Sreekanth found himself enveloping in overwhelming emotions by the love and care showered by Balaramaiah, who stood beside him all these years, supporting him to stand in his life. Their significant moments got interrupted with Bhuvaneswari Devi’s voice and they both broke their hug to divert their attention towards her statement.“Sreekanth! Don’t you introduce your godfather to us?”,exclaimed Bhuvaneswari Devi.Sreekanth gave a wide smile and ushered everyone towards his parents to introduce them.“Uncle! This is my father Mr. Raghavendar and  my mother Mrs. Bhuvaneswari Devi. Mom! Dad! He is Mr. Balaramaiah,     who stood beside me all  these years as a pillar of support. They are his children, Ajith and  Swetha”,    introduced to one another.Raghavendar shook his hand with both the  men and nodded his head with a warm smile at Swetha as an acknowledgement.Bhuvaneswari Devi, with a tender smile on her face, glanced at Balaramaiah and uttered,“It’s very pleasure to meet such a kind person who took care of  my son despite being a  stranger. We owe you for your  aid  towards my son and his family”.Swetha found herself feeling restless in her heart with all the events that were happening in front of her. She glanced at Sreekar, who stood still in his place, head hung down,  fixing his gaze at the floor as if he was seriously counting the tiles of  the floor. Her heart forbode the upcoming storm by observing his demeanor.Bhuvaneswari Devi stole a glance at Swetha before turning her gaze to Balaramaiah, her expression tender,“Mr. Balaramaiah! I'm at a loss for how to repay your kindness, but please allow us the opportunity to honor you. We were planning a grand wedding very shortly for my second son, Sreekar, and we would be honored if you could attend as the chief guest, blessing the ceremony with your presence”.