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.

“|-

“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.

of his son away from him. If there’s anyone to be blamed,

be able to hear the sound of a pin

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

the way. I’m sure you already know

not only by her passiveness but by the fact she hadn’t asked

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

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

be in the same room with me, but she was proving

elbow and I let out a light giggle and took her

hands clutched mine. She tugged me

handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be

smile at hearing her elated tone.

thank God. Such a handsome name for a handsome boy.” She cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God

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

have it all wrong my handsome. I love you, not your name.”

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

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

is a pain in the butt just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve

for thinking the worst about me and not being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as he

Meredith grinned widely making me

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

least you got the

“She was a bit difficult to catch but I managed to get her.”

ego.” Meredith uttered with a roll of her

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

me softly

though. Meredith had not taken a single

to see me wed her son, I could tell by her voice

by this rate your mother will have you

a sip of the beer

only be married once to the love of his life. Everything must be grand!” Meredith argued,

may want