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.

the knowledge of his son away from him. If there’s anyone

that you would be able to hear the

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

way. I’m

her passiveness but by

Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was minutes ago. Now

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

want to be in the same room with me, but she was

I let out a light

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

squeals and Meredith pulls away. “And what’s this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be Grant junior.” She

at hearing her

and pinched Ashton’s cheeks. “Thank God you weren’t named

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

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

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

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

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

Meredith grinned widely making me

father for some help. Mr Xavier walks over

got the

beamed, 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

ego.” Meredith uttered with

let’s talk about wedding plans.” Meredith winked, clutching my

I heard Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly

hours, and though. Meredith had not taken a

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

your mother will have you bankrupt.” Mr.

of the beer Aiden gave

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

kids may want a small wedding love.”