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.

company. I’m free now and would love to

A tour? Right now?

if I bump into

shook my head. I thought I was convinced that the

you showing me

best to leave a good impression. Sure Bernard and I were

nodded. “He was the one

rose to my feet. Lisa and I walked

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

for a few seconds, we spoke about nonsense until

already be familiar with here. This is usually where the

and I tried my best to look interested or at least listen to every word that slipped out of her mouth.

one of

told me to tag

and bright blue eyes covered with glass es grinned

Sophie. Sophie this is Emliss.” She introduced us. A younger man named Gregg

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

smacked the back of her hand on his chest.

my luck with her.” He denied but I

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

CEO just made an urgent meeting. All staff must attend.” She rushed out in one

notice? What time

ten minutes. He said everyone needs to

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

Aiden’s pov

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

hand through my

Does that mean she works

so it was obvious she

did she

CEO, I should’ve known

even

my employees, which meant she was

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

feel frustrated just as

the numbers.

ring.

He said groggily. He must’ve gone to

smoke, and have sex. While I was here running a multi-billion dollar business. Sure the job

Ryland wake up man, Aiden’s on the

from the

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

think I just saw Sophie Bell in my building. If not

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

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

chuckled. “Office romance

here. I’m over her.” |

the hell was it so hot

call b**it. What did you do when you saw her? Did you

bluntly while unbuttoning the first button on

like she didn’t

you? I bet she was shocked when

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