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 to be blamed, it should be

able

shift on my feet, praying for someone

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

her passiveness but by the fact she hadn’t asked why I

grandchild would have been you Sophie. I just knew it in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was minutes ago. Now it was lighter, more airy and filled with

can’t seem to fathom the fact that she even has a bit of happiness to see me. The last time we saw each other, I was on the stand and she was in the crowd with tears in

hate me. Loathe me and not want to be

and I let

here you,” She voiced when her hands clutched mine. She tugged me into a hug, Ash

“And what’s this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be Grant junior.” She asked while

couldn’t help but smile at

God. Such a handsome name for a handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks.

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

my handsome. I love you, not your name.”

his eyes and settled his irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need to explain why you decided not to

leave them be Grant. They’re young, God alone knows the drama and trials we went through to be what we are today. We wouldn’t be Xavier’s

your son is a pain in the butt just like

mom for thinking the worst about me and not being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as he looped

grinned

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

you got

straightening and his chest puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to catch

uttered with

on Sophie let’s talk about wedding plans.” Meredith winked, clutching my hand and practically dragging me

heard Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly

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

see me wed her son, I could tell by

rate your mother will have you

took a sip of the

his life. Everything must be grand!” Meredith argued, sending a sharp scowl at her husband who

kids may want a small wedding love.”