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.

kept the knowledge of his son away from him.

be able to hear the sound of a pin

praying for someone to

Xavier breathed out. “Now that we got this out of the way. I’m sure you already know

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

Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was minutes ago. Now it was lighter,

a bit of happiness to see me. The last time we saw each other, I was on the stand and she was in the

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

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

She

pulls away. “And what’s this little handsome boy’s name? Please

smile at hearing her elated tone.

thank God. Such a handsome name for a handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks.

my name!?” Mr. Xavier whined, playfully

not your name.” She corrected him without sparing him a

irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need to explain why you decided

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

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

lot mom for thinking the worst about me and not being on my

grinned widely making

help. Mr Xavier walks over to Aiden

you got the

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

ego.” Meredith uttered

my hand and practically dragging

heard Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly while his

not taken a single breather, I kind of weirdly enjoyed talking to her about

could tell by her voice

this rate your mother will have you bankrupt.” Mr.

took a sip of the beer Aiden gave

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

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