Chapter 145: Friendship

Megan's POV

"I think I can't breathe; I felt so full," I mumbled as I leaned my back on my chair, and I heard my husband chuckle.

"I think I should prepare your breakfast every morning from now on; I am good at making pancakes," Ashton replied as he looked at me sideways while my son's face shone with excitement.

"Wow, I would love that," I responded.

"I love it too," Axel seconded, and his father beamed at him.

We got out of the restaurant with a full stomach and happy faces; as my husband drove my sister's car, I couldn't stop looking around and realized how much I missed my hometown.

"Shit, this is not good," I heard Ashton say as we neared our house, and when I raised my head, I realized there were reporters and photographers in front of our house, and I wondered what was going on.

"You don't need to get out of the car; you can turn around and let us come back later when they are all gone, Ashton," Ava replied.

I couldn't stop feeling anxious about what was going on, and when I fished out my phone from my pocket, I realized I got missed calls from my father.

"Gael is inside our house," I said after I read my dad's text message, and it was late for me to take back what I said since I could hear Axel's excited voice at the back.

"I want to see him, mom. I missed dad Gael too," Our son said, and I let out a soft sigh.

I turned my head and looked at my husband, and I could see a worried look on his face.

"I don't think he will leave unless I talk with him," I said to my husband.

"We had talked about this, but we didn't have time to visit him at his place," I added, and my husband took my hand.

"Yeah, I remembered, and I told you I would come with you," Ashton replied.

"What should we do now?" Ava asked.

"Let us wait for my men to take care of the media, and then we will get out of the vehicle. Axel, you need to wait, son; you will see your dad, Gael after those people will walk away." Ashton stated as he turned his head and looked at our son.

"Okay, dad," Axel replied with obedience, and I couldn't stop feeling worried about what Gael will going to do this time.

"Do you think he won't make a scene, Meg?" My sister asked.

"I don't know, Ava; ever since he found out I got back with Ashton, he became a different person, and I felt guilty," I responded.

"You don't need to feel that way, and he knew he got no chance with you," my sister replied, and I weakly smiled as I turned my attention to her.

"I don't know why he is in our house, I don't want him to harass our parents, but dad assured me; Gael was very polite, and he said he would wait for us," I replied.

"Our father texted me that he missed Axel, and he wanted to spend quality time with him," I added.

"He can play with us, mom, right dad?" Axel said with excitement, and my husband nodded as he said yes, but I could tell Gael's presence at my parents' house made my husband uneasy.

Ashton would always feel jealous of Gael, and I knew it would never be a good idea to have them in the same room, but I couldn't meet Gael without him, Ashton is now my husband, and I needed to tell Gael the truth.

The reporters who were waiting outside our house evaporated in an instant after my husband's men, together with the police officers, asked them to leave.

"I think it is now safe to get out of the car and meet your friend, Meg." My husband said, and I could feel the bitterness in his words.

Ashton opened my door before I could even climb out; he took me by the waist and slowly put my feet on the ground.

"Don't worry, Meg, I will control myself, and don't worry, I will never let him hurt you again." My husband whispered, and I knew he didn't want Axel to overhear what he was saying because he knew how much our son respected Gael like his own father.

"I am still grateful to him, and I will forever in debited to him, and I couldn't thank him enough for taking good care of you and Axel, but I just can't let him have you because you are only mine, Megan," Ashton added. I couldn't stop having butterflies in my stomach as I looked at my husband's compelling eyes.

I found it exciting, and he sounded so sexy as he told me I was his, and I couldn't stop giggling.

My sister walked towards the main door, and I felt my husband take my hand. I smiled when my son's little fingers curled with mine; together, we walked inside my parent's house. I could feel the nervousness of the anticipation of seeing Gael. I could hear my mom's laughter as we got inside.

"Dad!" My son yelled as he ran towards the famous singer of the country, and Gael's face lit up as he looked at Axel running to him. I could feel how much he cared about my son as he took him into his arms.

I couldn't stop feeling guilty that I didn't inform him that I married Ashton, but I knew it would make him angry, and I didn't have any idea how to tell him without hurting his feelings, but he needed to learn the truth from me.

"Can I speak with him alone?" I asked my husband softly as I found him looking at them; I know he was pleased that our son was so happy about his reunion with Gael.

I couldn't deny Gael looked so hot and handsome; that is why he was so popular with girls all over the country, young and old. But he couldn't make my heart flutters like the way I feel every time

Ashton looked at me, and he couldn't make my knees felt weak every time he was near me.

"Okay," my husband responded as he let go of my hand, and he turned his heels and walked away from me without taking a second look.

I let out a soft sigh, and I was hoping Gael came not to bring chaos into our home but to make peace with us. My parents excused themselves and left the living room right away.

I found my sister gaping at Gael, and I could tell, based on the expression on her face, she was star-struck by his hotness, and if it weren't Gael, I would be amused with Ava's reaction.

"Stop staring at him, Ava," I whispered, and she blushed.

"I am sorry, until now, I couldn't believe he looked this hot in person, Meg, and you are so lucky to have them in your life, Gael is as handsome as your husband, but I knew why you like Ashton more," Ava answered and I looked at her as I creased my forehead.

"He looked mysterious, and Ashton's smile would always make your knees feel weak." She added, and my sister was right.

Ava asked Axel to come with her to the kitchen so I could have a private moment with Gael, and I couldn't even meet his gaze. 

Gael only wore a pair of faded jeans and a plain white shirt. I realized he had a haircut, he looked boyish like my husband, and I am sure she could have any girl he wanted.

"Hi, Meg," he said as he came closer to me.

"I missed you," he added.

"What are you doing here, Gael?" I asked, and I could see the pain that registered on his face.

"Ouch, that hurts, Megan. Didn't you miss me too?" He responded as he looked me in the eyes.

"Gael, you know I always wanted to be your friend, but after what happened to us, I don't think I can trust you to be around me. You almost hurt me," I responded.

"I am sorry, Meg, I knew I made a big mistake, but I came here today as a friend, Megan." He stated.

"How am I going to believe you?" I asked.

"Simple, you have to trust me like the way your trusted me when you left this place; you know I am not capable of hurting you. You have to trust your instinct." He declared.

"I am afraid I can't; how can I trust you again after you allowed Ashton's dad used you," I replied, and his face fell.

"I never expected you would be there, Megan, and when Mr. Pritzgold told me you are married to his son, I lost it; I felt so betrayed that you didn't even have the decency to tell me you will be tying the knot with Ashton." He responded, and I fell silent.

"I thought I was your friend; how could you not invite me to your wedding?" He asked.

"I was scared, Gael; what if you will beat Ashton? I don't want you to ruin our special day," I replied honestly.

"You know I can't beat your husband, he is good with martial arts, and Ashton is stronger than I am; he is an athlete, for heaven's sake, Megan. That is hilarious; you can give me another alibi other than that," he said.

"I don't want to hurt your feelings, Gael," I softly said, and his face softened.

"I will always feel the pain of losing you, Meg, and I don't know when I will stop feeling this way, but I want your friendship back. I was miserable when you stopped communicating with me." He answered.

"I hope you will give me a chance to be your friend again, and maybe we can start over." He added.

"Of course, but we can't be friends unless you will accept my husband. Ashton is part of who I am, Gael." I replied.

"I know, Megan, that is why I came here today; I wanted to be friends with Ashton and give him a chance to prove his worth that he deserves to have you as his wife. I am willing to do anything just to be part of your life and Axel again." Gael said, and I smiled at him.

"I want your friendship back, Megan; I was so lost without you," he added, and I could see the sincerity on his face.

"I promised to support you and Ashton, and you can still count on me," he continued.

"Thank you, Gael, I missed you too," I said, and he grinned at me, and I let out a sigh of relief as I realized I got my friend back.