The Girl He Craves

Sophie’s pov

“Loosen up Sophie. You’re as stiff as a rock.” Aiden whispered beside my ear, his lips tickling my skin.

His hands run down the small of my back, his warmth seeping through and relaxing me as we walked to our table.

I sighed in relief when we finally took our seats but I prayed that maybe, just maybe all these rich fancy people would stop staring at us like we were the most fascinating thing they’ve seen in a while.

The stares literally burned through me when they saw Aiden pulling the chair back for me to sit. And when I fixed that chair and he stayed beside me for longer than necessary, their stares had turned hotter.

“Seriously you could have brought me to any fast food place. I’d be happy to eat oily fries and a cheesy burger.” I grumble as I darted my eyes around as slick as I could.

“Those fast food places aren’t good enough for you. You deserve the best,” He grinned. My stomach knotted.

Smooth.

I stared at him across the table. This feels intimate. Just us two having lunch in a fancy restaurant.

It almost looks like we were on a date. That must be why everyone could not stop looking our way.

Or perhaps it was the shock to see the young bachelor with a woman who looked like she swam in the sewer.

Aiden seems to be staring at me deeply too. It’s quite nerve- wracking actually.

I needed to distract him before the waiter arrives. Because obviously if he keeps staring at me like I was the meal, I was not sure I can handle myself. Or my feelings.

“So you have a photo of me in one of your penthouses?” I asked in curiosity.

Honestly, I had been dying to ask him this question the moment his grandfather confirmed it.

hacking out a

looked at him

asked as I watch him block his mouth. His face was heating

“Yes,” Cough. “I’m fine.”

clears his throat, looking a bit flustered. “No, I actually don’t. Sergio doesn’t have a great memory, so I knew exactly what to tell him to

little disappointed. “Oh,” I whispered, my shoulders

his throat and I suppose was about to say something else but the waiter comes over to

93

back to get your orders in five

”

said and left seconds after. When he

still had no idea why he could not have just told Sergio he didn’t want to get married. Why would he

a grown man, he could say no.

was threatening him with something he couldn’t win

curious gaze and he lifted a

do I feel like you’re about

you not just say no?” I asked him, stunning

speak but I cut in before he

me the truth.” I warned, eyes narrowing on his

was time I listen to him without judging

telling his grandfather and then telling that interviewer woman that we were engaged was absurd with him not giving me a warning beforehand or at least my

Aiden had his reasons and it was time

at me intently before he sighs and starts.” Sergio is threatening to get me

says the words with a bitterness

eyes widening slightly. Was it that serious for Aiden to get married? So serious that he had to hang the jail card