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.

I understand why he reacted that way when I said you left the building.” Bernard

pulled you into that mess with Aiden, Bernard. He had no right to threaten your job. But don’t worry I won’t

talks with me let me know that he loved his

disagreement with Aiden cost the innocent man his job. I’ll not be the cause of

“Honestly this wasn’t the first 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

lips together as I frowned.

he al- ways got it. But was that something to

to give him

achieve anything. It was clear so when he got out of jail earlier when he was

was something to both fear

only problem with that was that he was determined to leave me by his side even before he knew

his

now. We’re running a bit

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

nodded with a

hope he treats

building when eyes like marbles roll over to

happens to be

quickened when I noticed that he was

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

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calls out, waving at

heavily in my head, looking over at Bernard in a silent way to tell me to help me

shook his head and smiled. “I’ll see

after and all I could do was glare at his back. What a

crossing my arms as Gregg stops before me. His eyes are raking down my

that you’re one of the Ceo’s

his bluntness

would not have been forgiving but d**n, I

he smirked and speaks before I got

for him to only see you

I’m done with

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 again

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