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.

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

so quiet after my words that you would be able to hear the sound of

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

that we got this out of the way. I’m sure you already know me Sophie,

vision. I’m stunned not only by her passiveness but by

would have been you Sophie. I just knew it in my bones.” Her voice

a bit of happiness to see me. The last time we

hate me. Loathe me and not want to be

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

She voiced when her hands clutched mine. She tugged me into a hug, Ash in the

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

smile at hearing her elated tone. “It’s

name for a handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God you weren’t named

my name!?” Mr. Xavier whined, playfully glaring at his wife’s back as she cooed

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

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

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

a pain in the butt just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve

mom for thinking the worst about me and not being on

grinned widely making

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

got

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

Meredith uttered with a

Sophie let’s talk about wedding plans.” Meredith winked, clutching my hand

Xavier uttered behind me softly

though. Meredith had not taken a single breather, I kind

to see me wed her son, I could tell by her

mother will have

took a sip

once to the love of his life. Everything must be grand!” Meredith argued,

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