The Girl He Craves

The Girl He Craves By Demiah13 Chapter 40

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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.

the company. I’m free now and would

A tour? Right now?

if I bump

the guy

okay with you showing me around right now?” I asked,

would be best to leave a good impression. Sure Bernard and I were friends, but there was

was the one who suggested

okay then,” I said and rose to my feet. Lisa

excited to work alongside

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

the first floor. You should already be familiar with here. This is

word that slipped out of her mouth. But I

a business meeting or you’re one of the higher-ups.” Lisa said as she stepped out of the lift. I followed her

told

woman with blonde hair and

She introduced us. A younger

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

the back of her hand on

luck with her.” He denied but I could sense his

came to join in on the conversation and I’m introduced

girl looked confused and nervous. “The CEO just made an urgent meeting. All staff must attend.” She rushed

on such a short notice? What time is

He said everyone

of the workers. Now holding one on such short notice, I can’t help

Aiden’s pov

loosened my tie. For some reason, it was scorching

raked a hand through my hair

on Bernard’s floor. Does that mean she

formally so it was obvious she worked

she even

the CEO, I should’ve known about everything

I even

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

the skyscraper buildings No, that would be too easy to do. I won’t fire her

want her to feel frustrated

on the numbers. I

ring.

must’ve

left out. Austin and Ryland were in college, doing what college 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 help

man, Aiden’s on the phone.” I heard a

Ryland’s voice flutters from the other line. I rolled my eyes. Lazy

of the s**t I went through that one year in jail. My parents too, but I knew they

before speaking, “I think I just saw Sophie Bell in my building. If not her then

Well I don’t think so. Still, how crazy is that, that you run into her? What the hell is Sophie Bell doing in

a hand through my hair again. ” That’s exactly what I was asking myself. What’s

Austin chuckled. “Office

here. I’m over her.” | gritted out, loosening my tie

Why the hell was

do when you saw her? Did you pull her

bluntly while unbuttoning the

like she didn’t even

she say anything to you? I

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