The Girl He Craves

Sophie’s pov

“What is it? What’s wrong with him!?” I rushed out, my heart aching while beating furiously in my chest.

Not a good combination.

My hands get clammy as I looked at Aiden in alarm. He must’ve noticed the tone of my voice and my panic stare because he turned to me with furrowed brows and a worried

gaze.

“I’ll call you back Sergio.” He said and cut the line. He’s sending me worried looks that asked for answers that I couldn’t give as yet. Not until I know what’s wrong myself.

“Ashton seems to have caught something. His nose is runny and he keeps calling for his mommy. Can you come to pick him up please?” The woman said on the other line worriedly.

My heart sinks.

Oh my poor baby.

“I’ll be there in a few. Please tell him I’m on my way,” I said quickly while brushing my trembling fingers in my hair.

“Will do Miss.Bell.” The woman promised and then end the call.

I didn’t even have time to place my phone down when Aiden asked in a rush. “What’s wrong? Is it Ashton?” His voice had a tone of worry and fear.

“He isn’t feeling well. Can you drop me off at the daycare?” I asked, gnawing on my lips. He was my boss after all and it would be wise to ask him permission.

the office today, take us to Ashton’s daycare.” Aiden demanded and looked at me with

Anything to raise

But she did mention that his nose is runny. My baby must’ve caught a cold.” I bit

poor baby must be fussy. He’s

softly and

mouth to bite my nails as I got more

in Aiden’s warm one. His touch eases me

admit.

murmured, drawing our connected hands

of the drive he did not let my hand go, not even

the daycare, I realized I didn’t want to let go. His hand was comforting.

Aiden would squeeze my hand. As if reassuring me that

was a really comforting feeling I never

whoever was on

with me. I can go

son.” He grumbles as if annoyed

shot down as if surprised that we

got out. He helps me out and I’m a

in his.

not going to make a fool

started

I can’t

That someone was Aiden.