The Girl He Craves

Chapter 33

Aiden’s pov

As soon as the door closed behind Sergio, my anger got the best of me and in a matter of a few seconds, everything that had been on the desk, is now on the floor.

Igritted my teeth.

I was fucking twenty one! Getting married at such a young age? Was he out of his damn

mind!?

I slammed my fist on the desk, hard, managing to crack the surface.

Seething in anger and frustration, I dialed my secretary. She answers on the first ring.

“How can I help you sir?” She purrs in my ears. I had no time for this shit right now

“Get me a damn new desk!” | snarled and cut the line. Beyond angry and frustrated, I send the phone flying and it smashes on the wall.

Groaning, I got off the chair and stormed my way to the door. Opening it, I blasted out know ing my secretary would be able to hear my voice. “Get me a fucking new phone whilst you are at

I banged the door and stormed back to my desk. Sergio must be fucking mad if he thinks I’ll marry anyone at this age.

Sophie’s pov

“I’ll see you later Ash bug,” I whispered kissing his forehead before leaving.

Sitting down in my car, I struggled to start it.

Just great.

I groaned.

It was eight thirty and as I remembered, Bernard told me to get to Harrington.co at eight. I was already so late. This wasn’t a good start,

I rolled down the window, already feeling so hot and sweaty. I was dressed in a white long sleeved blouse and a dark brown leather pencil skirt that was way too tight for me.

They belonged to Ria and the blouse was something I had way down deep into my closet. It had tiny yellow stains but it wasn’t that visible to the naked eye unless they take a really good look at it.

I turned on the ignition again, curses spitting out of my mouth one after the other.

This wasn’t a good place to let out profanities since it was after all beside the daycare.

My phone buzzed

“Ugh.” | groan, knocking my hand on the steering wheel in frustration when my car refuses to move.

I looked down at the caller and pinched the bridge of my nose.

This really wasn’t a good time to call Ingrid.

Even though I loved when she called to check up on me and Ash, right now I was frustrated and needed to be somewhere at the moment. Ingrid took an entire day on the phone.

I contemplated if to answer her call or not.

The ringing stops and I feel bad. But as soon as my fingers near the call back button, the ringing starts again. I answer quickly and put her on speaker.

“Ingrid.”

“Oh darling I thought I called you at the wrong time.” Ingrid’s warm voice filters through the other end.

You have no idea.

But instead of voicing that out, I replied. “No not at all.”

“Are you off to work right now? Where’s Ashton? Is he at the daycare already? Oh no did I miss him?” I can already hear the pout in her voice when I’m about to tell her that I just dropped off Ash.

“No, I’m not going to work today. And I actually just got out from the daycare. I’m just about to head off

I stopped, wondering if I should tell her about the opportunity Bernard thrust into my lap. I didn’t want to give her false hope, especially if I wasn’t sure whether I can actually do the work that they would bestow on me or not.

“Shanks. Ugh, I knew I should’ve called earlier. I miss hearing his voice.” Ingrid complained.

I snorted. “You video called him last night.”

Ingrid argued. “That was twelve hours ago. That’s half a day Sophie!”

I rolled my eyes yet a smile spread across my face.

“You said you’re not going to work today? Is something wrong, are you feeling okay?” She asked quickly with concern. “I’ve told you many times to drink a hot cup of tea every morning be fore going to work.”

I sighed. Oh God, not another lecture from her.

“I did drink some tea earlier on. I’m not sick Ingrid so don’t fuss over me. I’m just going to run some errands.” I lied smoothly. I deserve a pat on the back honestly.

She sighed in relief. “Good. Then if you’re busy, I’ll let you be on your way. I’ll call back when – you and Ash are home.” She promises.

After a few other words passed between us, we said our goodbyes and Ingrid ends the call.

I swear she only calls to talk to Ash and not me. I smiled at that thought and went back to starting my car.

The sound of the engine roaring had me yelling out a yes as I moved out of the parking lot.

Twenty minutes later, I’m pulling up to Harrington.co building. It’s huge. That’s the first thing I noticed about it. The second was the huge sign that spelled out their business name.

I stare in awe and then looked down at my attire. I frowned. I didn’t look good enough to even step foot in here.

I smoothed out the blouse, cursing at the barely visible yellow stains. I cleary looked like a homeless person who was just playing dress up.

Igroan and slammed my forehead on the steering wheel. It beeps loudly and I’m quick to lift my head. I smiled in embarrassment when everyone who was roaming about, stared at me.

into the

forget about this. I don’t deserve to be here. I’m already embarrassing my self as it is.

and

call it a day and

brush the keys when my eyes sweep to his

Ash.

doing this for

can’t give

Not so soon.

determination, I unbuckled myself thanking the heav ens

and put out one of my legs. The heels I had on belonged to Ria and it was way too high for me to handle. But the others were higher,

fancy black stiletto and was the only

fully, not allowing myself to chicken out again and really call it a day. I closed the door, wincing at

me, but this time I didn’t allow them to make me uncomfortable. I kept my chin up and strut

either side of the entrance door. They look serious and

up to them, greeted them politely and they

out a shaky breath as I stop and looked at the glass doors. Nodding to myself and re ceiving weird looks

here than outside where the sun was already kissing

thought the outside was magnificent, but the inside was extraordinarily beautiful. Everything looked spotless from the

I let out when someone shouldered me by accident. I

way next time.” The woman hisses as she continues to walk away with her phone beside

how rude. I thought with

look for the reception

headed over there and beamed at the woman who looked to be in her early twenties. “Hi there.”

here

tried again. There was no

Becca?” I asked, hoping

and mine drop to the name

Katie.

that was

opened my mouth to apologize but a very familiar voice, belonging to a

Sophie’s pov

my eyes wide at

to me quickly, his eyes crinkling

looks stunned yet pleased. “I knew you

“Mr. Beckam

cuts her off with

told her cooly

I was told, making sure to stay close to Bernard

did you know I was in the lobby?” I asked

was very concerned when she saw me so close to the glass overlooking

was very relieved when I saw you.” He

interested Bernard was in giving me this job. Was he that eager to hire

lucky to have him as a friend.

would go this extreme to help me. Now Bernard counted

a few well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed to realize I

doors open again

walked down the endless hall, Bernard clicked his tongue. “I thought I said at eight or before that time?”

brightly and looked at the floor. Those tiles must be expensive. Everything in

had been giving me a bit of trouble. He hid his shoes again.” | smiled

and mischievous Ashton

talks I mentioned it quite

joking glare. “And did you not tell me Becca would be at the

nodded, chuckling a bit. “I did. But Becca clocked out thirty minutes ago. You would’ve caught her if you had been

scowled by my

I need to be on time. This was a whole new different lifestyle and I

ushers me to enter. The woman who had been lounging on the chair inside

Bernard then at me and smiles. I almost sighed in relief. This was the first warm smile I received

politely jutting out her hand for me

this time not wanting

Alice.

mine and received a firm shake from

It was a short bob haircut with the ends tickling her jawline. It

jealous of how good she looked. While I looked like

finally meet you, Sophie. Mr. Beckam has said nothing but good things about you. He praises you actually.”

me by my surname. Bernard is just fine. We’ve known each other for ten years.” Bernard puffed out a heavy breath and walks around what I pre sume was his desk. It’s littered with

me ending up insane with the amount of paperwork he has me going through so early.” Bernard groaned, shifting through

aan

The CEO is hell bent on making everyone work hard for the amount of money he pays us’. Or

Poor Bernard.

at me in embarrassment. “Sorry for the mess Sophie. I had the time to clean it up but I was too busy

who said he had enough time to clean up before Sophie

I giggled.

was put on the spot. “If I have you two teaming up against me I’ll be finished. It’s a good thing you’re leaving Alice.”

to the desk and then hummed. “I think my PA should be done with printing out

came from the door. Bernard lifts his

calls out. “Come

looked to be a little bit older than me and if I were

politely before scurrying over to Bernard

the file from her hands.

before Bernard could even place the file on

He scans over the words and nods. “Okay.

in front of the desk. “Have a seat Sophie. Sorry

walks to the side of the desk. Bernard hands me the pa per which I assume was the contract. “Read it thoroughly. If you agree to the terms

a bit at the amount of money he was will ing to pay me annually. “I-I thought you said a hundred thousand dollars annually and not one hundred and thirty thousand?” I asked

was correct with my calculations, I’d be receiving ten thousand eight

for someone who didn’t

you deserve this amount Sophie and Alice would show you

see potential in you just as Bernard sees in you. I’m willing to do my best to show

My eyes widen. Today?

than 10k a month sounds really good. I can afford to