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.

sink into the

I’m already embarrassing my self as it is. What if I get in

and then

should definitely just call it a day and leave.

keys when my eyes sweep to his pic ture stuck

Ash.

doing this for

give

Not so soon.

of hope and determination, I unbuckled myself thanking the heav

door and put out one of my legs. The heels I had on belonged to Ria and it was way too high for me to

black stiletto and was the only thing that

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

time I didn’t allow them to make me uncomfortable. I kept my chin up and strut toward the

either side of the entrance door.

greeted

a shaky breath as I stop and looked at the glass doors. Nodding to myself and re ceiving weird looks from the security guards, I step in when they opened

here than outside where the sun was

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

I let out when someone shouldered me

up in the damn way next time.” The woman hisses as she

thought with my brows

reception area. When I saw

“Hi there.” I smiled politely but her blue eyes only left mine to focus on

everyone here

tried again.

Becca?” I asked,

mine drop to the name

Katie.

that was definitely

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

Sophie’s pov

around, my eyes wide at how loud he

the elevator. He struts over to me quickly, his eyes crinkling at the corners when he stands

looks stunned yet pleased. “I knew you

“Mr. Beckam

cuts her off with a wave of his

it from here,” He told her

I was told, making sure to stay close to Bernard but

did you know I was in the lobby?” I asked when we entered the

smile on his face. “I was waiting for you, Sophie. Alice was very concerned when she saw me

I saw you.”

how to respond to him. This just proves how interested Bernard

could be so lucky to have him as a friend. for him to go

only a few people in my life who would go this extreme to help me. Now Bernard counted

In came a few well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed to realize I was here. Which

remain quiet until the doors open again and this time he ushers me to follow

at me sideways with an arched brow as we walked down the endless hall, Bernard clicked his tongue.

the floor. Those tiles must be expensive. Everything in here looks

bit of trouble. He hid his shoes again.” | smiled as I remembered how naughty he had been this

troublesome and mischievous Ashton can be since on

many talks I mentioned it

turn to give him a joking glare. “And did

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

scowled by

say yes to this job, I need to be on time. This was a whole new different lifestyle and I had to

and ushers me to enter. The woman who had been lounging on the chair inside the office, straightens

and smiles. I almost sighed in relief. This was the first warm

The woman asked, politely jutting

tag, this time not wanting to embarrass myself by saying the wrong

Alice.

hand in mine and received a firm shake

the shiniest black hair I had ever seen. It was a short bob haircut with the ends

of how good she looked. While I

nice to finally meet you, Sophie. Mr. Beckam has said nothing but good things about you. He praises you actually.” She flashes Bernard and

know how I hate when you call 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

with the amount of paperwork he has me going

aan

confused look which she answered with an amused smile.” The CEO is hell bent on making

Poor Bernard.

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

was the one who said he had enough time to clean up before Sophie gets here?” Alice whips while crossing her

I giggled.

“If I have you two teaming up against me I’ll be finished. It’s a good thing you’re leaving

his eyes to the desk and then hummed. “I think my PA should be done with printing out the contract. I’ll call

inch closer to the phone when a light knock came from the

out. “Come

be a little bit older than me and if I were to guess, I’d say she was

politely before scurrying over to Bernard

file from

before Bernard could even place the

opens it and draws out a piece of paper. He scans over the

the desk. “Have a seat Sophie. Sorry I hadn’t told

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

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

my calculations, I’d be receiving ten thousand eight hundred and thirty three

way too much for someone who didn’t have a college

my mind. I believe you deserve this amount Sophie and Alice would show you

show you the ropes before I leave.

My eyes widen. Today?

a month sounds really good. I can afford