Chapter 96 - Not Giving Up

Ashton's POV

I 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 since I am

so upset with my dad, I wanted to be alone with Megan.

I am just glad that I already asked Ava to prepare Megan's stuff just in case we will go to my grandpa's place, and now that we are on the road, and my girl is sitting beside me, it feels like what happened earlier in our house is just part of my bad dream. I can tell Megan is hurting, and as of the moment, many things are running in her mind, and I could tell breaking up with me is one of her options.

And I can't deny I was also thinking the same thing because I don't want to ruin her future, and I know how much Megan cares about her family. And the reason she wanted to finish her college education is to have a stable job in the future to help her parents. I know they have some family problems, but I don't know about them yet, and I wanted Megan to share them with me.

And I could say my father will ruin her family if I stick with her, but I want to be selfish at the moment. I want to spend more time with Megan because I thought what we had was just temporary; the only way she could have peace was to set her free, but just thinking about it made me feel so hurt and lonely. I want to be with her every waking moment of my life.

Megan is not the only one hurting because I was breaking too. When dad told me he would support my dream to go pro on football, it should be the best moment of my entire life since I have been dying to hear those words coming from him, but how can I celebrate when his condition is beyond crazy. He wanted me to break up with Megan for his full support, but it was such a crazy idea.

I hugged my girlfriend while she was sleeping on my chest, and her legs were on my thighs. I couldn't stop myself from smiling as I realized I didn't have regrets from running away from the party, and I know I exhausted Megan after our hot lovemaking. Still, I know she wanted to forget everything that happened in our house, and I felt so glad she made love with me with total abandon while she was screaming my name. I can still feel her lingering kisses on my lips that I couldn't stop myself from touching my lips as I caressed her back until I fell asleep.

"Good morning!" Megan greeted me when I opened my eyes, she was already up, and I realized she was finished taking a bath since she smelled so good. She was watching me with a beautiful smile on her face that made me feel so conscious. Instead of staying away from me, she came closer to me and captured my lips in an instant, and it was a lovely kiss that I could not stop myself from pulling her closer to me as I deepened our kiss, and I smiled when I heard her let out a sweet moan.

"Good morning, " I greeted Megan after we shared an electrifying kiss.

"Why do you get up so early?" I asked her, and she smiled at me.

"I can't go back to sleep, so I decided to get up and prepare our breakfast, but when I went to the kitchen, I realized there was kitchen staff on duty." She said, and I beamed at her.

"Of course, grandpa informed his butler that I will be staying here with my girlfriend during the weekends," I replied, and her face reddened, and I know she still feels shy about it every time I call her my girlfriend, and it always warms my heart.

I got up and took a bath, then we ate breakfast while we were talking and laughing, and we both avoided the issue about last night, and I can tell we are on the same page. We both wanted to forget the birthday party of my mom. I felt so glad that my girlfriend ate heartily, and I wish she would have forgotten what happened last night, but I could tell she was only pretending like me. I know we are both afraid to face the issue, and for the time being, we need to enjoy the moment that we have.

We had a swim at the lake in the afternoon, and we brought enough food since we planned to stay overnight at the treehouse. I could say the time I spent with Megan was all worth it. We swam our hearts out, we chased each other on the lake, we ate, we played card games, we ate junk food, and we sang our favorite songs, while Megan played the guitar, I sang, but most of the time she was singing with me. When it was our time to go back to Astikoz City, I knew we both felt sad about it because we needed to go back and face reality.

I sent my girlfriend home, Megan's entire family warmly welcomed me into their small but lovely house. Megan's mom insisted that I should eat dinner with them before I went home to our mansion. I felt so loved and welcomed by her parents, and I felt so guilty that my father hurt their precious daughter; I hope my father will also accept and love Megan the way her parents love me, but I know it will never happen. I had a beautiful conversation with her father and brother about my last game, and when I said goodbye to them, they all sent me to my car, which made me feel so special. I kiss Megan goodbye on the cheek, and I bid farewell to the rest of her family by waving my hand at them.

I was in high spirit as I drove home, and I felt so happy, but my happiness was cut short when I saw my father's car in the garage next to my new sports car. I got out of my car with a heavy heart. And when I reached the living room, I wanted to disappear into thin air when I realized my parents and siblings except Isabelle were drinking tea. I said hi to them and excused myself, but my father asked me to meet him in his study after thirty minutes.

"So, instead of avoiding Megan, you spent your entire Saturday and Sunday with her." He said the moment I met him in the library.

"You told me I can enjoy my time with Megan until graduation, right?" I asked my father, and I felt so glad I got the courage to speak out about what was on my mind. I saw my dad nod his head.

"Yes, of course, I told you about that, but I never expected you would spend your entire time with your girlfriend, or shall I say, soon-to-be ex-girlfriend. I seldom have the time to spend with you, and instead of bonding with your siblings and me yesterday, you chose to be with her." My father said, and I could tell he was upset with me.

"What do you want to talk about, Dad?" I asked my father

"Well, I just want to remind you about what I told you the other night." He said while I tried my best to stay calm.

"You don't need to remind me, dad, because I clearly remember everything," I responded as I curled my hands into my sides. 

"Of course, you are intelligent, Ashton, and I know even if you like football so much, you never have problems with your academics. Your mom told me the date of your graduation, and I am sorry I couldn't be there with you, son, since I will be out of the country on that day. I hope you will not disappoint me, Ashton. Break up with Megan after your graduation day, and I will send you off myself to WEN University, and I will be glad to meet your coach." He said, and I wanted to shout at him to back off, but I was trying my best to control myself as I nodded at him.

"Good, I know your love for football will prevail. We better understand each other since you are my eldest son, and I want you to take over the company as soon as you finish your first contract. I hope you will now realize how much I care about you and your chosen career.." He said and tapped my shoulder before he went out for the door while I was footed on the ground, thinking how can I save Megan from breaking her heart once my father started his scheme; the moment he found out, I didn't have a plan of giving up Megan.