Anuragaanjali ~ The Eternal Love ✅

Chapter 9 : The Peace

A Whisper of Destiny

Aaradhya's heart pounded in her chest, her breath shallow as she looked up into the face of the one who had entered her chamber. The touch on her head, the warmth, the comfort—it was unlike anything she had felt before. It was as though a familiar presence, one she had longed for without fully understanding why, had wrapped itself around her in the most reassuring way.

Her tear-filled eyes gazed upwards, searching for a face that she had not expected to find here. The figure standing before her wasn't just any man—it was someone far greater, someone who had appeared in her life at the most unexpected times.

"Govind..." she whispered, her voice shaking.

Krishna.

It was Him, the one who had guided her in her most vulnerable moments, the one who had been with her since childhood in the form of a comforting presence in her heart. Though she had not seen Him in this physical form before, there was no mistaking it now. She could feel the divine aura around Him, a feeling of both peace and strength, as if the very universe itself had chosen this moment to bring Him to her.

Krishna's lips curved into a gentle smile, and His eyes, pools of infinite wisdom and love, met hers. "Aaradhya," He said softly, His voice a soothing melody in the silence of the room. "Don't cry, my dear. You are stronger than this. Do not let the weight of the world bear down on you."

Aaradhya trembled as her heart fluttered at the sight of Him. "Govind," she said again, her voice a mixture of awe and relief. "Why are you here? What am I supposed to do?"

Krishna's gaze never wavered, and He knelt beside her, His presence enveloping her like a protective shield. He gently lifted her chin, guiding her to look up at Him. "You are not lost, Aaradhya," He said, His voice tender yet firm. "You are simply at a crossroads, where the world's expectations clash with the desires of your heart. But I am here to remind you of something that you must never forget—your heart will always show you the way. Follow it."

Her heart fluttered in response to His words. It was as though every word He spoke pierced through the confusion in her mind, clearing away the fog that had clouded her thoughts. "But... what about everything else, Govind?" she asked, her voice trembling. "What about the family, the alliances, the expectations... What about Duryodhana?"

Krishna's smile deepened, and He gently cupped her face in His hands. "Aaradhya," He said, His voice like a balm to her wounded soul, "the heart does not lie. It does not care about kingdoms or alliances. It does not care about the weight of family names or political games. It knows only love, truth, and freedom. If you follow it, it will never lead you astray."

Tears once again welled in her eyes, but this time, they were not filled with despair. They were filled with something deeper—understanding, clarity, and a sense of peace that seemed to come from a place beyond herself.

"I..." she whispered, wiping her tears away with the back of her hand. "I understand."

Krishna's hand gently brushed away the last of her tears, and He nodded. "Good. Now rest, my dear. You need to find strength for what lies ahead. Trust in yourself, and trust in the path that you are meant to walk."

Aaradhya felt the weight of the world slowly lift off her shoulders. For the first time in a long while, she felt as if she had the strength to face whatever lay ahead. She nodded, unable to speak more, and leaned back against her pillows, feeling a sense of profound calm settle over her.

Krishna stood up, His divine presence still lingering in the air, but He did not move. He lingered for a moment, watching over her with eyes full of compassion and care, as if He were guarding her in the way only He could.