Chapter 156 - Something Was Not Right (2/2)

Before my desk stood the security team I had hired for Innaya and me. Those who don't learn from their mistakes are the biggest fool. I wasn't going to fall under that category.

After the kidnapping fiasco, I had learned my lesson. With the help of Arjun, I had hired the best team for our security. Arjun did everything, leaving me the option of paying their fees.

”Sir, we understand our duty. We looked into that matter, but we need some time to be sure. We don't want to present you a half-baked investigation,” Carl said patiently. The man was in his mid-forties which weren't visible from the way he maintained his strong build. His 6'2'' tall frame, with those sturdy strong muscles hidden behind the black clothes, looked pretty well maintained for someone of his age. For some odd reasons, Arjun insisted on having him as the head of the security.

I pursed my lips feeling helpless. There was no point at getting angry over him. Carl did his best and I knew, he was doing his best. Some matters needed time to uncover their truth.

”Okay. Come and find me when you have enough material.” I nodded half-heartedly.

Carl picked up the file nodding his head.

”Make sure your men are watching my house properly, without getting spotted. I won't tolerate negligence like last night.” I added when he was at the door.

”Understood.” Carl left, closing the door on his way out.

I leaned back in my swirling chair, crossing my right leg on my left knee. My mind went back to the man on the beach yesterday. I had not seen who it was, but the moment he played that trick, I knew something was fishy. I didn't want to startle Innaya, so I didn't probe further.

Innaya had her back toward him, so she hadn't noticed. I had. It was no coincidence. He had his eyes on us from the time we entered the beach. At first, I hadn't given importance to his presence, but then when I was on the call I had caught his intense stare on Innaya.

My suspicion only grew when I received the message from Raj, the bodyguard. I had asked them to keep an eye on us from the distance. Raj and Krishna were the ones who had followed us last night. I had forgotten about their presence when I was about to kiss her. Thankfully the call stopped me from going further and giving in my impulses.

Innaya did not know that there were bodyguards following us. I didn't plan to tell her yet. I wanted to reach to that man and know his purpose, but he spotted my furious eyes and played that sound on his phone before he escaped.

I sighed as my fingers curled in a fist.

I did not know what motives he had, but I had a hunch that things were not as simple as they looked. His presence was not a coincidence. That was why I asked Carl to look more into it, but his search came negative. He didn't find anything.

There was a tiny voice inside my head, that kept sending warning bells.

Something was not right.