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.

you around the company. I’m free now and

A tour? Right now?

I bump

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

me around right now?”

be best to leave a good impression. Sure Bernard and I were friends, but there was a line drawn when it comes

the one who

to my

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

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

so this is the first floor. You should already be

out of her mouth. But I would be lying if

is the last floor we 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 she stepped out of the lift. I followed her and was about to answer her when someone calls

waved and told

who’s this?” A young woman with blonde hair and bright blue eyes covered with

this is Emliss.” She introduced

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

you d**n flirt.” Emliss snorted and smacked the back of her hand on his chest. “Don’t

her.” He denied but I could sense his lie

the conversation and I’m introduced to everyone until sud

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

a short notice? What time is

said everyone needs

and worried.” The last time he held a staff meeting, he fired half of the workers. Now holding one on

Aiden’s pov

For some

hand through my hair

on Bernard’s floor. Does that mean she

dressed formally so it was obvious

did she even

I should’ve known about

was I even

my employees, which meant she was under me. I could just fire her. Bernard would

the huge glass wall and glared at the skyscraper buildings No, that would be too easy to do. I won’t fire her just yet. I want her squirming in my presence more for what she did to

want her to feel frustrated just

fingers on the numbers. I dialed Austin.

ring.

groggily. He must’ve gone

were in college, doing what college kids do, drink, smoke, and have sex. While I was here running

on the phone.” I heard a smack and

I need rest.” Ryland’s voice flutters from the other line. I

two 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

just saw Sophie Bell in my building. If not her then it’s

dead man. Well I don’t think so. Still, how crazy is that, that

again. ” That’s exactly what I was asking myself. What’s even crazier is

s**t.” Austin chuckled.

“There will be no office romance here. I’m over her.” |

the hell was it

Did you pull her into your arms?” Ryland asked sounding more

unbuttoning

like she didn’t even

anything to you?