BXBX NOVEL Chapter 201 - I Am Stronger
Megan\'s POV
"Where is dad, mom?" Axel asked when he got inside the dining room as I prepared his breakfast.
"He went home, and he wanted to say goodbye to you, but you were already sleeping last night, and your dad was the one who carried you into your room, but don\'t worry, son, your dad will be here tonight, and he will be spending the night with us," I answered.
"Okay, I will wait for dad later tonight, and I will not sleep so I can see him right away the moment he arrives; I miss him already." He said, and his words swelled my heart.
"I miss him too, buddy, and you should do your best to answer your quiz today and make your dad proud, okay?" I asked, and he nodded his head with a wide grin on his adorable face.
"Of course, mom, I always got the perfect school every time we have a quiz, and I couldn\'t wait to show dad my score for our Math quiz today. Do you know my classmates told me I am the brightest student in our class?" He asked, and I nodded my head.
"Yes, I know, son, your teacher told me, and I am the happiest mother in the world." I smiled at him as I caressed his face. And I couldn\'t stop myself from kissing his cheeks and how I wished he would always remain a child, and I knew I had to spend more time with him because time passes so quickly, and he would turn into an adult before I know it, and I wanted to devote more time with Axel and his dad.
"Are you going to drive me to school today, mom?" He asked.
"Yes, and you need to double time, son; I need to arrive in my office early," I said, and he saluted at me and ate his meal, and I was smiling the entire time watching him eating his breakfast.
My parents sent us to my car, and they were waving their hands as I drove away from the driveway of our house; Axel got so excited when he saw Kim in the parking lot, and he hugged and kissed me on the cheeks before he joined Kimberly, and I could tell he couldn\'t wait to tell his best friend that he went fishing with his dad and uncles. I smiled as I heard Kim say goodbye to me and waved her hand.
I was driving in high spirits, and I never expected to experience this kind of happiness. I couldn\'t explain the gratification I felt every time I darted a glance at my ring, and I know I am still having the aftereffect of Ashton\'s proposal. Since I am in the mood, I turn on my car\'s stereo and listen to some songs on the radio, and I sing my heart out as I tap my hands on the steering wheel.
It felt like I was having a concert, and I admit I missed singing. I smiled as I realized I wanted to sing Ashton a song, and I knew how much he wanted to listen to me every time I sang his favorite song. When I heard Gael\'s voice over the speaker, I suddenly fell silent, and I could feel my throat dry, and I couldn\'t explain how I felt, and I always love listening to his songs, but after he beat Ashton during Axel\'s family day, I felt uneasy towards him.
I know he was only jealous of Ashton, but no matter how angry he was that I still chose Ashton over him, he should not use force. He should have accepted the reality that after all the heartaches and tears I cried because of Ashton, I am still in love with him, and I am sure whatever happens, he will always be the only man I will ever love.
I listened to the lyrics of his song, and it was one of the songs I wrote after we left Astikoz, and it was about being strong and staying positive even if the world abandoned me. I shook my head, and I pressed the button to search for another station, but I couldn\'t believe it was all Gael\'s music that I had heard, and I shook my head and turned it off since I still didn\'t know how to tell him I am getting married.
He was pissed when he learned I got back together with Ashton, and I didn\'t know what would be his reaction by the time she learned about my engagement with Ashton. He used to be so sweet and kind, he never crossed the line for so many years, and I was happy about it, but when he confessed how much he loved me, I knew right away things would never be the same between us.
"Good morning!" Alice greeted me with a beautiful smile as she handed me my Cappuccino, and I knew she was waiting for me in the parking lot after she texted me this morning that she would buy me a coffee.
"Good morning, gorgeous!" I responded enthusiastically, and I will never let my worries about Gael ruin my day.
"So, how was it? Did you sleep well last night?" She asked, and I raised my eyebrows as we walked towards the main entrance of our building.
"And why are you asking me, Al?" I asked back.
"Well, if I got engaged with someone like Ashton Pritzgold, I don\'t think I will be able to fall asleep." She responded, and I laughed.
"You were right, I don\'t have enough sleep, and I felt like I was an idiot staring at my engagement ring for a long time," I said, and she was beaming at me.
"You are not a fool, Meg; if I were in your shoes, I am sure I would be feeling the same way, too," Alice responded as she pressed the elevator button for the eighteenth floor. I felt so different that I got into our office with a wide grin. And I was surprised to see all my staff waiting for me, and they all greeted me with congratulations after I said good morning to them.
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And I turned my head and looked at my best friend, but she only shrugged her shoulders, and I wondered how they knew I got engaged.
"Guys, how did you know our boss is engaged?" Alice asked.
"We are all followers of Ashton, and we saw his IG post late last night," my secretary answered, and I could feel my face is blushing; I couldn\'t wait to see his post, and I wondered why Alice didn\'t warn me about it, and I could feel the butterflies swarming on my stomach as I realized he was proud about our engagement. I couldn\'t wait to see him.
"Thank you for your warm greetings!" I responded with a beautiful smile on my face, and I walked towards my office feeling so lightheaded, and it seemed like my fiance didn\'t want to end his surprise for me; my eyes widened when I found fresh flowers all over my office, and the fragrance of the flowers makes me feel a little emotional.
"Wow! Megan, I think Ashton wanted you to open a flower shop with these flowers, and I could tell he planned all this because most of these flowers came from abroad. And I could tell right now, Ashton Pritzgold is so crazy in love with you." She declared with wide eyes.
And my best friend picked up one of the bouquets, and she closed her eyes and inhaled the flowers with a beautiful smile on her lips, I realized I didn\'t recognize some of the flowers, and Alice was right; it felt like I was inside a flower shop and not my office.
I could see the alluring bouquet of red Tulips, red Roses, Lilies, Anthuriums, Carnations, and many more. All the flowers he sent for me were red, conveying his message of love for me, and I couldn\'t stop the tears of happiness falling on my cheeks. Before I could even touch the flowers, my secretary got inside my office and told me our new client was already waiting for me in the boardroom, and I didn\'t have a choice but to get my memo pad and get out of my office together with Alice.
"Wow, it seems like your business is doing great, potential clients are lining up, and your love life is blooming," Alice said after our meeting, and I beamed at my best friend.
"It was because of your hard work too, and I couldn\'t thank you enough for helping me from planning to implementation, and I am so proud to have you on my team, Alice," I responded.
"This is where I want to be, Meg." She declared.
"Do you want to have lunch with Zach and me?" She asked, and I shook my head.
"No, thank you, I have another plan, and I need to go now," I said, and when I looked at my watch, I realized I was already too late, and I wasn\'t able to hear what my best friend had said next since I was running towards my office to get my car key and purse.
I was driving fast, but I made sure I would never go beyond the maximum speed limit, and I was hoping Ashton was in his office; I was panting after I got out of the elevator, and the moment I arrived at the reception area of Ashton\'s office, I could see the face of the receptionist turned sour.
I know Claire is her bet, but I didn\'t let her reaction spoil my surprise for my fiance. I smiled at her, and she gave me a wicked smile before I walked toward Ashton\'s office without talking with her, and I was wearing a beautiful smile on my face when I got inside his office.
My steps faltered, and my eyes widened in shock as I could feel my entire body is shuddering. My heart was pierced when I found Ashton and Claire hugging each other. His ex-fiancee gave me a triumphant smile when she saw me looking at them with wide eyes, and I realized the universe was not yet done testing me, but I am stronger now, and I will never let Claire wins because I know how much Ashton loves me.
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