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.

knowledge of his son away from him. If

you would be able to hear the sound

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

that we got this out of the way. I’m sure you already

not only by her passiveness but

in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like

has a bit of happiness to see me. The last time we saw each other, I was on the stand and she was in the

and not want to be in

me a little with his elbow and I let out a light

her hands clutched mine. She tugged me into a

Meredith pulls away. “And what’s this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be

help but smile at hearing her elated tone. “It’s Ashton.”

cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God you weren’t named

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

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

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

them be Grant. They’re 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 didn’t have a bit of drama in our lives.” Meredith

son is a pain in the butt just like you. Poor

on my side.”

Meredith grinned widely making me

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

least you got

a bit difficult to catch but I managed to get her.” He said while winking down at me.

ego.” Meredith uttered with a roll of her

my hand and practically dragging me away from Aiden and his

heard Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly while his wife

a few hours, and though. Meredith had not taken a single breather, I kind of weirdly enjoyed talking

her son, I could tell by her voice and

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

as he took a sip of the

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

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