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.

kept the knowledge of his son away from him. If there’s anyone to be

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

for

out of the way. I’m sure you

hand comes into my vision. I’m stunned not only by her passiveness but by the fact

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

last time we saw each other, I was

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

with his elbow and I let out a

She voiced when her hands clutched mine. She tugged me

this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let

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

thank God. Such a handsome name for a handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God you weren’t named

you loved my name!?” Mr. Xavier whined, playfully glaring at his wife’s back as she cooed

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

rolled his eyes and settled his irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two still need to explain why you decided

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

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

about me and not being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as

Meredith grinned widely making me giggle.

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

you got

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

ego.” Meredith uttered with a roll of her eyes.

plans.” Meredith winked, clutching my hand and practically dragging

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

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

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

by this rate your mother will have

he took a sip of the beer Aiden gave

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

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