Chapter 109: My Plan

Ashton's POV

My father left for Astikoz using our private helicopter, and I was sitting in my living room feeling so lost. I called Leslie to cancel all my appointments for the day. My house felt so empty and lonely that I am now all alone. I want to shut everyone out, including my siblings.

I turned off my phone because I wanted to hide from everyone except Megan and Axel, and I found it so hard to believe that suddenly everything turned messy. I have Megan in my life, and I should have decided to marry her right away, and I regretted that it took me months before I asked her to be my bride.

"So, you will sit here all day and think about why it happened instead of asking Megan directly?" I jumped to my feet when I heard Zachary's voice, I didn't expect he would visit me at this hour, and I know the security team of my house would never say no to him since they are also his big fans, especially now that he was still playing pro.

"How did you get in? I told the guard I would not entertain any visitor." I said as I sat and looked at him.

"Good thing I am not a guest; I am your best friend just in case you've got amnesia after what happened." He responded.

"Good thing I am not a guest; I am your best friend just in case you've got amnesia after what happened." He responded.

"Ha! Ha! That is so funny, Zach," I said as I walked towards the kitchen, and I could feel him following behind me. He was wearing jeans and a plain white t-shirt, and I missed being with our football team, and I wanted to ask him to have a game with our teammates.

"I don't want to talk to anyone right now, Zachary," I mumbled.

"Oh, and why is that? Because you wanted to prove that you are still the same coward boy who shut off the girl you loved eight years ago?" He said, and I curled my fists on my sides.

"Are you hiding here in your house because you wanted to do the same thing eight years ago?" He asked sarcastically.

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"What if I will say yes? Are you going to punch me as you did years ago?" I asked back.

"No, I will never hit you this time because I know you are hurting, and it is more painful than physical injuries; besides, I know you can never win against me, Ashton." My best friend said, and this time I couldn't stop laughing.

"Come on, Zach, you know you can never win against me; you were only dependent on your fists while I've got martial arts training, and I can tackle you on the ground instantly," I responded, and he chuckled.

"Try me," he replied, and I put my hands on my pockets as I released a heavy sigh.

"Not now, Zach; I am not in the mood," I responded.

"That is why I came here. I already deployed your men around Megan's estate, I couldn't contact your damn phone, bro, and you are getting on my nerves." He said.

"I am sorry, Zach, you were right. I am a coward when it comes to Megan, and I love her so much that I don't know how to deal with it every time our relationship is tested." I responded.

"Well, you need to find courage, no matter how painful it could be, but I am sure she will always be in love with you, and Gael was only trying to mess with your relationship, and you must know the latest news that came out an hour ago, and I wanted to hear your side of the story." He responded as I pulled out a glass from the cupboard, and I put down the pitcher on the kitchen counter before I looked at my best friend with confusion on my face.

"What news?" I asked, and I poured some water into my glass before we walked back to the living room; I could feel the loud pounding of my heart as I waited for his response.

"If you only turn on your phone, you should have known what is going on with the world, and I know that issue will break Megan's heart." He replied as he sat down beside me on the sofa, and he was looking at me with concern on his face.

"If you only turn on your phone, you should have known what is going on with the world, and I know that issue will break Megan's heart." He replied as he sat down beside me on the sofa, and he was looking at me with concern on his face.

"Come on, Zach, tell me what is going on, don't speak with me in riddles because I am not in the mood today," I said as I could no longer control my irritation.

"Well, the news says you are getting back with Claire after knowing about Gael and Megan's relationship, and I think things are getting complicated, Ashton; it has photos of you hugging your ex and with your dad and Claire's father; in the background." He said, and I could feel my entire world spinning as I realized I could never trust Claire; she must hire media to cover our breakfast.

"I could say Gael and Claire are trying their best to break you apart, but I still believe that with what is going on right now, your love for each other will survive, and it will bring you closer to each other, and this is the time that you should show Megan how much you love her, Ashton." He said while I was looking at him, trying to process everything he had said.

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"I should never come with my dad, and I knew something like this might happen," I responded as I covered my face with my hands.

"It would be too late for that, but you still have the chance to go to Megan and clear things up with her before it is too late. I am sure your ex-fiance and Gael are collaborating to ruin your beautiful relationship, and you should be there for Megan. I could tell she was having a hard time right now, just like you." My best friend declared.

"Of course, I will, but not today," I responded, and I was so shocked when he held my wrist and pulled me up from my seat.

"Hey, what are you doing, Zach?" I said as I tried to get away from his hold.

"You need to come with me, Ashton," he responded.

"I am not going anywhere, Zachary; I want to stay here for the day; I couldn't believe another scandal would come out before I can deal with the issue with Megan and Gael," I responded.

"Come on, bro, if you want to win back, Megan, you should come with me." He said, and his words made me stop struggling, and I looked at him with so many questions playing in my head.

"Why, Zach, do you think you can help me?" I asked, and he released my arm and stared at me for a long time before he spoke.

"I will do everything I can to help you because I witness how you love each other; Megan is not the type of person who will enter into a relationship for the sake of hurting anyone, she loves your son more than anything, Ashton, and she will never do things that will hurt Axel." He said, and I became speechless.

"And you know what you two have is real, Ashton," He added.

"You are like a brother to me, and there is nothing I want but for you to become happy, and if you still consider me as your best friend, you need to trust me on this," he continued, and I couldn't argue with Zach.

"Thank you, buddy, I know I needed you this time, but I felt too hurt to call you," I responded.

"And there is nothing I want but to be with Megan and our son," I said.

"Then, you should come with me," he declared, and I slowly nodded my head, and we walked out of my house and strode towards his car. I was silent as he drove away from my driveway, and I was shocked when he took a different route, and I realized he was taking me to Megalopre.

"Zach, I told you, I am not yet ready to face Megan," I said.

"I know, but I am begging you to trust me, Ashton; you need to fight for her if you don't want to end up miserable for the rest of your life," he replied, and I slumped my body at the backrest of my seat.

I was looking outside the window, feeling so anxious to face reality, but my best friend's words opened up my heart and mind, and I am so thankful that he came to my house and forced me to come with him because I couldn't deny, I needed his support.

"I wanted Megan to be mine forever, Zach, and I don't care if they will call me selfish, and you were right; I am a coward, and I needed to get over this fear. You know I will never give her up. I am in great pain and so angry with the world that I wanted to contain my feelings before I face Megan." I declared.

"I understand what you mean, Ashton, but after I saw the news early this morning, I could tell you needed to face Megan the soonest possible time before the situation got worse. Alice and I are worried about the two of you." He responded.

"You need to show Gael and Claire they can never tear you apart, and this is the time you need to show the world that your love for each other would surpass any kind of trouble." He added, and I smiled at my best friend.

"Thank you, Zach, for reminding me what a fool I had been. I know that what I had with Megan is something I could never trade for anything in this world. I promised Megan to be her rock, but I became a jerk again." I muttered.

"Don't worry, and I am sure she will understand." He responded, and we both fell silent. And the moment we reached Megalopre, I was confused why he had taken the opposite route.

"I thought you would bring me to Megan's place, but you are driving the wrong way; where are we going exactly, Zachary?" I asked.

"Just wait and see," he responded, and my best friend's response made me a little irritated, but I knew I owed Zachary a lot. He drove his car without answering my questions, and I didn't have a choice but to shut my mouth while I couldn't stop myself from feeling so excited to see Megan.

I tried to ignore the fear of losing her as I remembered the promise we had for each other, and I know my anger and pain blinded me; I smiled as I realized all I needed to do was deal with Claire and Gael later. All I need to do is tell her the best solution for our problem.

"Zach, I know what to do; I have to marry Megan tomorrow." I blurted out, smiling like an idiot.

"That's my best friend, and I am so proud of you, buddy." He answered as he looked at me sideways.

"I wanted to give her the grandest wedding, but I will give it to her later; I need to make her mine before Gael and Claire can totally ruin us," I said, and I couldn't wait to show Claire and Gael they can never stop us from loving each other.