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 be

after my words that you would be able to hear the

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

the way. I’m sure you already know me Sophie, I’m Meredith but you can just call me Mere.”

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

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

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 stand and

she would hate me. Loathe me and not want to be in

elbow and I let out a light giggle and took

voiced when her hands clutched mine. She tugged me into a hug, Ash in

little handsome boy’s name? Please

but smile at hearing her

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

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

my handsome. I love you, not your name.”

his irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need to

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 winked at me.

your son is a pain in the butt just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve gone through

a lot mom for thinking the worst about me and not being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as he looped his arm around

welcome.” Meredith grinned widely making me

looked at his father for some help. Mr

got the

bit difficult to catch but

their ego.” Meredith uttered with

talk about wedding plans.” Meredith winked, clutching my hand and practically dragging me away from Aiden and

me softly while his wife guided

Meredith had not taken a single breather, I kind

wed her son, I could tell by her voice and the way she looked at

your mother will have you

a sip of the beer

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

kids may want a small wedding