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.

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

able to hear the sound of a pin dropping

for someone to break the uncomfortable silence. My prayers are answered a few

Mrs. Xavier breathed out. “Now that we got this out of the way. I’m sure

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

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

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

hate me. Loathe me and not want to be in

elbow and I let out a light giggle and took her

hands clutched mine. She tugged me into a hug, Ash

Please don’t let it

couldn’t help but smile at hearing her

pinched Ashton’s cheeks.

Xavier whined, playfully glaring at his

handsome. I love you, not your name.”

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

knows 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 bit of drama in our lives.” Meredith winked

just like you.

me and not being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically

welcome.” Meredith grinned widely

little help here?” Aiden looked at his father for some help. Mr Xavier walks over to Aiden and taps him on the

you got the

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

ego.” Meredith uttered with

on Sophie let’s talk about wedding plans.” Meredith winked, clutching my hand and practically dragging me

me softly while his wife guided me

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

to see me wed her son, I could

by this rate your mother will have you

he took a sip of

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 a small wedding love.” Mr.