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

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

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

out of the way. I’m sure you already know

by her passiveness but

been you Sophie. I just knew it in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky

see me. The last time we saw each other, I was on the stand and

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

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

here you,” She voiced when her hands clutched mine. She tugged me into a hug,

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

couldn’t help but smile at hearing her elated tone. “It’s Ashton.”

a handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God you

I thought you loved my name!?” Mr. Xavier whined, playfully

love you, not your name.” She corrected him

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

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 drama in our lives.” Meredith winked

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

for thinking the worst about me and not being on my side.” Aiden

Meredith grinned widely making

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

got the girl

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

Meredith uttered with a roll of her eyes.

clutching my hand and practically dragging me away from Aiden and his

Xavier uttered behind me softly while his wife

few hours, and though. Meredith had not taken a single breather, I

to see me wed her son, I could tell by her voice and the way she looked at me.

will

of the beer Aiden

Our baby will only be married once to the love of his life. Everything must

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