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

I don’t deserve to be here. I’m already embarrassing my self as it is. What if I get in there

and

day and leave. I’m not cut out for this

my fingers brush the keys when my

Ash.

this for

can’t give

Not so soon.

sense of hope and determination, I unbuckled myself thanking the

and it was way too high for me to handle. But the others were higher, so I had no choice but to take

black stiletto and was the only thing that actually looked

out fully, not allowing myself to chicken out again and really call it a day. I closed the door, wincing at the

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

are two bulky men dressed in black suits on either side of the

up to them, greeted them

out a shaky breath as I stop and looked at the glass doors. Nodding to myself and re ceiving

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

thought the outside was magnificent, but the inside was extraordinarily beautiful.

when someone shouldered

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

how rude. I thought

my head, I continued to look for the reception area. When I

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

frowned. Was everyone here so rude

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

I asked, hoping

drop to the name tag pinned to her

Katie.

was definitely not

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

Sophie’s pov

my eyes wide at how loud he shouted my

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

yet pleased. “I

“Mr. Beckam

her off with a wave of his

from here,” He told her cooly and

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

was in the

concerned when she saw me so close to the glass overlooking the city, hoping to catch a glimpse of

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

just proves how interested Bernard was in giving me

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

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

came a few well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed

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

brow as we walked down the endless hall, Bernard clicked his tongue. “I thought I said at eight or before that

Those tiles must be expensive. Everything

of trouble. He hid his shoes again.” |

mischievous Ashton

many talks I mentioned

turn to give him a joking glare. “And

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

scowled by

time. This was a whole new different lifestyle and I had

been lounging on the chair

Bernard then at me and smiles. I almost sighed in relief. This was

woman asked, politely jutting out her hand for

this time not wanting to embarrass myself by saying the

Alice.

in mine and received

a short bob haircut with

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

nothing but

known each other for ten years.” Bernard

ending up insane with the amount of paperwork he has me going through

aan

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

Poor Bernard.

“Sorry for the mess Sophie. I had the time to clean it up but I was too busy looking out the glass to

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

I giggled.

on the spot. “If I have you two teaming up against me I’ll be finished. It’s a good

his eyes to the desk and then hummed. “I think my PA should be done with printing out the

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

out.

to be a little bit

before scurrying over to Bernard and handed him

nods, prying the file from her

scurried out of the room before Bernard could even place the file on

a piece of paper. He scans over the words and

in front of the desk. “Have a seat Sophie. Sorry I

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 you

bit at the amount of money he was will ing to pay me annually. “I-I thought

calculations, I’d be receiving ten thousand eight

too much for someone who didn’t have

you deserve this amount Sophie and Alice would show

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

My eyes widen. Today?

month sounds really good. I can afford to buy