Filed to story: The Girl He Craves Book by Demiah
Pretend like she doesn’t even exist like she had done to you after you were pushed behind bars. My mind reminded me while fighting my body’s need to have Sophie there and then.
She doesn’t exist. She doesn’t exist.
It’s been three years. Why was God fucking with me now by having her here? Why was she even here?
swallowed wanting to ask her why she was in my building but I refuse to even look at her much less ask her anything.
I could feel her stare on the side of my face. She was confused, surprised, and needed an swers, I could tell.
I wanted to smack myself behind my head as realization hit me like a ton of bricks. Of course the woman in the elevator was her. I should’ve known. No woman had ever stirred me in the way that Sophie unfortunately still does.
I shake my head, gripping the phone tightly.
You hate her remember? You hate her for abandoning you for years. She never tried to con tact you. Never tried to visit. Never even looked for you. Never cared enough to even ask about your whereabouts. You should loathe her. My mind pushed my need aside and restored it with anger and hate for Sophie.
My conscious was right. I should hate her. I didn’t want anything to do with her.
Sophie was dead to me. Even though she’s standing in the flesh just inches from my tingling fingers.
When the elevator doors open, I nearly sighed aloud in relief.
But Sophie doesn’t get out even though it was obvious it was the floor number she pressed.
“Are you not getting out now?” I asked turning to face her and ignoring Cindy’s words in my ears as she tries to justify herself.
Sophie looks lost. It’s adorable. I slam that ridiculous thought out of my head quickly.
I said it again until she finally snaps out of it.
“Huh?” She asked, still looking so lost. It was a huge mistake to look into her pretty eyes.
“Are you not getting out now?” I said for the third time and fought the amused grin tugging at my lips.
She smiles shakily and I could see the embarrassment in her gaze before she steps out of the lift. She turns around as I punch the button quickly, needing to desperately get out of her presence before I do something I’d regret.
When the door closed, I let out a huge sigh of relief while cursing at my luck right now.
Fuck.
Sophie’s pov
My fingers tremble as I dialed Mila’s number. She was probably already on her shift but right now I wasn’t thinking clearly.
I brought the phone to my ears and lifted my thumb to my mouth to bite on my nails. Anxiety was eating me alive right now, and I needed to hear a familiar voice to ease me and hold me down to reality. Because right now, I was convinced that this was a crazy dream and that I hadn’t actually seen Aiden.
Because there was no way in hell Aiden would ever ignore me after all those years. He would at least want to give me a piece of his mind or at least say my name, right?
Why was I even frustrated that he hadn’t acknowledged me?
I groaned and chewed on my nails. This really was a bad habit I should stop.
Mila answers on the fourth ring. “You caught me on a bad time Soph
“Sorry. I uh-I think I just saw Aiden Mila.” I breathed out in a rush as an image of Aiden in the elevator with me pushes into my mind.
He was so cold in there. He didn’t even spare me another glance after I said his name. He hadn’t even acknowledged that his name tumbled out of my lips.
“What?” Mila breathed out in both shock and confusion. “Did you say Aiden? As in Aiden Xavier? You saw him?”
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Oh God Mila, I wasn’t even sure what I saw in the first place. Maybe it was another guy alto gether and he hadn’t answered me because he wasn’t Aiden in the first place. Maybe my stupid mind just placed Aiden’s image onto the guy’s face. Yes, that seems about right, I didn’t see Aiden, that was only my imagination.
“I’m not sure Mila. He
I sighed. Why can’t leven speak properly now? Gosh, I’m literally still tongue-tied.
“What do you mean you aren’t sure? Soph
Mila’s words are cut off by Lisa calling out my name to grab my attention. I look up. ashamed that I was caught on my phone during what was supposed to be my work hours.
“Mila I’ll call you back.” I rushed out and end the call quickly. I shifted in the seat and looked at Lisa like I was constipated. My first day and I was caught doing something I shouldn’t be do ing Would she report me to Bernard?
“Yes? I asked sheepishly while cringing inwardly. Great first impression Sophie. I scowled at myself.
Lisa smiled politely and outstretched her hand over the desk. “I’m Lisa, Bernard’s PA. Wel come to Harrington.co. I had meant to greet you earlier but you looked out of it.”
I smiled awkwardly and took her hand in mine. She shakes my hand firmly. “I’m Sophie. Bernard’s new secretary. Sorry about earlier, I thought I just saw…
I trailed off unsure of what to say without sounding crazy.
“I thought I saw a ghost.”
Really Sophie? A ghost doesn’t make you sound crazy at all. My conscious mocked me sar castically.
I wanted to groan out loud. I must sound like a complete nut job right now.
Lisa’s brows furrowed but she doesn’t push me to elaborate. Instead, she changes the sub ject, which I was more than grateful for.
“Bernard has asked me to show you around the company. I’m free now and would love to give you a tour.” She smiled.
A tour? Right now?
What if I bump into him again?
I shook my head. I thought I was convinced that the guy wasn’t truly Aiden but a fragment of my imagination?
“Is Bernard okay with you showing me around right now?” I asked, concerned.
This was my first day and it would be best to leave a good impression. Sure Bernard and I were friends, but there was a line drawn when it comes to work. Lisa nodded. “He was the one who suggested it.”
“Oh okay then,” I said and rose to my feet. Lisa and I walked over to the elevator.
“Mr. Beckam has really spoken highly of you Sophie. I’m really excited to work alongside you.” She admitted and pressed the button for the elevator to open.
We stepped in and for a few seconds, we spoke about nonsense until the doors slid open and we step out.
“Okay, so this is the first floor. You should already be familiar with here. This is usually where the reception….
Lisa continued and I tried my best to look interested or at least listen to every word that slipped out of her mouth. But I would be lying if I didn’t admit that I was on the lookout for him again.
“So this is the last floor we can view. The CEO’s floor is off limits unless it’s for a business meeting or you’re one of the higher-ups.” Lisa said as she stepped out of the lift. I followed her and was about to answer her when someone calls her,
She waved and told me to tag along.
“Ooh, who’s this?” A young woman with blonde hair and bright blue eyes covered with glass es grinned at me.
“This is Mr. Beckam’s new secretary, Sophie. Sophie this is Emliss.” She introduced us. A younger man named Gregg comes to join in on the conversation.