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.

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

A tour? Right now?

bump into him

that the guy wasn’t

with you showing me

day and it would be best to leave a good impression. Sure Bernard and I were friends, but there

was the one

to my

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

we spoke about nonsense until the doors slid open

already

interested or at least listen to every word that slipped out of

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

told me to tag

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

Mr. Beckam’s new secretary, Sophie. Sophie this is Emliss.” She introduced us. A

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

her hand on

denied but I could sense his lie and

conversation and I’m introduced to everyone

made an

notice? What time is this meeting?” Lisa asked

minutes. He said everyone

looks nervous and worried.” The last time he held a staff meeting, he fired half of the

Aiden’s pov

into my office, I loosened my tie. For some reason, it was scorching hot even though the Ac was on full

through my hair

stopped on Bernard’s floor. Does that mean she works

formally so it

she

the CEO, I should’ve known about everything that’s going

was I even thinking about

she was under

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 yet. I want her squirming in my presence more for what she did to

feel

fingers on the numbers. I

ring.

must’ve gone to a party

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

man, Aiden’s on the phone.” I heard a smack and

the other line. I rolled my eyes.

side me through all of the s**t I

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

crazy is that, that you run into her? What the hell is Sophie Bell

sighed 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,

chuckled. “Office

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

hell was it so

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

her,” I stated bluntly while unbuttoning

she

“Did she say anything to you? I bet she was

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