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.

son away from him. If there’s anyone to be blamed, it should

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

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

her passiveness but by the

in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like

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

hate me. Loathe me and not want to be in the same

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

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

name? Please don’t let it be Grant junior.” She asked while playing

smile at

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

loved my name!?” Mr. Xavier whined, playfully

I love you, not your

glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need to explain

we are

like

not being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as he looped his

welcome.” Meredith grinned widely

help. Mr Xavier walks over to

got

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

ego.” Meredith uttered with a roll

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

behind me

for a few hours, and though. Meredith had not

son, I could tell by her

mother will have you bankrupt.” Mr.

he took a sip of

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

good. The kids may want a small wedding