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.

Mitch forget about bringing me to the office today, take us to Ashton’s daycare.”

it bad? Anything

say. But she did mention that his nose is runny. My baby must’ve caught

must be fussy.

softly and

to bite my nails as I

from my mouth and is engulfed in Aiden’s warm one. His touch

admit.

murmured, drawing our connected hands to the space between us on the

hand go, not even once. Not even when his phone rang and he

we stopped beside the daycare, I realized I didn’t want to let go. His hand

with every five minutes that passed, Aiden would squeeze my

I never knew

back,” He said curtly to whoever was on the

to come in with

you to get our son.” He grumbles as if annoyed that I even

surprised that

door and got out. He helps me out and I’m a bit

in his.

not going to make

I let out a breath and started for the

can’t help but see that her eyes were not on me but on someone

That someone was Aiden.