The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

“What are you two doing here?” Aiden asked as he struts over until he was beside me and Ashton.

His mother’s eyes left mine and Ashton’s to peer at her son. They glisten:

“Why didn’t you tell me we have a grandson Aiden?” She whispered brokenly, making my heart ache.

“Mom I-

Aiden’s voice is shaky with surprise and pain.

“Love,” Aiden’s dad called out to his wife and enveloped her in a warm hug. He sends Aiden a disapproving stare.

She sniffles. “I’m fine Grant.” She reassured him even though the sound of her voice said otherwise.

“Aiden,” His father starts, his voice tight with disapproval. “You better explain this mess!”

Aiden looks completely lost, his eyes sweeping from my mortified expression to his father’s tight and disapproving stare.

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“It’s my fault.” I butted in quickly before Aiden could tell them anything. I knew he’d take the fault for my stupid decision so I had to do something.

I couldn’t stand there and act innocent.

His mother pulls away from her husband to peer at me in confusion.

“Sophie-

Aiden warned, looking at me fixedly and telling me silently to keep my mouth sealed.

I tear my eyes away from his and focus them on his parents.

“I’m the reason he hadn’t told anyone about Ashton. He also hadn’t known about him until a couple of days ago.” I rip my gaze from Mrs. Xavier and set them on the floor in shame as I continued.

kept the knowledge of his son away from him. If there’s anyone to be blamed, it

after my words that you would be able to hear the sound of a pin dropping

silent and awkward for a few, making me shift on my feet, praying for someone to break the uncomfortable

I’m sure you already know me Sophie, I’m Meredith

her passiveness but by the fact she hadn’t

my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was minutes ago. Now it was lighter, more airy and filled with a bit of

see me. The last time we saw each other, I was on the stand and she was

be in the same room with me, but she was proving me

little with his elbow and I let out a light giggle

mine. She tugged me into a hug, Ash in

squeals and Meredith pulls away. “And what’s this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be

but smile at hearing her

boy.” She cooed and pinched

whined, playfully glaring at his wife’s back as she cooed

not your name.” She corrected him without sparing him a

irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need to explain why you decided not to tell us

to be what we are today. We wouldn’t be Xavier’s if we didn’t have a bit of drama

in the butt just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve gone through so

on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as he looped his arm around

welcome.” Meredith grinned widely

for some help. Mr

got

“She was a bit difficult to catch but

their ego.” Meredith uttered

clutching my hand and practically dragging me away from

me softly while his wife guided me to the

hours, and though. Meredith had not taken a

son, I could tell by her voice and the way she

this rate your mother will have you

as he took a sip of

baby will only be married once to the love of his life. Everything must be grand!” Meredith argued, sending a sharp scowl at her husband who

kids may want a small wedding love.” Mr.