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

about this. I don’t deserve to be here. I’m already embarrassing my self as it is. What if I get in there

and

a day and leave. I’m not cut out for this

myself back into my seat, my fingers brush the keys when my eyes sweep to

Ash.

doing this for

can’t give up

Not so soon.

with a new sense of hope and determination, I unbuckled myself thanking the heav ens that it

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

fancy black stiletto and was the only

call it a day. I closed the door, wincing at the loud screech it made through the

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

men dressed in black suits on either side of the entrance

to walk up to them, greeted them politely and they

the glass doors. Nodding to myself and re ceiving weird looks

air is cooler here than outside where the sun was already kissing everyone’s skin.

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

someone shouldered me by

stand up in the damn way next time.” The woman hisses as she continues to walk away

thought with my brows

reception

there and beamed at the woman who looked to be in her early twenties. “Hi there.” I smiled politely but her blue eyes only left mine to focus on

frowned. Was everyone here so rude and

out of my head, I tried

to be Becca?” I asked, hoping she’d acknowledge me

eyes and mine drop to the name tag pinned

Katie.

that was

to apologize but a very familiar voice, belonging to a male,

Sophie’s pov

my eyes wide at how loud

grins and steps out of the elevator. He struts over to me quickly,

stunned yet pleased.

“Mr. Beckam

Bernard cuts her

from here,” He told her cooly and turned around. “Follow

as I was told, making sure to stay close to

I was in the lobby?” I asked when we entered the

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

when I saw you.” He chuckled, stressing on

know how to respond to him. This just proves how interested Bernard was in giving me this job. Was he that eager to

him as a friend. for

life who would go this extreme

dressed businessmen and women. None seemed to realize I

again and this time

we walked down the endless hall, Bernard clicked his

blushed brightly and looked at the floor. Those

a bit late and Ash had been giving me a bit of trouble. He hid his shoes again.”

knowing how troublesome and mischievous Ashton can

I mentioned it quite

my eyes narrowed as I turn to give him a joking glare. “And did you not tell me Becca would be at the

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 word earlier and it feels like

by

I do say yes to this job, I need to be on time. This was a whole new

leading to a huge office and ushers me to enter. The woman who had been lounging on the chair inside the office, straightens her spine quickly and rises to her

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

must be Sophie?” The woman asked, politely jutting out her hand for me

fall to her name tag, this time not wanting to embarrass myself

Alice.

take her hand in mine and received a firm shake from

black hair I had ever seen. It was a short bob haircut with the ends tickling her jawline. It went well with her small

of how good she looked. While I looked like a blob of poop compared to

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

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

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

aan

gave Alice a confused look which she answered with an amused smile.” The CEO is hell bent on making everyone work hard for the amount of money he pays

Poor Bernard.

endless paperwork and grins at me in embarrassment. “Sorry for the mess Sophie. I

who said he had enough time

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.”

and then hummed. “I think my PA should be done

the phone when a light knock came from the door. Bernard lifts

out. “Come

walks a young woman with flaxseed colored hair. She looked to be a little bit older than me and if I were to guess, I’d say she was twenty

over me and she smiles politely before scurrying over to Bernard and handed him a dark blue file. “Here

prying the file from her

the room before Bernard could even place the file on top of the

a piece of paper. He scans over the

his chin to the chair in front of the desk. “Have a seat Sophie.

of the desk. Bernard hands me the pa per which I assume was the

at the amount of money he was will ing to pay me annually. “I-I thought you

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

someone

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

I’m willing to do my best to show you the ropes before I leave. If

My eyes widen. Today?

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