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

whimper and then

should definitely just call it a day

my fingers brush the keys when my eyes

Ash.

doing this

give

Not so soon.

a new sense of hope and determination, I unbuckled myself thanking

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 choice

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

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

but this time I didn’t allow them to make me uncomfortable. I kept my

on either side of the entrance door. They

walk up to them, greeted them politely

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

was already kissing everyone’s skin. The cool air is well

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

when someone shouldered me by

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

rude. I thought with

reception area. When I saw

“Hi there.” I smiled politely but her blue eyes only left mine to

frowned. Was everyone here so rude and

I tried again. There was no harm in trying again

be Becca?” I asked, hoping she’d

rolls her eyes and mine drop to the

Katie.

that was definitely not

very familiar voice,

Sophie’s pov

at

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

stunned yet pleased. “I knew

“Mr. Beckam

her off with a

told her cooly

to stay close to Bernard

know I was in the

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

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

interested Bernard was in giving

a friend.

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

well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed to realize

until the doors open 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

floor. Those tiles must be expensive. Everything in here looks

woke up a bit late and Ash had been giving me a bit of trouble. He

how troublesome and mischievous

our many talks I mentioned it quite

narrowed as I turn to give him a joking glare. “And did

would’ve caught her if you had been earlier.” He stressed on the word earlier and

by my

say yes to this job, I need to be on time. This was a whole new different lifestyle and I had to fit in quickly.

to enter. The woman who had been

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

must be Sophie?” The woman asked, politely jutting out her hand for me to

name tag, this time not wanting to embarrass

Alice.

her hand in mine and received a firm shake from her.

I had ever seen. It was a short bob haircut with the ends

looked. While I looked

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

when 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 pre

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

aan

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

Poor Bernard.

paperwork and grins at me in embarrassment. “Sorry for the mess Sophie. I had the time to clean it up but I was too busy looking out the glass

you to do it remember? But who was the one who said he had enough time to clean up before Sophie gets here?” Alice whips while crossing her

I giggled.

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

“I think my PA should be done with

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

out. “Come

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

to Bernard

file from her

even place the file on

opens it and draws out a piece of paper. He scans over the

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

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

of money he was will ing to pay

correct with my calculations, I’d be receiving ten thousand eight hundred and thirty three dollars every

way too much for someone

changed my mind. I believe you deserve this amount Sophie and Alice

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

My eyes widen. Today?

than 10k a month sounds really good. I can