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

to be here. I’m already embarrassing my self as it is. What if I get in there and act more of a

and then

a day and leave. I’m

back into my seat, my fingers brush the keys when

Ash.

doing this for

give up

Not so soon.

of hope and determination, I unbuckled myself thanking the

was way too

was a fancy black stiletto and was the only thing that actually looked like it belonged

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

eyes snapped toward me, but this time I didn’t allow them to

suits on either side of the entrance door. They look serious and

gathered the courage to walk up to them, greeted them politely and they replied with a stiff

breath as I stop and looked at the glass doors. Nodding to myself and re ceiving weird looks from

cooler here than outside where the sun was already kissing everyone’s skin. The cool air is

awe. I thought the outside was magnificent, but the inside was

someone shouldered me

woman hisses as she continues to walk away with

I thought with my brows

I continued to look for the reception area. When

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

frowned. Was everyone here

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

I asked, hoping she’d acknowledge

and mine drop to the name tag pinned to her

Katie.

was definitely

at my mistake, I opened my mouth to apologize but a very familiar voice,

Sophie’s pov

whipped around, my eyes wide at how loud he shouted my

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

looks stunned yet pleased. “I

“Mr. Beckam

receptionist started but Bernard cuts her off with

told her c***y and turned around. “Follow me,

to Bernard but not

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

you, Sophie. Alice was very concerned when she saw me so close to the glass overlooking the city, hoping to catch a

you.” He chuckled, stressing on

how to respond to him. This just proves how interested Bernard was in giving me

lucky to have him as a

in my life who would go this extreme to help

businessmen and women. None seemed to

and I remain quiet until the doors open again and this time he ushers me to follow

Bernard clicked his tongue. “I thought I said at eight or

and looked at the floor. Those tiles must be expensive. Everything

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

and mischievous Ashton can be

our many talks I mentioned

to give him a joking glare. “And did you not tell me Becca would

But Becca clocked out thirty minutes ago. You would’ve caught her if

by my

giggle in embarrassment. If I 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 going

had been lounging on the chair inside the office,

This was the first warm smile

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

name tag, this time not wanting

Alice.

mine and received a firm shake from

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

looked. While I looked like a blob

you, Sophie. Mr. Beckam has said nothing but good things about you. He praises you actually.” She flashes Bernard and me a

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

have me ending up insane with the amount of paperwork he has me going through so early.” Bernard groaned, shifting through the papers

aan

CEO is hell bent on making everyone work hard for the amount of money he

Poor Bernard.

for the mess Sophie. I had the

who said he had enough time

I giggled.

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

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

a light knock came from the door. Bernard lifts his gaze

out. “Come

She looked to be a little bit older than me

and she smiles politely before scurrying over to Bernard and handed him a dark blue file. “Here Mr. Beckam. The contract is

nods, prying the file from her hands. “Thank you

room before Bernard could even place the file on top of

and draws out a piece of paper. He scans over the

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

walks to the 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 you’ll sign at the bottom. I’m

and scan over the 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

receiving ten thousand eight hundred and thirty three

way too much for someone who didn’t

didn’t I? But I’ve changed my mind. I believe you deserve this amount Sophie

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

My eyes widen. Today?

month sounds really good. I can afford