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.

the knowledge of his son away from him.

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

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

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

by her passiveness but by

my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was minutes

even has a bit of happiness to see me. The last time we saw

and not want to be

I let

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

little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be Grant junior.” She

at hearing her elated tone.

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

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

it all wrong my handsome. I love you, not your name.” She

two still need to explain why you decided not to tell

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

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

on my side.”

grinned widely making me

some help.

got the girl

straightening and his chest puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to catch but I managed to

their ego.” Meredith uttered with a roll of her

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

Sophie,” I heard Mr. Xavier uttered behind me

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

was eager to see me wed her son, I could tell by her voice

mother will

a sip of the beer Aiden gave

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

always good. The kids may want a small wedding