The Girl He Craves

Sophie’s pov

I grab Ria’s phone, my stomach knotting as I stared at the photo.

I would’ve probably said this was an old photo if I didn’t recognize the same suit he wore today.

But I also recognize that same doctor with pretty hair.

My mouth pressed together as I realized how cozy the two looked. With one of Aiden’s arms secured in her hold and pushed between her boobs, her lips wide with a radiant happy smile as she poses.

Something bitter crawls in my belly and I want to toss the phone back to Ria and scrub my eyeballs out.

But I scrolled down instead, which ended up being a stupid decision.

‘Aiden Xavier seemed to have quickly gone back to his playboy ways. The billionaire casanova is seen with the beau- tiful Lillian Muralo. The two seemed to be cozied up-

I stopped reading, closing my eyes as I outstretched my hands. “Take it Ria. Just take it.” I gritted out, anger already boiling in my being.

The picture was taken today and probably a few minutes ago given that the media was always so quick with the latest news.

I also hadn’t failed to notice that the picture was definitely taken in front of Harrington.co.

What the hell was that woman doing there in the first place?

Why were they so close?

And the better question was why did Aiden allow her to hold his hand and press it to her boobs?

My eyes sting and I opened them, only to stare into the worried eyes of my friends.

“I’ll kill him Soph.” Mila promised with an angry look quickly simmering in her eyes.

I shook my head, my voice cracking as I grumbled out. “Not before I kill him first.”

“Woah guys maybe calm down a bit before we go this ex- treme? You know how these gossip forums operate, some- times they’re false.” Ria said quickly.

and plopped back down

Ria? That woman’s holding Aiden like they’re lovers.” I grunted, feeling sick

been three days yet and he’s already parad- ing with someone

to show the media that

plan to take re-venge on me? What

just wanted to embarrass me in front of the

I shook my head….

words sounded so true coming out of his mouth when he said them

me to be gullible and accept his

me about that woman when I asked him

also saw his face. He didn’t look too happy and kind of looked repulsed.” Ria

he looked

“I don’t think so Soph. This just seems a bit strange. He sent you a hundred roses and confessed his love

pressed together in a flat line and then I an- swered tightly. “For revenge. He wanted to hurt me like

at Mila for help.

don’t know. The only person who could un–bury himself is Aiden. He should have a good explanation for this. And if he doesn’t, I have trash bags, knives and a

breath. “Did I really take

eyes. “We’re not murderers. If we were you’d be six feet under for being the most annoying roommate

her hands going on her chest as she glared at Mila. “And to think I accepted your ass inside my apartment.

up and Aiden steps inside,

grow quiet, staring at

eyes warm as he breathed out. “I’m home

spikes which makes it

when the girls said

”

break you again Soph. You’re stronger

later leave not before greeting Aiden on their way out. Aiden asked them if they wanted him to call Mitch to drop them off

me and tugs at his tie. “Didn’t know the girls were here. Did you have a good time?” He starts to walk over to me

voice shaking

Be tough Sophie.

ignored him and walked over to the

voice is