Chapter 57: Stay

Megan's POV

I feel so happy that my son accepted his father right away, and I could tell Axel likes his dad so much. And I couldn't believe that my son would ask his father to have a football game with him right after I introduced Ashton to him, and Ashton's face brightened, and I could see the excitement on his face, and I have always known, the man of my life loves football so much.

I was peeking on the window in my room, and my heart swelled with happiness as I watched Ashton throw the ball at Axel. I was surprised how good my son was, and I couldn't stop myself from feeling so proud, and I knew how many times I hurt my son's feelings when he asked me if he could watch a football game, but I always turned him down because I couldn't stop myself from remembering Ashton.

I moved away from my window with a happy face. I couldn't believe that this was happening right now, for how many times I was thinking about Ashton to be with Axel and me, especially on special occasions. Right now, I was smiling while I rummaged in my closet and found a comfortable dress, and I couldn't deny I wanted to look good in front of my boyfriend.

It sounds new to me that I have a boyfriend since it has been a long time since I had been with Ashton. But I could feel the old feelings were still there, and it started to resurface, and I couldn't deny I felt so excited to spend more time with Ashton, and I hope he will find time to be with us as much as possible. I pulled my hair into a ponytail since I knew it was Ashton's favorite when we were teenagers, and I hope this time he still liked this simple hairstyle.

"I am happy for you, Meg," Clara said when she found me in the kitchen, and she helped me prepare snacks for Ashton and my son.

"Thank you, Clara; I just hope I will not end up with a broken heart again," I replied, and she gave me an encouraging smile.

"Hey, don't think about it, Meg, because I know by the way Ashton looked at you, it will never happen again. And I believe he has hurt you unintentionally from the past, and those painful memories happened because of his father." Clara declared.

"And I am so glad that you gave yourself a chance to be happy again, Megan, and I could say you look good together, you are beautiful, and he is handsome." She added, and I couldn't stop smiling.

"Thank you, Clara," I responded, and then she looked at me, and I could tell there was something she wanted to say to me, but I could see the fear on her face.

"What is it, Clara? I know there is something you wanted to tell me." I said, and she raised her head and looked at me again.

"Hmm, I hope you will not be angry with me; you know how much Axel loves playing football, right?" She asked, and I nodded my head.

"Ashton visited your son in school before he showed up here." She said, and my eyes widened in shock.

"Why didn't you tell me about it, Clara?" I asked, and I couldn't stop myself from feeling upset.

"I am sorry, Megan. It would help if you didn't get stressed, Meg, and I know how much you hated Ashton, and that is why I didn't tell you that he came and talked with Axel, and I think that was the time he knew Ashton was his son because I couldn't forget the expression of his face on that day, the moment he saw Ashton." Clara replied.

"Next time, you should tell me anything that concerns Axel, Clara," I said.

"Of course, Meg. I was carried away when Ashton came, you know I was his number one fan, and I like the idea that he visited his son before he knew the truth, but I am sure he had already found out the truth about Axel." She said.

"What did he tell, Axel?" I asked since I couldn't stop myself from being curious.

"They only talked about football, and he came together with Zachary, and they had lunch at the cafeteria, and you must have seen how happy Axel was that time; he was so excited to see his idol, and he didn't tell you because he was afraid you will get angry with him," Clara added.

I know Zachary was involved again, and I know he will always be there to give Ashton his full support. And I felt hurt that my son kept it a secret from me, that he met Ashton and Zach secretly, and I felt guilty that Axel didn't confide in me his secrets because he knew I would get angry if I only heard about football and how much more about Ashton Pritzgold.

"Don't worry, Clara, from now on, and you can watch a football game in your room or the living room. I am sorry if I reprimanded you so many times for watching a game on the television." I said, and her face lit up.

"I know I was being insensitive of your feelings. I should have realized that football has nothing to do about my broken heart." I added, and she smiled at me.

"Thank you, Meg, but you don't need to apologize since I understand the pain you have been through, and you have all the right to hate football since it reminds you of Ashton," Clara responded.

"Thank you, Clara, but I could tell I need to learn to love football again since I need to support Axel's dream and because it was Aston's favorite sport, and I could tell our son inherited Ashton's talent," I said with a wide grin on my face.

"Yeah, I could see it by how Axel was catching the ball, and I could say he could be like his father in the future," I replied as I prepared fresh orange juice.

Clara helped me bring the tray to the front porch. I prepared a clubhouse sandwich with French fries for them. And when I came near them with a towel in my hand, Ashton was staring at me like he hadn't seen me earlier, and the way he looked at my face made me feel so feverish, and I could feel the knots on my stomach as I realized Ashton makes me feel so excited, and happy.

"Do you know that I love mom's sandwich, dad?" Axel asked his father the moment he sat down on his chair, and he was looking at his father the entire time, and I could tell he would no longer have time for me if ever his dad would be around most of the time.

"Me too," Ashton responded as he winked at me, and my knees felt so weak, and Ashton sat beside me, and he took my hand under the table, and I could feel the warmth of his touch, and I could see the excitement on Axel's face.

"Are you going to stay with us tonight, dad?" My son asked Ashton again, and he looked at me, and I could say he wanted me to answer our son, and I wanted Ashton to stay with us, and I could tell my face was blushing again as I realized if he would stay for the night, I would be sleeping in his arms again.

And I couldn't wait to be alone with Ashton, and I had to swallow my saliva since I didn't want Ashton to think I was so eager to sleep beside him.

"If your mom will ask me to stay, then I would love to spend the night here, Axel." He responded, and Axel turned his gaze at me; he looked at me with puppy eyes.

"Mom, please, ask dad to stay; I want him to read me bedtime stories tonight; maybe you can join dad too, and it would be more fun if you would tuck me in bed while dad is beside you, mom," Axel begged, and I didn't need my son to tell me since I wanted to ask Ashton to stay for the night.

"Yeah, you should stay, Ashton," I said, and Ashton's face lit up.

"Of course, I'd love to," Ashton responded while Axel got up from his chair and moved towards me, and he kissed me on my cheeks before he hugged me.

"Thank you, mom." He said, and I ruffled his hair, and he slowly returned to his seat, and he smiled at us while I felt Ashton's hand take my hand under the table, and he massaged my palm.

I was grinning when I heard an approaching helicopter, and I suddenly felt nervous as I realized Gael had arrived. Even if we don't have a relationship, I knew he warned Ashton the last time, and I could feel the rapid beating of my heart as I listened to the roaring sound of his chopper, and then the whole place turned so quiet, and I could feel my pulse was racing.

"You have to relax, Meg, I will deal with Gael man to man, and you don't need to feel guilty about us because we are in love with each other, and he can't do anything about it," Ashton declared, and I looked at his face.

"I hope you will understand me, Ashton, Gael was the one who helped me when I had no one to turn to, and since he confessed his feelings for me, I felt guilty that I couldn't reciprocate his feelings for me, and I know I will hurt him once he finds out about us," I said.

"I know, and I understand, Megan, but he needs to accept the truth about us, and you don't need to worry anything; I will talk with Gael, Meg," Ashton responded, and when I stood up, I saw Gael striding towards us, and even from a distance, I could see the anger on his face.. And I couldn't believe Gael would come when I had a good time with Ashton.