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.

the knowledge of his son away from him. If there’s anyone

that you would be able

a few, making me shift on my feet, praying for someone to break the uncomfortable silence. My prayers are answered

Xavier breathed out. “Now that we got this out of the way. I’m sure you already know me Sophie,

stunned not only by her passiveness but by the fact she hadn’t

had an inkling the mother of my grandchild would have been you Sophie. I just knew it in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t

last time we saw each other, I was on the stand and she was in the crowd

not want to be

I

mine. She tugged me

handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be Grant junior.” She

couldn’t help but smile at hearing her elated tone.

pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God you weren’t named Grant huh?” She joked,

thought you loved my name!?” Mr. Xavier whined, playfully glaring at his wife’s back as

love you, not your name.” She corrected him without

his eyes and settled his irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need to explain why

alone knows the drama and trials we went through to be what we are today.

pain in the butt just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve gone through so much.” Meredith

mom for thinking the worst about me and not being on my side.” Aiden

Meredith grinned widely

looked at his father for some help. Mr Xavier walks over to Aiden and taps

you got

chest puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to catch but

ego.” Meredith uttered with a roll of her

about wedding plans.” Meredith winked, clutching my hand and practically dragging me away from

me softly while his wife guided me

plans for a few hours, and though. Meredith had not taken a single breather, I

son, I could tell

by this rate your mother will have you bankrupt.”

he took a sip of the beer Aiden gave

Our 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 looked at

good. The kids may want a small wedding love.” Mr.