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

I’m already embarrassing my self as it is.

whimper and then

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

brush the keys when my eyes

Ash.

this

give up

Not so soon.

unbuckled myself thanking the heav ens that it came out easier

was way too high for me to handle. But the others were higher, so I had

stiletto and was the only

allowing myself to chicken out again and really call it a day. I closed the

didn’t allow them to make me

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

to walk up to them, greeted them politely

glass doors. Nodding to myself and re

where the sun was already kissing everyone’s skin. The cool air

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

when someone shouldered me by accident. I

hisses as she continues to

rude. I thought

the reception

be in her early twenties. “Hi there.” I smiled

Was everyone here so rude and

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

don’t happen to be Becca?” I asked, hoping she’d

eyes and mine drop to the name tag pinned to her dark

Katie.

that was definitely not

apologize but a very familiar voice, belonging to a

Sophie’s pov

wide at how loud he shouted my

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

He looks stunned yet pleased. “I knew you

“Mr. Beckam

but Bernard cuts her off with a

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

to stay close to

was in the lobby?” I asked when we entered

a 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

relieved when I saw you.” He

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

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

who would go this extreme to help me. Now Bernard counted as one of

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

again and this time he ushers me to follow

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

Those tiles must be expensive. Everything

a bit of trouble. He hid his shoes

mischievous

many talks I

I turn to give him a joking glare.

bit. “I did. But Becca clocked out thirty minutes ago. You would’ve caught her

by

time. This was a whole new different

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

relief. This was the first warm smile I received from

be Sophie?” The woman asked, politely jutting out

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

Alice.

her hand in mine and received a

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

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

Beckam has said nothing

you know how I hate when you call me by my surname. Bernard is just fine. We’ve known each other for ten years.” Bernard puffed out a heavy

me going through so early.” Bernard groaned,

aan

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

Poor Bernard.

grins at me in embarrassment. “Sorry for the mess Sophie. I had

he had enough time to clean up

I giggled.

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

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

fingers inch closer to the phone when a light knock came from the door. Bernard lifts his

out.

a second after and in walks 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

eyes scan over me and she smiles politely before scurrying over to Bernard and handed him a dark blue file. “Here Mr. Beckam. The

prying the file from her hands. “Thank you

Bernard could even place the file on top of the

He scans over the words and nods. “Okay. This looks good

he nudges his chin to the chair in front of the

the seat and Alice walks to the side of the desk. Bernard hands me the pa per which I assume was the contract. “Read it thoroughly.

nodded 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

receiving ten thousand eight hundred and thirty three

way too much for someone

I believe you deserve this amount Sophie and Alice would show you everything you need to

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

My eyes widen. Today?

really good. I can afford to buy Ashton