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 the

embarrassing my self as it is. What if I get in there and act more of a

whimper and then

call it a day and

my seat, my fingers brush the keys when

Ash.

this for

can’t give up

Not so soon.

I unbuckled myself thanking the heav ens

belonged to Ria and it was way too

stiletto and was the only thing that actually looked like

myself to chicken out again and really call it a day. I closed the door, wincing at the loud screech it

time I didn’t allow them to make me uncomfortable. I kept my

either

walk up to them, greeted them politely

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

the sun was already kissing everyone’s

thought the outside was magnificent, but the inside was extraordinarily beautiful.

shouldered me by accident. I turned

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

how rude. I thought with

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

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

everyone here so

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

don’t happen to be Becca?” I asked, hoping she’d acknowledge me

mine drop to the name tag pinned to

Katie.

that was definitely

but a very familiar voice, belonging to a male, cut in

Sophie’s pov

wide at how loud he shouted

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

looks stunned yet pleased. “I

“Mr. Beckam

cuts her

from here,” He told her c***y and

stay close to

you know I was in the

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 city,

relieved when I saw you.” He chuckled,

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

as a friend. for him

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

few well dressed businessmen and women. None

remain quiet until the doors open again and this time he ushers me to follow

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

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

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

mischievous Ashton can be

our many talks I

turn to give him a joking glare. “And did you not tell me Becca would be at

Becca clocked out thirty minutes ago. You would’ve caught her if you

by

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

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

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

asked, politely jutting

not wanting to embarrass myself by saying the

Alice.

in mine and received a firm shake from

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

While I looked like a blob of poop compared

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 breath

me going through so early.” Bernard groaned, shifting through the papers and attempting to

aan

she answered with an amused smile.” The CEO is hell bent on making everyone work hard

Poor Bernard.

in embarrassment. “Sorry for the mess Sophie. I had the time to clean it

who was the one who said he had enough time to clean up before Sophie gets here?” Alice whips while

I giggled.

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

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

to the phone when a light knock came from the door. Bernard lifts his

out. “Come

hair. She looked to be a little

scurrying over to Bernard and

nods, prying the file from her

the room before Bernard could even place the file on top

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

chin to the chair in front of the desk. “Have a seat

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

to pay me annually. “I-I thought you said

correct with my calculations, I’d be receiving ten thousand eight hundred and thirty three dollars

was way too much for someone

believe you deserve this amount Sophie and Alice would show

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

My eyes widen. Today?

really good.