Chapter 62: Under The Moonlight

Megan's POV

"What are you doing here, Meg?" Alice asked after she opened her main door, and I know she was surprised to see me on her doorstep. And I got inside her house before she could invite me in, and I sank my body into her white leather sofa.

"Do you have something to drink? Vodka, perhaps?" I asked, and her eyes widened.

"What is wrong with you, Megan? Why are you here instead of going home to your house with Ashton." My best friend asked, and I looked at her, and I couldn't take it anymore; my tears fell on my face, and she sat beside me right away as she took me into her arms.

"I am sorry, Meg, what is going on? What happened? Why are you crying?" Alice asked me, and I continued to sob on her shoulder while she was caressing my back.

"I went to his office, but the receptionist didn't allow me to get inside since I didn't have an appointment with her boss," I said in between my sob, and I heard Alice release a soft sigh while she held my shoulders and looked at me.

"Megan, it was very simple, you already went to his office, isn't it that hard to call Ashton using your mobile phone? You don't need to cry over that simple matter, Megan." She responded.

"I didn't cry because I didn't see Ashton, Al, I was crying because I met Claire on my way out, and the receptionist allowed her to get inside Ashton's office even if she doesn't have an appointment," I said, and her eyes got so big.

"Did you see her with Ashton?" Alice asked, and I shook my head.

"Thank goodness, or else I will hate Ashton. You could have begged the receptionist to call him Meg, and you could have told that woman you are Ashton's girlfriend." She added.

"What if Ashton will deny me?" I asked, and I heard my best friend laugh.

"And why are you laughing at me, Alice? Do you know that I am having a hard time right now? My heart is aching." I said, and she looked at me with concern on her face.

"I am sorry, Meg, I am not laughing at you. I need to confess. Ashton is still in love with you, and he came to me after meeting him at the mall. I am sorry if I didn't tell you about it because I know you will get angry with me." My best friend said, and my eyes widened in disbelief.

"Yes, and I don't care if you will hate me now, but you need to learn the truth, but I haven't told him about Axel. I didn't know how he found out about your son. And Isabelle also reached out to me, and she asked me if I could help her brother." She added, and I couldn't believe my best friend would keep a secret from me, knowing we promised each other never to keep anything from each other.

But I couldn't deny I am thankful that she kept it a secret from me since I know I will be against it; even if I am still in love with Ashton, I am aware that my pride will take over my senses. 

"I told Isabelle we will go to a retreat camp on that date, and it was her who booked Ashton and Zach." She added, and I realized my best friend was the reason why I met Ashton at the camp.

"You can hate me all you want, Megan, but I don't think Ashton and Isabelle will ask help from me if he is not serious about having you back." Alice continued, and I felt like I was floating in the air, but my happiness was cut short, and my face fell when I remembered what I had done to Ashton.

"Maybe he wanted to have me back at first, but I hurt him, Alice. After I asked him to leave that time, I know from that moment he will think I choose Gael over him." I responded.

"Do you think he will change his mind and his heart will easily forget about you, Megan? I don't think so, and I still believe he is still in love with you, Meg." Alice said, and I was hoping for the best.

"I wanted to drink something strong, Alice. I want something hard." I said as I tried to stop myself from crying again.

"I wanted to believe you, but knowing Claire could come to his office anytime hurt my feelings, and I couldn't deny I am jealous of her," I said like a child while Alice stood up while shaking her. She was wearing her sweat pants and a sleeveless tank top while I was still in my business suit.

I called Clara, and I informed her I would be late, and I told her to tuck my son early to bed. And I felt guilty that I couldn't be there for Axel tonight since I always love to read him bedtime stories before he goes to sleep. 

And when Alice came back, she was bringing a bottle of vodka, one shot glass, some salt, and slices of lemon. And I furrowed my eyebrow as I locked my gaze with hers.

"If I drink with you, who will drive you home?" She asked, and I smiled at her.

"Thank you, Al; I know I can always count on you," I replied.

"You are always welcome, Meg, you know, you can always cry on my shoulder, and you can tell me anything." She said as I poured some vodka into my shot glass.

"Does it mean you will sleep in my house tonight?" I asked, and she nodded her head.

"Of course, I know you, Megan, you will be looking for Axel, and I don't want to travel late at night again. And I don't want you to take a cab since I don't want anyone to take advantage of you when you are drunk, and you are too beautiful to be drinking alone Meg, and I am sorry that I can't drink with you." Alice said.

"It is okay, Al, I just have some cravings today, and one of those is having a hard drink," I replied, and she gave me a skeptical look; I am sure she didn't believe me, and she remained silent while I continued drinking the vodka.

It felt so wonderful to feel lightheaded, and I could still feel the pain, but it felt like my heart was numb at the moment. And I could feel my entire body feeling so hot, and I was laughing when I felt like the words that came out from my mouth became sluggish. 

"Megan, I think that is enough; let us go home to your house." I heard Alice say, and I nodded my head, and when I suddenly stood up, I could feel her entire house was spinning. I felt glad Alice came to my side immediately, and she helped me while I was still snickering. 

It seemed like I couldn't control myself from giggling even if I could still feel the piercing of my heart, and I was talking nonstop until we arrived at my place, and it felt like my drunkenness was gone the moment I saw Ashton sitting on the front porch of my house.

"No way!" I said, and I saw him get up. And I hate that my body would react to Ashton immediately, and I could feel the knots on my stomach right away as I watched him come closer to my car, and I was frozen in my seat. At the same time, Alice got out of the car, and even if I was drunk, I could see the worries on Ashton's face when he realized Alice was driving my car, and I felt glad my vehicle had a dark tint, and I am sure he couldn't see me inside.

I couldn't hear what they were talking about, and I wouldn't say I liked Alice when she left and walked straight towards the main door of my house while I could feel the shaking of my limbs when I saw Ashton strode towards my side and I could feel my entire body is shivering because of the excitement that I feel. 

And I felt conscious since I could smell myself, and I reeked with alcohol, and how I wished Clara had called and informed me that Ashton was waiting for me so I have enough time to fix myself so I will look presentable in his eyes.

I didn't know what to do, and before he could open the door, I lowered down my head, pretending I had fallen asleep. As I heard the unlocking of the door, I could feel the butterflies on my chest, and I could feel I was going to faint, but when he opened the door, and I could smell his masculine scent, all the nerve endings of my body came alive, and when he caressed my face, I could feel my heart skipped a beat.

"Megan," he whispered as he cupped my face, and then I felt his lips brush with mine. Since I was still under the influence of alcohol, I couldn't stop myself from kissing Ashton back, and it felt like the fireworks filled the entire place as I could feel the burning sensation that traveled my whole body down to the end of my spine as I felt Ashton deepened our kiss.

My eyes fluttered, and I could feel the sweetness of his mouth as he continued to devour my mouth, and I no longer cared about Claire, and all I could think was to enjoy the moment I felt in his arms. I felt he unfastened my seatbelt without breaking our kiss, and he carried me, and I didn't know what happened, but Ashton stumbled on the ground. 

His frame hit the hard surface while I was lying on top of him, and even if I felt so worried about him, I couldn't stop myself from laughing so hard, until my laughter died down when his mouth captured my eager lips once again, and we continued to make out under the moonlight.