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.

his son away from him. If there’s anyone to

after my words that you would be able to hear the

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

breathed out. “Now that we got this out of the way. I’m sure you already know

passiveness but by the fact she hadn’t asked why I kept

in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was minutes ago. Now it was lighter, more airy and filled with a bit of

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

me. Loathe me and not want to be

let out a light giggle and

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

Please don’t let it be Grant junior.” She asked while playing with Ashton’s finger.

but smile at hearing

thank God. Such a handsome name for a handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God you weren’t named Grant huh?” She joked, blowing him strawberries.

Xavier whined, playfully glaring at his

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

and settled his irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need to explain why you decided not

trials we went through to be what we are today. We wouldn’t be

in the butt just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve gone through so much.” Meredith

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

welcome.” Meredith grinned widely making

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

least you got the

his shoulders straightening and his chest puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to catch but I managed to get her.” He said while winking down

their ego.” Meredith uttered with

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

heard Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly while his wife

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

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

rate your mother will have

took a sip of the beer Aiden

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 her amused.

always good. The kids may want a small wedding