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

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

and then

just call it a day

when my eyes

Ash.

this for

can’t give up

Not so soon.

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

belonged to Ria and it was way too high for me to handle. But the others were higher,

was the only

and really call it a day. I closed

to make me

black suits on either side of the entrance door. They look serious and

to them, greeted them politely and they

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

was already kissing everyone’s skin. The cool

the outside was magnificent, but the inside was extraordinarily

when someone shouldered me by accident.

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

thought with my

I continued to look for the reception area. When I saw it,

“Hi there.” I smiled politely but

Was everyone here

thoughts out of my head, I tried again. There was no

Becca?” I

woman rolls her eyes and mine drop to the name tag pinned to her dark

Katie.

was definitely

my mouth to apologize but a very familiar voice,

Sophie’s pov

my eyes wide at how

struts over to me quickly, his eyes crinkling

yet pleased. “I knew

“Mr. Beckam

Bernard cuts her

from here,” He told her

I was told, making sure to stay close to Bernard but not too

was in the lobby?” I asked when we entered

concerned when she saw me so close to the glass overlooking the city, hoping to catch

you.” He chuckled,

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

lucky to have him as a friend. for him to go to

were only a few people in my life who would go this extreme to help

the doors slide open. In came a few well dressed businessmen and women.

the doors open again

Bernard clicked his tongue. “I thought

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

a bit late and Ash had been giving me a bit of trouble. He hid his shoes again.” | smiled as I remembered how naughty he had been

troublesome and mischievous Ashton can be since on

our many talks I mentioned it quite

my eyes narrowed as I turn to give him a joking glare.

clocked out thirty minutes ago. You would’ve caught her if

by

on time. This was

to enter. The woman who had been lounging on

in relief. This was the first warm smile

asked, politely jutting out her hand for me

eyes fall to her name tag, this time not wanting to embarrass myself by saying the wrong

Alice.

take her hand in mine and received a firm shake

a short bob haircut with the ends tickling her jawline. It went well with her small

was almost jealous of how good she looked. While I looked like a blob of

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

known each other for ten years.” Bernard puffed

of paperwork he has me going through so early.” Bernard groaned, shifting through the papers and attempting to make his desk

aan

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

Poor Bernard.

mess Sophie. I had the time to clean it up but I was too busy looking out the

do it remember? But who was the one who said he had enough time to clean up before Sophie gets

I giggled.

flushed as he was put on the spot. “If I have you two teaming up against

then hummed. “I think my PA should be done

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

calls out. “Come

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

to Bernard and handed

nods, prying the file from

Bernard could even place the file on top of the

out a piece of paper. He scans over the words and

his chin to the chair in front of the desk. “Have a seat Sophie. Sorry I hadn’t told

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

ing to pay me annually.

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

way too much for someone who didn’t

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

willing to do my best to show you the ropes before I leave. If you agree to the terms and

My eyes widen. Today?

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