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

about this. I don’t deserve to be here. I’m already embarrassing my self as

whimper and then

it a day

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

Ash.

this

give

Not so soon.

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

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

black stiletto and was the only thing that actually looked

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 make me uncomfortable. I kept my chin up and strut toward the

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

up to them, greeted them politely and they replied with a

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

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

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

when someone shouldered me by accident. I turned

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

I thought with

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

there.” I smiled politely but her

here

I tried again.

be Becca?” I asked,

to the name tag pinned to her dark blue

Katie.

was

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

Sophie’s pov

my eyes wide at how

grins and steps out of the elevator. He struts over to me quickly, his eyes crinkling at the

came.” He looks stunned yet

“Mr. Beckam

cuts her off with a wave of his

told her c***y and

sure to stay close to Bernard but not too close as he heads back

in the lobby?” I asked

very concerned when she saw me so close to the glass overlooking

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

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

could be so lucky to have him as a

smiled. There were only a few people in my life who would go this

the doors slide open. In came a few well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed to realize I was here. Which was probably a good

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

me sideways with an arched brow as we walked down the endless hall, Bernard

the floor. Those tiles must be expensive. Everything

trouble. He hid his shoes again.”

knowing how troublesome and mischievous Ashton can be

many talks I mentioned

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

did. But Becca clocked out thirty minutes ago. You would’ve caught her if you had been earlier.” He stressed on

by

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

office and ushers me to enter. The woman who had been

I almost sighed in relief. This was the first warm smile I received from someone

politely jutting out her hand

time not wanting to embarrass myself by saying the wrong

Alice.

in mine and received a firm shake from her.

shiniest black hair I had ever seen. It was a short

While I looked like a blob

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

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.

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

aan

bent on making everyone work hard for the amount of money he pays us’.

Poor Bernard.

embarrassment. “Sorry for the mess Sophie. I

the one who said he had enough

I giggled.

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

to the desk and then hummed. “I think my PA should

came from the door.

calls out.

a little bit

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

prying the file from her hands. “Thank you

room before Bernard could even place

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

head, he nudges his chin to the chair in front of the desk. “Have a seat Sophie. Sorry I hadn’t told you to earlier.” He

Alice walks to the side of the desk. Bernard hands me the pa per which I assume

money he was will ing to pay

receiving ten thousand

way too much for someone who didn’t have

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

show you the ropes before I leave.

My eyes widen. Today?

really good. I can afford to buy Ashton