Queen of the Beast (CEO's Possession)

20. Warning: Don't mess with me

Advika's POV

As I stepped out of the office, the first thing I did was order something for Garvit while heading to the canteen to grab something.

A frustrated groan escaped my lips when I saw the long line at the coffee counter. I just needed a cup of coffee. I do not feel like having anything else.

Sighing, I turned on my heels and walked to a nearby café. As soon as I entered, I spotted Arya. She looked a bit surprised to see me.

"Arya?"

"Advika! Come, have a seat," she said, gesturing to the empty chair across from her.

"Were you waiting for someone?" I asked, unable to hold back my curiosity.

"Yeah, but I don't think he's going to show up," she replied with a sad smile.

"He?" My eyebrows arched playfully. "Ohhooo," I giggled.

I knew I probably shouldn't be speaking to her so casually, considering she was the President's daughter, but she had such a warm, friendly aura that it felt natural. From the very first time we met, she seemed so open and fun-loving.

"Forget about him; he's an idiot," she said, rolling her eyes.

"Indeed, he must be. Who else would leave such a beautiful girl waiting?" I grinned.

"I can see why Shravan chose you; you've got some serious flirting skills," she laughed. "But I'm relieved he picked you—I was worried he'd end up choosing a man."

She laughed again, and I couldn't help but chuckle along, though a silly thought suddenly crossed my mind. Maybe he is actually gay, and that's why he's marrying me for just six months—to keep his parents off his back and spend the rest of his life with his boyfriend.

I squeezed my eyes shut as an inappropriate image of Shravan with another man flashed in my mind. Shravan with a man on his bed doing...

Oh God! Advika, just stop...

"Don't take me seriously, Advika. If he chose you, that means he's straight," she added, flashing a bright smile.

I forced a smile back, though my mind was still spinning.

Just as I was about to respond, her phone rang, pulling her attention away.

"I am sorry, Advika; I have to go. But I'm really happy to have you as my future bhabhi—a best friend for life." She smiled warmly.

"Me too," I smiled back. No one should know the reality of this wedding or Shravan will chew me raw.

She said her goodbye and left.

I was just about to go and order a coffee for myself when Ayesha appeared in front of me out of nowhere, looking irritated and frustrated for some reason.

Oh, how could I forget? She was just with Shravan—a man who knows nothing but how to ruin people's moods.

"First you stole Shravan from me, and now you have set your sights on my best friend, Arya?" She spoke with such venom that I instinctively took a step back.

I haven't stolen Shravan. He is the one forcing me into this contract marriage.

"I am not getting what you are saying, Ayesha. How could I..."

"Don't try to act innocent, Advika." She cut me off before I could finish. "I know girls like you all too well. What tactics did you use to seduce Shravan? Because clearly, you're not as beautiful as I am."

She crossed her arms over her chest, and I swallowed hard.

"Yes, Ayesha, you're more beautiful than me, but I haven't used any..."