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

already embarrassing my self as it is. What if I

whimper and

it a day and leave.

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

Ash.

doing this for

give

Not so soon.

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

The heels I had on belonged to Ria and it was way too high for me to

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

a day.

them to make me uncomfortable. I

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

greeted them politely

stop and looked at the glass doors. Nodding to myself and re ceiving weird looks

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

area and my mouth parts in awe. I thought the outside was magnificent, but the inside was extraordinarily beautiful. Everything looked

let out when someone shouldered me

woman hisses as she continues to walk

thought

continued to look for the reception area.

there.” I smiled politely but her blue eyes

Was everyone here so rude and

thoughts out of my head, I tried again. There was

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

to

Katie.

that was definitely

very familiar voice, belonging to a

Sophie’s pov

whipped around, my eyes wide at how loud he shouted

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

yet pleased. “I

“Mr. Beckam

receptionist started but Bernard cuts her off with

take it from here,” He told her c***y

told, making sure to stay close to Bernard but not too close as he heads

know I was in the lobby?” I asked

was very concerned when she saw me so close to the glass overlooking the city, hoping to catch a glimpse of

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

how to respond to him. This just proves how interested Bernard was in giving me this job. Was he that eager

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

only a few people in my life who would go

few well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed to realize I

doors open again and this time he ushers me to

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

at the floor. Those

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

chuckles knowing how troublesome and mischievous Ashton can be since

many talks I

him a joking glare. “And did you not

nodded, 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

this job, I need to be on time. This was a whole new different lifestyle and I had to

who had been lounging on the chair inside the office, straightens her spine quickly and rises to her feet just

sighed in relief. This was the first warm smile I received from someone other than Bernard in

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

not wanting

Alice.

and received a firm shake from her.

had ever seen. It was a

how good she looked. While I looked like a blob of poop compared

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

know how I 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.

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

aan

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

Poor Bernard.

the mess Sophie. I had

who was the one who said he had enough time to clean up before Sophie

I giggled.

looks flushed as he was put on the spot. “If I have you two teaming up against me I’ll be finished.

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

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

calls out.

a little bit older

before scurrying over to Bernard and handed him a dark blue file. “Here Mr. Beckam.

nods, prying the file from her hands. “Thank

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

out a piece of paper. He scans over the

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

myself on the seat and Alice 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

money he was will ing to

calculations, I’d be receiving ten thousand eight

for someone who didn’t have a college

I? But I’ve changed my mind. I believe you deserve this amount Sophie and Alice would show you everything

I’m willing to do my best to show you the ropes before I leave. If you agree to the

My eyes widen. Today?

10k a month sounds really good. I can afford