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 anyone to be blamed,

that you would be able to hear the sound of a pin dropping to the

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

out. “Now that we got this out of the way. I’m sure

only by her passiveness but by the fact she hadn’t

in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was minutes ago. Now it was

me. The last time we saw each other, I was on the stand and she was in

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

little with his elbow and I let out a light

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

Please don’t let it be Grant junior.”

couldn’t help but smile at hearing

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

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

not your name.” She corrected him without sparing

glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need to explain why you decided not to

through to be what we are today. We wouldn’t be Xavier’s if

your son is a pain in the butt just like you. Poor

a lot mom for thinking the worst about me and not being on my side.” Aiden uttered

welcome.” Meredith grinned

for some help. Mr Xavier walks

got the girl

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

Meredith uttered with a roll of her

clutching my hand and practically

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

few hours, and though. Meredith had not taken a

was eager to see me wed her son, I could tell by her

this rate your mother

sip of the

hush Grant! Our 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

isn’t always good. The kids may want a small wedding love.”