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.

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

A tour? Right now?

bump into him

convinced that the guy wasn’t truly Aiden but a fragment of my

you showing me

leave a good impression. Sure Bernard and I were friends, but there was a line

“He was the

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

Beckam has really spoken highly of you Sophie. I’m really excited to work

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

first floor. You should already be familiar with

out of her mouth.

can view. 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

and told me to tag

woman with blonde hair and bright blue eyes

Emliss.” She introduced us. A younger man named Gregg comes to join

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

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

try my luck with her.” He denied but

and I’m introduced to

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

on such a short notice? What time is this meeting?” Lisa asked in

He said

fired half of the workers. Now holding one on such short notice, I can’t help but be worried

Aiden’s pov

loosened my tie. For some

hand through my hair in

floor. Does that mean

formally so it

she

CEO, I should’ve known

even thinking about

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

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

want her to feel frustrated just as I

fingers on the numbers. I dialed

ring.

He must’ve gone to a party again last

clenched my jaw feeling 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

on the phone.” I heard

from the other line. I rolled my eyes. Lazy

were the only two who stood be side me through all of the

speaking, “I think I just saw Sophie

“Sophie ain’t dead man. Well I don’t think so. Still, how crazy is that, that you run into

hand through my hair again. ” That’s exactly what I was asking myself. What’s even crazier is that she’s working

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

office romance here. I’m over her.” | gritted

Why the hell was it so hot

you do when you saw her? Did you pull her

while unbuttoning the first

she didn’t

Austin chuckled. “Did she say anything to you? I bet she was shocked when she