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.

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

A tour? Right now?

I bump into him

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

Bernard okay with you showing me

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

the

then,” I said and rose to my feet. Lisa and

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

a few seconds, we spoke about nonsense until the doors slid open and

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

every word that slipped out of her mouth. But I would be lying

floor is off limits unless it’s for a business meeting or you’re one of the

told me to tag

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

Emliss.” She introduced us. A younger man named Gregg comes

when he smiled. “Hey.” He smiled at me and outstretched

smacked the back of her hand on his chest. “Don’t even think

with her.” He denied

conversation and I’m introduced to everyone until sud denly another

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

notice? What time is this

He said everyone needs to

last time he held a staff meeting, he fired half of the workers. Now holding one

Aiden’s pov

office, I loosened my tie. For some reason, it was

a hand through

Bernard’s floor. Does that mean

it was obvious

she even

I should’ve known about everything that’s going

was I even thinking about

which meant she was under

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

her to feel frustrated just as I

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

ring.

man.” He said groggily. He must’ve gone to a party again

smoke, and have sex. While I was here running a multi-billion dollar business. Sure the job wasn’t bad, but I can’t help but feel jealous that Ryland and Austin were getting to experience college

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

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

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 one year in jail. My parents too, but

before speaking, “I think I just saw

I don’t think so. Still, how crazy is that, that you run into her? What the hell is Sophie

a hand through my hair again. ” That’s exactly what I was asking myself. What’s even crazier is that she’s working

chuckled. “Office

here. I’m over

was it so hot in

b**it. What did you do when you saw her? Did you pull her into your arms?” Ryland asked

bluntly while unbuttoning the first

she didn’t even

she say anything to you? I bet she was shocked