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. If there’s anyone to be

able to

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

Mrs. Xavier breathed out. “Now that we got this out of the way. I’m sure you already know me Sophie, I’m Meredith but

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

my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was minutes ago. Now it was lighter, more airy

of happiness to see me. The last time

be in the same room with

I let out a light giggle and

her hands clutched mine. She tugged me into a

squeals and Meredith pulls away. “And what’s this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t

smile at hearing her elated

pinched

thought you loved my name!?” Mr. Xavier whined, playfully glaring at his wife’s

I love you, not your name.” She corrected him without sparing him a

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

the drama and trials we went through to be what we are today. We wouldn’t be Xavier’s if we didn’t have a

just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve gone

about me and not being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as he looped his arm around

welcome.” Meredith grinned widely making me

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

least you got the girl

shoulders straightening and his chest puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to

ego.” Meredith uttered

Meredith winked, clutching my hand and practically dragging me away

uttered behind me softly while

had not taken a single breather, I kind

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

by this rate your mother

a sip

life. Everything

want a small