Megan's POV"Hey, can you tell me about the adventure that you had with your prince charming yesterday? You didn't even answer all my text messages. I understand you were busy with your date." Alice said the moment we met at the entrance of the Academy. I still feel lightheaded because of the date I had with Ashton yesterday, and last night I found it so hard to sleep because I couldn't stop thinking about him. And the things we did together, and I was touching my lips almost the entire night because I can still feel the heart kisses that we have shared. "Hey, lower your voice," I said as we walked on the school grounds and made our way to the library."Hey, it is okay, and you need to relax. I didn't mention any name, so you are still safe." My best friend said, and then she giggled."It was perfect, and we had fun together," I said."And I know there is more, I can see how your eyes twinkle, and you need to tell me everything, Megan." She said, and I blushed."You did it?" She aske
Ashton's POVI took a warm shower after my brother left my room, and I found it so hard to sleep since I couldn't stop myself from smiling, and I felt so happy. Knowing Megan's family makes me feel better and content. It is still early to tell, but I would like them to be my future family. I know Megan and I are still young, but the feelings I have for her are genuine, and I know that it will last for a lifetime. I picked up my phone from my nightstand, and I couldn't stop myself from scrolling our pictures together.I have so many candid pictures of my girlfriend, and she looks so beautiful in all of them, and I couldn't stop myself from touching her beautiful face on my screen, and this is the first time that I have done something like this. I don't take pictures with my past girlfriends, even with Lauren, but when I am with Megan, I can't stop capturing almost every moment I am with her. She made me feel so alive and inspired, and I don't know what she's doing to me, and I am so te
Megan's POV"Even if I want to go and watch Ashton's game, I can't because we have work, remember?" I asked Alice, and her face fell."Yeah, I am sorry, Oscar, I tried to win this round, but I have forgotten we are busy preparing for our future; that is why we can't be with you this Saturday," Alice said to Oscar, and I can't stop myself from smiling even if deep in my heart I can feel my inner self is telling me to do it so that Ashton will be proud of me as well."Why can't you take a leave from your part-time job? Besides, it is only a part-time job, not an actual job, and you can quit anytime and find another one." He said."It is easy for you to say because you don't need to work hard like us, but we can't be there this coming Saturday because Lauren already paid us in advance," Alice said, and Oscar shook his head, and I could tell he looked so defeated."How I wish I am you, Megan, because I will never hide Ashton Pritzgold." He said, and I felt guilty and hurt at the same time
Megan's POV"Thank you, Megan, for spending time with me even if you are so busy, and I know that you still need to study your lessons in advance, and you're going to answer your assignments," Ashton said."I am sorry if I couldn't stop myself from wanting to be with you. I want you to know that I feel so happy tonight, and I want to spend every night with you, even if for a while." He added after he parked his car in front of our house, and he turned his head to look at me. And I felt so happy when I heard him say those words."I should be the one thanking you for taking me to dinner, I had a good time, and I enjoyed being with you. I feel the same way too, Ashton. I want to spend more time with you every day, and I am sorry that I have a busy schedule." I replied, and he smiled at me that made my entire body felt so weak."That is okay, Megan; what is important is I know that you feel the same way too, and I understand that you need to work because you want to help your parents. Mos
Megan's POVAfter my heart-to-heart talk with my mom, I felt more confident, and I felt like I could be whoever I wanted to be without fear because I had my mother to back me up whatever happened. I felt so happy that mom made an effort to talk with me, and she made me open up with her about my love life. It feels so lovely to have the support of my entire family, and I wish there were something I could do about my job at Lauren's place. Still, I know Aunt Sonia will not allow me to be absent because I am sure Lauren will never agree to it even if I give her a full refund of her payment to us.I went straight to my room after I talked with my mom, and I smiled when I found my sister sleeping on her bed with a Science book on her chest. I get the book and put it on her nightstand, and I cover her with the blanket. We are both lucky because we are number one in our class, and I am glad that Ava maintained her grades. I was in the middle of answering my assignments when I remembered Asht
Ashton's POVI can't deny that I wanted Megan to show up at the Astikoz stadium and watch me play my game because I wanted her to be proud of me. And for how many times I imagined that she was in the bleachers among the spectators of my every game, but I understand that she couldn't be there. It was only wishful thinking. And I know my post that goes viral now has so many comments, and there are moments I replied to random comments that I like and found cute."Hey, tomorrow is the most awaited game by our fellow students and all your fans all over Astikoz City, and do you think she will come?" Zachary asked, and I shook my head right away. We are on our way to the parking lot since we don't have practice today to prepare ourselves for tomorrow's game. And I was looking at the school grounds, and I couldn't stop myself from looking at Megan's figure walking with her friends, and I wonder when we can be free to make our relationship open to the school."Of course, she won't, and I am on
Megan's POV"Wow, I can tell you look so ready now, Meg." My sister said the moment I got inside our room, and she was smiling at me."Yeah, but I can't stop feeling so nervous, Ava," I replied, and she looked at me for a long while before she spoke again."I don't think you should feel afraid or uneasy about tomorrow's game because you will only be there to give your undying support for your boyfriend. And I think that is the sweetest thing you can do to Ashton." My younger sister declared, and I smiled weakly at her, and I wish it would be that easy."Besides, mom, Alice, Oscar, and I will be there to give you our full support. Stop feeling anxious about it, you have a handsome boyfriend, and I think you should focus on that part. Besides, there is nothing to worry about, Meg, because you are beautiful." My sister said, and I smiled at her."Thank you, Ava," I said softly."You are welcome, Meg. We are family, and we should support each other." She responded."Are you going to wear
Megan's POVWe sat on the center of the side stand, and I was sitting on the second seat from the aisle next to Alice, and Oscar was sitting next to me. I can't explain the emotions that I felt at the moment. Watching the entire crowd felt overwhelming enough. Thousands of spectators cramped together to watch the football game.I can see many familiar faces, and some take a second look at me, especially the girls when they realize I was wearing Ashton's jersey. I could see some of them looking at me with curiosity, others with jealousy, and then I felt glad that there were also girls who looked at me with admiration on their faces. Still, I am no longer afraid of any of them because I am proud of being the girlfriend of Ashton Pritzgold.I fished out my phone in my pocket, and for the first time after a long while, I made a selfie. With excitement, I opened my IG account, and I made a post with the caption"Watching My Boyfriend's Football Game ILY#23", and this time I never hesitated
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,