The Girl He Craves

Sophie’s pov

Bernard is sitting across from me, his gaze swirling with deep confusion and shock.

“Wait. So Ashton’s father is Aiden Xavier?” He asked with a perplexed expression.

I figured it wouldn’t make sense to not tell him the truth. Bernard has after all done so much for me and Ashton.

I couldn’t bare to lie to his face.

So I told him everything.

From how Aiden and I were in high school. The reason why I wanted to leave the job. The reason why Aiden threat- ened his job.

I told him that Aiden was Ashton’s dad. I told him every- thing….

I nodded, wincing as I brought the cup of coffee to my lips.

We’re at the diner, the very same one I have worked at for

years.

After dropping Ashton off at daycare, I came here to have coffee with Bernard and to tell him everything.

Mila approaches us.

“Do you two need anything else? A croissant?” Mila asked.

I shook my head. We were actually late for work and I’m surprised Aiden hasn’t called my phone as yet to ask me about my whereabouts.

Sure he called to speak to Ash, but there was a different edge in his voice when he spoke to me this morning.

“No. I’m going in a few. Running late.” I said to Mila with a

smile.

Bernard also declined anything else other than a coffee.

Mila walks away soon after.

understand why he reacted that way when I said you left

had no right to threaten your job. But don’t worry I won’t let him fire you.” I

with me let me know

little disagreement with Aiden cost the innocent

time Aiden has threatened my position. But that time he meant it. He would’ve done anything to keep you by his side. I don’t

together as I frowned. Bernard

was determined to get what he wanted and he al- ways got it. But was that something to fear? Yes. Was it

to give him his props for?

got out of jail earlier when he was

powerful. And that was something to both fear and look

he was determined to leave me by his side even before he knew

was his purpose

watch wrapped around his wrist. “We should head to work now. We’re running a bit late. ” He said and lift his

sad you’re no longer working in my department So- phie but I’m happy you got an even bigger position. I just hope

with

treats

our way into the building when eyes like marbles roll over

to be

noticed that he was

be Bernard he’s coming over here for. I silently

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calls out,

in my head, looking over at Bernard in a

and smiled. “I’ll see you later on

me quickly after and all I could do

Gregg stops before me. His eyes are raking down my form. Suggestively and making me

you’re one of

flinched at his bluntness

forgiving but d**n, I thought they’d at least

him but he

your hopes for him to only see you is a far-fetched dream.

done

him, I spat lowly. “Gregg, why did you waste my time? Whatever is happening with the CEO and me isn’t any- one’s business and certainly not yours. Please don’t stop me

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