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

already embarrassing my self as it is. What if I get in there

whimper and then

call it a day and leave. I’m

seat, my fingers brush the keys when

Ash.

doing this

can’t give

Not so soon.

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

way too high for me to handle. But the others

the only thing that actually

it a day. I closed the door,

didn’t allow them to make me uncomfortable. I kept my chin up

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

up to them, greeted them politely and they

shaky 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

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

outside was magnificent, but the inside was extraordinarily

out when someone shouldered me by accident. I turned

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

rude. I thought

to look for the reception area. When I saw

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

frowned. Was everyone here so rude

tried again. There was no harm

happen to be Becca?” I

and mine drop to the name tag pinned

Katie.

was definitely not

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

Sophie’s pov

at how loud he shouted my

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

looks stunned yet

“Mr. Beckam

receptionist started but Bernard cuts her

take it from here,” He told her

do as I was told, making sure to stay close to

I was in the lobby?” I

smile on his face. “I was waiting for you, Sophie. Alice was very concerned when she saw me so close to the glass overlooking the city, hoping to catch a glimpse

was very relieved when I saw you.”

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

understand how I could be so lucky to have him as a friend.

smiled. There were only a few people in my life who would

businessmen and women. None seemed to realize I was here. Which was probably a

I remain quiet until the doors open again and this time he ushers me to

we walked down the endless hall, Bernard clicked his tongue. “I thought I said at eight or before that time?” He

at the floor. Those tiles must be expensive.

had been giving me a bit of trouble. He hid his shoes again.” | smiled as

and mischievous

talks I mentioned it

joking glare. “And

out thirty minutes ago. You would’ve caught her if you had been earlier.”

scowled by

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 going to be

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

in relief. This was the first warm smile I

must be Sophie?” The woman asked, politely jutting

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

Alice.

take her hand in mine and received a firm shake

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

of how good she looked. While I looked like a blob

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

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

paperwork he has me going through so early.” Bernard groaned, shifting through the papers and attempting

aan

a confused look which she answered with an amused smile.” The CEO is hell bent on making

Poor Bernard.

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

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

I giggled.

put on the spot. “If I have you two teaming up against me I’ll

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

the phone when a light knock came from the

out. “Come

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

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

nods, prying the file from

of the room before Bernard could even place the file on

of paper. He scans over the

up his head, he nudges his chin to the chair in front of the desk. “Have a

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

and scan over the words. My eyes widen a bit at the amount of money he was will ing to pay me annually. “I-I thought you said a hundred thousand dollars annually and not one

receiving

much for someone who didn’t have a

I’ve changed my mind. I believe you

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

My eyes widen. Today?

month sounds really good. I can afford to buy Ashton