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.

If there’s anyone to be blamed,

quiet after my words that you would be able to hear the sound of

praying for someone to break the uncomfortable silence.

got this out of the way. I’m sure you already

not only by her passiveness but by the fact

you 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 bit

can’t seem to fathom the fact that she even has a bit of happiness to see me. The last time we saw each other, I was on

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

nudged me a little with his elbow and I let

She voiced when her hands clutched mine. She tugged me

“And what’s this little handsome boy’s name? Please don’t let it be Grant

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

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

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

I love you, not your name.”

Xavier rolled his eyes and settled his irritated glare on Aiden and me. “You two

leave them 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

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

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

widely

Aiden looked at his father for some help. Mr Xavier

got the girl

his chest puffing out. “She was a bit difficult to catch but

Meredith uttered with a roll of her eyes.

talk about wedding plans.” Meredith winked, clutching my hand and practically dragging me away from Aiden and his father.

heard Mr. Xavier uttered behind me softly

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

me wed her son, I could tell by her voice and the way

by this rate your mother will have you bankrupt.” Mr. Xavier

took a sip of the beer

his life. Everything must be grand!” Meredith argued, sending a sharp scowl at her husband who looked at her amused.

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