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.

has asked me to show you around the company. I’m free

A tour? Right now?

I bump into him

the guy wasn’t truly

showing me

day and it would be best to leave a good impression. Sure Bernard and I were

the one

and rose to my feet. Lisa and I walked over to

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

few seconds, we spoke about

already be

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

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

A young woman with blonde hair and

is Emliss.” She introduced us. A younger man named Gregg comes to join in on the

brown hair and cute dimples when he smiled. “Hey.” He smiled at me and outstretched his hand.

flirt.” Emliss snorted and smacked the back of her hand on his chest. “Don’t even think about it.” She warned

my luck with her.” He denied but

the conversation and

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

on such a short notice? What

said everyone needs

half of the workers. Now holding

Aiden’s pov

loosened my tie. For some reason, it was scorching hot even though the Ac was on

through my

Does

it

she even

I should’ve known about

was I even

She was now one of my employees, which meant she

be too easy to do. I won’t fire her just yet. I want her squirming in my

want her to feel frustrated

the numbers. I dialed Austin. He

ring.

man.” He said groggily. He must’ve gone to a

feeling left out. Austin and Ryland were in college, doing what college kids do, drink, smoke, and have sex. While I was here running

Aiden’s on the phone.” I heard

I need rest.” Ryland’s voice flutters from the other

Austin asked. Austin and Ryland were the only two who stood be side me through all of the s**t I went through that one year in

saw Sophie Bell in my

Still, how crazy is that, that

again. ” That’s exactly what I was asking myself. What’s even crazier is that she’s working here,

s**t.” Austin chuckled. “Office romance

will be no office romance here. I’m over her.” | gritted out, loosening

Why the hell was it so hot

saw her? Did you pull

bluntly while unbuttoning the first button

pretended like she

chuckled. “Did she say anything to you? I

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