The Girl He Craves

Sophie’s pov

I parked on the side of the curb, my old car coming to a stop with a loud screech and a shud der.

“D**it.” I snarled as I jab at the seatbelt to free myself.

Mila burst into fits of laughter as she watches me struggle with the seatbelt.

“Ha ha. Of course you’re all giddy and amused because at least you’re not stuck.” | groaned, jamming my fingers on the red release button on the seatbelt.

Mila taps her hand on the dashboard. “Mary is really about to give up on us.” She snorted.

I bought that car when I knew I needed my own transportation to bring Ash around. It was al ready old and looked ready to collapse, but it was at a reasonable price and that was all I could budget. It did the job anyway, even though half the time it’s a struggle to get out or startit.

“You’d think that naming her Mary she’d be lucky.” Thuffed, rejoicing silently when the release button finally works.

I was already contemplating if to grab a hold of the scissors I had in the compartment and just snip the entire seatbelt around me.

Mila giggled and then suddenly goes silent. “Uh oh.”

I snapped my head to her in confusion. “What?”

She nudged her chin slightly at the opening of the diner where I could see Ressa, Mila’s aunt and also Ria’s mom, bounding over here. Her black hair wipes behind her.

“Oh s**t.” I winced when she knocks her knuckles on the passenger’s window. Mila rolls the glass down and it makes an awful screeching sound.

Ressa’s dark glaring eyes are more visible now as the dirty glass goes lower. “You two are late.” She snaps. “I’m here running this thing on my own. You know how busy this s**t gets in the morning.”

“You know we have to drop off Ash first at daycare Ressa. We’re here now.” I said while look ing at the road behind me to be sure that a car wasn’t coming. When it was clear I opened the car quickly and got out.

“Oh right. How’s that little b**er? I haven’t seen him in a while.” Ressa chuckled, “I miss his cute face. You have to bring him here more often Soph, he attracts me more customers.”

“Leave it to you to still talk about getting more customers. You’re a living bank aunty Ressa.” Mila snorted as she got out of the car. The door screeches when she closes it.

Ressa scoffs. “If I was a bank child I’d already own a mansion. You don’t see mansion print ed on my forehead now do you?”

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see stick up the a*s printed on your forehead either, but you sure walk like you have one.” Mila retorted

Ressa sent Mila a death stare that had her throwing her hands

“Just get inside you two.” She grumbles, walking away from us.

pertama. “Hmmm. What do you know? She actually walks like she has one lodged up there.” I joked,

opened back the door and the little bell chimes. “Any time now you

and I pass on amused looks at each other

is here.” Mila teased, stopping beside

from cleaning the table and my eyes dart to where he always sat. Mr.

had been a loyal customer for two years now. He was a very nice man and would talk to me about

brown eyes meet mine across

not married, I’d definitely give him a chance.” Mila joked, turning around

“He can be your

me over her shoulder. “Which is why I said

counting the money

pokes out her tongue at Ressa and turns to me. “Stick up her b***le lady is forcing me to do her bidding.” She rolls her eyes and skates away leaving me

family of four left on the table, 1 skated over to Bernard who was waiting for me

me as his daughter, it didn’t help that we looked so much alike. Unfortu nately, I would never get to

took out the little notepad and then pull out the pencil behind my ear to write down his or der. Apart from how busy and noisy and a bit stressful working at the diner can be, the friendly and kind customers made up for it. One of them happens to be

thought I needed a touch of red.” I pointed at the red stain that was still so visible on

his head. “Kids

I beamed and nodded.

He asked with high hope. Bernard met up with Ash countless times when Ash wasn’t in daycare yet and I had

have to

scoffs. “No way. This is nothing Sophie. Ash deserves more than that. I was

no. You don’t have to keep

told you many times Sophie, I just want to do this for Ash. There’s no huge

eyes. “I’m not accepting it.” I

chuckles and grins, “We’ll

you ready to place an order Bernard?” I smiled,

I knew Bernard as well as I thought, then

go, I need to eat something sweet while dealing with that arrogant Ceo today.” He