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.

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

you would be able to hear

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

out. “Now that we got this out of the way. I’m sure you already know me Sophie, I’m Meredith

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

an inkling the mother of my grandchild would have been you Sophie. I just knew it in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was minutes ago. Now it was lighter,

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

not want to be in the same room with me, but she was proving me wrong.

little with his elbow and I let out a light giggle and took her

her hands clutched mine. She tugged me into a hug,

this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be Grant junior.” She asked while playing with

smile at hearing her elated tone.

and pinched Ashton’s cheeks.

Xavier whined, playfully

handsome. I love you, not your name.” She corrected him without

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

leave 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

like you. Poor Sophie must’ve gone through so much.”

worst about me and not being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as he looped his arm around my

widely

at his father for some help. Mr Xavier walks over to Aiden and taps him on the shoulder.

least you got the girl

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

uttered with a roll of

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

softly while

taken

see me wed her son, I could tell by her voice and the way

rate your mother will have you bankrupt.”

a sip of the beer Aiden gave him.

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

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