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 the

be here. I’m already embarrassing my self

whimper and

I should definitely just call it a day and leave. I’m not cut out for

the keys when my eyes sweep

Ash.

doing this

give

Not so soon.

of hope and determination, I unbuckled myself thanking the heav ens that

The heels I had on belonged to Ria and it was way too high for me to handle. But the others were higher, so I had no choice but to take

and was the only thing

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

allow them to make me uncomfortable.

suits on either side

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

the glass doors. Nodding to myself and re ceiving weird

here than outside where the sun was already

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

let out when someone shouldered

the d**n way next time.” The woman hisses as she continues

how rude. I thought

reception area. When I saw it,

in her early twenties. “Hi there.” I smiled politely but her blue

frowned. Was everyone here so rude

out of my head, I tried again.

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

to the name

Katie.

that was definitely

familiar voice, belonging to a male, cut in loudly and

Sophie’s pov

around, my eyes wide at how loud he shouted

me quickly, his eyes crinkling at the corners when he stands before

looks stunned yet pleased. “I knew you

“Mr. Beckam

Bernard cuts her off with

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

I was told, making sure to stay close to Bernard but not too

was in the lobby?” I asked

me with a smile on his face. “I was waiting for you, Sophie. Alice was very concerned when she saw me so close to

I saw you.” He chuckled, stressing on the

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

so lucky to have him as a friend.

my life who would go this extreme to help

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

open again and

an arched brow as we walked down the endless hall, Bernard clicked his tongue. “I thought I

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

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

mischievous Ashton can be

many talks I mentioned it

turn to give him a joking glare. “And did you not

nodded, chuckling a bit. “I did. But Becca clocked out thirty minutes ago. You would’ve caught her

by my

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 going

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

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

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

to her name tag, this time not wanting

Alice.

and received a firm

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

was almost jealous of how good she looked. While I looked like a blob of

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

fine. We’ve known each other for ten years.” Bernard puffed out

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

aan

is hell bent on

Poor Bernard.

for the mess Sophie. I had the time to clean it up but I was too busy looking out the glass to

one who said he had enough time to clean up before

I giggled.

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

then drops his eyes to the desk and then hummed. “I think my PA should be done with printing out the

light knock came from the door. Bernard lifts his gaze to the door. “Ahh

out.

clicks open a second after and in walks a young woman with flaxseed colored hair. She looked to be a little

Bernard and handed him a

the file from her

Bernard could even place the

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

his 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.”

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

nodded and scan over the words. My eyes widen a bit at the amount of money he was will ing to pay me annually. “I-I thought you said a hundred

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

too much for someone

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

you. I’m willing to do my best to show you the ropes before I leave. If you agree to the terms and

My eyes widen. Today?

really good. I can afford to buy Ashton