The Girl He Craves

Sophie’s pov

“Okay so you have to tell me

I place my finger on my lips and shush her. Mila cringes and mouths sorry before walking out of the

room.

I looked down at Ash and sighed. He had fallen asleep the second he rest his head on my shoulder

while we walked up the stairs leading to the apartment.

I wasn’t surprised that he was always so tired now, they did say he was a bit of a troublemaker and

could never sit still. He reminded me of, him!

I brush my finger down his soft cheek and blinked. Oh Ash, if only you knew how hard this is for me. I’m

so sorry I’m letting you down bug. I just can’t stand being ignored by your dad, it just hurts too much.

I kissed his cheeks and then walked out of the room. Mila is already waiting for me on the sofa and I

make a bee-line for the kitchen. I need a drink. I hadn’t tasted wine in months. I needed it now.

Especially because of the day I had.

“You look like crap.” Mila pointed out as she twisted around to look at me.

1 Igrab a wine bottle from the cupboard and was a bit surprised that it was actually still full. With

Ria here, it was rare to actually have wine that wasn’t half empty already.

“Thanks, I needed that.” I snorted, struggling to open the wine bottle.

Mila winces. “Sorry, I was just

I nod. “Being honest. I know I look like crap, I feel like it. And if you’re about to ask about my first day of

work, then to answer you short. It was crap. Plain and simple. Today was awful.”

Finally opening the bottle, I grab a glass and fill it with red wine. The aroma is pleasant and my

tastebuds tingle in anticipation.

Mila’s brows furrowed as she got up from the sofa and walked over to me. “Was Bernard a bad boss

I shook my head quickly. “Oh no, Bernard was a sweetheart. Poor man barely had enough time to have

a break. It’s the monster of a Ceo who’s the problem.” I said and lifted the glass to my lips. I sniffed the

smoky aroma and took a sip.

God, I needed that.

Mila looks even more confused by my words. “Who’s the Ceo?”

I snorted and took another sip of the wine before I answered her. “You wouldn’t believe who Mila,” I

laughed dryly. “It’s someone you least expect.” I took a bigger sip, remembering how coldly Aiden

regarded me,

“Come on, tell me.” Mila urged while eyeing my glass of wine. She knew that I wasn’t one to drink and

also knew that it would take a lot to crumble my composure.

I looked at her above the rim of the glass and breathed out. “It’s Aiden. Aiden Xavier. Crazy right?”

Mila’s eyes widen and she leans forward. “Come again?”

I rolled my eyes. “It’s Aiden Mila. Aiden’s the Ceo of Harrington.co. When I saw him in the elevator, I

thought perhaps my eyes were deceiving me. Turns out, my eyes aren’t as shitty as I thought they

were.”

Mila’s mouth opens and then closes. She resembles a fish about now.

“You’re kidding right? Aiden as in Aiden Xavier who got put in jail for accidentally causing your ex

Carson’s death?” She asked in disbelief. I don’t blame her, I couldn’t believe it also.

In fact, a little part of my head still thought that this was all a dream and soon I’d wake up.

I nod. “And also Ashton’s dad, don’t forget that.”

“Shit.” Mila cursed.

I nod. Shit indeed.

“Shit.” She cursed again and nudged her chin to the glass in my hand.

“Pour me a glass too, I need this shit to help soak up your words.” She shook her head in disbelief.

| place my glass down on the counter and went to fetch another glass for her.

“Isn’t he supposed to still be in jail? How the hell is he out? And how the hell is he a Ceo?! Especially

for a big company like Harrington.co?’ She voiced out with incredulity.

I shrugged. “That’s what I’ve been asking myself the entire day. “I said while pouring the red wine into

the glass.

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Handing it to her, Mila has a skeptical look on her face, “This shit doesn’t add up.” She shook her head

and took a big gulp of the red liquid.

“When you said you thought you had seen him, I thought no way, must be a doubleganger. Aiden’s not

supposed to be out of jail yet. Are you sure it’s him? It can be his long lost twin or something?” She

asked while rubbing her temple. 1 snorted, “Oh it’s him alright. I know Aiden and that’s him.”

Besides, he acknowledged that it was his name when he told me to not call him by it during and after

office hours,

Mila narrows her eyes, “Of course you do.” She snorted.

“Anyway, what did he say when he saw you? Did he get angry and yell at you for not calling him while

he was in jail?”

I took a sip of the wine before answering. ” Nothing. Absolutely nothing. He didn’t acknowledge me.

Completely ignored me like I wasn’t even in the room. It’s like he doesn’t even remember me.”

Mila snorted at that, her eyes already glistening. Mila was always a lightweight and would get tipsy

quickly. “Not remember you? Oh please! The guy bullied you all throughout high school, fucked the

living shit out of you and got you pregnant, and then accidentally caused the death of Carson. How the

hell can he forget that?!” She shook her head in disbelief.

I cringe. “He doesn’t know about Ash, remember? And Carson is to be blamed too, he shouldn’t have

thrown the first punch especially knowing Aiden’s temper.”

My gaze lowered as I swirled the wine in my glass. I can’t believe I was defending Aiden.

“In fact, I was the one to be blamed in all of this. shouldn’t have played with Carson’s heart knowing

that I was in love with Aiden. I shouldn’t have said yes to being his girlfriend. “I said lowly while looking

at my reflection in the mirror.

Mila shook her head. “Don’t start blaming yourself again Soph. It’s no one’s fault. It just happened. It

was tragic but it happened and it’s now in the past. You’ve forgiven yourself remember?”

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I sighed and nodded. “It’s just so strange he acted like we were strangers. It fucking hurt.” || whispered

and took a sip of the wine. It tastes even bitter now for some reason.’

“He treated me so coldly. I didn’t know it would hurt this bad.” I shook my head while placing the glass

down on the countertop.

“I don’t think I can do it Mila,” My voice cracked as my eyes burned. “I don’t think I can pretend like I

don’t know him. Pretend that we never had a past. I just can’t see myself doing it.” My lower lip

trembled.

“Oh Soph. Aiden’s always been an ass but acting like he doesn’t know you is the lowest he’s ever

gone. I’m sure he’s only doing this to spite you for not calling him when he was in jail.” Mila sighed and

walked around the counter to pull me in her arms.

Ycried on her shoulder, hiccuping. I had no right to feel this way. I wasn’t exactly innocent, I had

not called him when he was in jail and didn’t tell him I was pregnant with his baby. I was keeping

something from him, so I had no right to even feel pity for myself because he was ignoring me.

But I just can’t see myself continuing like we don’t know each other. I can’t pass him in the corridors

and not look at him. I can’t stop my heart from beating in his presence.

I just can’t.

“I think I’m going to resign. Bernard’s going to be disappointed but I’m sure he’ll find someone better. I

just can’t be in the same place as Aiden and act neutral. ” I whispered while pulling away from Mila.

She looks at me in shock. “You’re going to quit?”

I nodded, “I just see no other way. I don’t want to be taunted by his presence anymore.”

“Oh Soph, I don’t think quitting will help you. Your mind will still remind you that he’s just minutes

away. Eventually, you’ll want to talk to him. And what about Ash? What are you going to do?”

I sighed heavily, “Well at least I won’t see what an even bigger manwhore he has become. I don’t want

to feel the pain of jealousy when the other women hang on his arms. And about Ash, I don’t know what

I’m going to do yet. If I tell Aiden about Ashton, I’m afraid he’ll bring me to court to take custody, he

clearly has the links to win. He also can completely ignore both Ash and me. I don’t think Aiden will

want Ash and me in his life.

Mila shook her head. “I don’t know Soph. I just hope you choose the right choice this time.”

I turned around from her so she’d not see my pained look and I shrug. “Either way, I’m still quitting.”