Filed to story: The Girl He Craves Book by Demiah
He groaned and sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and he clears his throat. “Okay before I tell you everything. Promise to not look at me any differently. I may come out a bit creepy but I swear I had no bad intentions.”
My eyes drop to his hand that held my arm. I noted how his fingertips burned my skin.
I try my best to ignore that feeling and lift my gaze to his.
I nod, reassuring him that I would not see him any differently.
He gives me a crooked awkward smile and began.
“I took that photo Sophie,” His neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself. I know it was creepy to just take a photo of you without your permission but there was just something with the way you looked that day that made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it brought me luck so t kept it.”
He then scratched the nape of his neck and looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring at you. It brought me comfort in jail and during those bad times. It gave me hope.”
I licked my suddenly dry lips and stared at the side of his face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was judging him and thinking of him as a creep.
But little did he know that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him was the sweetest and one of the best things he had ever said to me.
But still, I liked to see him squirm and decided to tease him even more.
Liking the way I was making Aiden squirm wasn’t a bad thing at all.
“I think I remember that outfit I wore. It was my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was lurking. Even though that said stalker was the one who tossed my cupcake.” I taunted and got the reaction I wanted.
Aiden’s head snapped to my eyes, his cheeks redder than it was seconds ago. He looked ready to crawl into a hole.
I bit into my bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker who ruined mommy’s birthday cupcake.”
Aiden winced and coughed. “A stalker is a bit of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He shrugged trying to sound nonchalant but of course I knew he was just embarrassed.
I raised a brow and snorted. “Checking to see if I was okay after causing my somber mood is laughable.”
“And besides, you didn’t check up on me, only stated at me from afar and took a picture of me.” I rolled my eyes.
“I had to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t show you I was simping over you.” He scratched his chin.
“Maybe you didn’t have to be a bully at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m still not over my ruined cupcake.”I pouted.
Aiden cringed, scratching his chin. “I was a real jerk back then huh?”
I narrowed my eyes. “Is that even a question? You were the biggest one and you still are.”
Aiden looked battered. “Damm baby, ease up on this old guy would you? I was a kid back then-
“It has only been a few years and you’re not even that old. “I deadpanned.
He winced and then got off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a finger to tell me to ‘wait!
My brows furrowed.
What can he be up to now?
“Aiden? What are you planning?” I asked in curiosity. I know that look…he was up to something.
“It’s a surprise. Wait here.” He winks and quickly leaves the room.
I groan and looked down at Ash.
“Oh Ash, what is daddy planning now? Last time he surprised me, the entire living room to kitchen area was filled with roses.” I sighed as I brushed through his hair.
I don’t think I’m ready for another surprise yet, especially since I haven’t cleaned up all those roses.
Sergio’s pov
That Sophie girl must’ve kept her mouth shut like I warned her too. If she had squealed, Aiden would have surely shown his face here by now.
I smirked, good, at least the b*tch was smart a little.
I pulled out the phone from my pocket and scrolled through my contacts.
My thumb hovered over her name.
It’s been a good while since I spoke with her.
My mouth twisted into a flat line as I tapped the call button.
The phone rings for a good couple of minutes and on the last ring, she ends up picking it up before it stops. “Father.”
I don’t acknowledge her cold tone and spoke.
“Did you know about your son’s secret child with the girl he is now engaged to?”
Meredith’s pov
I place the phone down on the counter, my head a bit hazy.
“What’s wrong baby?” My husband walked into the kitchen and noticed my change of mood.
I looked over at him, still a bit confused by the conversation I just had with my father.
He noticed my confused and concerned stare and his brows knot as he approaches me. “That man called you, didn’t he?” He spat, coming closer and holding me.
I nod, looking at him. “He mentioned that our son has a fiance and a son. He also proposed to fly us out to surprise Aiden.” I voiced out, still a bit m*ffled by the whole situation. Surely our son would have told us he had started his own little family?
Why were we just hearing about this now? Especially coming from my father?
A man known to not care about his blood more than money?
How does he know and I didn’t?
I sighed inwardly. Perhaps if I had been on the internet more, then maybe I would’ve stumbled upon the article and photo of my apparent grandson as father told me. Grant and i were never into social media stuff and always stayed clear of it.
This time around I suppose staying away from it wasn’t a good thing. Strangers knew about my son being engaged and a father……before Grant and me.
Grant pulls away from me, looking down at me with even more confusion than I had plastered on my face.
“What?” He voiced out his confusion and took a step back as he scanned my face for any insincerity. When he finds none his brows furrowed even more. “You’re joking?” He asked, looking at me perplexed.
I shook my head and stared at my phone. “I kid you not Grant, my father just called and told me that Aiden is a father and now a fiance. I’m still lost myself.” Grant scratched his head and looked out the window, staring into nothing while I could see the gears in his head shift.
“Your father is a lying b*stard Mer, what if he is lying about this too? Why would Aiden keep such a secret from us?” Grant groaned, shaking his head as if not believing my words still.
I chewed on my lips, raking my brain for a possible reason that would explain why Aiden would not have told us such an important matter in his life.
But I could find none.
“What do you suggest we do Grant? What if he’s not ready to tell us? How will we know if my father is lying or not?” I asked, confused and lost. Grant shook his head and leaned against the counter.
“We raised Aiden better than this. We are his parents, this is something we should have known before anyone else.” Grant answered tightly with disappointment.