A Baker And A Billionaire (Completed)

Chapter 31

~Double update~

Read chapter 30 before reading this.

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As Ashwin arrived at Sivaangi's workplace, he leaned against his car, his eyes fixed on the entrance of Sivaangi's workplace as he waited for her to exit.

The evening sun cast a warm glow over the scene, illuminating the surrounding buildings and cars. His fingers moved absently over his phone's screen, tapping out a rhythm as he waited.

As he heard footsteps approaching, Ashwin's gaze lifted, and he pocketed his phone. His eyes scanned the path, and his heart skipped a beat as he saw Sivaangi walking towards him.

But his excitement was short-lived, as he noticed a person - he never expected walking beside her, his presence like a shadow casting a dark undertone to the scene -Vikram.

Sivaangi smiled as she caught Ashwin's gaze, but a confusion took over her face as she sensed the tension emanating from him even from the distance.

Vikram, on the other hand, wore a charming smile, his eyes gleaming with a knowing glint that made Ashwin's instincts bristle and gave him a smirk.

The air seemed to vibrate with unspoken emotions, as if the very atmosphere was charged with anticipation.

Ashwin's eyes narrowed when he watched Vikram holding Sivaangi's elbow to stop her from falling.

His jaw clenched, as he waited for Sivaangi to reach him, his mind racing with questions and doubts. How did he end up here? With Sivaangi? What did he missed?

As Sivaangi approached, Ashwin's eyes remained fixed on Vikram, his gaze piercing. Vikram, seemingly oblivious to the tension, continued to chat with Sivaangi, his smile never wavering that he was succeed in his plan.

Sivaangi, however, sensed the unease from Ashwin and slowed her pace, her confusion growing.

"Hey Ashwin!" she said softly, as she reached Ashwin's side and jabbed his rib playfully. "What's wrong?" She whispered.

Ashwin's gaze didn't shift from Vikram. "Can we go?"he asked her rigidly, his voice low and even.

Vikram chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Hi! Ashwin. I am Vikram. Sivaangi's new friend. She said a lot about you." He said it with a smirk.

Ashwin smiled tightly at vikram as he continued, "Don't worry. I was just walking Sivaangi out, being a gentleman. I am not harm to her."

Sivaangi's eyes darted between the two men. She stopped at ashwin and said "Ashwin, Yes this is Vikram. My new friend. You know he is so sweet. He is---"

She stopped in mid sentence when she saw Ashwin throwing daggers at vikram. She nudged Ashwin at his side, he looked at her smiling slightly and put his hand over her shoulder, dragged her towards him.

As Ashwin's hand closed around her shoulder, Sivaangi felt a jolt of surprise. She tried to process what was happening, but Ashwin's grip was firm, his fingers digging gently into her skin. He pulled her close, his eyes never leaving Vikram's face.

"Let's go," Ashwin repeated, his voice low and even, but laced with scariness.

Sivaangi's eyes darted to Vikram, who was watching the scene unfold with an amused smile. She felt a shiver run down her spine as she  thought that Ashwin was being possessive without knowing about his inner turmoil and their backstory.

Vikram's chuckle broke the tension, his eyes glinting with knowing, he decided to rail him more. "Well, well, well. Looks like someone's a little possessive."