Queen of the Beast (CEO's Possession)

12| Be a Lioness

Advika's POV

After lunch, I went to a meeting. Now it is 2 hours past the office closing time and I am still waiting for his return so that I could leave.

It has happened for the first time that he is out of the office so late. I still couldn't forget the way he treated me in the morning and I could not afford to lose this job so I was not left with any other option than to wait for him.

I also informed my brother that I am going to be late so that he could look after my mother.

With a heavy sigh, I reached for my mobile, hoping to pass the time. Just then, he entered the cabin unexpectedly, catching me off guard. I hastily tucked away my phone, not wanting to provoke him again.

"You still here?" he asked, one of his eyebrows raised, surprised to find me still in the office.

He took off his coat and let out a deep sigh.

"I was waiting for your return so that I could head back"

"Oh! I got busy in the meeting so I forgot to inform you that I would be late and just in case the same situation arises in the future, feel free to leave after office hours" he said casually, appearing calm as if he hadn't been the one who shouted at me like a beast in the morning.

I nodded, relieved to hear his words. My bag had been packed and ready for the past two hours. Exhaustion and hunger had taken their toll on me, and all I wanted was to reach home as soon as possible and snuggle in my bed after having dinner.

"Good night, sir"

I swung the door open and was about to step outside when he stopped me in my tracks.

"Wait a second," he called out, causing me to turn around. "It's quite late now. Let me drop you off," he insisted, reaching for his car keys.

"It's alright, sir. I'm used to going home late. I'll be fine on my own,"

He opened his mouth to protest which was quite clear on his face but then he closed it. Taking it as a cue, I left him and came out of the almost empty building.

I reached for my phone to book a cab I found that they were on strike. I waited a few minutes for the city bus but when it didn't come I decided to walk home. I can't wait for the public vehicle all night.

Frustration crippled up in my veins, I don't think it is a good day for me!

As I walked in silence, lost in my own thoughts, the sudden roaring sound of a bike jolted me out of my reverie. I turned around to see two boys, probably younger than me, grinning and showing off their bikes as if they expected me to be lured by their display.

"Where are you going? Let us drop you," the boy sitting behind beckoned, shifting backward to make space for me between them.

Just from their demeanor and the way they looked at me, a wave of humiliation washed over me, causing my body to shudder and goosebumps to rise on my skin. It was a stark reminder of the vulnerability I felt as a woman walking alone at night.

My mood was already sour, and I had no desire to engage in any unnecessary drama so I decided to ignore them.

"Hey cutie, listen to us. We are your well-wishers. You know it is not safe to travel alone at night. What if some jerk got their hands on you?" one of them called out, their words dripping with an unsettling mix of insincerity and lewdness.

I gulped and increased my pace ignoring their lecherous laughs. Ignoring their lecherous laughter, I pushed forward, my heart pounding with a mix of fear and frustration. In a different circumstance, I might have confronted them, teaching them a lesson about respect, but right now I am worried about my mother.