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.

away from him. If there’s

so quiet after my words that you would be able to hear the sound of a

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

I’m sure you already

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

Sophie. I just knew it in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was minutes ago. Now it was lighter, more

see me. The last time we saw each other, I was on the stand and she was in the crowd with tears in her

she would hate me. Loathe me and not want to be in the same room with me, but she was proving me

I let out a light giggle and took her outstretched

you,” She voiced when her hands clutched mine. She tugged

this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be Grant junior.” She asked while playing with Ashton’s

smile at hearing her elated

thank God. Such a handsome name for a handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God you weren’t named Grant

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

have it all wrong my handsome. I love you, not your name.” She corrected him without sparing him a

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

Grant. They’re young, God alone knows the drama and trials we went through to be what we

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

me and not being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as

welcome.” Meredith grinned widely making

help.

you got

a bit difficult to catch but I managed to

Meredith uttered with a roll of her

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

Sophie,” I heard Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly

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

son, I could

this rate your mother

a sip of the beer Aiden

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 her

kids may want a small wedding love.” Mr.