The Girl He Craves

Sophie’s pov

“So you’re saying that Aiden Xavier. Thee Aiden Xavier bought you a hundred red roses and wrote you a love note?” Mila asked, looking baffled as she looked around the apart- ment that was still….littered with red roses.

I had better clean them up but my heart didn’t want to get rid of them.

I was in a tug war, one side knew I had to get rid of a good amount because I can’t possibly have so many in one room….yet the other part want to see them everyday even when they’ll be wilted.

That’s how much I want to cherish these roses Aiden had given to me. Such a sweet surprise…..one that made him break down any remaining walls I had left around my heart.

I chewed on my nails and nod while trying to fight a smile.

Mila’s eyes widen. “You’re kidding. This cannot be the same Aiden in high school.” She gasped looking around the entire room that still looked like the red sea even though I tried my best to push the roses to one side.

“You’re so lucky Soph. Aiden’s a charmer and a romantic. Lucky bit-” Ria stopped when I sent her a glare that told her to shut it before she said the bad word.

She smiles shakily and looks down at Ash who was curled -in her arms.

He had woken up a few minutes after Aiden’s second call

We had resumed to watching some television and then played a little with the orange small ball Aiden had gifted to him. We had been at it for hours until the girls arrived.

But now in Ria’s hold, my baby looked exhausted.

Ria rocked him and pointed at the outside deck, telling me silently that she’d be over there with Ash.

to

can’t believe it.” Mila said in awe as she crotched down and brushed her fingers

of guy….but I’ll admit he is trying.” She

The creases lined the corner of her eyes

onto the sofa, breathing out lightly as I tilt my head up to the ceiling.

up from. It’s crazy that we were arguing just a few days ago and now we’re together. Trying out something we were once scared to admit we wanted to try out.” I sighed and

and skimming her fingers over the petals in

to impress Mila and this seemed to have

cards right. Getting my best friend’s approval was something he seem to be

he loved you Soph. I saw it back then in his eyes and I’m seeing it now,” She stands up and looks down at me. “I think you made the right choice by trying this out,” Her grin then starts to curled into a teasing smirk

failed to accomplish before her.” Mila teased and walked

her a but confused, until she beamed. “You’ve accomplished making the blue eyed devil cold heart beat. You’ve done the unthinkable.” She snorted and

now call you the blue eyed devil’s wife?” Mila joked earning her a

giggles and

she sighs and then mur- murs. “I’m really happy

“But-

hear the word but. That word is never good when

she had used it….anxiety kicks

breath and lets

First the engagement being real and now you two wanting to try out for baby number two? Sophie…..are you even sure you want these things now? I don’t want to see you get hurt if you regret doing those things down the line.” Mila whispered looking down

she was worried about the fast pace Aiden and

my eyes away from hers and then swept them over to