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.

I’m free now and would

A tour? Right now?

I bump into

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

showing me around

Sure Bernard and I were friends, but there was a

nodded. “He was the

okay then,” I said and rose to my feet. Lisa

has really spoken highly of you Sophie. I’m really excited to work alongside you.” She admitted and pressed the button for the elevator

seconds, we spoke about nonsense until the

so this is the first floor. You should already be familiar with here. This is usually where the

slipped out of her mouth. But

you’re one of the higher-ups.” Lisa said as she stepped out of the lift. I followed her and

and told me

and bright blue eyes covered with

secretary, Sophie. Sophie this is Emliss.” She introduced

dimples when he smiled. “Hey.” He smiled at me and outstretched his

flirt.” Emliss snorted and smacked the back of her hand

denied but I could sense his lie and giggled when Emliss

join in on the conversation and I’m introduced to everyone

and nervous. “The CEO just made an urgent meeting. All

a short notice? What time is this meeting?” Lisa

minutes. He said everyone needs

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

Aiden’s pov

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

hand through my hair

floor. Does that mean she

dressed formally so it was

did she even

CEO, I should’ve known about everything that’s going

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 would have

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

want her to feel frustrated

groan and slammed my fingers on the numbers. I dialed Austin. He answers on the

ring.

groggily. He must’ve gone to a party again last

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

on the phone.” I heard a smack

voice flutters from the other line. I rolled my eyes.

who stood be side me through all of the s**t I went through that one year in jail. My parents too, but I knew they were disappointed about

I just saw Sophie

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

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

s**t.” Austin chuckled. “Office

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

hell was it so hot

you do when you saw her? Did you pull her into your arms?”

while unbuttoning the first button

like she didn’t

“Did she say anything to you? I bet she