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

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

whimper and then

a day and leave. I’m not

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

Ash.

this

can’t give

Not so soon.

unbuckled myself thanking the heav ens that it came out easier than

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 I had no choice but to

was the only thing that

chicken out again and really call it a day. I

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

are two bulky men dressed in black suits on either side of

them, greeted them politely and they replied

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

outside where the sun was already kissing everyone’s skin.

my mouth parts in awe. I thought the outside was magnificent, but the inside was extraordinarily beautiful.

shouldered me by accident. I

up in the d**n way next time.” The woman hisses as

how rude. I thought

continued to look for the reception area.

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

here so rude

head, I tried again. There was no harm

be Becca?” I

woman rolls her eyes and mine drop to the name tag pinned to her

Katie.

that was

I opened my mouth to apologize but a very familiar

Sophie’s pov

wide at how loud he shouted

me quickly,

looks stunned yet

“Mr. Beckam

receptionist started but Bernard cuts her off with a wave of

from here,” He told her c***y and turned around.

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

did you know I was in the lobby?” I asked

very concerned when she

when I saw you.” He

how to respond to him. This just proves how interested Bernard

him as a friend.

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

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

doors open again and this time he ushers

arched brow as we walked down the endless hall, Bernard clicked his

Those tiles must be expensive. Everything

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

knowing how troublesome and mischievous Ashton can be

our many talks I mentioned it

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

chuckling 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 it feels like

scowled by

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

opens a glass door leading to a huge office and ushers me to enter. The woman who had been lounging on the chair inside the

looks at Bernard then at me and smiles. I almost sighed in relief. This

The woman asked, politely jutting out her

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

Alice.

in mine and received a firm shake from

her thirties and had the shiniest black hair I had ever seen. It was a short bob haircut with the ends tickling her jawline. It went well with her small face and green

she looked. While I looked like

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

We’ve known each other for ten years.” Bernard puffed out a heavy breath and walks around what I pre sume was his

has me going through so early.” Bernard groaned, shifting

aan

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

Poor Bernard.

mess Sophie. I

who said he had enough time to clean

I giggled.

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

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

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

out.

to be a little bit older than me and if I were to guess, I’d say she was twenty five

scan over me and she smiles politely before scurrying over to Bernard and handed him a dark blue file. “Here Mr. Beckam.

nods, prying the file from her

even place the file on top of

He scans over the words and nods. “Okay. This looks good

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

I assume was the contract. “Read it thoroughly. If you agree to

at the amount of money he was will ing to pay me annually.

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

way too much for someone who didn’t

you deserve this amount Sophie

best to show you the ropes before I leave. If you agree to the terms and conditions, I can start showing you today.”

My eyes widen. Today?

really good. I can afford to buy Ashton