A Baker And A Billionaire (Completed)

Chapter 20

As Sivaangi's tears subsided, Ashwin gently lifted her face and wiped away the remaining tears with his thumbs. He looked into her eyes, his own shining with compassion and understanding.

"You're strong, Sweetheart" he whispered. "You've been through so much, but you're still standing. You're still fighting."

Sivaangi's lips trembled, but a small smile emerged. "I had to, Ashwin. For Akash, for myself... I had to keep going."

Ashwin's expression softened further. "You're not alone anymore, Sivaangi. I'm here for you, always. We'll face whatever comes next together."

Sivaangi's smile grew, and she leaned into Ashwin's embrace, feeling a sense of peace and security she hadn't known in years. As they held each other, the darkness of her past began to dissolve, replaced by a glimmer of hope for a brighter future.

"Will you be with me always ?!". Sivaangi asked him like a little child who lost in the crowd.

"Always". He said as his arms wrapped around her like a shield, protecting her from the world. She closed her eyes, letting the warmth of his embrace seep into her soul.

As they sat there , the world around them melted away. The only sound was the gentle hum of the car engine and the soft rustle of leaves in the breeze.

Sivaangi's thoughts quieted, and for the first time in years, she felt so much better. She knew she still had a long way to go, but with Ashwin by her side, she felt like she could face anything.

Ashwin's voice broke the silence, his words barely above a whisper. "We'll get through this together, Sivaangi. We'll heal, we'll grow, and we'll build a new life. A life filled with love, laughter, and hope."

Sivaangi's eyes fluttered open, and she looked up at Ashwin. His eyes shone with sincerity, and she knew he meant every word.

She nodded, a small smile on her lips.

Suddenly, a tinkle of van's bell cut through the air, sivaangi's eyes sparkled with delight as she heared the sound, a smile spread across her face. She guessed what it is by hearing the sound. It was a kulfi van.

Ashwin's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled, noticing the sudden change in Sivaangi's demeanor. "Kulfi, huh?" he teased, his voice light and playful. "I didn't know you had a sweet tooth."

Sivaangi's smile grew, and she nodded shyly. He noticed the glint in her eyes.

Ashwin chuckled and released her from the hug. "Well, if my girl likes it so much, then I have to get it for her as much as possible."

The way he said "my girl" made Sivaangi's heart flutter with butterflies. Before she could protest, Ashwin pulled her out of the car, his enthusiasm infectious.

"Ashwin, venda! Namma veetuku polam, time achu," she denied, trying to wriggle free.

But Ashwin didn't stop. "No, Sivaangi, ma, nee veliya vaa," he teased, pulling her along.

As they reached the kulfi van, Ashwin intertwined his fingers with hers tightly . "Anna, rendu kulfi kudunga," he ordered, buying two kulfi sticks.

Sivaangi's face lit up without her realizing it, and Ashwin grinned, handing her the sticks. "I'm glad I made the right choice."

As she took it hesitantly and took a lick of the kulfi, her eyes sparkled with delight.

"Ungaluku?" After sometime she asked, noticing Ashwin standing idle beside her.

He nodded horizontally, smiling fully, but his eyes widened when Sivaangi stretched the kulfi she was eating in front of his mouth. "Sapdunga," she said with an innocent smile, making his heart skip a beat.