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

I don’t deserve to be here. I’m already embarrassing my self as it is. What if I get in there and act more

and then

call it a day and

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

Ash.

doing this for

give up

Not so soon.

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

belonged to Ria and it was way too high for me to handle. But the others were higher, so

and was the only

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

to make me uncomfortable. I kept

bulky men dressed in black suits on either

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

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

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

parts in awe. I thought the outside was magnificent, but the inside was extraordinarily beautiful. Everything looked spotless from the floors

someone shouldered

The woman hisses as she continues to walk away with her phone beside

I thought

continued to look for the reception

twenties. “Hi there.” I smiled politely but her blue eyes only left mine

here so rude

thoughts out of my head, I tried again.

Becca?” I asked, hoping

woman rolls her eyes and mine drop to the

Katie.

that was definitely not

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

Sophie’s pov

whipped around, my eyes wide at

of the elevator. He struts over to me quickly,

yet pleased. “I

“Mr. Beckam

Bernard cuts her off with a wave of his

here,” He told her c***y and turned around. “Follow me,

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

you know I was in the

a smile on his face. “I was waiting for you, Sophie. Alice was very concerned when

you.” He chuckled, stressing on the word

how interested Bernard was in giving

as a friend. for him to go to those ex treme lengths

only a few people in my life who would

well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed to realize I was here. Which was

again and this time he

we walked down the endless hall, Bernard clicked his tongue. “I thought I said

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

trouble. He hid

chuckles knowing how troublesome and mischievous Ashton

our many talks I mentioned it

give him a joking glare. “And did

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 to

to enter. The woman who had been lounging on the chair inside the office, straightens her

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

Sophie?” The woman asked, politely jutting out her hand

her name tag, this time not wanting to embarrass myself by saying the

Alice.

her hand in mine and received a firm shake from

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

almost jealous of how good she looked. While I looked like

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

my surname. Bernard is just fine. We’ve known each other for ten years.” Bernard puffed

with the amount of paperwork he has me going through so early.” Bernard groaned, shifting through the papers and attempting to make his

aan

confused look which she answered with an amused smile.” The CEO is hell bent on making everyone work hard for the amount of money he pays us’. Or so as he

Poor Bernard.

at me in embarrassment. “Sorry for the mess Sophie. I had the time to

he had

I giggled.

on the spot. “If I have you two teaming

then hummed. “I think my PA should be done with printing out the contract. I’ll call

a light knock came from the door. Bernard lifts his

calls out.

looked to be a

over to Bernard and

the file from her hands. “Thank

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

draws out a piece of paper. He

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

on the seat and Alice walks to the side of the desk. Bernard hands me the pa per which I

words. My eyes widen a bit at the amount of money he was will ing to pay

correct with my calculations, I’d be receiving ten

for someone who didn’t have a

did, didn’t I? But I’ve changed my mind. I believe you deserve this amount Sophie and Alice would show you everything

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

My eyes widen. Today?

more than 10k a month sounds really good.