The Girl He Craves

Chapter 38

Aiden’s pov

I tilt my head, hoping to get a better view of her or at least her face but it would be impossi ble to with

how far she was and the brutal way the rain was pouring down.

Mitch blares the horn again and looks at me through the rearview mirror. “Sorry sir about the hold-up.”

He apologized even though it wasn’t his fault.

I looked back at the old car in front of us. The woman looks to be frustrated in there.

.

“I think the lady is in a bit of trouble. I’ll go have a look.” Mitch suggested and I nod.

I didn’t care if she was in trouble or not, I just wanted to get out of here soon.

Mitch gets out of the car and walks over to the old mustard colored car in the pouring rain.

Twinced at the color. It stood out like a sour thumb and looked ready to collapse. I wouldn’t be

surprised if she was facing trouble with starting that thing. Perhaps this is why she hadn’t driv en off

yet.

Tcontinued to stare at her, admitting that the mysterious woman had managed to tug my at tention,

which was very rare nowadays.

I couldn’t see her face, but I could tell she was talking to Mitch. For a second, just a second, I itched to

get out of the car and see her face myself. I was even admittedly a bit annoyed that Mitch saw her face

before I could.

Why was so intrigued by this woman?

Igroan, brushing my hand down my face.

What the hell was wrong with me today?

Thuffed in frustration, completely aware that one of the reasons why I was so intrigued by this woman’s

presence was because she reminded me of someone I had tried to forget.

After a few seconds, her car starts and Mitch makes his way back to me. He enters and moves his

soaked hat on his head. “Her car had been giving her a few issues but it’s working back now. So we

should be on our way now sir.”

I was tempted to ask Mitch about the mysterious woman but I bit my tongue and just nod ded.

She drove cautiously and when she was finally on the main road, I find myself turning around to stare

at her car.

Who was this woman and why does she feel so familiar to me? Why does just seeing a glimpse of her,

even though it’s the back of her, make me feel so strange?

Sophie’s pov

“We’re home Ash bug,” I said happily. His little hands that were around my neck holding me tightly,

loosens.

The sweater I had on my wet blouse was starting to get a little wet so it was a good thing we reached

home in time. I sure didn’t want that wetness to seep to Ash’s clothes.

“Home mama.” He giggles as I opened the door and enter.

As soon as I do, Mila comes rushing down the little hallway leading to the rooms. Her eyes are wide

and her hair whips behind her.

“Details Sophie!I need details! How was it? Is the building huge? Is the pay good? Am I going to have a

rich best friend now?” She rushes out when she reaches me.

She reaches out for Ash who giggles and hand him to her. “I missed you little bug.” She squeals and

peppers him with kisses on his chubby cheeks.

“Miss you.” Ash replied.

“Glad to know that I wasn’t missed.” I rolled my eyes and smiled at the two of them.

Mila rolls her eyes at me while playing with Ash’s little fingers. “Your mama is jealous. Huh Ashy boy?”

Ash smiled brightly. “Mama jealous.”

Ismiled. His talking voice was so cute.

Mila turns to face me and raised a brow. “Well? Answer the questions girl! You barely an swered them

when I was texting you.”

I sighed while kicking off my shoes. “I couldn’t really text you back because I was busy learn ing where

to place the documents on the computer.”

“And I texted you back at lunchtime,” I told her. “Speaking of, I saved you guys some sweet desserts.”

“Yeah you did but it lacked details. Which is why I’m asking you for them now.” She snorted.

Ash yawns and rests his head on Mila’s shoulder. I smiled. Ash always got tired after a car ride.

“Awe looks like someone’s tired.” Mila cooed as she rocks Ash from side to side.

“I’ll make him sleep and you can have that shower I know you desperately want.” She said softly to not

disturb a sleepy Ashton.

I looked at her like she was a life saver, which she was. “Oh thank you Mila

Mila’s eyes narrowed. “But you’ll have to tell me everything when you get out. And no skip ping details.”

She warns.

“I promise.” I nodded and leaned down to kiss Ash’s cheeks. “Mommy’s going to have a quick shower

my little bug. I’ll be back.” I whispered, staring into his tired blue eyes.

My heart leaps when I see Aiden in him and remember how I thought I felt Aiden’s presence

at Harrington.co.

I walked away quickly, needing a cold shower desperately to help me come back to reality. Because

there was no way Aiden was in New York, far less in Harrington.co building.

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does my body react when that certain stare fell on me? But the better question was why that certain

stare felt so much like Aiden’s.

“When did he fall asleep?” I asked walking into the living room while patting my hair dry.

Mila’s gaze tear from the movie on the television to stare at me.” Around two minutes after you left to

have a shower. Did you know he makes that cute snoring sound when he’s asleep?”

I nodded and giggled. “It’s adorable.”

Mila nods in agreement and mutes the sound on the TV when we hear someone shuffling behind the

door.

The door to the apartment is suddenly thrust open. Ria walks in, cursing at the umbrella that refused to

close. She shakes it, causing the water droplets to fall on the floor.

“This damn thing.” She groans and decided to just throw it in the corner.

“I need some hot chocolate.” She grunts, walking over to the kitchen.

“Welcome back home. A hi would be appreciated you old hag.” Mila jabbed at Ria who flipped her off.

“Does this look old to you?” She squeezes her butt and smacked it.

“Yeah, saggy in fact.” Mila retorted with a snort. “Might want to start heading back to the gym.”

Ria whips around and glares at Mila.”How dare you! Especially when you’re the one with the pot belly!”

Mila gasped, shooting Ria furious glares. “You bit

“Would you two be quiet before you manage to wake up Ash?” I hissed, getting annoyed at their

bickering.

“She started it!” Both said simultaneously.

I rolled my eyes and went to sit beside Mila.

Ria grabs the ice cream in the freezer and digs for a huge spoon.

“I thought you said you wanted hot chocolate?” Mila asked sarcastically.

Ria’s eyes narrowed on her. “Well, I changed my mind!” She glares at Mila and walks over to us. She

sits beside me and the two glared at each other.

I rolled my eyes already sensing another minute or two of them bickering.

But surprisingly Ria only turns to face me while digging in the ice cream tub. “So how did it go Soph?”

I told them everything and decided to leave the part where I thought I sensed Aiden’s pres ence at

Harrington.co.

I didn’t think they’d believe me; they’d probably think I was going insane. Besides, I didn’t catch the

face of whoever had been staring at me. I can’t just say it’s him when I wasn’t a hun dred percent sure

it was.

Goosebumps raise on my skin when I remembered how the gaze had been intense on my back. I didn’t

understand how a simple gaze can have me overthinking so much.