The Girl He Craves

Chapter 33

Aiden’s pov

As soon as the door closed behind Sergio, my anger got the best of me and in a matter of a few seconds, everything that had been on the desk, is now on the floor.

Igritted my teeth.

I was f***ng twenty one! Getting married at such a young age? Was he out of his d**n

mind!?

I slammed my fist on the desk, hard, managing to c**k the surface.

Seething in anger and frustration, I dialed my secretary. She answers on the first ring.

“How can I help you sir?” She purrs in my ears. I had no time for this s**t right now

“Get me a d**n new desk!” | snarled and cut the line. Beyond angry and frustrated, I send the phone flying and it smashes on the wall.

Groaning, I got off the chair and stormed my way to the door. Opening it, I blasted out know ing my secretary would be able to hear my voice. “Get me a f***ng new phone whilst you are at

I banged the door and stormed back to my desk. Sergio must be f**ng mad if he thinks I’ll marry anyone at this age.

Sophie’s pov

“I’ll see you later Ash bug,” I whispered kissing his forehead before leaving.

Sitting down in my car, I struggled to start it.

Just great.

I groaned.

It was eight thirty and as I remembered, Bernard told me to get to Harrington.co at eight. I was already so late. This wasn’t a good start,

I rolled down the window, already feeling so hot and sweaty. I was dressed in a white long sleeved blouse and a dark brown leather pencil skirt that was way too tight for me.

They belonged to Ria and the blouse was something I had way down deep into my closet. It had tiny yellow stains but it wasn’t that visible to the naked eye unless they take a really good look at it.

I turned on the ignition again, curses spitting out of my mouth one after the other.

This wasn’t a good place to let out profanities since it was after all beside the daycare.

My phone buzzed

“Ugh.” | groan, knocking my hand on the steering wheel in frustration when my car refuses to move.

I looked down at the caller and pinched the bridge of my nose.

This really wasn’t a good time to call Ingrid.

Even though I loved when she called to check up on me and Ash, right now I was frustrated and needed to be somewhere at the moment. Ingrid took an entire day on the phone.

I contemplated if to answer her call or not.

The ringing stops and I feel bad. But as soon as my fingers near the call back button, the ringing starts again. I answer quickly and put her on speaker.

“Ingrid.”

“Oh darling I thought I called you at the wrong time.” Ingrid’s warm voice filters through the other end.

You have no idea.

But instead of voicing that out, I replied. “No not at all.”

“Are you off to work right now? Where’s Ashton? Is he at the daycare already? Oh no did I miss him?” I can already hear the pout in her voice when I’m about to tell her that I just dropped off Ash.

“No, I’m not going to work today. And I actually just got out from the daycare. I’m just about to head off

I stopped, wondering if I should tell her about the opportunity Bernard thrust into my lap. I didn’t want to give her false hope, especially if I wasn’t sure whether I can actually do the work that they would bestow on me or not.

“Shanks. Ugh, I knew I should’ve called earlier. I miss hearing his voice.” Ingrid complained.

I snorted. “You video called him last night.”

Ingrid argued. “That was twelve hours ago. That’s half a day Sophie!”

I rolled my eyes yet a smile spread across my face.

“You said you’re not going to work today? Is something wrong, are you feeling okay?” She asked quickly with concern. “I’ve told you many times to drink a hot cup of tea every morning be fore going to work.”

I sighed. Oh G*d, not another lecture from her.

“I did drink some tea earlier on. I’m not sick Ingrid so don’t fuss over me. I’m just going to run some errands.” I lied smoothly. I deserve a pat on the back honestly.

She sighed in relief. “Good. Then if you’re busy, I’ll let you be on your way. I’ll call back when – you and Ash are home.” She promises.

After a few other words passed between us, we said our goodbyes and Ingrid ends the call.

I swear she only calls to talk to Ash and not me. I smiled at that thought and went back to starting my car.

The sound of the engine roaring had me yelling out a yes as I moved out of the parking lot.

Twenty minutes later, I’m pulling up to Harrington.co building. It’s huge. That’s the first thing I noticed about it. The second was the huge sign that spelled out their business name.

I stare in awe and then looked down at my attire. I frowned. I didn’t look good enough to even step foot in here.

I smoothed out the blouse, cursing at the barely visible yellow stains. I cleary looked like a homeless person who was just playing dress up.

Igroan and slammed my forehead on the steering wheel. It beeps loudly and I’m quick to lift my head. I smiled in embarrassment when everyone who was roaming about, stared at me.

sink into

about this. I don’t deserve to be here. I’m already embarrassing my self

and

a day and leave. I’m not cut out

back into my seat, my fingers brush the keys when my eyes sweep to his pic ture stuck on my

Ash.

doing this for

give

Not so soon.

new sense of hope and determination, I unbuckled myself thanking the heav ens that it came out

Ria and it was way too high for

and was the only thing that actually looked

not allowing myself to chicken out again and really call it a day. I closed the

but this time I didn’t allow them to make me uncomfortable. I kept my chin up and strut

on either side of the entrance door. They look serious

gathered the courage to walk up to them, greeted them

stop and looked at the glass doors. Nodding to myself and re ceiving weird looks from the security guards, I

was already kissing everyone’s skin. The cool air

the area and my mouth parts in awe. I thought the outside was magnificent, but the inside was extraordinarily beautiful. Everything looked spotless from the floors to

shouldered me by accident. I turned

way next time.” The woman hisses as she continues to walk away with her phone

how rude. I thought with

reception area. When I saw it, I sighed

her early twenties. “Hi there.” I smiled politely

here so rude and

head, I tried again. There was no harm

to be Becca?” I asked,

rolls her eyes and mine drop to

Katie.

was definitely

a very familiar

Sophie’s pov

around, my eyes wide at how loud he

steps out of the elevator. He struts over to me quickly, his eyes crinkling at the corners when he stands before

yet

“Mr. Beckam

started but Bernard cuts her off with a wave

from here,” He told her c***y and turned

close to Bernard but not too close as he heads back to

I was in the lobby?” I asked when we entered

face me with a smile on his face. “I was waiting for you, Sophie. Alice was very concerned when she saw me so close to the glass overlooking the city, hoping to catch a glimpse of

was very relieved when I saw you.” He chuckled, stressing

Bernard was in giving me this job. Was he that

I could be so lucky to have him as a friend. for him to go to those ex treme

There were only a few people in my life who would go this extreme to help me. Now Bernard counted as

stops and the doors slide open. In came a few well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed to realize I was here. Which was probably

until the doors open again and this time

endless hall, Bernard clicked his tongue. “I

at the floor. Those tiles must be expensive.

trouble. He hid his shoes again.” | smiled

chuckles knowing how troublesome and mischievous Ashton can

I mentioned

him a joking glare. “And did you not tell me Becca would be at

minutes ago. You would’ve caught her if

by my

to this job, I need to be on time. This was a whole new different lifestyle and I had to fit

a huge office and ushers me to enter. The woman who had been lounging on the chair inside the office, straightens her spine quickly and

me and smiles. I almost sighed in relief. This was the first warm smile I

asked, politely jutting out her hand for

time not wanting to

Alice.

and received a firm shake

hair I had ever seen. It was a short bob haircut with the

almost jealous of how good she looked. While I looked

Mr. Beckam has said nothing but good things about you. He praises you actually.” She

other for ten years.” Bernard puffed out a heavy breath and walks around

with the amount of paperwork he has me going through

aan

hell bent on making everyone work hard for the amount

Poor Bernard.

looks up from his endless paperwork and grins at me in embarrassment. “Sorry for the mess Sophie. I had the time to clean it up but I was too busy

But who was the one who said he had

I giggled.

the spot. “If I have you two teaming up against me I’ll be finished. It’s

his eyes to the desk and then hummed. “I think my PA should be

fingers inch closer to the phone when a light knock came from the door. Bernard lifts his gaze to the door.

out.

and in walks a young woman with flaxseed colored hair. She looked to be a little bit older than

over me and she smiles politely before scurrying over to Bernard and handed him a dark blue file. “Here

from her hands. “Thank you

out of the room before Bernard could even place the file

and draws out a piece of paper. He scans over the words and nods. “Okay. This looks good

chair in front of the desk. “Have a seat Sophie. Sorry I hadn’t

pa per which I assume was the contract. “Read it thoroughly. If you agree to the terms you’ll sign at the

the words. My eyes widen a bit at the amount of money he was will ing to pay me annually. “I-I

be receiving ten thousand eight hundred and thirty three dollars every

someone who

mind. I believe you deserve this amount Sophie

up. “I see potential in you just as Bernard sees in you. I’m willing to do my best to show you the ropes before I leave. If you agree to the

My eyes widen. Today?

more than 10k a month sounds really good. I can afford to buy