The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

My fingers tremble as I dialed Mila’s number. She was probably already on her shift but right now I wasn’t thinking clearly.

I brought the phone to my ears and lifted my thumb to my mouth to bite on my nails. Anxiety was eating me alive right now, and I needed to hear a familiar voice to ease me and hold me down to reality. Because right now, I was convinced that this was a crazy dream and that I hadn’t actually seen Aiden.

Because there was no way in hell Aiden would ever ignore me after all those years. He would at least want to give me a piece of his mind or at least say my name, right?

Why was I even frustrated that he hadn’t acknowledged me?

I groaned and chewed on my nails. This really was a bad habit I should stop.

Mila answers on the fourth ring. “You caught me on a bad time Soph

“Sorry. I uh-I think I just saw Aiden Mila.” I breathed out in a rush as an image of Aiden in the elevator with me pushes into my mind.

He was so cold in there. He didn’t even spare me another glance after I said his name. He hadn’t even acknowledged that his name tumbled out of my lips.

“What?” Mila breathed out in both shock and confusion. “Did you say Aiden? As in Aiden Xavier? You saw him?”

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Oh G*d Mila, I wasn’t even sure what I saw in the first place. Maybe it was another guy alto gether and he hadn’t answered me because he wasn’t Aiden in the first place.

Maybe my s**id mind just placed Aiden’s image onto the guy’s face. Yes, that seems about right, I didn’t see Aiden, that was only my imagination.

“I’m not sure Mila. He

I sighed. Why can’t leven speak properly now? Gosh, I’m literally still tongue-tied.

“What do you mean you aren’t sure? Soph

Mila’s words are cut off by Lisa calling out my name to grab my attention. I look up. ashamed that I was caught on my phone during what was supposed to be my work hours.

“Mila I’ll call you back.” I rushed out and end the call quickly. I shifted in the seat and looked at Lisa like I was constipated. My first day and I was caught doing something I shouldn’t be do ing

Would she report me to Bernard?

“Yes? | asked sheepishly while cringing inwardly. Great first impression Sophie. I scowled at

myself.

Lisa smiled politely and outstretched her hand over the desk. “I’m Lisa, Bernard’s PA. Wel come to Harrington.co. I had meant to greet you earlier but you looked out of it.”

| smiled awkwardly and took her hand in mine. She shakes my hand firmly. “I’m Sophie. Bernard’s new secretary. Sorry about earlier, I thought I just saw…

I trailed off unsure of what to say without sounding crazy.

“I thought I saw a ghost.”

Really Sophie? A ghost doesn’t make you sound crazy at all. My conscious mocked me sar castically.

I wanted to groan out loud. I must sound like a complete nut job right now.

Lisa’s brows furrowed but she doesn’t push me to elaborate. Instead, she changes the sub ject, which I was more than grateful for.

me to show you around the company. I’m free now and would love to give you

A tour? Right now?

I bump into him

head. I thought I was convinced that the guy

showing me around right

leave a good impression. Sure Bernard and I were friends, but there was a line drawn when

“He was the one who

said and rose to my feet. Lisa and I

spoken highly of you Sophie. I’m really excited to work alongside you.” She admitted and pressed

in and for a few seconds, we spoke about nonsense until the doors slid open and we

this is the first floor. You should already

out of her mouth. But I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I was on

CEO’s floor is off limits unless it’s for a business meeting or you’re one of the higher-ups.” Lisa said as she stepped out of the lift. I followed her and was about to answer her when

waved and told me to tag

who’s this?” A young woman with blonde hair and bright blue eyes covered with glass es

is Mr. Beckam’s new secretary, Sophie. Sophie this is Emliss.” She introduced us. A younger man named Gregg comes to

dimples when he smiled. “Hey.” He smiled at me and outstretched

the back of her hand on

with her.” He denied but I could

the conversation and I’m introduced to everyone

an urgent meeting. All staff must attend.” She rushed out

meeting on such a short notice? What

ten minutes. He said

The last time he held a staff meeting, he fired half of the workers. Now holding one on

Aiden’s pov

some reason, it was scorching hot even though the Ac was on full

hand through my

Bernard’s floor. Does that

so it was

did she even

known

even thinking about

my employees, which meant she was under me. I could just fire her. Bernard

chair and looked out the huge glass wall and glared at the skyscraper buildings No, that would be too easy to do. I won’t fire her just yet. I want her squirming in my presence more for what she did to

want her to feel frustrated just as I

groan and slammed my fingers on the numbers. I dialed

ring.

He must’ve gone to a party again last

kids do, drink, smoke, and have sex. While I was here running a multi-billion dollar business. Sure the job wasn’t bad, but I can’t

on the phone.” I heard a

the other

Austin and Ryland were the only two who stood be side me through all of the s**t I went

pulled air into my lungs before speaking, “I think I just saw Sophie Bell in my building. If

how crazy is that, that you run

sighed and raked a hand through my hair again. ” That’s exactly what I was asking myself. What’s even crazier is that

chuckled. “Office

here. I’m

Why the hell was it

Did you pull her

stated bluntly while unbuttoning the first button on my

pretended like she didn’t

chuckled. “Did she say anything to you?