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.

into the

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

and

definitely just call it a day and leave. I’m not cut

into my seat, my fingers brush the keys when my

Ash.

this for

can’t give

Not so soon.

a new sense of hope and determination, I unbuckled myself thanking

it was way too

was the

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

to make me uncomfortable. I kept my chin up and strut toward the

on either side of

them, greeted

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

here than outside where the sun was

outside was magnificent, but the inside was extraordinarily beautiful. Everything looked spotless from the floors to the

someone shouldered me by accident. I turned

The woman hisses as

rude. I thought

the reception area. When I saw it, I

the woman who looked to be in her early twenties. “Hi there.” I smiled politely but her blue eyes only left

frowned. Was everyone here so

out of my head, I tried again. There was no harm in trying again

happen to be Becca?” I asked, hoping she’d

rolls her eyes and mine drop to the name tag pinned

Katie.

that was definitely

a very familiar voice, belonging to a male,

Sophie’s pov

eyes wide at how loud he shouted my

to me quickly, his eyes crinkling at the

He looks stunned yet pleased.

“Mr. Beckam

but Bernard cuts her off with a wave of his

it from here,” He told her c***y and turned around. “Follow

I was told, making sure to stay close to Bernard but not too close as he heads back to the

was in the

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

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

didn’t know how to respond to him. This just proves how interested Bernard was

have him as a friend. for him to go to those ex treme lengths for

life who would go this extreme to help me. Now Bernard counted as

a few well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed to

until the doors open again and

at me sideways with an arched brow as we walked down the endless hall, Bernard clicked his tongue. “I thought I said at eight or before

looked at the floor. Those tiles

giving me a bit of trouble. He hid his shoes again.” | smiled as I remembered how naughty he had been this

how troublesome and mischievous Ashton can be since on

talks I mentioned it quite

glare. “And did you not tell

minutes ago. You would’ve caught her if you had been earlier.” He stressed on the word

by

do say yes to this job, I need to be on time. This was a whole new different lifestyle and I had to fit in quickly. T****ss wasn’t

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

sighed in relief. This was the

be Sophie?” The woman asked, politely

her name tag, this time not wanting to embarrass myself by

Alice.

take her hand in mine and received a firm shake from

looked to be in her thirties and had the shiniest black hair I had ever seen. It was a short bob haircut with

almost jealous of how good she looked. While

it’s so nice to finally meet you, Sophie. Mr. Beckam has said nothing

by my surname. Bernard is just fine. We’ve known each other for ten years.” Bernard puffed out a heavy breath and walks around what I pre sume was his desk.

paperwork he has me going through

aan

smile.” The CEO is hell bent on making everyone work hard for the amount of money he pays us’. Or so as he puts

Poor Bernard.

I had the time to clean

to do it remember? But who was the one who said he had enough time to clean up before Sophie gets here?” Alice whips while crossing her

I giggled.

on the spot. “If I have you two teaming up against me I’ll be finished. It’s a good thing you’re

and then hummed. “I think my PA should be

the phone when a light knock came from the door. Bernard lifts his gaze to the door. “Ahh must be

out. “Come

colored hair. She looked to be a little bit older than me and if I were

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

file from

scurried out of the room before Bernard could even place the file

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

of the desk. “Have a seat Sophie. Sorry I hadn’t told you to earlier.”

Bernard hands me the pa per which I assume was the contract. “Read it thoroughly. If you agree to the terms you’ll sign at the bottom. I’m really

words. My eyes widen a bit at the amount of money he was will ing to pay me annually. “I-I thought you said a hundred thousand dollars annually and not one hundred and thirty thousand?”

I’d be receiving ten thousand eight hundred and

way too much for someone who didn’t have

you deserve this amount Sophie and

“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?

month sounds really