Chapter 129: chapter 129

THE SILENT LOVE ...Chapter 128 :The person carefully picked up the rod and wiped Swetha's fingerprints from it with a cloth. Then, with a calculated move, they placed it firmly in her hand, creating the appearance that she had committed the crime.“Mom ...!”.Swiftly rising to his feet, Sreekar turned to his mother, his voice filled with a mixture of bewilderment and disbelief as he called out to her, his words echoing the depths of his emotions.Swetha, too, rose to her feet with Sreekar's assistance and cast a glance at Bhuvaneswari Devi. Her eyes widened in astonishment, finding it hard to believe what she had just witnessed.“Mom! What are you doing? Give it to me. I will take all the responsibility. Please Mom”, pleaded Sreekar, his voice laced with desperation.Bhuvaneswari Devi cast a glance at Swetha before shifting her gaze to Sreekar, her voice gentle as she replied,“This is the least I could do for my daughter-in-law who suffered torment because of me”.Before Sreekar could react, the others could respond, the police entered the room and took control of the area. Upon seeing Jayasurya lying in a pool of blood, the policeman's eyes darted to Bhuvaneswari Devi, who was holding the rod. He gestured to a lady police officer to take charge of her. The lady police officer retrieved the rod from Bhuvaneswari Devi's hand as evidence and signaled for her to come along with them.Sreekar, Sreekanth, and Raghavendar surrounded Bhuvaneswari Devi, their gazes filled with mixed emotions as they struggled to find the right words to express their overwhelming feelings. They hadn’t expected her to make such a courageous decision to rescue Swetha.Meanwhile, the police swiftly shifted Jayasurya and Rohan to the ambulance, attending to their injuries, while also arresting Pratap for his crime. Despite his attempts to blame Swetha for the incident, they paid no heed to his words and forcefully escorted him into the police van.“Mom! What’s this? What  have you done?”, queried Sreekanth, his voice carrying the agany.“Bhuvana! There were other ways to show your remorse. Why did you do this? Did you think we wouldn’t protect Swetha from this crime?”Raghavendar reprimanded Bhuvaneswari Devi, his voice filled with agitation and concern.Bhuvaneswari Devi remained silent, her lips sealed, but her gaze shifted towards Balaramaiah, who had arrived with the help of Ajith. Sensing her gaze upon him, Balaramaiah joined his hands in gratitude, to which Bhuvaneswari Devi shook her head and humbly clasped her hands together, bowing her head as if seeking forgiveness.Extricating herself from the shock, Swetha regained her senses and rushed towards Bhuvaneswari Devi. Falling to the ground on her knees, she enveloped Bhuvaneswari Devi's legs in a tight embrace, crying uncontrollably.“No, madam! I am the culprit who should be punished. I am the one who committed the crime. You should not be punished for my actions. Please, let me surrender myself. I can’t carry this guilt in my heart for a lifetime. Please, tell the truth to the police. Let me endure the punishment. I will leave your son to you. After staining my hands with blood, I am not worthy to be in your family. I am not worthy of your son. I am not worthy to lead my life after taking someone else’s life”,  exclaimed Swetha, her heart burdened with the weight of guilt for taking a life.Everyone's hearts grew heavier upon hearing her words and witnessing her sobs. Sympathy welled up within them as they watched her emotional turmoil. Bhuvaneswari Devi cast a gentle glance at her and slowly took a step back, while Sreekar rushed forward to help her stand on her feet, enveloping her in a comforting embrace.“No one deserves my son or is worthy of him other than you. I believe you are the one who can keep him happy and cheerful, and fulfill his life with your love and admiration. Whatever I am doing is the least I can do for you. I made you endure torment, and I can only rid myself of guilt and remorse by accepting this crime. Be happy”, Bhuvaneswari Devi's words came straight from her heart, filled with sincerity and genuine emotion.Completing her words, Bhuvaneswari Devi cast a reassuring glance at Sreekar, Sreekanth, and Raghavendar, assuring them of her well-being. She then followed the police to get into the police van. After enduring the whirlwind of incidents, with the wound on her shoulder causing her immense pain and the blood loss taking its toll, Swetha couldn’t bear any more agony and fainted in Sreekar's embrace.Sreekar immediately scooped Swetha into his arms and headed towards the vehicle, followed closely by Ajith, who was assisting his father. Raghavendar and Sreekanth followed the police van, determined to secure Bhuvaneswari Devi release on bail. Meanwhile, all the remaining people followed Sreekar in their vehicles, ensuring Swetha’s and Balaramaiah’s safety every step of the way.The next day ...As Sreekar slowly blinked awake, the soft rays of sunlight danced through the room, casting a warm glow on the tranquil scene. His gaze drifted to Swetha, nestled peacefully on the bed, her features softened by the gentle embrace of sleep. With a quiet exhale, a sense of relief washed over him, like a soothing balm to his soul. In that peaceful moment, the room seemed to hold its breath, as if cherishing the tranquility of the morning.Swetha was lying on the bed in a deep slumber whereas Sreekar was sleeping on the cuch near the bed. The rays of the sunlight illuminated into the room through the windows disturbing Sreekar from the sleep. He slowly opened his eyes and surveyed the room once. Realizing the place, he instantly sat and looked towards Swetha who was sleeping on the bed. He heaved a huge sigh as a relief.Sreekar slowly reached Swetha and sat beside her holding her palm in his hands. He gently planted a kiss on the back of her palm, glanced at her, noticing her each and every feature admiringly.Sensing the movements in Swetha, Sreekar gently and carefully placed his palm at her cheek and smoothly caressed it with his thumb finger. Slowly openings her eyes, Swetha surveyed the surroundings and her gaze landed on Sreekar who was looking at her longingly and affectionately.As Swetha's hand moved to meet Sreekar’s hand, a sudden pang shot through her shoulder, jolting her from the tranquility of the moment. In an instant, memories flooded her mind, the events of the previous day playing out like a relentless reel. The haunting image of Jayasurya lying in a pool of blood pierced her consciousness, sending shivers down her spine.With a sudden gasp, Swetha jerks back from Sreekar, her body curling in on itself as if seeking refuge from the overwhelming flood of fear and guilt. Her eyes widened with terror as she battled with the weight of her actions.“No...!”Her voice cracked with anguish, the word torn from her lips like a desperate plea for redemption. In that moment of anguish and vulnerability, Swetha found herself consumed by the shadows of her own making, unable to escape the haunting echoes of the past.Baffled by the sudden event, Sreekar tried to reach Swetha stretching his hand only to be shoved by her. She curled more into herself and started screaming.“No! Go away. Blood. Murder. Me. Murder. I'm an evil person”.***********************Dear readers, as we near the end of this captivating journey, I am thrilled to announce the dawn of a new story: "Destined to be Together". Join me on this enchanting journey as we explore the complications of fate, love, and destiny. Your unwavering support and feedback have fueled my passion for storytelling, and I am eager to embark on this new adventure with you. Thank you for your continued support, and I eagerly await your ratings and reviews as we embark on this new chapter together.My heartful wishes to my children on their birthday who were not twins but born on the same date with nine years difference i.e today. Many many happy returns of the day to my children, Keerthisree and Shameesh. I wish to start my new story on this  special day and hope you people will support me with your ratings and reviews.