Chapter 138: Still Naive

Megan's POV

I didn't expect my husband would do something that would blow my mind. I asked Ashton not to make a show since I wanted his father to continue liking me even if, at the back of my head, I knew he was planning all this to make me realize I could never be part of his family.

 The humiliation I felt was rewarded by too much gratification when my husband kissed me on the lips and announced in front of everyone that I was his wife.

We danced, and the sound faded in the background as I looked into my husband's eyes. I had never felt so alive and happy like this; I could tell Ashton's makes all my fantasies come true.

"I love you, Megan, and I love what I feel right now. I hated my father for manipulating my life since I wanted to be a professional football player. All my life, I did what he wanted me to be, to the extent that I broke your heart years ago." He declared as we slowly danced, and I felt like I was floating in the air.

"I love you, Ashton; I don't have any regrets for loving you," I responded, and we continued dancing as if we were alone, sharing the most beautiful night in our lives; my happiness heightened when our son joined us.

I have always known Gregory will never stop bothering us until he gets what he wants. I am proud of my husband for standing up against his father and showing everyone how much he loves me.

When I saw Ashton's father with his mom on the dance floor, I faked a smile, and he smiled back at us, pretending nothing was wrong, but now, I know I could never trust him.

Lennon had no choice but to dance with Claire, and I could feel the hammering of my heart when they started exchanging partners, and before I knew it, I was already in Gregory's arms.

"Hello, Megan, I am glad you were enjoying the night," he said right after he put his right hand on my waist while his left hand was holding my right hand. I smiled sweetly at my father-in-law, pretending I was honored to dance with him.

"Thank you, dad, for this wonderful party; I couldn't say thank you enough," I replied, and he mockingly smiled at me.

"Come on, Megan, don't pretend you weren't affected by what I had done. I invited Claire to come with her family to make you realize you will never belong in my family." He declared, and his honesty made me cringe.

"Don't act as if you are grateful since I know you are an intelligent woman, always top of your class. I am doing all this for you to stop your fantasy. I would be a liar if I said I don't like your son, but I don't like you to be my son's wife forever." He added, and his words pierced my heart.

"I couldn't accept someone like you as part of our family. I will show you that I can ruin your relationship with Ashton, and I can take Axel from you." He continued, and I could feel my anger boiling inside me.

"There is nothing you can do to stop me from loving your son, Mr. Pritzgold," I replied, and Ashton's dad laughed.

I was laughing with him to make everyone believe we are having a good conversation.

"You are still naive, Megan Corteza; you don't know how I will play my game. If you think you already won this game, I am telling you, you are far from that, and you better pack your bags and leave my house." Gregory said with a wide grin on his face.

I wanted to get away from Ashton's dad and leave him alone on the dance floor, but I didn't want him to look like a fool. Even if he was trying to hurt me with his words, I didn't let him know I could feel it to my bones.

I didn't bat my lashes as I watched Claire dancing with Ashton, and I know how much she tried her best to flirt with my husband, but I was confident; Ashton would never love her.

"You see what I mean?" He asked, and I was confused about what he meant, but my eyes widened in shock when I saw Gael go up to the stage. I was too focused on Gregory that I missed the announcement of the host.

"Good luck with what you believe in, Megan," Gregory said and left me standing with mouth agape as I watched Gael looking straight at me.

The crowd got crazy, especially the ladies who attended the party before he could even say a word.

"Good evening, everyone! For those who don't know who I am, my name is Gael. I am so flattered that Mr. Gregory Pritzgold invited me to attend tonight's party." He declared, and I could see couples retreating to their seats while I couldn't even move my feet.

I should have listened to my dad, I should have left before Gael arrived, and I hated Gregory so much, and his warning echoed in my head.

"You will never win, Megan," I could never stop thinking about what Gregory had said. I covered my ears with my hands, and I could feel I was losing my mind. I wanted to run, and as I stepped back, I felt strong arms hold my waist.

"Hey, my love, take it easy; I am here," I heard Ashton's soothing voice, and I felt so secure in his arms even if I felt like my entire body was shaking in fear as I realized Gael could do something that could wreck what we have.

"They will never succeed, Megan; just stay with me; we can show them that we are stronger than they think," my husband whispered.

Gael sang his hit songs, and the girls got crazy as they called out his name. I was leaning on my husband's muscular body with tears in my eyes as I listened to the lyrics I wrote for my husband.

Gael's last song was the one I wrote when Ashton broke my heart. Memories of yesterday flashback in my mind, and I couldn't stop my tears from falling while I could hear my husband's soft voice asking for sorry.

"We should leave now, Megan; there is nothing left here for us," my husband declared, and I slowly nodded my head, and we went to my family's table only to find out they were no longer there.

"Megan, I am sorry I couldn't stop your sister and parents from leaving. They took Axel with them," Alice came to us quickly, and I felt glad my family had left without waiting for us.

"Thanks, Al. I felt better that they left before this night became a nightmare for all of us; we needed to leave now." I said, and my best friend smiled at me with concern written all over her face, and I took her hand and squeezed it to let her know I was okay.

"Thanks, Al. I felt better that they left before this night became a nightmare for all of us; we needed to leave now." I said, and my best friend smiled at me with concern written all over her face, and I took her hand and squeezed it to let her know I was okay.

Gael was my hero once, and I knew I owed him a lot, and I didn't want to speak with him knowing he let Gregory use him, but I understood Ashton's dad got all the money he could pay no matter how much his talent f*e might cost.

We were walking towards the parking lot when I heard Gael's voice calling behind us, but I didn't listen as I continued to walk beside my husband, who was holding my hand.

"Magan, stop; you must listen to what I say." He said, and his following words made me stop in my tracks.

"Do you think Ashton was serious with you? He only married you because of his father's condition," he said, and I let go of Ashton's hand as I turned around and faced him.

Gael slowed down at his pace, and I realized he wasn't alone; I couldn't believe Gregory and Claire were behind him.

"Why do you say that, Gael? Is it because I turned you down? We were friends, and please, I am begging you, just let it go," I begged him, but he only shook his head.

"I came not because I wanted you back, yes, I am still in love with you, Meg, but I know where I stand in your life. I know I will never have another chance with you. I just don't want this bastard to use you and hurt you again." He answered, and I furrowed my forehead.

"Don't tempt me, Gael; I don't want to punch your pretty face; you better stop ruining my reputation in front of my wife. You should stop accusing me of something I didn't do." Ashton said with a steady voice. I know he wanted to hit Gael, but he knew I would never tolerate violence, especially within his father's property.

"Oh, can you tell Megan you didn't marry her because you are in love with her? I knew the condition of your father to you and your siblings." Gael said, and I could see that Ashton tensed up.

"What condition?" My husband asked.

"Whoever provides Gregory an heir will be the next CEO of his company, and I know you were afraid that one of your siblings would give your father a grandchild, and you knew you could never have Axel unless you will make Megan your wife," Gael responded. I looked at Ashton's face, and the terrified expression I saw on his face was enough to tell me that Gael wasn't lying at all.

"Ashton, is it true?" I asked as I tried to hold my tears.

"Meg, let me explain," he responded as he looked at me with pleading in his eyes.

"No," I mumbled in more than a whisper as I shook my head. I had never felt so betrayed in my entire life, and I turned around and ran as fast as possible while I could feel my tears wet my cheeks.