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.

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

A tour? Right now?

if I bump into

head. I thought I was convinced that the

okay with you showing me around right now?” I asked,

a good impression. Sure Bernard and I were

the one who

rose to my feet. Lisa and I walked over to

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

stepped in and for a few seconds, we spoke about nonsense until the doors slid open

so this is the first floor. You should already be familiar with

every word that slipped out of her mouth. But I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I was on the lookout

it’s for a business meeting or you’re one of the higher-ups.” Lisa said as she stepped out of the lift. I followed her and was about to answer her when someone

and told me to

blonde hair and bright

She introduced us. A younger

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

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

with her.” He denied but I could sense his lie and

others came to join in on the conversation and I’m introduced to everyone until sud denly another

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

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

ten minutes. He said everyone

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

Aiden’s pov

tie. For some

through my

on Bernard’s floor. Does that mean she

formally so it

did she

should’ve known about

I even

meant she was under me. I could just fire

and looked out the huge glass wall and glared at the skyscraper buildings No, that would be too easy to do. I won’t fire her just

feel frustrated just

the numbers.

ring.

He must’ve gone to

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

man, Aiden’s on the phone.” I

Ryland’s voice flutters from the

stood be side me through all of the

I just saw Sophie

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

what I was

Austin chuckled.

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

hell was it

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

her,” I stated bluntly while unbuttoning

like she

anything to you? I bet she was shocked when she

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