chapter 64

YOU ARE THE RHYTHM OF MY HEART!GChapter 64 :After a moment of contemplation, Akhil placed his hand in Aadhya’s and gave a firm nod.“But once the competition is over, I won’t sit back”, he said, his voice stern and unwavering.Aadhya offered a small, reassuring smile. Akhil gave one last look of concern before stepping out to bring her a cup of hot coffee, hoping to ease her mind.Left alone, Aadhya sat quietly, lost in a whirlwind of thoughts. Suddenly, the door flung open with a sharp thud, jolting her out of her reverie. She spun around in surprise.There stood Laila, a smug smile of victory painted across her face. She walked in slowly, her steps deliberate and filled with arrogance.“Did you finally realize how far I can go to win Nandu?”, Laila sneered, her voice laced with venom.“You’re nothing but trash beside him. I’m the perfect match with my status, my elegance, my grace… all the things you’ll never have in your lifetime”, she spat, her words cutting like knives.Aadhya rose to her feet, her gaze steady and fearless.“I’ve seen your cheap, disgusting tricks”, she said calmly, her voice strong,“but I’ve also seen how my Krish pushed you away like the dirt you are when you dared to touch him. Know your place, do your part, and leave. You’ll never win anything by trying to claim a man who’s already committed to someone else”.Laila’s expression twisted in fury. Without warning, she stepped forward, and before Aadhya could react, she raised her hand and slapped her hard across the face.“How dare you compare me to dirt?”, she snapped. “Tomorrow, I’ll show you who truly deserves Nandu. You’ll see just how unworthy you are. Wait for the humiliation you’re about to face”.With that, she turned on her heels and stormed out, leaving Aadhya stunned and trembling.After what felt like an eternity, Aadhya was startled by a sudden touch on her shoulder. She turned quickly to see Akhil standing there, his eyes filled with concern and anguish. Without saying a word, he gently turned her face and examined the red mark on her cheek. His eyes reddened with fury, his nostrils flaring as he gritted his teeth.“Did Laila do this?”, Akhil asked, his voice trembling as he tried to keep his anger under control.Tears welled up in Aadhya’s eyes, and without a second thought, she threw herself into Akhil’s arms.“Akki… I’m frightened”, she murmured. “I don’t know what she’ll try to pull during the competition. If anything goes wrong, I can’t even imagine the humiliation Krish will have to face. I can’t watch him lose—especially not in the most important competition of his life.”Raising her head to meet Akhil’s gaze, she asked desperately,“Do you think we can get another model at the last moment if she tries something dirty during the event?”.Heaving a deep sigh, Akhil slowly shook his head.“No, Aadu! It’s impossible to replace her now. Everything—from the fittings to the choreography—has been tailored to her measurements. We can't make any last-minute changes”.He placed a comforting hand on her shoulder as he reassure,“Let’s just hope she doesn’t pull anything until the competition ends. It’s her career too—she has something to lose. That might keep her in check”.-  *KRISH*