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.

of his son away from him. If

able to hear the sound of a pin dropping

for someone

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

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

of my grandchild would have been you Sophie. I just knew it in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was minutes ago. Now it was lighter, more airy and filled with a bit

see me. The last time we saw each other, I was on the stand and she was in the

and not want to be in the same room with

his elbow and I let out a light giggle and took

hands clutched mine. She tugged me into

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

but smile at hearing

pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God you weren’t named Grant huh?” She joked, blowing him

Mr. Xavier whined, playfully glaring at his wife’s back

my handsome. I love you, not your name.” She corrected him

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

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

in the butt just like you. Poor Sophie

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

grinned

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

least you got the girl

“She was a bit difficult to catch but I managed

their ego.” Meredith uttered with

my hand and practically dragging me away from

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

for a few hours, and though. Meredith had not taken a single breather, I kind of weirdly enjoyed talking

son, I could tell by her

mother will have you

he took a sip of the

only be married once to the love of his life. Everything must

The kids may want a small wedding love.”