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.

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

A tour? Right now?

bump into

head. I thought I was convinced that the guy wasn’t truly Aiden but a

Bernard okay with you showing me around

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

“He was the one who

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

really excited to work alongside you.”

spoke about nonsense until

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

I tried my best to look interested or at least listen to every word that slipped out of her mouth. But I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I was on

view. The CEO’s floor is off limits unless it’s for a business meeting or you’re one of the

and told me

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

introduced us.

at me and outstretched his hand. “I’m Gregg.” The corner of his lips

her hand on his chest. “Don’t even

wasn’t planning to try my luck with her.” He denied but I could sense his lie and giggled

in on the conversation and I’m introduced

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

such a short notice? What time is

ten minutes. He said everyone needs to

meeting, he fired half of the workers. Now holding

Aiden’s pov

as I stepped into my office, I loosened my tie. For some reason, it

a hand through my

stopped on Bernard’s floor. Does that mean she works for

it was obvious she

did she even

I should’ve known about

was I even

employees, which meant she was under

out the huge glass wall and glared at the skyscraper buildings No, that would be too easy to do.

to feel frustrated just as I

numbers. I dialed

ring.

must’ve gone to a party again last

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

wake up man, Aiden’s on the phone.” I heard a

the other line. I rolled my

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

saw Sophie Bell in

so. Still, how crazy is that, that you run into her? What the

That’s exactly what I was asking myself. What’s

s**t.” Austin chuckled. “Office

here. I’m over

hell was it so hot in

when you saw her? Did you pull her into your arms?” Ryland asked

bluntly while unbuttoning

pretended like she

“Did she say anything to you? I

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