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.

the company. I’m free now and would

A tour? Right now?

bump

shook my head. I thought I was convinced that the guy wasn’t truly Aiden but

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

my first day and it would be best to leave a good impression. Sure Bernard and I

the one who suggested

to my feet.

you Sophie. I’m really excited to work alongside you.” She admitted

seconds, we spoke about

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

slipped out of her mouth. But I would be lying if I

a business meeting or you’re one of the higher-ups.” Lisa said as she stepped out of the lift.

waved and told me to

young woman with blonde hair and bright blue eyes covered

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

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

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

planning to try my luck with her.” He denied but I could sense

few others came to join in on the conversation and I’m

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

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

said everyone needs to

worried.” The last time he held a staff meeting, he fired half of the workers. Now holding one on such short notice, I can’t help

Aiden’s pov

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

through

Does that mean she

so it was obvious she worked

did she

known about everything that’s

even thinking about

for? She was now one of my employees, which meant she was under me. I could just fire her. Bernard would have no say

would be too easy to

want her to feel frustrated just

the numbers. I dialed Austin. He answers on

ring.

He must’ve gone to a

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

man, Aiden’s on the phone.” I

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

up Aiden man?” Austin asked. Austin and Ryland were the only two who stood be side me through all of the s**t I went through that

pulled air into my lungs before speaking, “I think I just saw Sophie Bell in my building. If not her

is that, that you run into

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

Austin chuckled. “Office romance

will be no office romance here. I’m over

Why the hell was it so hot in

when you saw her? Did you pull her into your

her,” I stated bluntly while unbuttoning the first button on my

pretended like she didn’t

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