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

Sophie’s pov

happily. His little hands that were around my neck

was a good thing we reached home in time. I sure didn’t want that wetness to seep

as I

do, Mila comes rushing down the little hallway leading to the rooms. Her eyes are

Sophie!I need details! How was it? Is the building huge? Is the pay good? Am I going to have a rich best friend now?” She rushes out

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

“Miss you.” Ash replied.

that I wasn’t missed.” I rolled my

at me while playing with Ash’s little fingers. “Your mama

smiled brightly.

voice was

turns to face me and raised a brow. “Well? Answer the questions girl! You barely an swered them when I was texting

off my shoes. “I couldn’t really text you back because I

you back at lunchtime,” I told her. “Speaking of, I saved you guys some sweet

details. Which is why I’m

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

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

you can have that shower I know you

was a life saver, which she was. “Oh thank you

to tell me everything when you get out.

have a quick shower my little bug. I’ll be back.” I whispered, staring into his

him and remember how I thought I felt

at Harrington.co.

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

But st

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the better question was why that certain stare felt so

walking into the living room

movie on the television to stare at me.” Around two minutes after you left to have a shower. Did you know he makes that

and giggled. “It’s