Chapter 33
Aiden’s pov
As soon as the door closed behind Sergio, my anger got the best of me and in a matter of a few seconds, everything that had been on the desk, is now on the floor.
Igritted my teeth.
I was fucking twenty one! Getting married at such a young age? Was he out of his damn
mind!?
I slammed my fist on the desk, hard, managing to crack the surface.
Seething in anger and frustration, I dialed my secretary. She answers on the first ring.
“How can I help you sir?” She purrs in my ears. I had no time for this shit right now
“Get me a damn new desk!” | snarled and cut the line. Beyond angry and frustrated, I send the phone flying and it smashes on the wall.
Groaning, I got off the chair and stormed my way to the door. Opening it, I blasted out know ing my secretary would be able to hear my voice. “Get me a fucking new phone whilst you are at
I banged the door and stormed back to my desk. Sergio must be fucking mad if he thinks I’ll marry anyone at this age.
Sophie’s pov
“I’ll see you later Ash bug,” I whispered kissing his forehead before leaving.
Sitting down in my car, I struggled to start it.
Just great.
I groaned.
It was eight thirty and as I remembered, Bernard told me to get to Harrington.co at eight. I was already so late. This wasn’t a good start,
I rolled down the window, already feeling so hot and sweaty. I was dressed in a white long sleeved blouse and a dark brown leather pencil skirt that was way too tight for me.
They belonged to Ria and the blouse was something I had way down deep into my closet. It had tiny yellow stains but it wasn’t that visible to the naked eye unless they take a really good look at it.
I turned on the ignition again, curses spitting out of my mouth one after the other.
This wasn’t a good place to let out profanities since it was after all beside the daycare.
My phone buzzed
“Ugh.” | groan, knocking my hand on the steering wheel in frustration when my car refuses to move.
I looked down at the caller and pinched the bridge of my nose.
This really wasn’t a good time to call Ingrid.
Even though I loved when she called to check up on me and Ash, right now I was frustrated and needed to be somewhere at the moment. Ingrid took an entire day on the phone.
I contemplated if to answer her call or not.
The ringing stops and I feel bad. But as soon as my fingers near the call back button, the ringing starts again. I answer quickly and put her on speaker.
“Ingrid.”
“Oh darling I thought I called you at the wrong time.” Ingrid’s warm voice filters through the other end.
You have no idea.
But instead of voicing that out, I replied. “No not at all.”
“Are you off to work right now? Where’s Ashton? Is he at the daycare already? Oh no did I miss him?” I can already hear the pout in her voice when I’m about to tell her that I just dropped off Ash.
“No, I’m not going to work today. And I actually just got out from the daycare. I’m just about to head off
I stopped, wondering if I should tell her about the opportunity Bernard thrust into my lap. I didn’t want to give her false hope, especially if I wasn’t sure whether I can actually do the work that they would bestow on me or not.
“Shanks. Ugh, I knew I should’ve called earlier. I miss hearing his voice.” Ingrid complained.
I snorted. “You video called him last night.”
Ingrid argued. “That was twelve hours ago. That’s half a day Sophie!”
I rolled my eyes yet a smile spread across my face.
“You said you’re not going to work today? Is something wrong, are you feeling okay?” She asked quickly with concern. “I’ve told you many times to drink a hot cup of tea every morning be fore going to work.”
I sighed. Oh God, not another lecture from her.
“I did drink some tea earlier on. I’m not sick Ingrid so don’t fuss over me. I’m just going to run some errands.” I lied smoothly. I deserve a pat on the back honestly.
She sighed in relief. “Good. Then if you’re busy, I’ll let you be on your way. I’ll call back when – you and Ash are home.” She promises.
After a few other words passed between us, we said our goodbyes and Ingrid ends the call.
I swear she only calls to talk to Ash and not me. I smiled at that thought and went back to starting my car.
The sound of the engine roaring had me yelling out a yes as I moved out of the parking lot.
Twenty minutes later, I’m pulling up to Harrington.co building. It’s huge. That’s the first thing I noticed about it. The second was the huge sign that spelled out their business name.
I stare in awe and then looked down at my attire. I frowned. I didn’t look good enough to even step foot in here.
I smoothed out the blouse, cursing at the barely visible yellow stains. I cleary looked like a homeless person who was just playing dress up.
Igroan and slammed my forehead on the steering wheel. It beeps loudly and I’m quick to lift my head. I smiled in embarrassment when everyone who was roaming about, stared at me.
into the
to be here. I’m already embarrassing my self as it
whimper and then
I should definitely just call it a day and leave.
brush the keys when my eyes sweep to
Ash.
this
can’t give up
Not so soon.
a new sense of hope and determination, I unbuckled myself thanking the heav
The heels I had on belonged to Ria and it was way too high for me to handle. But the others were higher,
fancy black stiletto and was the only
myself to chicken out again and really call it a day. I
snapped toward me, but this time I didn’t allow them to make me uncomfortable. I kept my chin up and strut
bulky men dressed in black suits on either side of the
to walk up to them, greeted them politely and they replied with
Nodding to myself and re ceiving weird looks from the security guards, I step in when they
cooler here than outside where the sun was already kissing everyone’s skin.
outside was magnificent, but the inside was
I let out when someone shouldered
hisses as she continues to walk
thought with my brows
look for the reception area. When I saw it,
to be in her early twenties. “Hi there.” I smiled politely but her blue eyes only left mine
Was everyone here so rude and
thoughts out of my head, I tried again. There
happen to be Becca?” I asked, hoping she’d
drop to the name tag pinned to her
Katie.
that was
familiar voice, belonging to a male,
Sophie’s pov
eyes wide at how
grins and steps out of the elevator. He struts over to me quickly,
He looks stunned yet pleased. “I knew you
“Mr. Beckam
Bernard cuts her off with a
told her cooly
do as I was told, making sure to stay close to Bernard
I was in the lobby?” I asked when we entered the
waiting for you, Sophie. Alice was very concerned when she saw me so close to the glass overlooking the city,
I saw you.” He chuckled,
know how to respond to him. This just proves how interested Bernard
to have him as a friend. for
would go this
elevator stops and the doors slide open. In came a few well dressed businessmen and women. None seemed to realize I was here.
again and
down the endless hall, Bernard clicked his tongue. “I thought I said at eight or
looked at the floor. Those
a bit of trouble. He hid his shoes again.” | smiled
chuckles knowing how troublesome and mischievous
our many talks I
a joking glare. “And did you not tell me Becca
ago. You would’ve caught
by my
This was a whole new different lifestyle and I had to fit in
The woman who had been lounging on the chair inside the office, straightens her
me and smiles. I almost sighed in relief. This
be Sophie?” The woman asked, politely
fall to her name tag, this time not wanting to embarrass myself by saying the wrong
Alice.
take her hand in mine and received a firm shake from her.
looked to be in her thirties and had the shiniest black hair I had ever seen. It was a short bob
almost jealous of how good she looked. While I looked like a blob of poop
nothing but good things about you. He praises you
We’ve known each other for ten years.” Bernard puffed
has me going through so early.”
aan
a confused look which she answered with an amused smile.” The CEO is hell bent on making everyone work hard for the amount of money he pays
Poor Bernard.
me in embarrassment. “Sorry for the mess Sophie. I had the time to clean it up but I was too busy looking out the
who said he had enough time to clean up before Sophie gets here?” Alice whips while crossing
I giggled.
teaming up against me I’ll be finished. It’s a
then drops his eyes to the desk and then hummed. “I think my PA should be done with printing out the
to the phone when a light knock came from the door. Bernard lifts his gaze to the door.
calls out. “Come
a second after and in walks a young woman with flaxseed colored hair. She looked to be a little bit older than me and if I were to guess, I’d say she was
me and she smiles politely before scurrying over to Bernard and handed him a dark blue file. “Here Mr. Beckam.
nods, prying the file from her hands.
out of the room before Bernard could even place the file on top of the
piece of paper. He scans over the words and nods.
nudges his chin to the chair in front of the desk. “Have a seat Sophie. Sorry I
the side of the desk. Bernard hands me the pa per which I assume was the contract. “Read it thoroughly. If you agree to the terms you’ll sign at the bottom. I’m really hoping you
words. My eyes widen a bit at the amount of money he was will ing to pay me annually. “I-I thought
correct with my calculations, I’d be receiving
much for someone
you deserve this amount Sophie and Alice would show you everything you
as Bernard sees in you. I’m willing to do my best to show you the ropes before I leave. If you agree to the terms and conditions, I can start showing you
My eyes widen. Today?
a month sounds really good. I can afford to buy Ashton