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.

of his son away from him.

that you would be able to hear

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

got this out of the way. I’m sure you already know me Sophie, I’m Meredith but you can just call me

comes into my vision. I’m stunned not only by her passiveness but by the fact she hadn’t asked why

had an inkling the mother of my 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 a bit of

see me. The last time we

not want to be in the same room with me, but she was

I let

mine. She tugged me into

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 elated tone. “It’s

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

name!?” Mr. Xavier whined, playfully glaring at his wife’s

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

two still need to explain why you decided not to tell us sooner about

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

like you.

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

Meredith grinned widely making me

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

you got the

and his chest puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to catch but I managed to get her.” He

uttered with a roll

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

uttered behind me

for a few hours, and though. Meredith had not taken a single breather, I kind of weirdly enjoyed talking to her

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

your mother will have

he took a sip of

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

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