Ashton's POV"Please, Zach, go after Megan and bring her home safely, and let her change her wet clothes," I asked Zach after he helped me to stand up from the ground."I'm sorry if I have to hit you in the face, Ashton, I couldn't control myself when I heard about that scheme, and I am shocked you didn't tell me about it, and I wouldn't say I like the way you hurt Megan," Zach replied, and I gave him a weak smile as I caressed my face and I can still feel the pain on my face."It is okay. I want you to beat me one more time, and I know I deserve the punches that you gave me and thank you for caring about Megan the way you do, Zach. I am also aware that you are doing this because you like her, but I am sorry, bro, I just can't let Megan go." I said, and he tapped my shoulder before he left me, and I heard him calling Alice and how I wished my best friend will help me win back my girlfriend."Wow! That was intense." Lennon said as we walked into my car."So, what is the crime of Megan'
Ashton's POVIt was already past midnight when I left Zach's place, and I went home with a heavy heart, and I realized why good things would never last. I was thinking about Megan's face as I was driving my bike in going home. I hate that almost all the senior boys are now looking at Megan differently after she changed her outfit. I know if she didn't become my girlfriend, she will never have that transformation, but I like the way she dressed now, not so daring yet I can see her gorgeous figure beneath her clothes, and her long legs made me lost for words. I love all about Megan, and I hate that I hurt her. I sleep on my bed without changing my clothes, and I suddenly felt so lazy.I heard Cole's voice waking me up. And I don't want to get up yet, but I am aware my father is in the house, and every Sunday, if he is around, he wants us to play some basketball game in our basketball court at the back of our mansion, and we also have a tennis court. And how I wished he loves football to
Ashton's POV"We should leave now, Ashton. I think Megan will never come out again, and you know she was trying her best to avoid you. She didn't even say a single word to you. And I can tell you hurt her, and there's no way you can stop her from hurting because what you did was terrible." Zach declared after Dexter pulled Megan's wrist to get inside their house. I was hoping I could talk with my girl, but she didn't respond when l asked her to speak with me, and it hurts me that she only shook her head, and she turned away from me without having a second glance."Yes, Zachary is right; we need to go home and have dinner with our parents, and I can tell they are now waiting for us, Ashton, especially now that Isabelle is in the house. I am sure mom and dad are excited to eat dinner with all of us, now that our family is complete." Lennon said, and I know my brother has a point, and even if I want to skip dinner, I can't do it because I don't want to upset my mom. I want to avoid Isabe
Megan's POV"Why do you have to have to punch him, Dexter?" I asked my brother as I cleaned the cut on his face, and then I applied a cold compress around his swollen eyes."I am sorry, Megan. I am not a violent type of person, and you know that, but when Ashton accused me of playing with his sister, I couldn't control myself anymore. How I wish I can tell them the real story behind my actions, but I couldn't do it because of my agreement with their father." My brother said, feeling so defeated while I can't stop thinking about Ashton. I know my brother whacked him too, and how I wish things could be different for all of us."I know the way you look at him, Megan. Even if you are angry with him, I can see the love in your eyes. I can't force you on what to do, but I have been there; loving the Priztgold can do no good to our family. And I could tell Ashton is in love with you too. He will not profess his love for you in front of everyone if he doesn't mean it, Meg. Maybe Isabelle aske
Megan's POV"Megan, I know you are afraid to face our fellow students, especially those who were at Lauren's place that night. But I want to remind you that you have done nothing wrong to them, and Lauren was the reason why you are having a hard time now. Don't be afraid of them, Meg. I will be right beside you, and I guess you also have your friends to back you up. Trust me, okay?" Zach declared, and the truth is I am not afraid to face them as of the moment because I am more fearful of how I am going to meet Ashton."It is easy for you to say, Zach," I said as I let out a soft sigh, and I can tell everyone is waiting for me to come out, and I can tell the girls are now ready to mock me anytime."I know, Meg, but I know that you are strong, and you can face them with your head high. And I want to ask you don't watch on social media." He said, and I turned my head, and I looked at him confused."Why? Well, I don't have time to browse on social media, so you don't need to worry because
Ashton's POV"Ashton, that is not a good idea as of this time; Megan is still angry with you, the more you will force to talk with her, the more she will avoid you, let Zach pick her up, I want to do it, but I need to pick up Sherry," Lennon said after I told him I am going to pick up Megan."Besides, Dexter could be there, and I think you already reach your quota for the week." He added."What quota?" I asked, confused, and my brother laughed at me."Punches requirement for the week, Zach already beat you at Lauren's party, and Dexter gave you another blow on the following night, and I think you should allow your swollen eyes to recover first before you face Megan's brother again. Don't get into trouble, Ashton." He added before he gets inside his car, and I saw our youngest brother running, and I shook my head before I fished out my phone from my pocket, and I called my best friend."Are you bringing your car today?" I asked him right away the moment he answered my call."Yes, and I
Megan's POVOn the following day, I found Zach's car on our driveway once again, and my sister ran towards the car while I am feeling worried about what will happen in school today. Ashton didn't bother me the entire afternoon yesterday after I gave him the note, and I felt relieved, but deep inside me, there is a voice telling me I miss Ashton's company. When we reach the school parking lot, I felt disappointed that I hadn't seen Ashton outside his car waiting for me. I said my thanks to Zach as I made my way to the library, and I can't stop myself from looking at the football field, and I realized they are already started their practice, and I felt guilty for Zachary that he will be late of his training because of me. I was wearing a light yellow mini dress, and I felt comfortable with my dress, but my heart feels so restless. Ashton didn't wait for me, and maybe he realized I am not worth his time. Well, it is better this way because I no longer need to break up with him. I don't
Megan's POVI plan to break up with Ashton, but he didn't come, and I don't know our status now, and we don't have communication, and he didn't even text me, so I guess what we had was over. I am no longer his girlfriend. I was walking lazily, and I know I should not walk at this hour, but I felt like walking even if my pace was slow. I suddenly felt so tired even if I like my new job now since looking at those colorful fishes on the fish tanks made me feel so excited when I look at them swimming around without care of the world."Megan!" I heard someone called my name, and I stopped in my tracks, and when I looked around, I found Anthony's car pulled over beside me, and I can see his handsome face over the opened window of his car."Hey, get in, I have been calling you, and it seems you are really in deep thought." He said, and since I felt so tired, I get inside his car even if our house is just five hundred meters away, and I can tell it is still near."I don't want to pry, but I s
Megan's POV"Ashton, I came here because I have a very important thing to tell you, but it seems you are having a good time, and I was such a fool for thinking that your father was the reason you stopped communicating with me, but now everything is clear to me," I said. I looked at him in the eyes, and he was looking at me with bitterness on his face.I didn't let them see my tears because when they trickled down on my face, I looked down and wiped them right away with my fingers, I was already hurt, and I didn't want Ashton, especially Lauren, to see me in tears. What I have left is my self-respect. Ashton injured my heart, and I promised to forget him starting today. "Yes, you are right, Meg. I am having the best time of my life, now that you are no longer part of it. And please leave." He said, and my entire body shook, and I wanted to slap him. Still, Zachary beat me to it by punching Ashton on his face with force, and I wonder why Ashton didn't fight back, he received Zach's blo
Megan's POV"Meg, Alice, long time no see!" Zachary said, avoiding my eyes, and I knew right away he was guilty of not answering my text messages and calls."Yeah, because the people I know in Astikoz hills were trying to ignore me, and I didn't expect you will also do the same to me, Zach, but I know your loyalty will always be with your best friend, and I get that, but I came here to ask your help. I need to tell Ashton about something, and the guards won't let us in, and you are the only one who can help me." I said, and for the first time after we got inside his gigantic house, he turned to look at me in the eyes, and I was shocked to see his swollen eyes, and I wondered what had happened to him."Look, Meg, I don't want to be in trouble, I already talked with Ashton, and this is what I've got." He said as he pointed to his black eye, and my eyes widened in disbelief that Ashton hit him, and I realized my boyfriend didn't want to see me anymore."Zach, I need Ashton now, there is
Megan's POV"Are you sure about this, Megan?" Alice asked me, and I nodded my head as I tried to compose myself, and even if I was having the hardest time of my life."Well, I have been telling you that we should go to Astikoz hills and see your boyfriend, but you were so sure of yourself that you didn't want to go. And now I wonder what made you decide to see Ashton, and I can tell you looked so bad, Meg." Alice added as she looked at me sideways."I will tell you everything after I see Ashton, Alice," I said as I tried to control myself."Do you know I am hurt? You used to tell me everything first, but ever since Ashton came into your life, everything changed, but I understand because I know you became so in love with your boyfriend." Alice declared, and I could feel the bitterness in her voice."Ex-boyfriend," I said in a stern voice, and I heard my best friend chuckle, and I could tell she was mocking me."Why are you like that, Al?" I asked Alice, and she was shaking her head."I
Megan's POVI know things between Ashton and me will never be the same again after the party. I didn't tell my family about it because I didn't want them to worry about me, especially my parents. Not even Dexter, deep inside, I wanted to talk with my brother because I know he will understand since he already experienced how cruel Gregory Pritzgold could be, and we are in the same predicament. Until now, I know my brother is still in love with Ashton's sister. I pretended everything was fine between us until his car moved away from our driveway. As I watched Ashton's car fade away, I couldn't stop myself from feeling so lonely, and it felt like I missed him already.My father put his arm around my shoulder as we got inside our house. I could tell my parents love and adore my boyfriend and how I wish Ashton's dad would accept me to be Ashton's girl, but it would be impossible. I know Ashton's mom likes me, and I can feel the sincerity in her voice and how she looks at me.I found it so
Ashton's POVI felt so terrified when I saw Megan crying and looking at me with sadness in her eyes. I thought she would run away from me, but I felt so relieved that her feet remained footed on the floor. I know Megan was hurting since she heard my father's hurtful words, and I couldn't believe my dad didn't wait the night to pass without telling me what he wanted. I know that I have insulted my father, and I hurt him when I introduced Megan to them in front of all the guests.I am now an adult, and I know that I have the right to choose whom I want to be with, only Megan Corteza. She was the only one my heart was screaming for, and there was no other girl in my heart and mind. I only plan to have stargazing with Megan in the Astikoz hills inside our property, but since my father made a show, I don't have a choice but to proceed to plan B. I wanted to go to my grandfather's estate, but since my grandpa, Henry, and grandma Sarah are in our mansion at the moment, I hesitated to go, but
Megan's POVI gathered all my strength so I could get out from the library and face Ashton and his siblings, and if before I found the place amazing, after my conversation with Ashton's father, everything turned unpleasant. It feels like everything around me was fake. I take a deep breath before I walk out of the library.I couldn't imagine my parents would lose their jobs because of me and even my brother. I know Ashton's father could do anything because of his money. Is my love for Ashton worth it? Can I stay in love with him knowing my entire family will suffer? I didn't expect Ashton to be looking for me and I was shocked when I found him talking with his father in the living room; and I wanted to go to Ashton right away, but after what Gregory had told me, I lost my self-confidence. When Gregory spoke with me, I tried my best to stop myself from crying, but now that he was talking with his son and using force over Ashton, I lost it. My tears fall like waterfalls, and I can feel
Ashton's POVI couldn't believe that my mother's birthday party would turn out so fantastic and enjoyable. I feel glad that my father didn't get angry when I introduced Megan to him, even if he planned to announce my engagement with Lauren. It was ridiculous, and I felt so glad my loving mother backed me up; she knew I was in love with someone else and not with Lauren.I know I made the most significant decision tonight by introducing Megan to my parents. I could feel the happiness in my heart as I watched the crowd look at Megan with admiration after our performance. I couldn't stop myself from smiling as I brought her back to our table.Now that our relationship is out on the open, not only in our Academy, and the entire Astikoz hills knew, I wanted to celebrate this moment with my girl alone, but I know we can't sneak out while the party is at its peak. I wanted to bring her to our favorite spot and gaze at the stars until morning and feel her body next to mine. We ate our dinner,
Megan's POVI tried to compose myself and act as if I didn't know about Gregory's plan for tonight. I couldn't believe he would do something like that to his son; well, I should not wonder because he already did something horrible to Isabelle and Dexter. And how I wish I could tell Isabelle the truth so she will stop herself from hurting and realize how much my brother missed her and yearned to be with her once again. I know I should conduct myself according to Gregory's liking, but I am aware no matter how I carry myself, I will always be nothing in front of his eyes because I don't belong to a wealthy family."Are you enjoying the party, Megan?" Ashton's father asked the moment we started dancing. I wanted to avoid his gaze, but I knew it would be inappropriate, especially now that he had asked me a question. I raised my head to look at him, and I could tell Ashton's dad was handsome up close, and he looked younger than his age. "Yes, sir, I am," I replied, and I felt so glad I cou
Megan's POV"Wow, that was fantastic, children. Thank you, and Megan, you are incredible. You are such a talented young woman." Ashton's mom said after our performance, and we all returned to our seats. The program continued, and the guests waved their hands to me. And I could tell they were now looking at me with different light, and I couldn't be happier. I saw how Sherry's scowl turned into a smile the moment Lennon sat beside her."I never realized you are that good, Megan. My brother wasn't lying at all." Isabelle declared, and I could feel my face blushed right away, and I didn't expect that Ashton had already told them about me that I could play the guitar and I could sing. It made me feel so happy that my boyfriend was proud of me."Thank you, Isabelle," I replied as I drank water from my goblet, and I felt glad my nervousness subsided, and it felt like I was still dreaming. Still, when I felt Ashton's arm around my waist after he moved his chair so he could be closer with me,