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

deserve to be here. I’m already embarrassing my self as it

whimper and then

call it a day

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

Ash.

this for

give up

Not so soon.

of hope and determination, I unbuckled myself thanking the heav ens

way too high for me to handle. But the others were higher, so

a fancy black stiletto and was the only thing that actually

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

I didn’t allow them to

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

gathered the courage to walk up to them, greeted

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

air is cooler here than outside where the sun was already kissing

eyes scan the area and my mouth parts in awe. I thought the outside was magnificent, but the

let out when someone shouldered me by accident. I

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

I thought with my brows

head, I continued to look for the reception area. When I saw

to be in her early twenties. “Hi there.” I smiled politely but her blue eyes only left mine to focus

everyone here so

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

to be Becca?” I

mine drop to the

Katie.

was definitely not

to apologize but a very familiar voice, belonging to a male, cut in loudly and made me freeze instantly.”

Sophie’s pov

eyes wide at how loud he shouted my

out of the elevator. He struts over to me quickly, his eyes crinkling

looks stunned yet pleased. “I knew

“Mr. Beckam

started but Bernard cuts her off with

here,” He told her c***y and

to Bernard but not

in the lobby?” I asked when we entered

turns to 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

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

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

I could be so lucky to have him as a friend. for

in my life who would go this extreme to help me. Now Bernard

came a few well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed

again

endless hall, Bernard clicked his tongue. “I thought I said

Those tiles must be

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

chuckles knowing how troublesome and mischievous Ashton

many talks I mentioned it

a joking glare.

a bit. “I did. But Becca clocked out thirty minutes ago. You would’ve caught her

scowled by

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 to be

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

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

woman asked, politely jutting out her

not wanting to embarrass myself by saying the wrong

Alice.

quickly take her hand in mine and received a firm shake

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

While I looked like a blob of poop

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

hate when you call me 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. It’s littered

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

aan

a confused look which she answered with an amused smile.” The CEO is hell bent on making everyone work hard for

Poor Bernard.

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

the one who said he had enough time to

I giggled.

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

“I think my PA should be done

the phone when a light knock came from the

calls out. “Come

with flaxseed colored hair. She looked to be a little

to Bernard and handed him a dark blue file. “Here

from her hands.

even place the file

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

to the chair in front of the desk. “Have a seat Sophie. Sorry I hadn’t told you to earlier.” He murmurs

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

of money he was will ing to pay me annually. “I-I thought you

I was correct with my calculations, I’d be receiving ten thousand eight hundred

was way too much for someone who didn’t

I’ve changed my mind. I believe you deserve this amount Sophie and

show you the ropes before I leave. If you agree to

My eyes widen. Today?

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