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.

so familiar to me? Why does just seeing a glimpse of her, even though

Sophie’s pov

little hands that were around my

starting to get a little wet so it was a good thing we reached home in

as I opened the

leading to the rooms. Her eyes

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

missed you little bug.”

“Miss you.” Ash replied.

I wasn’t missed.” I rolled my eyes and

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

brightly. “Mama

His talking voice was

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

text you back because I was busy

her. “Speaking of, I

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

head on Mila’s shoulder. I

looks like someone’s tired.” Mila cooed as she rocks Ash from side to

can have that shower I know you

looked at her like she was a life saver, which she was.

everything when you get

and leaned down to kiss Ash’s cheeks. “Mommy’s going to have a quick shower my little bug. I’ll be back.” I whispered, staring into his tired

Aiden in him and remember

at Harrington.co.

cold shower desperately to help me come back to reality. Because there was

But st

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me? But the better question was why that certain stare felt so much

he fall asleep?” I asked walking into the living room

television to stare at me.” Around two minutes after you left

nodded and