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.

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

my words that you would be able to

shift on my feet, praying for

then,” Mrs. Xavier breathed out. “Now that we got this out of the way. I’m sure you

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

see me. The last time we saw each other, I was on the stand and she was in the crowd with tears

want to be in the same room

let out a light

her hands clutched mine. She tugged

squeals and Meredith pulls away. “And what’s this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t

couldn’t help but smile at hearing her elated

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

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

it all wrong my handsome. I love you, not

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. ‘

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

in the butt just like you. Poor

about me and not being on my side.”

widely

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

you got the girl son.”

“She was a bit difficult to

uttered with a roll

winked, clutching my hand and practically dragging me away from

Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly while his wife guided me to

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

tell by her voice and the way she looked at me.

mother will have you

he took a sip of the beer Aiden

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

may want a small wedding love.” Mr. Xavier