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

I should forget about this. I don’t deserve to be here. I’m already embarrassing my self as it is. What if I get in

whimper and

a day and leave. I’m not

keys when my eyes sweep to his pic ture stuck on my

Ash.

doing this for

can’t give up

Not so soon.

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

of my legs. The heels I had on belonged to Ria and it was way too high for me to handle. But

stiletto and was the only

and really call it a day. I closed the door, wincing at

didn’t allow them to make me uncomfortable. I

on either side of the entrance

greeted them politely and

doors. Nodding to myself

was already kissing everyone’s skin. The cool air is well

I thought the outside was magnificent, but the inside was

out when someone shouldered me by accident. I turned

stand up in the d**n way next time.” The woman hisses as she continues to walk away

I thought with my brows

for the reception area. When I saw it, I

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

here so rude and

my head, I tried again. There was no harm

Becca?” I

eyes and mine drop to the name

Katie.

was

opened my mouth to apologize but a very familiar voice, belonging to a male, cut in loudly and made me

Sophie’s pov

around, my eyes wide at how loud he shouted

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

stunned yet

“Mr. Beckam

Bernard cuts her

from here,” He told her c***y and

told, making sure to stay close to Bernard

the lobby?” I asked when we entered the

you, Sophie. Alice was very concerned when she saw me so close to the

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

proves how interested Bernard was in giving me this job. Was he

didn’t understand how I could be so lucky to have him as a friend. for him to go to those ex treme lengths

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

dressed businessmen and women.

quiet until the doors open again and this time he

an arched brow as we walked down the endless hall, Bernard clicked his tongue. “I thought I said at eight or before that time?”

looked at the floor. Those tiles

bit late and Ash had been giving me a bit of trouble. He hid his shoes again.” |

troublesome and mischievous Ashton can

I mentioned

him a joking glare. “And did

chuckling a bit. “I did. But Becca clocked out thirty minutes ago. You would’ve caught her if you had been earlier.” He stressed

scowled by my

I do say yes to this job, I need to be on time. This was a whole new different lifestyle

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

and smiles. I almost sighed in relief. This was the first warm smile I received from someone

be Sophie?” The woman asked, politely jutting out her hand for me

eyes fall to her name tag, this time not

Alice.

take her hand in mine and received a

ever seen. It was a short bob haircut with the ends tickling her jawline. It went well

looked. While I looked like a blob of poop compared to

so nice to finally meet you, Sophie. Mr. Beckam has said nothing but

when you call me by my surname. Bernard is just fine. We’ve known each other for ten years.” Bernard puffed

the amount of paperwork he has me going through so early.” Bernard groaned, shifting through the papers and attempting to make

aan

she answered with an amused smile.” The CEO is hell bent on making everyone work hard for the amount

Poor Bernard.

in embarrassment. “Sorry for the mess Sophie. I had the time to clean it up but I was too

told you to do it remember? But who was the one who said he had enough time to clean up before Sophie

I giggled.

have you two teaming

eyes to the desk and then hummed. “I think my

phone when a light knock came from the door. Bernard

out.

and in walks a young woman with flaxseed colored hair. She looked to be a

to Bernard and handed him a dark blue file.

the file from her

Bernard could even place

piece of paper. He scans over the words and

his head, he nudges his chin to the chair in front of the desk. “Have a seat Sophie. Sorry I

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

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

my calculations, I’d be receiving ten

way too much for someone who didn’t have a

believe you deserve this amount Sophie and Alice would show you everything you need to

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 good. I can afford to