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

deserve to be here. I’m already embarrassing my self as it is. What if I get

whimper and

call it a day and leave.

myself back into my seat, my fingers brush the keys when my

Ash.

doing this for

can’t give up

Not so soon.

unbuckled myself thanking the heav ens that it came out easier

door and put out one of my legs. The heels I had on belonged to Ria and it was way too high for me to handle. But the others were higher, so

the only thing that

call it a day. I closed the door, wincing at

to make me uncomfortable. I

two bulky men dressed in black suits on either side of the entrance door. They look serious

gathered the courage to walk up to them, greeted them politely

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

is cooler here than outside where the sun was

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

when someone shouldered me by accident. I turned

up in the d**n way next time.” The woman hisses as she continues to walk away with her phone beside

thought with my brows

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

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

here so rude

head, I tried

to be Becca?” I asked,

eyes and mine drop to the name tag pinned to her dark blue

Katie.

was

familiar

Sophie’s pov

wide at

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

yet pleased. “I

“Mr. Beckam

Bernard cuts her off with a wave of

it from here,” He told

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

was in the lobby?” I asked

“I was waiting for you, Sophie. Alice was very concerned when she saw me so close to the glass overlooking the city, hoping

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

Bernard was in giving me this job. Was

didn’t understand how I could be so lucky to have him as a friend. for him to go to those ex

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

In came a few well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed to realize I was here. Which

I remain quiet until the doors open again and this

down the endless hall, Bernard clicked his tongue. “I thought I said at eight or before that time?” He

brightly and looked at the floor. Those tiles must

trouble. He hid his shoes

how troublesome and mischievous Ashton can be since on

talks I mentioned it quite

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

a bit. “I did. But Becca clocked out thirty minutes ago. You would’ve caught her if you had been earlier.” He stressed on the word earlier and

scowled by my

this job, I need to be on time. This was

huge office and ushers me to enter. The woman who had been lounging on the chair inside the office, straightens her spine quickly and rises to

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

The woman asked, politely jutting out her

not wanting to

Alice.

her hand in mine and received a firm shake

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

jealous of how good she looked. While I looked like

you, Sophie. Mr. Beckam has said nothing but good things about you. He praises you actually.” She

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

has me going through so early.” Bernard

aan

smile.” The CEO is hell bent on making everyone work hard for the amount of money he pays us’. Or so as he puts

Poor Bernard.

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

who was the one who said he had enough time to clean

I giggled.

you two teaming up against me I’ll be finished. It’s a good thing

desk and then hummed. “I think my PA

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

calls out. “Come

second after and in walks a young woman with flaxseed colored hair. She looked to be a little bit older than me and

eyes scan over me and she smiles politely before scurrying over to Bernard and handed him

from her hands.

could even

out a piece of paper. He scans

his chin to the chair in front of the

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.

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

my calculations, I’d be receiving ten thousand eight hundred and thirty

was way too much for someone who didn’t have

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

willing to do my best to show you the ropes before I leave. If you agree to the terms and conditions, I can start showing

My eyes widen. Today?

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