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.

him. If there’s anyone to be blamed,

that you would be able to hear the sound of a pin

my feet, praying for someone to break the uncomfortable silence. My prayers are

way. I’m sure you already know me Sophie,

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

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, more airy

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

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

I let out a light giggle

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

little handsome boy’s name? Please

couldn’t help but smile at hearing

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

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

wrong my handsome. I love you, not your name.” She corrected

and me. “You two still need to explain why you decided not to tell us sooner about Ashton.

are today. We wouldn’t be Xavier’s if we didn’t have a bit of drama in our lives.” Meredith winked at me.

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

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

grinned widely

for some help. Mr Xavier walks over to Aiden and taps him on

got the girl son.”

his shoulders straightening and his chest puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to catch but I managed to get her.” He said while winking down at me.

and their ego.” Meredith uttered with a

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

uttered behind me softly while

had not taken

her son, I could tell by her voice and the way

your mother will have you bankrupt.”

a sip of the beer Aiden

once to the love of his life. Everything must be grand!” Meredith

may want a small