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

forget 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 act more

and then

call it a day and leave. I’m

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

Ash.

doing this

give up

Not so soon.

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

of my 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 choice but to take this

and was the only thing that actually looked like it

myself to chicken out again and really call it a day. I closed the door, wincing at

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

on either

to them, greeted them

stop and looked at the glass doors. Nodding to

sun was already

in awe. I thought the outside was magnificent, but the inside was

someone shouldered

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

rude. I thought with my

look for the reception area.

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

here so rude

of my head, I tried again.

happen to be Becca?” I asked,

eyes and mine drop to the name tag pinned to her

Katie.

was definitely

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

Sophie’s pov

eyes wide at

struts over to me quickly, his eyes

yet pleased. “I knew you

“Mr. Beckam

but Bernard cuts her off with a wave of his

it from here,” He told her cooly and turned

close to Bernard but not too close as he heads back to the

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

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

saw you.” He chuckled, stressing on

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

didn’t understand how I could be so lucky to have him as a friend. for him to go to those

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

the doors slide open. In came a few well dressed businessmen and women. None

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

endless hall, Bernard clicked his tongue. “I thought I said

floor. Those tiles

trouble. He hid his shoes again.” |

and mischievous

I mentioned it quite

glare. “And did you not tell me Becca would be at

ago. You would’ve caught her if you had been earlier.” He stressed

scowled by my

say yes to this job, I need to be on time. This was

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

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

Sophie?” The woman asked, politely jutting out her hand

tag, this time not wanting to

Alice.

her hand in mine and received a firm shake from her. I

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 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 Bernard

other for ten years.” Bernard

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

aan

with an amused smile.” The CEO is hell bent on making everyone work hard for the amount of money he pays us’. Or so as he puts

Poor Bernard.

“Sorry for the mess Sophie. I had the time to clean it up but I was

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

I giggled.

spot. “If I have you two teaming up against me

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

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

out.

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

scan over me and she smiles politely before scurrying over to Bernard and handed

the file from her hands.

could even

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

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

and Alice walks to the side of the desk. Bernard hands me the pa per which I

will ing to pay me annually. “I-I thought you said a hundred thousand dollars annually and not one hundred and thirty thousand?”

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

much for someone who didn’t have

didn’t I? But I’ve changed my mind. I believe you deserve this amount

up. “I see potential in you just as Bernard sees in you. I’m willing to do my best to show you the ropes

My eyes widen. Today?

10k a month sounds really good. I can afford to