The Girl He Craves

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. If there’s anyone to

to hear the sound of a pin dropping to the

silent and awkward for a few, making me shift on my feet, praying for someone to break

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

only by her passiveness but by the

an inkling the mother 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,

can’t seem to fathom the fact that she even has a bit of happiness to see me. The last time we saw each other, I was on the

me. Loathe me and not want to be in the same room with me, but she

and I let out a light giggle and took

She

little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t

but smile at hearing her

boy.” She cooed and pinched

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

my handsome. I love you, not your name.” She corrected him without sparing him

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

be what we are today. We wouldn’t be Xavier’s if we didn’t have

butt just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve gone through so

lot mom for thinking the worst about me and not being on my

Meredith grinned widely making me giggle.

looked at his father for some help. Mr Xavier walks over

least you got

out. “She was a bit difficult to catch but I managed to get her.” He said while winking down

their ego.” Meredith uttered with

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

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

Meredith had not taken a single breather, I kind of weirdly enjoyed talking to her about

could tell by

rate your mother will have you bankrupt.” Mr.

he took a sip of the beer Aiden gave him.

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

isn’t always good. The kids may want a small wedding love.”