Megan’S POV

The celebration continued as we all transferred to the backyard after eating dinner to feel the evening breeze while talking, and it was still a starry night. I couldn’t believe they also decorated the back garden, and waiters are still serving us finger food and drinks.

“Congratulations, Meg,” Alice said the moment we found time to be alone, and I couldn’t stop myself from giggling as I exhibited my engagement ring to her, and she was looking at my diamond ring with awe.

“Wow! Your hot fiance ensured you’ve got the best engagement ring, and I know how expensive this ring could be.” She added.

“I don’t need a sparkling diamond, Alice; all I ever wanted is to have him in my life,” I responded.

“Of course, I know about that too, because no material things can make you complete because for you, a relationship with your family is the most important, and I felt so happy that he finally proposed to you, and I am also the happiest, knowing my best friend is getting married. I couldn’t wait to see you on your wedding gown, Megan.” She declared excitedly, and I couldn’t stop myself from beaming at her.

“Me too, and I want you to be my Maid of Honor, Al,” I said, and she nodded with a wide grin on her face.

“I would love to be your Maid of Honor, Meg, and I am sure Ashton will ask my boyfriend to become his best man, and I didn’t expect any of this will happen in the future after we left, Astikoz eight years ago.” She said.

“Yes, I never expected I would meet Ashton again even if almost every night I call his name even if I was in pain, and I couldn’t express the happiness that I feel as of the moment. He proposed to me on the lake, and it was so romantic, Alice, how I wished he had taken a video of it so I could show it to you.” I said.

“No need to see it, Mega; I can see how happy you are right now.” She said, and I nodded my head, while I could hear the laughter of my fiance as he talked with his siblings while my parents were having a serious conversation with Ashton’s grandparents, and I felt so happy to have them.

And if my dad didn’t tell us Ashton asked for his blessings when he came home to our hometown, I would never realize how much he respected my parents, even if Ashton knew what happened between my parents and me.

I could tell Ashton felt terrible, and his guilt was eating him up because my relationship with my father was ruined when he impregnated me at the age of eighteen, but I don’t have any regrets. I love Ashton and our son.

“So, when will the wedding be?” Alice asked, and I shook my head.

“He never mentioned the date yet, but I could tell Ashton wanted to have it sooner, and I think he couldn’t wait to make me his wife,” I said, laughing.

“Of course, I know he felt threatened about Gael, even if he knew you only liked Gael as a friend, but I think the singer will make another show when he learns you are getting married.” My best friend said while I could feel the worries in her voice.

“I know, and I don’t know how to tell him about it, but I think Ashton will announce our engagement since he wanted to make it public, so everyone will know he is getting married,” I said, and her forehead furrowed.

“How about your privacy? Aren’t you afraid the same

thing will happen to you when you were with him at the parking lot when so many reporters wanted to interview you?” She asked, and I shrugged my shoulders.

“Well, you don’t have a choice, he is one of the hottest celebrities in the country, and you have to face it that being his wife, you will be in the showbiz news now and then, and you can’t easily go out in public places without bodyguards. I couldn’t believe my best friend’s life would become as colorful as this.” She said, and I gave her a weak smile.

“Yeah, I know about that, and I already told you, Al, I needed to embrace his world, but Ashton promised me that he would give me a peaceful life since he will no longer accept endorsements and he will focus on his career as the CEO of their company,” I said. Then I could see the sudden change of the expression on her face.

“Why do you look like that? Is there something I didn’t know, Alice?” I asked, and she shook her head.

“I am not sure, Meg, but I only hear bits of information about Ashton’s dad, and Zach zipped his mouth, and I understood maybe he promised Ashton not to tell me, but I think his father made your fiance come home to their mansion to talk about his position in the company after the news about your relationship break out.” She said, and my face fell.

“I could feel it too, Al; when he got back, I knew he was hiding something from me, but Ashton doesn’t want to talk about it because he was afraid if I would get hurt or I would stay away from him again. I know Ashton’s dad will never approve of me to become Ashton’s girlfriend, me how much more to become his son’s wife?” I declared with sadness in my voice.

“Ashton made so much effort so I would be reunited with my mom and dad, and I wanted to do the same thing to him,” I added, and I could see the worried expression on Alice’s face as she shook her head.

“Megan, please, don’t!” She replied.

“You could get hurt emotionally, or worse, Gregory will do something to you physically.” She added.

“I don’t think so, Alice. I still believe even if Ashton’s dad is coldhearted, there is still a part of him that will feel warm. I wanted to tell him how wonderful his son is, and he should stop threatening Ashton.” I said with confidence.

“Don’t tell me you are going home to Astikoz just to meet his dad?” She asked.

“It would be possible, but not now,” I responded, and I could see the relief on her face.

“I know I needed to go home to Astikoz with my son one of these days, and maybe I could meet Ashton’s mother first. Maybe she could help me speak with Gregory.” I added.

“I think you should do that, and I am sure her heart will melt the moment your future mother-in-law meets Axel.” My best friend said, and I nodded my head. I am sure no one will not find my son adorable, and I hope Gregory will be happy the moment he meets his grandson, and I can’t wait to surprise Ashton the way he shocked me when he came to my house with my parents.

“Hey, can I borrow my fiancee for a while, Alice?” I heard Ashton’s voice before I felt his warm hands on my hips as he was standing behind me, and I could tell my face blush with excitement as I heard the word fiancee from his mouth because it was still surreal for me to be engaged with him.

“Of course, Ashton.” My best friend answered, and she stood up from her seat, and she smiled at me before she walked towards Zach, who was playing with our little boy.

“Did you miss me already?” I asked as I turned around to face him, and I could see his face was flushed, and I am sure it was because of the liquor he drank with his brothers.

“Yes, and I wanted to get this close with you, and spending time here with you will never be enough; I wanted to go back to the treehouse tonight and be alone with you, but we can’t leave. We have guests.” He said in more than a whisper.

“But Axel would be sleeping with Isabelle tonight, which means I will have you alone for myself tonight, and I couldn’t wait to make love with you again later tonight, Meg.” He whispered in my ear, and then I could feel my entire body was on fire, and I wanted to run away and be alone with Ashton. I couldn’t stop myself from feeling so excited, and I could feel the thrill on my entire body as I felt him brushing my arm with his fingers.

“Are you happy?” He asked.

“Of course, I am so happy, and I will be your wife soon,” I said while looking up at him.

“Of course, I couldn’t wait to call you my wife, Megan,” Ashton said as he pulled me closer to him, and I lay my arms around his waist while I put my head on his chiseled chest, and it felt so romantic.

“And you and I will be busy for the coming days planning for our wedding, and I hope you can clear some of your schedules because we have so many things to do. We need to find the best wedding planner in the city, and of course, we will discuss the venue.” He said.

“I don’t think we need to talk about the venue, Ashton, because I wanted to marry you by the lake,” I said right away, and the smile that I saw on his face was enough to tell me he loved it too.

“I felt glad because I was thinking the same thing, Meg. I wanted to get married to the place we both love, and I wanted to take you boat riding while you are still wearing your wedding gown, and I am still dressed in my tuxedo suit. It would be romantic, and I planned to have our honeymoon on the other side of the lake.” He said, and I raised my eyebrows.

“Don’t worry, I will not let you sleep on the ground, and you have to leave everything to me, okay?” He said, and I felt so excited for our incoming wedding even if I couldn’t stop thinking about his parents.. I wonder how I will convince them to attend our wedding day because I know it means a lot to Ashton, and I also wish to complete his happiness on that special day, and I need to do everything I can to find a way to make Ashton happy.