chapter 51

YOU ARE THE RHYTHM OF MY HEART!Chapter 51 :Aadhya immersed herself in the creation of a new design that could stand out in the upcoming competition. Along with Akhil, Tanuja, and the rest of the team, she was determined to bring their best work forward.She had thoroughly reviewed past competition-winning designs, along with other showcased pieces, carefully analyzing what made them successful. After studying every detail, she had a clear vision of the designs they needed to create. Their team had to design three outfits for the exhibition, and the winner would be determined based on audience votes.Aadhya took this as a matter of pride for Krish Creations and poured all her creativity, talent, and hard work into it. Once she completed the initial sketches, Nandu reviewed them and appreciated her efforts. They then discussed the fabric choices, the embellishments, and other intricate details that would make their designs shine.As Nandu, Aadhya, Akhil, and Tanuja stood in the room, deep in discussion about the materials they needed, their conversation was suddenly interrupted by a loud voice from the doorway.“Nandu!”.Everyone turned toward the source of the voice and saw a tall woman standing there with elegance. Her eyes sparkled with joy upon seeing Nandu, and a radiant smile adorned her face.Aadhya's gaze swept over the woman, taking in her striking presence. She wore a fitted dress that reached just above her knees, with a low V-neck and short sleeves. A sleek handbag rested on her left shoulder, while her wavy hair cascaded down her back, reaching just below her shoulders.With one glance, it was evident—she was a model. Her tall frame, the confidence in her posture, the stylish heels, and the perfectly applied makeup all confirmed it.Aadhya cast a glance at Nandu and found him smiling widely at the woman. However, his smile swiftly faltered when she suddenly came running toward him. Squinting slightly, Aadhya darted her eyes between Nandu and the woman before realizing that she was rushing in to hug him.Before Aadhya could think of a solution, the woman suddenly ran toward Nandu, throwing her arms around his neck. She held him tightly, her voice dripping with flirtation as she whined,“Oh, Nandu! I missed you, baby!”.Aadhya’s eyes darkened at the sight of another woman embracing her husband. Her gaze shifted to Nandu, who had stiffened at the unexpected contact. His hands remained at his sides, his entire posture radiating discomfort.Taking a step toward them, Aadhya’s voice rang out, sharp and laced with disappointment. “Krish! Who is this woman?”.Snapping out of his daze, Nandu quickly pulled away from the woman. She, too, turned toward Aadhya, her gaze sweeping over her from head to toe before settling on her face.Her eyes narrowed as she sneered,“And who the hell are you, addressing Nandu as Krish?”. Her voice was authoritative, laced with jealousy and dominance.“Oh, come on!”, Aadhya sneered, her voice dripping with mockery. “Didn’t he throw a grand reception to show the world who I am? Or are you really that oblivious to the latest news?”. Her tone was light yet sharp, each word laced with taunting amusement.Akhil, who had been silently watching the exchange, let out a muffled chuckle before disguising it with a cough, though the amusement in his eyes betrayed him.The woman  narrowed her eyes before turning to Nandu with a whiny tone.“Nandu! What is she talking about? I’ve been out of the country, modeling for the world’s best perfume company. I missed all the news. What party is she referring to?”.She attempted to reach for his arm, but Nandu instinctively stepped back, maintaining a safe distance from her.His expression turned firm as he finally spoke, his voice steady and resolute.“Laila! Let me introduce her properly”, he said, his voice dripping with pride. “She is Aadhya, my better half, my companion, and my wife, Mrs. Aadhya Krishna”.Wrapping his arms around Aadhya, Nandu continued,“Aadhu! This is Laila, our model for the competition. You’ll be designing the costumes for her”. His voice was warm and gentle as he addressed Aadhya.Laila was taken aback by Nandu’s sudden confession. Her eyes widened in disbelief, flickering between Nandu and Aadhya as if trying to process what she had just heard. She even noticed the trace of pride in his tone as he introduced Aadhya as Aadhya Krishna.“Wh... What? When did this happen? You didn’t even inform me?”, Laila screeched, her voice laced with shock.Nandu took a deep breath, composing himself as irritation bubbled within him. Without addressing her outburst, he turned to Aadhya and gestured for her to continue working on the designs. Then, with a firm expression, he instructed Laila to follow him to his office.-  *KRISH*