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

about this. I don’t deserve to be here. I’m already embarrassing my self as it is. What if

whimper and

just call it a day and

brush the keys when my

Ash.

this

can’t give up

Not so soon.

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

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

fancy black stiletto and was the only thing that actually

and really call it a day. I closed the door, wincing at the loud screech it made through the

them to make me uncomfortable.

on either side of the entrance door.

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

stop and looked at the glass doors. Nodding to

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

scan the area and my mouth parts in awe. I thought the outside was magnificent, but the inside was extraordinarily beautiful. Everything looked spotless from the floors to

someone shouldered me by accident. I turned

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

rude. I thought with my brows

for the reception area. When I saw it, I sighed in

at the woman who looked to be in her early twenties. “Hi there.” I smiled politely

everyone here so rude

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

I asked, hoping she’d acknowledge

eyes and mine drop to the name tag pinned to her

Katie.

that was definitely

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

Sophie’s pov

around, my eyes wide at

out of the elevator. He struts over to me quickly, his eyes crinkling at the

stunned yet pleased. “I knew you

“Mr. Beckam

Bernard cuts her off with a wave of

will take it from here,” He told her cooly and

stay close to Bernard but not too close

I was in the lobby?” I asked when we entered

concerned when she saw me so

when I saw you.” He chuckled, stressing

just proves how interested Bernard was in

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

only a few people in my life who would go this

came a few well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed to realize I was here. Which was probably a

the doors open again and this time he ushers

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

at the floor. Those tiles must

of trouble. He hid his shoes again.” | smiled as I remembered

knowing how troublesome and mischievous

many talks I mentioned it

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

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

by my

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

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

and smiles. I almost sighed in relief. This was the first warm smile

The woman asked, politely jutting out her

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

Alice.

take her hand in mine and received a firm

seen. It was a

jealous of how good she looked. While I

has said nothing

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

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

aan

answered with an amused smile.” The CEO is hell bent on making everyone work hard for the amount of money

Poor Bernard.

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

he had

I giggled.

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

my PA should be done with printing

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

calls out.

a young woman with flaxseed colored hair. She looked to be a little

before scurrying over to Bernard and

file from her hands.

room before Bernard could even place the file on

opens it and draws out a piece of paper. He

in front of the desk. “Have

Bernard hands me the pa per which I assume

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

with my calculations, I’d be receiving ten

someone who

But I’ve changed my mind. I believe you deserve this amount Sophie and Alice would show

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

My eyes widen. Today?

month sounds really good. I can afford to buy