Ashton's POV
"Why didn't you tell you are coming?" I asked gan the mont we got inside my office.
"I want to surprise you, and I wanted to have lunch with you," I responded, and my smile broadened.
"I love that, gan, and you surprised since I never expected you to co here to my office today," I said.
"I think you have to get used to it since starting today, and I would be your frequent visitor, Ashton." She responded.
"That would be lovely then, and I think we should go now, so we can have more ti to talk," I said, and I took her hand, and we got out of my office holding hands. And I realized I missed her so much even if we had been together this morning. I used my car, and I brought her to the nearest Italian Restaurant since I was starving.
I was expecting she would invite to Axel's family day, but she didn't, and I couldn't deny I felt a little disappointed, but I couldn't bring it up since I didn't want her to tell not to co to the sake of Gael.
"Is there anything you wanted to tell , g?" I asked just in case she had forgotten why she was having lunch with .
"No, I just wanted to see you." She responded, and I tried to give her a sweet smile.
The mont she finished eating her dessert, I drove gan to her office, and from there, I took a cab since I was driving her car. I wanted to sleep at her house, but Isabelle would be waiting for at my place, and when I got back to the office, I was surprised to find Claire waiting for , and I felt so thankful she didn't co during lunchti, or else I would be having trouble with gan.
"Claire, what are you doing here?" I asked her.
"Those are not the words I expected from you, Ashton. Is it because you now have a girlfriend?" She asked, and I smiled at her.
"Of course not; I am happy to see you, Claire. We are still friends." I replied.
"I don't want us to be friends, Ashton, you only want that thing, I wanted more than friendship, but I couldn't do anything about it; I ca since dad's birthday is coming up, and as friends and your ex-fiancee, I think you will not say no to , Ashton." She said, and I know it is not a good idea to see her again.
"Claire, I just got gan back, and I don't think that is a good idea; I am sorry, but I passed," I replied.
"Ashton, you can't do this to . You canceled our engagent, and I kept silent about it, and it is an insult on my part that you paraded your girlfriend here in your office; you should at least give ti
to recover from my heartache." She responded, and I smiled weakly at her.
"I am so sorry if I hurt you, Claire, but you knew gan was part of my life before you beca my fiancee, and we have children. So, I don't think I need to hide my girlfriend from the public." I responded.
"I don't need any more excuses, Ashton, be there if you don't want to call your father." She said and stood up and left my office after she closed the door with a loud bang, and I was left shaking my head.
"Ashton, you needed to co ho with this coming weekend; dad wanted to have a eting with us," Isabelle said while she was cooking our dinner. I was leaning on the kitchen counter while watching her do magic in the kitchen. Isabelle and I love cooking so much that there were so many tis during our younger years we cooked together for family gatherings since our mom loved to cook.
"What? I couldn't make it, Belle. I asked gan to borrow Axel so you can et him." I said, and her face fell.
"I am sorry, but his attorney told it is urgent, and I think we all need to go ho. Lennon and Cole are already there in Astikoz." She said, and I took a deep breath as I thought of an excuse to tell gan that I couldn't take Ashton with Friday night.
"Just tell gan, I am sure she will understand." My sister said, and I wish it would be that easy.
"I am excited to et my nephew, Ashton; maybe next weekend I will go to gan's place with you," Isabelle added, and I smiled at her.
"That would be lovely, maybe we go there together, and then we will bring gan and Axel here; I want them to be here at my place, Belle. I have been dreaming of that day to co, but gan insisted I should have bonding ti with our son alone." I said.
"That would be great, Ashton, don't worry; I will convince gan to co with us." My sister said, and I was grinning at her, and I helped her prepare the table, and we ate dinner while talking about my father's eting, and I wondered why he wanted to see us all this ti, and I could tell it was sothing that could affect our lives.
Dad had done nothing so far but to manipulate our lives even after he got sick. Even if he retired from the company, he could still control us with his fingers since he didn't turn over his business to us, and I felt so glad my siblings are good children, or else they all end up living as far away from my parents.
"Ashton, what are you doing here?" gan asked when she opened the main door, and I could see the surprised look on her angelic face.
"Hello, gan, of course. I am here because Axel invited to co with you to his family day." I said enthusiastically while I could see how her face turned so pale.
"But, I don't think it would be," She trailed off, and I put my finger on her lips.
"g, don't worry, I get it. I know, and I understand that Gael would be there, but don't worry, I will never make a scene beside you already told that he will always be part of your life. And because I love you so much and I want us to work, I am willing to compromise." I declared, and I could see her face softened.
"I don't want to be selfish, gan, and I don't want to lose you ever again." I declared, and she cupped my face.
"Thank you, Ashton, and I am sorry if I didn't invite you. I was planning to tell you, but I got scared, and I don't know what your reaction would be if I told you Gael would be there." gan responded.
"I know, gan, you don't need to apologize," I said.
"Dad! You ca!" I heard Axel's voice, and I could see him over gan's shoulder that he was running towards us, my son hugged right away, and I couldn't explain tha happiness that I felt in my heart as I embraced him back.
"Of course, I promised you that I will co, and daddy will never break his promise to you, son," I said as I let go of his fra, and I couldn't stop myself from ruffling his hair.
"Are you ready, Axel?" gan asked our son, and I could see the happiness all over her face.
"Yeah, and I m so excited for today since dad is with us, and uncle Gael would be there too; it would be amazing having two daddy's," He said. I couldn't stop feeling so jealous, but I don't want gan and Axel to know I am affected by Gael's presence since I know he likes gan, and I know they are so close with each other.
"Mom, can we ride at dad's pick-up?" Axel asked, and gan nodded her head, and I picked up my son and helped him settle at the back; I slowly closed the door after I fastened his seatbelt, and I did the sa with his mother.
"Thanks," gan murmured, and I gave her a quick peck on the lips before I ran towards the driver's side, and I climbed on my car, feeling so excited to attend my son's family day.
I could see the shock on Gael's face as we walked towards him, and he was looking at our intertwined fingers while I was holding Axel with my other hand, and I could see the hurt on his face.
"gan, what is the aning of this?" He snarled, but he kept his voice low, and I know he doesn't want Axel to realize he was angry.
"Dad!" Axel exclaid, and he ran towards Gael. I could feel the pain in my heart right away, but I tried to control myself; I should maintain my composure if I wanted to pass today. I need to prove to gan that I can handle my jealousy.
Axel and Gael hugged each other like they were father and son while I could see the worried expression on gan's face.
"Hey, don't worry, I will speak with him," I whispered in her ear, and she nodded her head.
"Why are you here, Ashton?" Gael asked after we excused ourselves from gan and Axel. They proceeded to the registration area while we promised to follow them.
"Like you, Gael, I am here for gan and my son. I know you are angry with ; I appreciate all the things you have done for them. I want to tell you gan and I are now back being together, and if we are going to talk about it, I have more right to be here because I am her boyfriend, and Axel is my son." I said, and I could see the anger and hurt on his face.
"You have to face it, Gael, gan is still in love with , and you can't dictate her heart. I don't want trouble, but I want to remind you, you don't own them; if you helped gan, it was because you used her music without her I am sure your career was over that year. I know what happened between you and your bandmates." I calmly said while I could see the blazing anger in his eyes while he curled his fists on his sides.
"You son of a bitch!" He yelled, and he tried to hit , but this ti I avoided his attack.
"If you want to beat , go ahead. I will never fight with you, Gael, because I love gan and my son, and if you care about them, then I guess you will also do your part.." I said, and he was frozen on his feet while I walked away from him, and I was hoping he would stay and follow since I didn't want gan to hate .
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