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.

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

after my words that you would be able to hear

praying for someone to

the way. I’m sure you already know

her passiveness but by the fact she hadn’t asked

would have been you Sophie. I just knew it in my bones.” Her voice wasn’t shaky like it was minutes

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

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

little with his elbow and I let out

when her hands clutched mine. She tugged me

away. “And what’s this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be Grant junior.” She asked while

hearing her elated tone. “It’s

cooed and pinched Ashton’s cheeks.

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

love you, not your name.” She

two still need to explain why

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

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

not being on my side.” Aiden uttered sarcastically as he looped his arm

grinned widely making me giggle.

some help. Mr Xavier walks over

got the girl

to catch but I managed to get her.” He said while winking

their ego.” Meredith uttered with a roll of her

on Sophie let’s talk about wedding plans.” Meredith winked, clutching my hand and practically dragging me away from Aiden

heard Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly while his wife guided

plans for a few hours, and though. Meredith had not taken a single breather, I kind of weirdly enjoyed talking to her about

could tell by her

your mother will

sip of the beer

his life. Everything must be grand!” Meredith argued, sending

The kids may want a small wedding