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

that you would be able to hear the sound of a

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

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

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

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

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 and she was in the crowd with tears

me and not want to be in the

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

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

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

smile at

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

playfully glaring at his wife’s back as she cooed

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

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 have a bit of drama in our lives.” Meredith winked at

like you.

me and not being on my side.” Aiden

welcome.” Meredith grinned widely making

father for some help. Mr Xavier walks over to Aiden and

you got the

chest puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to

Meredith uttered with a

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

uttered behind me softly while his wife guided me to the

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

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

your mother will have you bankrupt.” Mr.

sip of the beer Aiden gave

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

good. The kids may want a small wedding love.” Mr. Xavier