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

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

whimper and

just call it a day and leave. I’m not cut

seat, my fingers brush the keys when my eyes sweep to his

Ash.

this

give up

Not so soon.

I unbuckled myself thanking the heav ens that it came

legs. The heels I had on belonged to Ria and it was way too high for me to handle. But the others were higher, so I had no

and was the only thing that actually looked like

a day. I closed the door, wincing

allow them to

in black suits on either side of the entrance door.

them, greeted them politely and they replied with a

doors. Nodding to myself and re ceiving weird looks from the security guards, I

where the sun was already kissing everyone’s skin.

scan the area and my mouth parts in awe. I thought the outside was magnificent, but the inside

out when someone shouldered me

the damn way next time.” The woman hisses as she continues to walk

I thought with my brows

I continued to look for the reception

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

frowned. Was everyone here so rude and

my head, I tried again. There was no harm in trying

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

rolls her eyes and mine drop to

Katie.

that was definitely not

opened my mouth to apologize but a very familiar voice, belonging to a male, cut in loudly and

Sophie’s pov

my eyes wide at how

He struts over to me quickly,

came.” He looks stunned yet

“Mr. Beckam

started but Bernard cuts her off with a

take it from here,” He told her

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

was in the

was very concerned when she saw me so close to the

very relieved when I saw you.” He chuckled, stressing on the

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

how I could be so lucky to have him as a friend. for him to go to those ex treme lengths for me

my life who would

open. In came a few well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed

open again and this time he ushers me

Bernard clicked his

at the floor. Those tiles must be

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

and mischievous Ashton can be

many talks I mentioned

I turn to give him a joking glare. “And did you not

ago. You would’ve caught her if you had been earlier.” He stressed on the word earlier and it feels like

scowled by my

giggle in embarrassment. If I do say yes to this job, I need to be on time. This was a whole new different lifestyle and I had to fit in quickly. Tardiness wasn’t

to a huge office and ushers me to enter. The woman who had been lounging on

This was the first warm smile I received from someone

woman asked, politely

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

Alice.

and received a firm

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

While I looked like a

nothing but good

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 sume was his

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

aan

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

Poor Bernard.

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

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

I giggled.

was put on the spot. “If I have you two teaming

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

a light knock came from the door. Bernard lifts his gaze to the door. “Ahh must be

out. “Come

after and in walks a young woman with flaxseed colored hair. She looked to be a little

scan over me and she smiles politely before scurrying over to Bernard and handed him a dark blue file. “Here Mr. Beckam. The contract is

prying the file from her hands. “Thank

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

paper. He scans over the words and nods. “Okay. This looks good

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

myself on the seat and Alice 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

words. My eyes widen a bit at the amount of money he was will ing to

I’d be receiving ten thousand eight

too much for someone who

But I’ve changed my mind. I believe you deserve this amount Sophie

in you just as Bernard sees in you. I’m willing to do my best to show you the ropes before I leave. If you agree to the terms and conditions, I can start showing

My eyes widen. Today?

a month sounds really good. I