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,

words that you would be able

making me shift on my feet, praying for someone to

the way. I’m sure you already know

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

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

seem to fathom the fact that she even has a bit of happiness to see me. The last time we saw each other, I

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

little with his elbow and I

She tugged me into a hug,

little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be Grant junior.” She asked while

but smile at hearing

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

Xavier whined, playfully glaring at his wife’s back

have it all wrong my handsome. I love you, not

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

leave them be Grant. They’re young, God alone knows the drama and trials we went through to be what we are today. We wouldn’t be Xavier’s if we

is a pain in the butt just like

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

grinned

looked at his father for some help. Mr Xavier walks over to

got the girl

puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to catch but I managed to get her.” He said while winking down

ego.” Meredith uttered with

winked, clutching my hand and practically dragging me

me softly while his wife guided

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

was eager to see me wed her son, I could tell by her voice and the way she

your mother will have you

sip of the beer Aiden gave

Everything must be grand!” Meredith argued, sending a

good. The kids may want a small wedding