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.

of his son away from him. If there’s anyone to be blamed,

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

on my feet, praying for someone to break the

of the way. I’m sure you already know me Sophie, I’m Meredith but you can

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

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

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

and not want to be in the

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

mine. She tugged me into a hug, Ash in

this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let

but smile at hearing

handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s

Xavier whined, playfully glaring at

you, not your name.” She

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

we went through to be what we are today.

the butt just like

being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as he looped his arm around

Meredith grinned widely

here?” Aiden looked at his father for some help. Mr Xavier walks over to

got the girl

shoulders straightening and his chest puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to catch but I managed to get her.” He said

and their ego.” Meredith uttered with a roll of

plans.” Meredith winked, clutching my

Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly while

not taken

I could tell by her voice and the way she looked at

by this rate your mother will have you

a sip of the

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

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