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

so quiet after my words that you would be able to

awkward for a few, making me shift on my feet, praying for someone to break the uncomfortable silence.

got this out of the way. I’m sure you already know me

outstretched hand comes into my vision. I’m stunned not only by her passiveness but

the mother of my grandchild would have been you Sophie. I just knew it in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t

happiness to see me. The last time we saw each

to be in the same room with me,

I

clutched mine. She tugged me

handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be

help but smile at

handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s

playfully glaring at his wife’s back as

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

irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need to explain why you decided not to tell us sooner about

we went through to be what we are today. We wouldn’t

pain in the butt just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve gone through so much.” Meredith

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

welcome.” Meredith grinned widely making me

at his father for some help. Mr Xavier walks over to Aiden and taps him on the

least you got the girl

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

uttered with a roll

wedding plans.” Meredith winked, clutching my hand and practically dragging me away from Aiden and

I heard Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly while his

and though. Meredith had not taken a single breather,

could tell by her voice and

mother will have you

he took a sip of the beer Aiden

will 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

always good. The kids may want