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.

knowledge of his son away from him. If there’s

able to hear the sound of a pin

few, making me shift on my feet, praying for

got this out of the way. I’m sure you

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

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

of happiness to see me. The last time we saw each

to be in the same room with

me a little with his elbow and I let out a light

She voiced when her hands clutched mine. She tugged me into a

pulls away. “And what’s this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be

smile at hearing her elated tone. “It’s

She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks.

name!?” Mr. Xavier whined, playfully glaring at his wife’s

I love you, not your name.”

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

be what we are today. We wouldn’t be Xavier’s if we didn’t have a bit of drama in

just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve

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

grinned widely making

at his father for some help. Mr Xavier

you got the

was a bit difficult to catch but I managed to get her.” He

uttered with a roll

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

Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly while his wife guided me to the

and though. Meredith had not taken a single breather,

see me wed her son, I could tell by

rate your mother will have you

sip of the beer

Grant! Our baby 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 at

isn’t always good. The kids may want a small