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.

from him. If there’s

that you would be able to

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

of the way. I’m sure you already know me Sophie, I’m Meredith but you

not only by her passiveness but

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 a bit

she even has a bit of happiness to see me. The last time we saw each other, I was

to be in the

a little with his elbow and I let out a light giggle and took

She tugged me into a hug, Ash in

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

but smile at hearing her elated tone. “It’s

handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God you weren’t named

name!?” Mr. Xavier whined, playfully

have it all wrong my handsome. I love you, not your name.” She

irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need

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 if we didn’t have

a pain in the butt just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve

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

grinned widely

little help here?” Aiden looked at his father for some help. Mr

least you got

beamed, his shoulders straightening and his chest puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to

their ego.” Meredith uttered with a roll

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

behind me

hours, and though. Meredith had not taken a single breather, I kind of

to see me wed her son, I could tell by her voice and the

by this rate your mother will have you

a sip

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

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