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

deserve to be here. I’m already embarrassing my self as it is. What if I get in there and act

and then

I should definitely just call it a day and

the keys when my eyes sweep to his pic ture

Ash.

doing this for

give

Not so soon.

hope and determination, I unbuckled myself thanking the heav ens that it

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

was the only thing that actually looked like it

a day. I

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

either side of the entrance door. They look serious and honestly,

gathered the courage to walk up to them, greeted them politely and

let out a shaky breath as I stop and looked at the glass doors. Nodding to myself

cooler here than outside where the sun was already

was magnificent, but the inside

let out when someone shouldered

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

how rude. I thought with my brows

I continued to look for the reception area. When I

in her early twenties. “Hi there.” I smiled politely but her blue eyes only left mine

Was everyone here so rude and

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

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

mine drop to the name tag pinned

Katie.

was definitely not

a very familiar voice, belonging to a male, cut in loudly

Sophie’s pov

whipped around, my eyes wide at how loud he

grins and steps out of the elevator. He struts over to me quickly, his eyes crinkling at the corners when he

He looks stunned yet pleased. “I knew you

“Mr. Beckam

her off with

take it from here,” He told

was told, making sure to stay close to Bernard but not too close as he heads back

in the

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

you.” He chuckled, stressing on the word

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

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

would go this extreme to help me. Now Bernard counted as

dressed businessmen and women. None seemed to realize I was here.

the doors open again and this time he

me sideways with an arched brow as we walked down the endless hall, Bernard

Those tiles

up a bit late and Ash had been giving me a bit of trouble. He hid

and mischievous Ashton

talks I mentioned it quite

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

did. But Becca clocked out thirty minutes ago. You would’ve caught her if you had been earlier.” He stressed on

by

on time. This was a whole new different lifestyle and I had to fit

me to enter. The woman who had been

I almost sighed in relief. This was the first warm smile I received from someone other than Bernard in

Sophie?” The woman asked, politely jutting

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

Alice.

her hand in mine and received a

looked to be in her thirties and had the shiniest black hair I had ever seen. It was a short bob haircut with the

good she looked. While I looked like a

so nice to finally meet you, Sophie. Mr. Beckam has said nothing but good things

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

me going through so early.” Bernard groaned, shifting through the papers and attempting to

aan

bent on making

Poor Bernard.

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

the one who said he had enough time to clean up before Sophie

I giggled.

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

then hummed. “I think my PA should be done with printing out the contract.

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

out.

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

to Bernard and

file from her hands. “Thank you

Bernard could even place the

He scans over the words and nods. “Okay.

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

of the desk. Bernard hands me the pa per which I assume was the contract. “Read it thoroughly. If you agree to the terms you’ll sign at the bottom. I’m really hoping

ing to pay me annually. “I-I thought

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

was way too much for someone who

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

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

My eyes widen. Today?

month sounds really good. I can afford to buy Ashton