The Girl He Craves

Aiden’s pov

I tilt my head, hoping to get a better view of her or at least her face but it would be impossi ble to with how far she was and the brutal way the rain was pouring down.

Mitch blares the horn again and looks at me through the rearview mirror. “Sorry sir about the hold-up.” He apologized even though it wasn’t his fault.

I looked back at the old car in front of us. The woman looks to be frustrated in there.

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“I think the lady is in a bit of trouble. I’ll go have a look.” Mitch suggested and I nod.

I didn’t care if she was in trouble or not, I just wanted to get out of here soon.

Mitch gets out of the car and walks over to the old mustard colored car in the pouring rain.

Twinced at the color. It stood out like a sour thumb and looked ready to collapse. I wouldn’t be surprised if she was facing trouble with starting that thing. Perhaps this is why she hadn’t driv en off yet.

Tcontinued to stare at her, admitting that the mysterious woman had managed to tug my at tention, which was very rare nowadays.

I couldn’t see her face, but I could tell she was talking to Mitch. For a second, just a second, I itched to get out of the car and see her face myself. I was even admittedly a bit annoyed that Mitch saw her face before I could.

Why was so intrigued by this woman?

Igroan, brushing my hand down my face.

What the hell was wrong with me today?

Thuffed in frustration, completely aware that one of the reasons why I was so intrigued by this woman’s presence was because she reminded me of someone I had tried to forget.

After a few seconds, her car starts and Mitch makes his way back to me. He enters and moves his soaked hat on his head. “Her car had been giving her a few issues but it’s working back now. So we should be on our way now sir.”

I was tempted to ask Mitch about the mysterious woman but I bit my tongue and just nod ded.

She drove cautiously and when she was finally on the main road, I find myself turning around to stare at her car.

to me? Why does just seeing a glimpse of her, even though it’s the back of her, make me

Sophie’s pov

little hands that were around my neck holding me tightly,

to get a little wet so it was a good thing we reached home in time. I sure didn’t want that

as I opened

rushing down the little hallway leading to the rooms. Her eyes

the building huge? Is the pay good? Am I going to have a rich best friend now?” She rushes out when

and hand him to her. “I missed you little bug.” She squeals and peppers

“Miss you.” Ash replied.

I rolled my eyes and

playing with Ash’s little fingers. “Your mama is jealous.

smiled brightly. “Mama

His talking voice

turns to face me and raised a brow. “Well? Answer the questions girl!

back because

texted you back at lunchtime,” I told her.

you did but it lacked details. Which is why I’m asking

head on Mila’s shoulder. I smiled. Ash always got tired after a car

looks like someone’s tired.” Mila cooed as

shower I know you desperately want.” She said softly to not disturb a

life saver, which she was.

eyes narrowed. “But you’ll have to tell me everything when you get out. And no s**p ping details.”

cheeks. “Mommy’s going to have a

heart leaps when I see Aiden in him and remember

at Harrington.co.

to help me come back to reality. Because there was no way Aiden was

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react when that certain stare fell on me? But the better question was why that certain

I asked walking into

movie on the television to stare at me.” Around two minutes after you left to have

and giggled. “It’s