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

don’t deserve to be here. I’m already embarrassing my self as

whimper and

a day and leave. I’m not cut

seat, my fingers brush the keys when

Ash.

doing this for

can’t give up

Not so soon.

and determination, I unbuckled myself thanking the heav ens that it came out easier than

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

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

to chicken out again and really call it a day. I closed the door, wincing at the loud

this time I didn’t allow them to make me

on either side of the entrance door. They look serious and

to walk up to them, greeted

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

is cooler here than outside where the sun was already

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

shouldered me

way next time.” The woman hisses as she continues to walk away with her phone

how rude. I thought with

look for the reception area. When I saw it, I

be in her early twenties. “Hi there.” I smiled politely but her blue eyes only left mine

here so

tried again. There was

be Becca?” I asked, hoping she’d

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

Katie.

that was definitely

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

Sophie’s pov

at how

and steps out of the elevator. He struts over to me quickly, his

came.” He looks stunned yet pleased. “I

“Mr. Beckam

cuts her off with

it from here,” He told

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

did you know I was in the lobby?” I asked when

a smile on his face. “I was waiting for you, Sophie. Alice was very concerned

saw you.”

didn’t know how to respond to him. This just proves how interested Bernard was in giving me this job. Was he that eager to hire

have him as a friend. for him to go to those ex treme

only a few people in my life who would go this extreme to help me. Now Bernard counted as one of

came a few well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed to realize I

I remain quiet until the doors open again and this time

Bernard clicked his tongue. “I thought I said at eight or before that time?”

the floor. Those tiles

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

mischievous Ashton can be since on

many talks I mentioned it quite

to give him a joking glare. “And did you

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

scowled by my

need to be on time. This was a whole new different lifestyle and I had to fit in quickly.

been lounging on the chair inside the office, straightens her spine quickly and rises to her feet

This was the first warm smile I received

The woman asked, politely

not wanting to embarrass myself

Alice.

mine and received a firm shake

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

of how good she looked. While I looked like a

is Alice, it’s so nice to finally meet you, Sophie. Mr. Beckam has said nothing but good things about you.

Bernard is just fine. We’ve known each other for ten years.” Bernard puffed out a heavy breath and

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

aan

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

Poor Bernard.

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

who was the one who said he had enough time to clean up before Sophie gets here?”

I giggled.

two teaming up against me

my PA should be done with printing out the contract.

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

calls out.

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 say she was

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

file from

even place the file on top of the messy

paper. He scans over the words

head, he nudges his chin to the chair in front of the desk. “Have a seat Sophie. Sorry I hadn’t told you to earlier.” He

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. If you agree to the terms you’ll sign

he was will ing to pay me annually. “I-I thought you said a hundred thousand dollars annually and not one hundred and thirty thousand?” I

my calculations, I’d be receiving

much for someone who didn’t have

you deserve this amount Sophie and Alice would show you everything you

“I 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. If

My eyes widen. Today?

sounds really good. I can afford