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.

from him. If there’s anyone to be blamed, it

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

praying for someone to break the uncomfortable silence. My prayers are answered a few seconds

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

my vision. I’m stunned not only by her passiveness but by the fact she hadn’t asked why I kept Ashton from

have been you Sophie. I just knew it in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was minutes ago. Now

me. The last time we saw each other, I was on the stand

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

his elbow and I let

clutched mine. She tugged me into a hug, Ash

boy’s name? Please

hearing her elated tone. “It’s

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

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

love you, not your name.” She corrected him

Xavier rolled his eyes and settled his irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need to explain why you decided not to tell us sooner about Ashton. ‘

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

butt just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve gone

for thinking the worst about me and not being on my side.”

grinned widely making

father for some help. Mr Xavier walks over to Aiden and taps

you got

a bit difficult to catch but

ego.” Meredith uttered with

let’s talk about wedding plans.” Meredith winked, clutching my hand

I heard Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly

for a few hours, and though. Meredith had not taken a single breather, I kind of weirdly enjoyed talking to her about it.

to see me wed her son, I could tell by her voice and the way she looked at me.

rate your mother will have you bankrupt.” Mr. Xavier

as he took a sip of the beer Aiden gave him.

Everything must be grand!” Meredith argued, sending a sharp scowl at her husband who looked at her amused.

isn’t always good. The kids may want a