The Girl He Craves

Chapter 33

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’m already embarrassing my self as it is. What if I get

whimper and

call it a day and leave. I’m not

brush the keys when my

Ash.

doing this

can’t give

Not so soon.

I unbuckled myself

I had on belonged to Ria and it was way

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

and really call it a day. I closed

snapped toward me, but this time I didn’t allow them to make me uncomfortable.

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

them, greeted them politely

doors. Nodding to myself and re ceiving weird looks from the

outside where the sun was already

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

out when someone shouldered me by accident. I

woman hisses as she continues to walk away with her

I thought

look for the reception area.

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

here so

tried again. There was no harm in

I asked, hoping she’d acknowledge me this

and mine drop to the name tag pinned to her dark

Katie.

that was definitely not

apologize but a very familiar

Sophie’s pov

around, my eyes wide at how loud he

me

looks stunned yet

“Mr. Beckam

Bernard cuts her off with a wave of

from here,” He told her

told, making sure to stay close to Bernard

did you know I was in the lobby?” I

Sophie. Alice was very concerned when she saw

you.” He chuckled, stressing on the word

him. This just proves how interested Bernard was in giving me this

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

smiled. There were only a few people in my life who would go this extreme to help

doors slide open. In came a few well dressed businessmen and women.

quiet until the doors open again

walked down the endless hall, Bernard

floor. Those tiles must be expensive. Everything in

giving me a bit of trouble. He hid his shoes again.” | smiled as

and mischievous Ashton can

many talks I mentioned it

him a joking glare. “And did you not tell me Becca would be at

caught her if you had

scowled by

was a whole new different lifestyle and I had to fit

The woman who had been lounging on the chair inside the office, straightens her spine quickly

I almost sighed in relief. This was

The woman asked, politely jutting out her hand

this time not wanting to embarrass myself

Alice.

mine and

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

good she looked. While I looked like

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

surname. Bernard is just fine. We’ve known each other for ten years.” Bernard

paperwork he has me going through so early.” Bernard groaned, shifting through the papers and attempting to make his desk look

aan

The CEO is hell bent on making everyone work hard for the amount of money

Poor Bernard.

the mess Sophie. I had the time to clean it up but I

said he had enough

I giggled.

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

“I think my PA should

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

calls out. “Come

looked to be a little bit older than me and if I were to guess, I’d say she was twenty five or

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

nods, prying the file from her hands. “Thank

room before Bernard could even place the file

opens it and draws out a piece of paper. He scans over the words and nods. “Okay. This

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

the pa per which I assume was the contract. “Read it thoroughly. If you agree to the terms you’ll sign at the

ing to pay me annually. “I-I thought you said a

I’d be receiving ten

much for someone who didn’t

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

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

My eyes widen. Today?

month sounds really good. I can

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