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

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

and

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

keys when

Ash.

this

can’t give up

Not so soon.

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

put out one 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

fancy black stiletto and was the only thing that actually looked like it

to chicken out again and really call it a day.

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

black suits on either side of the entrance door. They

the courage to walk up to them, greeted them politely and they replied with a stiff

at the glass doors. Nodding to myself and re ceiving weird looks from the security guards, I step in when they opened

outside where the sun was already kissing

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

when someone shouldered me by

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

thought with my

look for the reception area.

her early twenties. “Hi there.” I smiled politely but

here so rude and

I tried again. There was no harm

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

to the name tag pinned to

Katie.

was

my mouth to apologize but a very familiar voice,

Sophie’s pov

whipped around, my eyes wide at how

me quickly, his eyes crinkling at the corners when he stands before

came.” He looks stunned yet pleased.

“Mr. Beckam

started but Bernard cuts her off with a wave of his

here,” He told her cooly and

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

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

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

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

interested Bernard was

as a

a few people in my life who would go this extreme to help

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

the doors open again and this time he ushers

Bernard clicked his tongue. “I thought

the floor. Those tiles must be expensive.

He hid his shoes again.” | smiled as I remembered how naughty

mischievous Ashton can be since on

many talks I mentioned

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

minutes ago. You would’ve caught her

by

embarrassment. If I do say yes to this job, I need to be on time. This was a

woman who had been lounging on

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

woman asked, politely jutting

this time not wanting to

Alice.

in mine and

to be 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 well with her small face and

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

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

known each other for ten years.” Bernard puffed out

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

aan

on making everyone work hard for the amount of

Poor Bernard.

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

told you to do it remember? But who was the one who said he had enough

I giggled.

teaming up against me I’ll be finished. It’s a good

and then hummed. “I think my PA should be done with printing

the phone when a light knock came from

calls out. “Come

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 twenty

smiles politely before scurrying over to Bernard and handed him a dark

prying the file from her hands. “Thank

the room before Bernard could even place

piece of paper. He scans over the words and

chin to the chair in front of the desk. “Have a seat Sophie. Sorry I hadn’t told you to earlier.”

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 terms you’ll sign at the bottom. I’m really hoping

nodded and scan over the words. My eyes widen a bit at the amount of money he was will ing to pay me

calculations, I’d be receiving ten thousand

someone who didn’t have a college

“I did, didn’t I? But I’ve changed my mind. I believe you deserve this amount Sophie and Alice would show you

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

My eyes widen. Today?

a month sounds really good. I