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.

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

A tour? Right now?

bump

the guy wasn’t truly Aiden but a

with you showing me

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

nodded. “He was the

to my feet. Lisa and I

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

we spoke about nonsense until the doors slid open

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

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 the lookout

The 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

and told me to tag

hair and bright blue eyes covered with glass es grinned at

is Emliss.” She introduced us. A younger man

with brown hair and cute dimples when he smiled. “Hey.” He smiled at me and outstretched his hand. “I’m Gregg.” The corner of his lips lifted into

back of her hand on his chest. “Don’t even think about it.”

with her.” He denied but I

the conversation and I’m introduced to everyone until sud

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

short notice? What time is

said

he fired half of the workers.

Aiden’s pov

I stepped into my office, I loosened my tie. For some reason, it was scorching hot even though the Ac was on full

raked a hand through

Does that mean

dressed formally so it

she even

CEO, I should’ve known about

I even thinking about

she was under me.

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

to feel frustrated just as

numbers. I dialed Austin. He answers on

ring.

must’ve gone to

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

on the phone.” I heard

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

the only two who stood be side me through all of the s**t I went through that one year in jail. My parents too, but I

air into my lungs before speaking, “I think I just saw

ain’t dead man. Well I don’t think so. Still, how crazy is that, that you run into her? What the hell is

I was asking myself. What’s even crazier is that she’s working here, I’m sure of

s**t.” Austin chuckled. “Office

be no office romance here. I’m over her.”

hell was

did you do when you saw her? Did

stated bluntly while unbuttoning

pretended like she didn’t even

chuckled. “Did she say anything to you? I