Filed to story: The Girl He Craves Book by Demiah
I made my way back to the desk and wiggle my nose as I remember that the dirty thong was still in there.
“Sophie!” Aiden growls behind me, his footsteps heavy as he rushed to catch up. I walk faster, not wanting him to stop me like he usually did.
“Don’t you dare walk away from me.” He snapped in frus- tration.
I snorted and said over my shoulder. “And what will you do if I defy you ‘boss’?”
I nearly did a happy dance when I reached the desk and had time to sit down on the chair before he reached me.
He slammed his palm on the surface of the desk and I flinched a bit. He sneers, his eyes stormy. “When I tell you to stop, you stop. Do you hear me?”
I narrowed my eyes. I don’t quite like that tone.
“And I say if you don’t like me defying you. Which I will do Aiden. I will defy you every single chance I get. I will defy you. So the best solution to this is you firing me before I give you grey hairs before your time.” I smirked coldly and his eyes are the ones to narrow now.
“Defy me all the fuck you want, I’m still going to get what I want because guess what Sophie? I’m the boss here and I say when I’m done talking or not….. and I wasn’t done talking to you.” He seethed leaning forward.
I leaned back in the chair even though he was still far away from me and scowled. “I think the conversation was done.”
He shook his head and grumble. “You always do this shit. Always run away and can never face your problems head on. You’ve been running away blindly from me for years and you still haven’t realized that I’m not the bad guy.”
I raised a brow playing it cool and collected even though he was sending shots that were clearly hitting the target. “I have not been running away from you Aiden-
Aiden snorted. “Right. And I guess that’s why we have ended up the way we are now. Aren’t you done with running away from me Sophie? When will you stop? When will you re- alize-
He stops and runs a hand through his hair while letting out a frustrated breath. “Look. I didn’t have to follow you back here and I don’t have to tell you this but I will. I have not fucked another woman yesterday other than you. And Noel meant nothing, would never mean anything. I was frustrated and she was there. It happened and I regretted it-
Now it was my turn to snort and cut him off. “Of course she meant nothing. Don’t you say the same thing to every single woman you’ve fucked? That they meant nothing? Isn’t that right Mr. Xavier?” I didn’t know I was on the verge of crying until my eyes misted.
“Sophie,” Aiden gritted out in frustration. “You may choose to believe me or not but I know that I have not slept with Noel-
I shook my head and cut him off. “It’s honestly not my business if you did or not Mr. Xavier. Let’s keep this profes- sional between us. Sorry for accusing you, I had no right to. Whatever you do with your body is your business. Now if you’ll excuse me I’ll get familiar with my work station.”
I needed him to go away. I can’t think properly when he was so close to me. Besides, I feared I would believe him if he continue…..
Aiden sighs in irritation and looks at me silently for a few before straightening and fixing his tie. “Fine, if that’s what you want I’ll leave.” He grumbles and then looks down at me.
“Where is that thong and note?” He asked suddenly.
My heart skipped and then squeezed painfully.
Did he want to see the note? Did he want to keep that thong?
I should’ve known.
Pressing my lips together and holding in my emotions, I pulled the drawer open and revealed the red thong and note. Aiden walks around the desk and stands beside me. I stiffen at our close proximity. I fisted my hands on my lap while biting the inside of my lower lip when he reaches down to grasp the thong and note.
I want to barf and I want to hit and yell at him.
Calm down, Sophie.
I watch Aiden fixedly as he fisted the thongs and note in his hand and started walking away from me.
Each step he took felt like he was slowly causing damage to my heart as it cracks little by little.
And then…..he throws the note and thong in the trash just in the little corner before this office. “Trash. That’s what it is, that’s where it belongs.” He grumbles loud enough for me to hear.
He turns to face me, his features not as stiff and tight as it was seconds ago.” By the way Sophie, your jealousy is rather cute.” With a smirk and a brush through his hair, he disap- pears into his office leaving me staring at the closed door with a slightly parted mouth.Aiden’s pov
In my office alone I reach out for the phone and dialed Austin’s number.
I needed to speak to one of them. Last night I spent an unconsiderable time chatting with them about Sophie and Ashton.
They were the ones who advised me to build a bit of a re- lationship with Sophie so that we can raise Ashton better.
But I wanted a bit of revenge for what she did to me.
But now……I wasn’t sure.
There were clearly too many emotions in me when I was handling Sophie. Revenge didn’t sound as sweet as it once sounded years ago when we were in high school.
Before, revenge was a way for her to notice me and for me to have an excuse to talk to her.
But now, revenge would undoubtedly push her away from me and make her fears she had of me with Ashton worst.
I didn’t want to screw up.
I had a chance to turn the tide around and perhaps get what I always wanted in the first place. What would be the point of getting revenge for such a small thing that can now be fixed? I can’t dare to make her see me as a huge enemy. I want her to see me as….
“Oi Aiden, was just about to head to class. What’s up man? How’s everything going with Sophie and Ashton? Can’t believe you’re actually a dad now.” Austin snorted out.
I couldn’t believe it either. I never saw myself as a father as yet. Especially when Sophie hadn’t been in my life for a while. Crazy how life turned out.
I got to father Sophie’s kid but something told me that Sophie didn’t like that it was me. And as much as I hated that thought, loathed it with a passion, I could understand why.
I was after all her bully in high school, something I wasn’t proud of and was forced into that role because of the hatred I had for what she said about me, even though I still clearly wanted her attention then too.
“Yeah I can’t believe it either. Ashton’s great.” I smiled. I hadn’t known my son for more than 48 hours yet but he had already taken the spot of the person I most loved in the world. Then my smile faltered when I remembered that Sophie hadn’t really warmed up to me with Ashton. I could sense it.
Was I doing something wrong to persuade her that I was good for her and Ashton?
I bought her a brand new car and saved both her and our son from driving in that wrecked death trap. Most women would throw a party if they were gifted with something so ex- pensive yet Sophie only showed me hostility.
And then I bought her expensive clothes and shoes and all she could think about was paying me back!
How can I show her that I was able to take care of both her and Ashton if she keeps sweeping my gifts to the side and not acknowledging that I was doing this with the kindness of my heart?
You see even though my mind had been riddled with the need for revenge for what she did to me, I still wanted….her.
I did all of this today to show her that I can take care of her and Ashton. Why could she not see that?
Why was she still fighting me?
“It’s just that,” I brush a hand through my hair in annoy- ance and frustration. I wanted to show Sophie that I can take care of both Ash and her through my actions.
She would obviously not believe me if I just straight up said that I wanted us to be a family. I had to show her. She’d not believe my words, especially with our past. Words were not going to fix this, actions would.
“I bought her a car today man. A brand new car and she tore the paper and threw it in my face. And then I bought her new clothes too and the first thing she thought was to pay me back.” I rubbed my forehead, frustration showing on my face by my forehead beading with sweat.
“I can’t win when it comes to her,” I grumble lowly in an- noyance.
Austin stays quiet for a few and then chuckled. “Man if Ryland was here he’d call you a dumbass. But I’ll do it for him.
Aiden Xavier, you’re a fucking dumbass.” Austin chuckled louder which fueled my irritation.
I gritted my teeth. “That’s not funny man. I don’t know what to do. She’s difficult. I mean, I know why she’s difficult. but you’d think she’d cut me some slack.”
“Why would she do that when you’ve been a menace in her life? She would not trust you so soon Aiden. Flashing all those nice things at her so early will only make her think you’re flashing your wealth and showing her that you’re better than her.” Austin snorted.