Chapter 55 - Too Much Happiness

Megan's POV

I stopped myself from feeling so worried, and I chose to enjoy myself with Ashton. The moment he took me to my favorite place in the city, I couldn't stop myself from feeling so happy since he made an effort to know what my favorite breakfast food was. And I hate myself for hoping this is more than just a study session, and I felt so thrilled and excited about where we are going to spend our entire day.

The moment we arrived in the pancake house, I felt my mouth water right away, and I knew it was a simple food for others, but pancake has been my all-time favorite since I was a kid. My mom always made me pancakes when I was a little girl. But my happiness was cut short when I saw my brother strode in our direction, and I wanted to run and hide, but Dexter already saw me.

As he walked closer to us, I could feel the pounding of my heart against my chest, and when Ashton saw the horrified expression I had, I could tell right away he was alarmed, and I could see the worries on his face after he turned around and found Dexter moving towards us. He quickly took my hands over the table and squeezed them, and I knew he was sending me a silent message telling me everything would be alright.

I felt so scared because I didn't want them to fight each other again since I know we can't trust if no one will take a video of him since I have seen some of our fellow students dining in the pancake house, and I am sure they will take video once they realized Ashton was in trouble. I know Ashton has a good reputation for being a famous athlete, an outstanding student, and he was admired by almost all the students in our Academy, including our teachers. I don't want my brother to be the reason he will get into trouble, and we will lose our chance to be together again because once his father finds out about us being together, I know I will never be with him forever.

I can feel the trembling of my legs as I see my brother getting closer, and even if Ashton assured me he would take care of everything, I still feel terrified of what would happen. I almost kissed and hugged my brother when he didn't say anything against us, except he only warned Ashton never to hurt me again, and I couldn't stop myself from feeling so relieved and delighted when Dexter told me he only wanted me to be happy.

I enjoyed my time eating my pancake while I felt so amused by the way Ashton looked at me as I ate my meal. And I could tell he enjoyed watching me eat my food. I felt conscious, but I couldn't stop eating the delicious pancake in front of me, and the hot chocolate completed my day.

And the most beautiful thing happened when Ashton asked me to be his girlfriend again, and I said yes right away since I didn't want to play hard to get anymore. I want to be with him, and I don't want to be miserable again. I want us to be happy and worry about his father later. Making out with Ashton in his car after eating breakfast was something I didn't anticipate would happen. My entire limbs felt jelly, and I couldn't stop thinking about the hot kisses we shared as we moved away from the pancake house.

I couldn't stop my fingers from touching my swollen lips, and I couldn't contain myself from blushing every time I caught Ashton staring at me, and then he held my hand. We didn't talk, but I could see the beautiful smile on his face, and I could tell he was also having a good time, and I felt so happy that he begged me to take him back. I don't care if I will suffer from my decision as long as I feel satisfied and content. When I looked outside, I could tell we were now leaving the city of Astikoz, and I knew there are lots of estates on the south owned by wealthy families all over the country, and no wonder Ashton's grandparents are now living in their estate.

"Thank you, Meg," Ashton said, and I turned my head so I could look at him. And he glanced at me before he returned his eyes on the road, and I felt him squeeze my hand.

"For what?" I asked, and I couldn't stop the knots on my stomach as I could feel his palm tightly gripping my hand.

"I want to say thank you for giving me another chance to be with you. You make me so happy right now, Meg." He said, and I smiled at him as I squeezed his hand back.

"I am happy too, and you too, thank you for making me feel this way," I replied.

"Is it okay if you bring me to your grandfather's house?" I asked, and I couldn't stop myself from feeling so worried.

"Don't worry, Megan, I am sure you will love my grandfather, and I am also certain he will gonna love you." He responded.

"Are you sure about that, Ashton?" I asked, and he beamed at me.

"I am more than one hundred percent sure he will like you, Megan, because I am my grandpa's favorite because he loves football like me." He replied, and I could feel the enthusiasm in his voice, and I felt guilty that I never supported him during any of his games. I want to watch Ashton because I always heard he was the best among all the football players in our school, but I am so busy chasing my dream, and I forgot to enjoy myself even for a while.

"Don't you like football, Megan?" He asked, and I suddenly felt my throat dried since I didn't know how to answer him, and I didn't want him to think that I didn't give him my support.

"I don't know, Ashton, but one thing I am sure, I don't hate football," I replied, and he laughed.

"The truth is, I never got the chance to watch since I was always busy with my part-time jobs. Oscar asked me to come with him so many times, and I want to watch you play." I said.

"Really? Even before I became your boyfriend?" He asked, and I nodded, and I think I don't need to lie to Ashton anymore.

"Yes, and please don't laugh at me. I wanted to watch you play football because you have been my long-time crush, Ashton. And I am proud to admit I was among those girls who wanted to date you." I said, and I felt shy about it, but when Ashton looked at me with a wide grin on his face, I never regretted I told him about it, and he stole a quick kiss on my lips.

"Wow! Now I became happier. I couldn't believe that Megan Corteza, the brightest student in the Astikoz Academy, has been crushing on me, and I want you to know this information made me feel more confident." He said.

"Don't say that. I know you have overloaded self-confidence because you've got it all," I replied.

"Now, I could tell I am contented, Megan, because I have you back. After you broke up with me, I have been thinking of a way how to win you back, but I got frustrated because I know you were trying your best to avoid me." Ashton said.

"I am sorry. In reality, I wanted to be with you. But I was scared if I would get hurt, and I am so jealous of Lauren." I said, and I could feel my face turn so red, and he let go of my hand, and he pulled my head so I could lean on his shoulder, and then he gently caressed my face.

"You don't need to get jealous with her, Megan, and I know I hurt you because I spent more time with Lauren after you broke up with me. And now that you take me back, I need to tell you the truth as well. I was trying my best to protect you, and I knew if Lauren was with me, she couldn't hurt you." Ashton said, and I felt so touched. And I realized if I had only known, I would haven't spent my time hating Ashton for being with Lauren after we broke up. 

"I am aware Lauren was the reason for the locker incident, and you lost your job in the cafe because of her. And I know she was trying her best to hurt you in any way she could, and I am also aware her friends did those things to you because Lauren asked them to humiliate you." He said.

"I am sorry that because of me, you got hurt, Megan." Ashton added, and I was shocked that he knew everything. And then, Ashton took my hand on his mouth, and he kissed my knuckles. And I can feel the butterflies on my stomach, and I can't stop the racing of my chest, and his proximity is giving me goosebumps all over my skin. And it feels so good to be near him.

"Don't worry, it was all nothing compared to the happiness that I feel right now, Ashton," I said, and he leaned his head on my head. At the same time, he put my arm around his waist, and I never felt so close with Ashton, and I can't describe the happiness that I felt as I smelled Ashton's masculine scent, and he smelled good that I want to be in this position forever.. And he continued to drive in silence with a beautiful smile on his face while I couldn't stop my heart from dancing with too much happiness.