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.

asked me to show you around the company. I’m free now and would love

A tour? Right now?

bump into him

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

me around

best to leave a good impression. Sure Bernard and I

the

to my feet. Lisa and I walked over to the

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

about nonsense until the doors slid open

so this is the first floor. You should already be familiar with

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

CEO’s floor is off limits unless it’s for a business meeting or you’re one of the higher-ups.” Lisa said as

and told

and bright blue eyes covered with glass

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

and lean with brown hair and cute dimples when he smiled. “Hey.” He smiled at me and outstretched his hand. “I’m Gregg.” The corner

of her hand on his chest. “Don’t even think about it.” She warned

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

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

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

such a short notice? What

He said everyone

of the workers. Now holding one on

Aiden’s pov

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

raked a hand through my hair

Does that mean she works

it was obvious

she even

I should’ve known about everything that’s going on

even thinking about

She was now one of my employees, which meant she was

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

feel frustrated

fingers on the numbers. I dialed Austin. He answers on

ring.

He said groggily. He must’ve

here running a multi-billion dollar business. Sure the job

the phone.” I heard a smack

the other

me through all of the s**t I went through that one year in

into 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 her? What the hell is Sophie Bell doing

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

chuckled.

no office romance here. I’m

was it so hot

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

unbuttoning the first button

pretended like she didn’t

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

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