Ashton's POV"Are you alright, Meg?" I asked Megan after she released her arms around me, and I looked at her beautiful face."Yeah, thanks to your grandfather, I never thought your ex and her minions would attack me again. Even though I was ready for them, I still can't deny Lauren almost made me cry." She said honestly, and I cupped her face with my hands."Thank you that you didn't run away from me after your confrontation with Lauren," I said, and she smiled at me."Why should I run away from you? I don't want to be miserable again, Ashton. You make me so happy. I can take Lauren's humiliation, but it would be harder on my part to stay away from you." She declared, and her words made me feel so happy."Besides, we shared a beautiful kiss out there on the stadium, and I guess it would be enough reason for me to stay," Megan said, and I laughed."That was the best kiss for me, Megan, and I never felt this way before," I said as I guided her to the passenger's seat. I helped her sett
Megan's POVAs we drove to the pizzeria, I couldn't stop myself from feeling so excited and worried about our dinner because we were only eating pizza and fried chicken. I am aware that Ashton's household has chefs, and they have so many kitchen staff who will prepare their every meal. But for me, having dinner with my family outside our house is fun, and I miss going out with my family, and now I understand why our weekend dinner has stopped, and I could tell it started after my mom got sick. I never asked my dad why we don't have dinner outside anymore. I assumed we could no longer afford it.And when my boyfriend told me he doesn't care where we are going to eat as long as we are together, my worries were gone right away. And I felt so happy that my dad and Dexter were talking with Ashton about his game, and I could tell both of them were proud of my boyfriend, and of course; after seeing his game, I became so proud of Ashton, and I became his number one fan now. And I realized how
Ashton's POVI became more drawn to Megan when I realized she cared about me because she never asked me to stay with her all the time, and she even asked me to mingle with my teammates. She's different from all the girls I dated before because they always cling to me wherever I go, and that is one of the reasons I hated dating. They don't give me space, and they always want to be with me, and maybe the feelings that I have for my girlfriend right now is very different from before because it feels like time has been reversed because it was me who always wanted to be near her.And even if I was talking with my teammates, I couldn't stop myself from looking at her at their table, and I could tell she was having fun. And I am just glad that her friends came with her because she didn't feel alone, but if her friends weren't here, I would never leave Megan because I know the girls will find ways to come to her and talk with her, and I don't know what they are planning to do now that we are
Megan's POVEven if I wanted to be with my boyfriend, I know he needs to be with his friends as well, and I am just glad that my friends are with me. I let my hot boyfriend join his teammates so he could talk with them about their game. And I was having fun with my friends as well, and I am just glad that the girls didn't bother me at all, but out of the corner of my eye, I can see them stealing glances at me.I can't deny that there is a part of me that feels so worried about what they might do to me because every time they look at me, they will whisper at each other. While the band was playing my favorite song, I couldn't stop myself from singing along with them. Only Alice, Ashton, and Oscar knew I loved music, and when I started dating Ashton, I made a composition. I just finished it recently, even if I am busy with my studies, works, and spending my time thinking about my hot boyfriend."Wow, it seems you are now enjoying your title," Alice said, and I furrowed my eyebrow."What
Megan's POV"Of course, I would love to have another date with you, handsome," I replied to my boyfriend after asking me if we could have another date, and he was beaming at me. And then, we said good morning to each other since it was almost three o'clock in the morning. I watched his car move away from our driveway before I got inside our house, and as expected, everyone was sleeping already, and I tiptoed going into my room so that I couldn't wake them up.The following morning I woke up early since I didn't want my mom to think I abused the freedomthey gave me. I prepare breakfast and do the laundry, and then I study my lessons. Ashton picked me up at two in the afternoon, and he looked so fresh and handsome wearing his cargo shorts and a white t-shirt."Hi," He greeted me the moment he got out of his car to open the passenger's door for me, and I felt glad he remained a gentleman."Where are we going today?" I asked him, and he smiled at me, and then he started his car."It is a
Ashton's POVI felt so glad that after the victory party held at Zachary's place, which Megan attended, Lauren and her friends stopped bothering my girl. I couldn't be happier because I could see that my lovely girlfriend is now more confident to walk with me in the hallways of the Academy. And eating with her at the cafeteria during lunch made me more at peace because everyone knew that we were together, and I could tell that most of my friends were happy for me, except for some boys I could tell wanted Megan to be their girlfriend too."So, what is your plan for your birthday, Ashton?" Zachary asked me as we walked towards the shower room after our football practice, and I felt so glad our coach ended our practice earlier than expected. I could tell he had some important matters to attend to, and I was so pleased because I could pick up my girlfriend and her best friend at the mall."Well, I plan to spend the entire day with Megan at my grandpa's place, and I need to go home to my f
Megan's POVWhen I realized Ashton was driving uphill to Astikoz hills, I couldn't stop feeling uneasy because my boyfriend didn't tell me where we were going. And I felt relieved when he informed me he would only bring me to his favorite place, and knowing we were alone, I couldn't stop myself from feeling so excited and thrilled, and I can't deny how much I missed Ashton, even if we saw each other last night.I love watching the beauty of the city at night, and I was mesmerized as I looked at the city below us; the gleaming lights made me realize the busy life in the metropolis, and when I looked at the sky full of stars, I couldn't stop myself from smiling, and my heart swelled with happiness. And I felt my knees go so weak when I found my boyfriend's gazing at me intensely, and when his eyes zeroed in my lips, I could feel the knots on my stomach.When Aston caressed my back, I felt the sensation of his touch traveling my entire frame, and when he claimed my lips, I felt like I wa
Ashton's POVIt was Friday, and the moment I woke up, I couldn't stop the smile that spread on my face because I was meeting my girlfriend at school, and most of all, what made me so excited was that we were going to my grandfather's estate tonight. After what happened between Megan and me at my favorite spot in Astikoz hills, I couldn't stop thinking about it, and I realized we became closer to each other. I felt so glad she trusted me since I could tell that night she was on the verge of begging me to take her.I feel so happy that I don't need to hide my relationship with Megan anymore, and we are now always together during breaks and lunchtime. I picked her up at her house every morning, and sometimes, if we didn't have football practice in the afternoon, I would send her to the fish shop, and I felt glad Anthony was cool having me around at the pet shop the entire time Megan was working.Well, I usually end up buying fish every time I go there. Ava and Cole would be so delighted
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,