Chapter 75: Family Day

Megan's POV

I was shocked when I saw Ashton climb out of his car, and I felt so guilty that I didn't invite him for the family day of my son. But when he smiled at me, I knew that everything would be fine. But I couldn't stop my heart from beating so fast as we drove away from my place as I was anticipating Gael's reaction the moment he would see Ashton with us, but he couldn't stop me from loving Ashton, and he knew I could never love him in the first place.

I was silent for a while as I listened to my son talk with his dad. I couldn't stop smiling as I realized how happy he was to have his father. I can't deny Axel is not the only one feeling so happy right now, and I felt my throat dry as I looked at Ashton with his black slacks and buttoned-up shirt, and he always looked so neat, and I know that was one of the things why I became so attracted with him. And, of course, he still looked so handsome as ever.

"Hey, don't worry, Megan, everything will be fine, and I am sure he will get angry, but it is about time he should know about us; we can't hide our relationship forever, and I want everyone to know we are together once again," Ashton said when he peeked at me, and I felt so happy.

I smiled when I found Axel was sleeping on his seat, and he must be so sleepy since he woke up so early because of his excitement. Now I know why he wanted to take a bath early, and it was because his dad was coming, and I couldn't believe Axel never told me he invited his father, and I could tell he was afraid if I would say no.

"I know, Ashton, but I don't want to hurt him," I responded.

"Yeah, but you are still going to hurt him, Meg, you can't love him back, and that is what he has always wanted ever since you came into his life, and I think that is why his longtime non-showbiz girlfriend broke up with him." He declared, and I was shocked about this information.

"Really? I haven't known anything about the reason why he broke up with his long-time girlfriend, and he only said it didn't work out when I asked him if he has a girlfriend." I mumbled.

"Well, I only heard the rumors, and I didn't give any attention to it since I never expected you to become so close with him." He said, and I felt glad I couldn't feel any bitterness in his voice, and I could tell he was only telling me what was on his mind.

"I felt so thankful you didn't fall in love with him, Megan." He mumbled, and I smiled as I shook my head.

"It will never happen, Ashton, and you know why," I responded immediately, and he took my hand and brought it to his mouth, and he kissed my knuckles.

"Of course, thank you, Megan, for loving me all through these years." He declared.

"I couldn't think of myself loving anyone else, Ashton, and I know it will always be you," I responded, and his smile broadened. 

I woke up Axel the moment we got inside the school grounds, and I could feel the hammering of my heart the moment I saw Gael. Ashton took my hand, and he held our son in his other hand, and I could see how Gael's face fell. Then I could see the anger on his face when he asked me why Ashton was with us, and he looked at on our intertwined fingers for a long time while I could see the pain that registered on his handsome face, and I knew I needed to speak with him alone, and I need to tell him the truth.

Ashton told me he would speak with Gael, and as I took my son to the registration area, I couldn't stop feeling so worried, and I released a sigh of relief when I saw Alice coming into our way as we fell in line for the registration.

"Hey, I am sorry I am late," She said, and I could tell she was walking so fast since she was still panting.

"It is okay; the registration just started," I responded.

"Why do you look like you are not attending a family day? I could see the worried expression on your face. Does it mean none of your lover boys came?" She asked while she was smiling at me.

"You are wrong, Alice, they are both here, and they are still talking," I responded, and her eyes got so big.

"No way! How come Ashton knows about the family day?" She asked.

"Axel invited him," I whispered, and I felt glad Axel was already running on the playground with Kim.

"Wow! I think this is going to be the best Family Day ever," She responded while my face fell.

"How can I enjoy this day, Alice, knowing I will be hurting, Gael?" I asked.

"Hey, you can't forever hide your relationship with Ashton, Megan, and I think it is for the best, and maybe Gael will listen to Ashton, and he will understand, but I could tell you need to speak with him alone." Alice declared.

"I know, but I am aware there would be no words that could make him feel better, Al; I will still hurt him in the end," I replied.

"Well, that is life, Megan. We can't deny it will not always be a sunny day, and I think it is about time Gael should accept the truth that he can never have you." Alice said.

I was speechless until it was our time to register our names, and I smiled when I wrote about Ashton's relationship to Axel, and I couldn't stop writing in bold letters the word FATHER. What can I do? I am proud he is the father of my child. And I put aunt for Alice and Uncle for Gael.

I felt so happy that Ashton is back in my life since I know if he is not around, I will be thinking about him the entire day as we celebrate the family day. We found our table as we waited for the others to fill up the registration, and I felt so worried when I saw Ashton coming towards us alone. I wondered what happened to his conversation with Gael, then I released a sigh of relief when I saw Gael walking towards us, and I knew I needed to deal with this now while the activity hadn't started yet.

"Ashton, can I talk with Gael for a moment?" I asked my boyfriend, and he nodded his head while he gave me a reassuring smile.

"Of course, Meg, I was also thinking the same thing." He responded, and I couldn't believe some of the parents came near Ashton right away to have a picture with him. He gladly said yes while he told them he wanted his son to be with him, and I could see the surprised look on the parents' faces as they realized Ashton was Axel's dad, and I felt so happy that at last, no one would ask my son where his father is.

I meet Gael halfway, and I know Alice will be there if the program starts, and I am not yet finished talking with Gael. I could see the pain on his face right away, and I wanted to do something to make him feel better, but I realized the only thing that could make him happy was if I were his girlfriend, but I couldn't give him what he wanted because my heart belonged to Ashton.

"Why, Meg?" Gael asked right away when we found an empty classroom where we could talk without interruptions.

"I am so sorry, Gael," I said, and I could feel my mouth trembling.

"Sorry? Megan, I don't know what is going on with you, but you can't be with Ashton; I don't care if you will not have me as your boyfriend, but you can't have him back. Have you forgotten what he had done to you?" He asked, and I could feel the disappointments in his voice.

"I am telling you, Megan, he will only hurt you again, and you should stay away from him while it is still early. I don't want you to get hurt again, Meg." He said.

"Gael, I understand what you mean, but please listen to me. I know Ashton hurt me, and for eight years, I suffered, but I couldn't stop my heart from loving him, and he will always be the only man I love." I said.

"That is craziness, Megan; wake up!" He shouted at me, and this was the first time I saw Gael so angry, and I took a back step since I suddenly felt scared of him.

"I am so sorry, Meg, I don't mean to scare you, you know I will never hurt you, I am just too hurt that I have been so in love with you for the past eight years, and I broke up with my non-showbiz girlfriend because of you, and I only ended up with nothing." He said as he moved closer to me while I continued to walk backward until I hit my body on the wall, and the next thing that happened shocked me when Gael was kissing me, and I tried to stop him, but he was so strong.

"Let me go, Gael!" I shouted as I tried to push him away from me.

"I will never let Ashton have you, Meg, you are only mine, and I will do everything I can to make you mine." He said while he was holding my arms, with force, he was hurting me.

"Gael, please, let me go," I begged.

"No, I know you will only come running to Ashton, Meg, I am losing my fucking mind because of you, and my jealousy was killing me." He said as he took me into his arms.

"Gael, please, let me go," I pleaded, but he continued to kiss me with force.

"What are you doing, Gael? Let Megan go!" I could hear Ashton's booming voice, and I felt so happy that he came, and I couldn't believe Gael would do something like this to me, but Gael didn't budge.. The next thing I saw, Ashton pulled him away from me, and they were throwing punches at each other, and I could see they were fighting nonstop while I was shouting at them to stop even if I could feel my entire body shivering with fear.