Chapter 2: Miracle Can Happen

Megan's POV

After talking with Dexter, I felt better. After all, I didn't want to keep it from him because I knew I could trust my brother. I learned he is the only one who understands me in our family. Ava is still too young to understand my decision. And I hope she will never make the same mistake I did.

As I lay in my bed, I turn to look at my sister's bed, and I suddenly miss Ava. I will be leaving tomorrow, and she will be back the next day. And I hate to go without saying goodbye to my younger sister, but this is the only thing I can do now. But I promise to come back and tell her everything when the time is right. And I hope that she will understand why I have to leave her. I know I had been her idol growing up, and she was proud of me.

I took my time to prepare the last of my things because I have been bringing my things every time I met Alice so that it wouldn't be so obvious. I know this is not me because I felt so guilty about running away from my parents. But my dad's decision was so unfair, I will never give up my child, whatever happens. I know I made a mistake by loving Ashton, but it doesn't mean I am going to abandon my child because of my misstep.

I looked at the clock, and I realized I would be having a hard time because it was almost 9:00 p.m., but Gael didn't return my call, and I felt disappointed since he was the only one I think who could help me, and now another dream shattered as I realized I couldn't sell my music at all. It was only a mere fantasy for me. I should get myself ready for the battle that I need to face. I am aware of how hard it would take to raise a child as a single mother, but I still believe miracles can happen every day. I should live my life full of hope and always think positive so that good vibes will surround me. 

I put my song composition in my treasure box, and there is no way I will throw them. Those things are my collections, Ashton hurt me, but I have to continue living my life. He was just a mistake. And I know I should leave all his memories behind, but I can't bring my old guitar because Ava will use it, and I realized I should bring the new one with me. I don't care if it was his gift for me. I know with or without the guitar, I will still remember him. I couldn't deny the fact that Ashton was my first and only love, and I don't think I am capable of loving again after what he had done to me.

I took a cold shower, and I was about to cry, but I fought my tears, I know Alice had been telling me to release the pain by crying, but I remained firm with my decision never to cry over Ashton ever again. Tears are only for the weak, and besides, he doesn't deserve my tears. I finished my shower at once and towel-dried myself, and I put on my pajamas. The moment I held the hairdryer, I remembered Ashton again because he always blows dry my hair. I shook my head and looked at the mirror on our cute vanity table, and I told myself never to let anyone blow dry my hair ever again because I could do it myself. How I wished I could simply erase his memories from my brain so I would stop thinking about him, but I know it is still fresh; that is why I can't stop my heart and brain from remembering him.

I lay on my bed, and I stood up again, and I recounted the savings that I have. I withdrew the last amount of my savings yesterday, and I have already closed my bank account because I knew I had to leave Astikoz City. The only place I know, and now I will travel to another city where my future is uncertain, but knowing I have my baby with me, everything will be okay.

I felt guilty that my child would never get the chance to meet his father, and I would do everything I could to protect him from them. Well, it was only in my head because I am sure they will never acknowledge my child since I came from a low-income family.

I didn't realize I had dozed off when I heard the ringing of my phone. I wondered why Alice was calling me, but when I looked on my screen it was an unknown number. I wondered who it could be, I stared at the phone for a long time until it stopped ringing, and I almost jumped on my bed when it rang again, and I decided to answer the call thinking it could be an emergency.

"Hello, " I answered.

"Hello, is this Ms. Megan Corteza?" A guy spoke on the other line, and his voice sounds so familiar because I always listen to his songs almost every day, and I can't stop myself from crying with happiness even if my heart is still in pain.

"Yes, this is Megan speaking," I replied, and I could feel my knees felt so weak, and my legs were trembling.

"Hi, Meg, this is Gael, and I am so sorry if it took me a long time before I returned your call." He said, and I am now smiling from ear to ear.

"It is okay, Gael; I know how busy you are," I replied, and who could have thought I would be talking to my favorite singer.

"I didn't call you during the daytime because I don't want to be interrupted while talking with you. I have been waiting for your call, Meg." He said, And I smiled.

"Now that you call me, it only means you have decided to share your talent with us, right?" He asked, and I released a heavy sigh.

"Yes, and I need your help because I am leaving Astikoz, Gael," I said, and I know Gael is my idol, and he is one of the most famous personalities all over the country.

"What? I am in Astikoz right now, Meg. Can we meet?" He asked, and I didn't expect him to be here in Astikoz because artists usually have a residence in Majuscule, the capital city of our country.

"Maybe we can meet up tomorrow before I go, or I can stay one more night," I said to him.

"Okay, I understand since it is already late. May I know where you are going?" He asked, and I released a heavy sigh.

"Meg, I can tell you are not fine. I know I am a stranger to you, and they say it is better to share your problems with strangers because you don't know them, and their opinions don't matter." He said, and I laughed, but before I realized it, I narrated everything to Gael, and he remained speechless for a long while, and I thought he had already ended the call.

"Wow, I am speechless, Meg, but I salute your decision and your determination to raise your child alone, and I am so proud of you for the decision you made. You are still young, but you maturely handle things, and I could say you are a good person." He said, and I felt so excited because I am one of his fans, and never in my wildest dream did I imagine myself confiding with him with my problems.

"Don't worry, Meg, I will help you. I want you to know I am not taking advantage of you now, and I will still help you even if you do not allow me to sing your songs, especially now that I have decided to go solo." He said, and I couldn't believe he would tell me such information.

"Of course, I already told you everything, and there is no turning back. I have written so many songs so far, and you can read them in person." I replied.

"Thank you, Meg, for trusting me with your music, and one more thing, if you want, I have a property in Megalopre, a town next to Majuscule, no one is living there except the caretaker who will visit once in a while, it was a beautiful place away from the city life but will only take one hour and a half drive by bus because of the bus stops if you go to the city center and less than one hour by private car." He said, and I was dumbfounded.

"You can stay there for free, Meg, you just pay for the utilities, you can also use my car, and I would be so happy if you will stay there, Meg, I will usually visit there during weekends if I don't have a tour, or I don't have a show." He said, and I became speechless.

"Really? But I will pay for the rent, Gael." I said.

"Okay, but you will only pay me that moment your songs start earning; we still need to undergo the process, you know." He said, and I cried.

"Miracles can really happen," I said, and I didn't intend to say it aloud, but I couldn't control myself anymore.

"Of course, Meg, all you need is your faith." He responded.

"I will meet you tomorrow; just text me the address." He said, and I smiled, and I never felt so relieved my entire life.

"There is another thing I want to ask you, Meg." He said, and I suddenly felt nervous.

"What is it, Gael?" I asked 

"Make sure I will be one of the godparents of you

r child.." He said, and I couldn't be happier as I said yes to him.