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 to be

be able to hear the sound of a pin dropping to the floor.

feet, praying for

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

by her passiveness but by the fact she hadn’t asked why I

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 with a

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

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

nudged me a little with his elbow and I let out a light giggle and took her outstretched

her hands clutched mine. She tugged

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

but smile at hearing her elated tone. “It’s Ashton.”

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

Mr. Xavier whined, playfully

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

two still need to explain why you

be Grant. 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

the butt just like you. Poor Sophie must’ve gone

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

Meredith grinned widely

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

you got the girl

and his chest puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to catch but I managed to get

with

my hand and practically dragging me away

softly while

had not taken a single breather,

son, I could tell

your mother will have you

as he took a sip of the beer Aiden gave him.

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

isn’t always good. The kids may want a small wedding