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

so quiet after my words that you would be able to hear the sound of a pin dropping to

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

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

by her passiveness but by the fact she

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

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

hate me. Loathe me and not want to be in the same room

a little with his elbow and I let

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

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

couldn’t help but smile at hearing

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

you loved my name!?” Mr. Xavier whined, playfully glaring at

wrong my handsome. I love you, not

rolled his eyes and settled his irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two still

leave them be Grant. They’re young, God alone knows the drama and trials we went through to be what we are today. We wouldn’t be Xavier’s if

in the butt just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve

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

Meredith grinned widely

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

you got

out. “She was a bit difficult to

uttered with a roll of

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

I heard Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly while

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

see me wed her son, I could tell by

rate your mother

sip of the beer

hush 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

want a small wedding love.” Mr. Xavier