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

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

whimper and then

just call it a day and

the keys when my eyes sweep to his pic

Ash.

doing this

can’t give up

Not so soon.

with a new sense of hope and determination, I unbuckled myself thanking the heav ens that it came

belonged to Ria and it was way too high

fancy black stiletto and was the only thing

really call it a day. I closed

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

are two bulky men dressed in black suits on either side

courage to walk up to them, greeted them politely and they replied

out a shaky breath as I stop and looked at the glass doors. Nodding to

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

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

I let out when someone shouldered me

time.” The woman hisses as she

rude. I thought with my brows

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

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

everyone here

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

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

rolls her eyes and mine drop to

Katie.

that was definitely

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

Sophie’s pov

at

the elevator. He struts over to me quickly,

came.” He looks stunned yet pleased. “I knew you

“Mr. Beckam

Bernard cuts her off with a wave of his

will take it from here,” He told her

close to Bernard but not too close as he heads back

the lobby?” I asked when we

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

I saw you.” He chuckled, stressing on

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

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

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

and the doors slide open. In came a few well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed to

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

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

blushed brightly and looked at the floor. Those tiles must be expensive. Everything in here

trouble. He hid his shoes again.” | smiled as I remembered

and mischievous Ashton can

I mentioned it quite

my eyes narrowed as I turn to give him a joking glare. “And did you not tell me Becca would be

caught her if you had been earlier.” He stressed on

scowled by my

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

had been lounging on the chair

at me and smiles. I almost sighed in relief. This was

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

this time not

Alice.

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

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

While I looked like a blob of

Alice, it’s so nice to finally meet you, Sophie. Mr. Beckam has said nothing but good things about

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

of paperwork he has me going through so

aan

amused smile.” The CEO is hell bent on making everyone work hard for the

Poor Bernard.

looks up from his endless paperwork and grins at me in embarrassment. “Sorry for the mess Sophie. I had the time to clean it up but I was

told you to do it remember? But who was the one who said he had enough

I giggled.

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

hummed. “I think my PA should be

inch closer to the phone when a light knock came from the door. Bernard

calls out.

hair. She looked to be a little bit older than

over to Bernard and handed him a dark blue

from her hands.

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

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

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

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

at the amount 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 and

was way too much for someone who didn’t have a college

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

in 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

My eyes widen. Today?

10k a month sounds really good. I can afford