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.

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

A tour? Right now?

if I bump

that the guy wasn’t truly Aiden

Bernard okay with you showing me around right now?” I

to leave a good impression. Sure

nodded. “He was the one who

and rose to my feet. Lisa and

you Sophie. I’m really excited to work

we spoke about nonsense until the

should already be familiar

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

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

told me to tag

with blonde hair and bright blue eyes covered with glass es grinned at

new secretary, Sophie. Sophie this is Emliss.” She introduced us. A younger man named

and cute dimples when he smiled. “Hey.” He smiled at me and outstretched his hand. “I’m Gregg.” The corner of his

d**n flirt.” Emliss snorted and smacked the back of her hand on his chest.

to try my luck with her.” He denied but I could sense his lie and giggled when Emliss

conversation and I’m introduced to everyone until sud denly another rushed

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

notice? What time is this meeting?”

minutes. He said everyone needs to

meeting, he fired half of the workers. Now

Aiden’s pov

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

a hand through my

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

it was obvious she worked

she

should’ve known about

even thinking

I even getting frustrated for? She was now one of my employees, which meant she was under me. I could just

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

feel frustrated just

fingers on the numbers. I dialed Austin. He answers

ring.

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

sex. While I was here running a multi-billion dollar business. Sure the job wasn’t bad, but I can’t help but feel jealous that

Aiden’s on the phone.” I heard a

voice flutters from the other line. I rolled my

of the s**t I went through

my lungs before speaking, “I think I just saw Sophie Bell in my building.

is that, that you run into her? What the hell is Sophie Bell doing in New

sighed and raked a hand through my hair again. ” That’s exactly what I was asking myself. What’s even crazier is that she’s working here, I’m sure of

Austin chuckled. “Office romance

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

hell was it so hot

when you saw her? Did you pull her into your

her,” I stated bluntly while unbuttoning

pretended like she didn’t even

she say anything to you? I bet she was shocked when she