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.

free now and would love to give you a tour.”

A tour? Right now?

bump into him

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

okay with you showing me around right now?” I

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

was the one

I said and rose to my feet. Lisa and

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

we spoke about nonsense until the doors slid open and we

floor. You should already

best to look interested or at least listen to every word that slipped out of her mouth. But I would be lying if I didn’t

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

and told

with blonde hair and bright

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

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

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

her.” He denied but I could

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

and nervous. “The CEO just made an

notice? What time is this meeting?” Lisa asked

ten minutes. He said everyone

time he held a staff meeting, he fired half of the workers. Now holding one on such short notice, I

Aiden’s pov

my tie. For some reason, it was scorching hot even though the Ac was

hand through

floor. Does that mean she

it was obvious she worked

did she even

should’ve known about everything that’s

I even thinking

my employees, which meant she was under me. I could

and glared at the skyscraper buildings No, that would be too easy to do. I

feel frustrated

on the numbers. I dialed Austin. He answers on

ring.

He must’ve gone to a party again

was here

man, Aiden’s on the

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

the s**t I went through

my lungs before speaking, “I think I just saw Sophie

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

and raked a hand through my hair again. ” That’s exactly what I was asking myself. What’s even crazier is that she’s working here, I’m sure of

chuckled. “Office

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

Why the hell was it so hot

her? Did you pull her into your

bluntly while unbuttoning the first button

pretended like she

chuckled. “Did she say anything to you? I bet she was shocked when

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