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 don’t deserve to be here. I’m already embarrassing my self as it is. What if I

whimper and then

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

myself back into my seat, my fingers brush the keys when my eyes

Ash.

doing this for

can’t give

Not so soon.

and determination, I unbuckled myself

I had on belonged to Ria and it was way too high for me to handle. But the others were higher, so I had no choice but to

the only thing that actually looked like it belonged

call it a day. I

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

two bulky men dressed in black suits on either side of the entrance door.

walk up to them, greeted them politely

breath as I stop and looked at the glass doors. Nodding to myself and re

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

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

let out when someone shouldered me by accident.

next time.” The woman hisses as she continues to walk away

rude. I thought with my brows

my head, I continued to look for the reception area.

her early twenties. “Hi there.” I smiled politely but her blue eyes

everyone here so rude and

I tried again. There was no harm

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

and mine drop to the name tag

Katie.

that was definitely

a very familiar voice, belonging to a male, cut in loudly and made me

Sophie’s pov

wide at how loud he

to me quickly, his eyes crinkling at

stunned yet pleased. “I

“Mr. Beckam

receptionist started but Bernard cuts her off with a

will take it from here,” He told

as I was told, making sure to stay close to Bernard

in the lobby?” I asked when we

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,

you.” He chuckled,

just proves how interested Bernard was in

him as a friend. for him to go to

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

well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed

until the doors open again and this time he ushers

arched brow as we walked down the endless hall, Bernard clicked his tongue.

Those

up a bit late and Ash had been giving me a bit of trouble. He hid his

troublesome and mischievous Ashton

I mentioned it

as I turn to give him a joking glare. “And did

out thirty minutes ago. You would’ve caught her if you

by

this job, I need to be on time. This was a whole

glass door leading to 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 rises to

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

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

tag, this time not wanting to embarrass myself

Alice.

her hand in mine and received a firm shake from her.

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

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

finally meet you, Sophie. Mr. Beckam has said nothing but good things about you.

Bernard is just fine. We’ve known each other for ten years.” Bernard puffed out a heavy breath and

with the amount of paperwork he has me going

aan

confused look which she answered with an amused smile.” The CEO is hell bent on making everyone work hard for the amount of money he pays us’. Or

Poor Bernard.

embarrassment. “Sorry for the mess Sophie. I had the

who was the one who said he had enough time to clean up before Sophie gets here?” Alice whips while

I giggled.

two teaming up against me I’ll be finished. It’s a good

think my PA should be done with printing out the contract.

came from the door. Bernard lifts his gaze to the door. “Ahh must

out.

looked to be a little bit older than me

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

from her

out of the room before Bernard could even place the file on top of the

it and draws out a piece of paper. He scans

front of the desk. “Have

side of the desk. Bernard hands me the pa per which I assume was the contract. “Read it thoroughly. If you agree to the terms

of money he was will ing to

my calculations, I’d be receiving ten thousand eight hundred and thirty three dollars every

was way too much for someone who didn’t have

mind. I believe you deserve this amount Sophie and Alice would show 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 terms and conditions, I can start showing you today.”

My eyes widen. Today?

10k a month sounds really good. I