The Girl He Craves

Sophie’s pov

“What is it? What’s wrong with him!?” I rushed out, my heart aching while beating furiously in my chest.

Not a good combination.

My hands get clammy as I looked at Aiden in alarm. He must’ve noticed the tone of my voice and my panic stare because he turned to me with furrowed brows and a worried

gaze.

“I’ll call you back Sergio.” He said and cut the line. He’s sending me worried looks that asked for answers that I couldn’t give as yet. Not until I know what’s wrong myself.

“Ashton seems to have caught something. His nose is runny and he keeps calling for his mommy. Can you come to pick him up please?” The woman said on the other line worriedly.

My heart sinks.

Oh my poor baby.

“I’ll be there in a few. Please tell him I’m on my way,” I said quickly while brushing my trembling fingers in my hair.

“Will do Miss.Bell.” The woman promised and then end the call.

I didn’t even have time to place my phone down when Aiden asked in a rush. “What’s wrong? Is it Ashton?” His voice had a tone of worry and fear.

“He isn’t feeling well. Can you drop me off at the daycare?” I asked, gnawing on my lips. He was my boss after all and it would be wise to ask him permission.

to Ashton’s daycare.” Aiden demanded and looked at me with a worried

it bad? Anything

didn’t say. But she did mention that his nose is runny. My baby must’ve caught a cold.” I bit into my bottom lip

baby must be fussy. He’s always fussy

and

to my mouth to bite my

mouth and is engulfed in Aiden’s warm one. His touch eases me more than I’d

admit.

murmured, drawing our connected hands to the space between us

of the drive he did not let my hand go, not even once. Not even when his

I didn’t want to let go. His hand was comforting. Warm and eased my worries without

Aiden would squeeze my hand. As if reassuring me

a really comforting feeling I never

you back,” He said curtly to whoever was on

in with me.

to get our son.” He grumbles as if

if surprised that

helps me out and I’m a bit dampened that he didn’t keep my

in his.

miss his warmth but I was not going to make a fool out of

started for

entered and walked over to the woman I had spoken to, I can’t help but see that her eyes were not on me

That someone was Aiden.