Chapter 47
Sophie’s pov
“Okay so you have to tell me
I ce my finger on my lips and shush her. M 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. M 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.” M 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.
M 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. in and simple. Today was awful.”
Finally opening the bottle, I grab a ss and fill it with red wine. The aroma is pleasant and my
tastebuds tingle in anticipation.
M’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 ss to my lips. I sniffed the
smoky aroma and took a sip.
God, I needed that.
M 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 M,” I
regarded me,
“Come on, tell me.” M urged while eyeing my ss of wine. She knew that I wasn’t one to drink and
also knew that it would take a lot to crumble myposure.
I looked at her above the rim of the ss and breathed out. “It’s Aiden. Aiden Xavier. Crazy right?”
M’s eyes widen and she leans forward. “Come again?”
I rolled my eyes. “It’s Aiden M. 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.”
M’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 identally causing your ex
Carson’s death?” She asked in disbelief. I don’t me 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.” M cursed.
I nod. Shit indeed.
“Shit.” She cursed again and nudged her chin to the ss in my hand.
“Pour me a ss too, I need this shit to help soak up your words.” She shook her head in disbelief.
| ce my ss down on the counter and went to fetch another ss 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 bigpany 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 ss.
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Handing it to her, M 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,
M 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.”
M snorted at that, her eyes already glistening. M 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 identally 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 med too, he shouldn’t have
thrown the first punch especially knowing Aiden’s temper.”
My gaze lowered as I swirled the wine in my ss. I can’t believe I was defending Aiden.
“In fact, I was the one to be med in all of this. shouldn’t have yed 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.
M shook her head. “Don’t start ming 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?”
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 cing the ss
down on the countertop.
“I don’t think I can do it M,” 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.” M sighed and
walked around the counter to pull me in her arms.
Ycried on her shoulder, huping. 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.
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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 ce as Aiden and act neutral. ” I whispered while pulling away from M.
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 be. 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 canpletely ignore both Ash and me. I don’t think Aiden will
want Ash and me in his life.
M 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.”