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 there’s anyone to be blamed, it

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

shift on my feet, praying for someone to break the uncomfortable

Mrs. Xavier breathed out. “Now that we got this out of the way. I’m sure you already know me Sophie, I’m Meredith but you can just call

I’m stunned not only by her passiveness but by the fact she hadn’t asked why I

just knew it in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was

The last time we

me and not want to be in the same

I let out a light

She voiced when her hands clutched mine. She tugged me

name? Please don’t let it be

help but smile at hearing

She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God you

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

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

glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need to explain why you decided not to tell us sooner about Ashton.

drama and trials we went through to be what we are today. We wouldn’t be Xavier’s if we didn’t have a

son is a pain in the butt just like you.

not being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as he looped his

welcome.” Meredith grinned widely

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

least you got the girl

difficult to catch

their ego.” Meredith uttered

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

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

spoke about wedding plans for a few hours, and though. Meredith had not taken a single breather, I

son, I could

mother

sip of the beer Aiden gave

his life. Everything must be grand!” Meredith argued, sending a sharp scowl at

The kids may want a small wedding love.” Mr. Xavier