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.

his son away from him. If

you would be able

on my feet, praying for someone to break

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

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

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

The last time we saw each other, I was on the stand and

be in the same room with me, but she was proving me

little with his elbow and I

when her hands clutched mine. She tugged me into a hug,

handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let

smile at

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

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

not your name.” She corrected him without

eyes and settled his irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need to explain why

we went through to be what we

your son is a pain in the butt just like

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

grinned widely

help. Mr Xavier walks over to Aiden and taps him on

got the girl

difficult to catch

and their ego.” Meredith uttered with a roll of

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

heard Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly while his

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

see me wed her son, I could tell by her voice and the way she looked at

rate your mother will have you bankrupt.” Mr.

as he took a sip of the beer Aiden

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

good. The kids may want