The Girl He Craves novel (Sophie and Aiden)

Chapter 29

Sophie’s pov

I parked on the side of the curb, my old car coming to a stop with a loud screech and a shud der.

“Dammit.” I snarled as I jab at the seatbelt to free myself.

Mila burst into fits of laughter as she watches me struggle with the seatbelt.

“Ha ha. Of course you’re all giddy and amused because at least you’re not stuck.” | groaned, jamming my fingers on the red release button on the seatbelt.

Mila taps her hand on the dashboard. “Mary is really about to give up on us.” She snorted.

I bought that car when I knew I needed my own transportation to bring Ash around. It was al ready old and looked ready to collapse, but it was at a reasonable price and that was all I could budget. It did the job anyway, even though half the time it’s a struggle to get out or startit.

“You’d think that naming her Mary she’d be lucky.” Thuffed, rejoicing silently when the release button finally works.

I was already contemplating if to grab a hold of the scissors I had in the compartment and just snip the entire seatbelt around me.

Mila giggled and then suddenly goes silent. “Uh oh.”

I snapped my head to her in confusion. “What?”

She nudged her chin slightly at the opening of the diner where I could see Ressa, Mila’s aunt and also Ria’s mom, bounding over here. Her black hair wipes behind her.

“Oh shit.” I winced when she knocks her knuckles on the passenger’s window. Mila rolls the glass down and it makes an awful screeching sound.

Ressa’s dark glaring eyes are more visible now as the dirty glass goes lower. “You two are late.” She snaps. “I’m here running this thing on my own. You know how busy this shit gets in the morning.”

“You know we have to drop off Ash first at daycare Ressa. We’re here now.” I said while look ing at the road behind me to be sure that a car wasn’t coming. When it was clear I opened the car quickly and got out.

“Oh right. How’s that little bugger? I haven’t seen him in a while.” Ressa chuckled, “I miss his cute face. You have to bring him here more often Soph, he attracts me more customers.”

“Leave it to you to still talk about getting more customers. You’re a living bank aunty Ressa.” Mila snorted as she got out of the car. The door screeches when she closes it.

I was a bank child I’d already own a mansion. You

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stick up the ass printed on your forehead either, but you sure walk like you have one.” Mila retorted with a

when Ressa sent Mila a death stare that had her throwing her hands on

grumbles, walking away from us. My eyes fall to

do you know? She actually walks like she has one lodged up

and the little bell chimes.

amused looks at each other

here.” Mila

my eyes dart

age fifty-five and he had been a loyal customer for two years now. He was a very

smiled when his brown eyes

that man was younger and not married, I’d definitely give him a chance.” Mila

shook my head, grinning. “He can

I said if only he was younger.” She snorted stressing on the word

from the back where I was sure she was counting the money she just made. It

me to do her bidding.”

family of four left on the table, 1 skated over to Bernard who

that we looked so much alike. Unfortu nately, I would never get to

and then pull out the pencil behind my ear to write down his or der. Apart from how busy and noisy and

touch of red.” I pointed at the red stain that was still so visible on the light pink uniform we were

awaking his head. “Kids these

I beamed and nodded.

up with Ash countless times when Ash wasn’t in daycare yet

nodded and smiled. “You have to

more than that. I was

quickly. “Oh no no no. You don’t have to

want to do this for Ash. There’s no huge dent in my bank

accepting it.” I threatened

only chuckles and