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.

away from him. If

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

me shift on my feet, praying for

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

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

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

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 in her

she would hate me. Loathe me and not want to be in the same room with me,

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

mine. She tugged

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

smile at hearing her elated

a handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God

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

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

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

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

pain in the butt just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve gone through so much.” Meredith

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

Meredith grinned widely making me

at his father for some help. Mr Xavier walks over to Aiden and taps him

least you got the

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

Meredith uttered with a roll of

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

Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly while his wife guided

had not taken a single

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

rate your mother will have you

he took a sip of

will only be married once to the love of his life. Everything must be grand!” Meredith argued, sending a sharp scowl at her

may want a small wedding love.” Mr.