Filed to story: The Girl He Craves Book by Demiah
His friends denied it but the owner of the diner also showed the footage from the surveillance camera where you could hear loud and clear what Aiden had said to Carson that day. Which did include him saying he’d kill him.
I knew he hadn’t meant it in that kind of way, but with all the evidence and others coming forward to speak on how much of an asshole he was 10 Carson, Aiden stood no chance.
Had I really just ruined two boys future because of my selfish heart and actions?
I shook my head. Aiden wasn’t the devil. I was
My legs feltjello and weak and I found myself falling on my bottom beside someone’s tomb.
I was a good distance away from the funeral but I knew someone had followed me.
An umbrella hovers over my head to block the rain from seeping to my bones. Mila sat beside me and one of her arms hugged me.
“Everything is going to be okay Soph. I’ll always be here for you no matter what.” Mila whispered, kissing my cold cheek
I stared at the trees off into the distance. I knew the mud was creating a mess behind my dress and I knew that I might catch a cold. But I didn’t care
I could sit here forever. The cold, I wish it could freeze my heart so I’d not feel so much pain.
“I don’t think so Mila. I’m a monster a huge one for making Aiden take all the fall for what happened.” My lower lip tremble as I started to cry.
Mila shook her head. “Don’t you say that Sophie. You were not the one who pushed or punched Carson and had him tumbling down the stairs. This was Aiden’s doing, he made that choice. Not you. Don’t you dare blame yourself.
I don’t respond to her knowing that she’d always try to make me feel better. But I knew that I was the biggest cause for what happened.
I sighed shakily and just stared off at the trees in the distance. Tomorrow was his hearing and I was supposed to take the stand as one of the witnesses.
I had to say the truth. Even if the truth will hurt Aiden or me.
*Day of the hearing
“Would Sophie Bell please take to the stand.”
Hearing my name had my heart dropping in my stomach and a heavy feeling weighing on my chest.
I rose from the chair and walked up to the stand. When I sat down and took the oath, I felt his eyes on me.
He had been silent as expected to. Bull could tell by his rigid form that he was afraid.
I took a quick peek at him and my breath catches in my lungs. He looked like he hadn’t slept for days.
Carson’s family lawyer walked up to the stand and started asking me questions that made me feel light headed.
“Miss Bell? It came to our attention that you and Mr. Xavier had a sexual relationship going on between the two of you?”
Her question had me quickly snapping my gaze to Aiden’s. No one knew about our relationship except for Aiden’s grandfather, Mila, and Aiden himself. Carson did too, but he was no longer here. Who told
“Don’t try to deny it. We saw the footage when we went through the surveillance cameras.’ She continued.
Ashamed to look at anyone in the crowd of people listening intently, I kept my gaze on the wooden parts of the stand.
I didn’t want to see the look on Marge’s face.
“Yes We were in a sexual relationship
Sophie’s pov
She nods. “And you two engaged in that sexual relationship minutes before the altercation between Aiden and Carson?”
Oh God, this woman was ruthless. Couldn’t she at least let me take a breather before blasting me with yet another personal question?
I looked up, my eyes sweeping 10 Aiden’s. One of his elbows was on the desk and his fingers were playing with his chin as he waited for my answer.
He looked at me emotionlessly but I could see the flicker of betrayal in his eyes. Did he think i betrayed him?
My stomach twisted and I looked away from him, not able to bear the weight of his gaze any longer.
I started and feeling the weight of others in the crowd, my eyes fall to Marge who looked at me in anger and betrayal. It feels like a powerful blow to the chest
I scan over the crowd and everyone’s gazes were the same, shocked, betrayed, and anger. Pure, pure anger.
The only people who were not looking at me like I was the devil’s wife were Mila, Ingrid, and her husband,
I tear my gaze away, my throat feeling impossibly tight,
“Answer the question, Miss Bell.” The woman pushed, impatience heavy on her tongue.
I squeezed my eyes and then opened them before answering shakingly. “Yes. We were.”
This feeling of hate for myself ate up inside me until my breathing feels harsh. I wanted out of this place.
The woman nods, seeming satisfied that I answered her with the truth. I was sure they saw it too. They must’ve. She looked like she knew all those answers to the questions she knew she’d give me.
I tangled my fingers together and played with the material of my jeans. That was the only thing that could distract me from the glares I was currently feeling
‘So, did you know the two boys hated each other Miss Bell?” She asked, giving me her unwavering attention.
Something I didn’t want since I felt like nothing more than an ant under a microscope who was getting burnt with rays of sunlight.
“I didn’t
I shook my head and move my eyes off of hers and focused on the floor. I knew that they were not seeing eye to eye.” I nodded and without being able to resist, my eyes connected with Aiden’s His jow is locked and he looked frustrated. When he noticed my gaze on him, his eyes turned hard as a rock. It had my heart-shattering. 1 was hurting him. I knew so Buui couldn’t lie
Lying would only make it worst on both our parts
The woman nods “Okay, so you udrnit that they were not seeing eye to eye because of you miss. Bell?
“I didn’t
I started unsure of how to answer that question. No matter how I answer it, I would still put both Aiden and me in hot water.
“Objection your honor!” Aiden’s lawyer said to gain the judge’s attention while he glared at the woman who was seeking my answers.
The judge shook her head and said. “Overruled.”
“Go ahead and answer the question, Miss Bell.”
I sighed and then opened my mouth to answer. But the door suddenly opens and an older man who radiated power strolled into the room with two huge and strongly built men, who I presume were his bodyguards,
The man was dressed in the most expensive of suits and the watch wrapped around his wrist gleamed, mocking those who didn’t have the funds to even glance at it.
He glanced at me, his eyes familiar. His mouth sets into a tight line that showed he was displeased to be here. I have never seen this man in my life.
He made his way over to Aiden’s parents who looked rather uncomfortable.
I’m pulled out of my thoughts when the woman pushes me to answer. She seemed annoyed and frustrated with me. I would be too.
I swallowed and answered. ” I didn’t say that. I may have played a role in their hate for each other but there’s no evidence that I was the cause