Ashton's POV
The following day I tried to avoid gan at all costs because I wanted her to know that I respected her, and I followed what she wanted. I was hoping that she still wanted to be her boyfriend. I was looking at her from a distance, and I wanted to be near her, but knowing that she was still angry with after what happened at Lauren's party, I had no choice but to follow Zach's advice to give her ti to think and to miss , and I was hoping she will indeed miss .
Wednesday ca, and I was very excited about my date with gan that I got uneasy the entire day until practice, but when my training was over, I got a call from my mom that she needed at ho. And I think it was an ergency, and I didn't have a choice but to go ho and plan to go back and pick up gan at her workplace. I felt so glad that she got a new part-ti job again after the incident at the cafe where she previously worked.
When I got ho, I was shocked to find mom wearing a beautiful one-strap floor-length peach gown. My mom handed a suit, and my eyes widened.
"Get dress now, Ashton, because we are already late." Mom said.
"Please don't give that look, son. It is your grandpa's today, and we need to leave right now because the party is about to start." She added, and I could tell my face turned so pale; how can I forget?
When gan handed her note, I didn't care about anything because all I wanted was to have a chance to talk with her. Still, it seems I only make things worse, and I can't bail out now since my entire family is waiting for , and we have been waiting for this event. I am so close with my grandpa that I couldn't miss his birthday party, and being his eldest grandson, I know everyone will be looking for , especially my father.
"Ashton, hurry up!" My mom yelled, and I know she is now pissed with because she always speaks softly at us even if we did sothing wrong.
I quickly got dressed in my navy blue three-piece suit, and just on ti, I descended the stairs. My father and brothers joined us in the living room, and together we got out of the house and walked to the helipad. And I found my father's co-pilot was already waiting for us, and it was supposed to be an enjoyable ride watching the flickering of the city lights at night, but my heart was sowhere else that I couldn't even smile.
"Hey, we are attending grandpa's big birthday party, but you look like you lost the championship ga," Lennon said in more than a whisper.
"I know, but I ssed up with my chance to be with gan tonight. She asked to et her tonight, but I forgot to tell her I was not available. I am so stupid that I didn't even rember we need to attend grandpa's party." I said, and I let out a soft sigh.
"Why do you worry so much, she already hated you for what you have done to her, and it will not make any difference to ." My brother said, and I couldn't believe his logic.
"I will make it worse, Lennon," I said.
"You can et her tomorrow and apologize for all the things you have done to her, and next ti before you will confirm to have a date with her, check first if you have prior engagent so you will not have the sa dilemma in the future." He responded, and I nodded.
"Yeah, I will try my luck," I said.
"Don't make laugh, brother. It feels like I am not talking with my elder brother, who used to have too much confidence. Co on, Ashton, that is not the way it should be, you are the heartthrob in the entire academy, and you feel less confident? Don't ruin your reputation, my dear brother." Lennon said, and he couldn't stop himself from laughing.
"It doesn't matter to gan if I am popular or not. If you had only seen how she shunned when I tried to talk with her, you would realize it doesn't matter to her if I am the famous quarterback of our school." I said as I slamd my back on the backrest of my seat.
"Well, at least you will realize it is hard to like soone because I thought it would be easy on you part having anyone you like since girls adore your pretty face and physique. And they got excited every ti you pass them at the Academy's hallways." He said, and I shook my head.
"I think it doesn't matter to gan at all, sadly, my good looks and hot body didn't help, and the worst part is she beca less interested in because of our status in life, and I think that is one of the reasons she wanted to avoid on the first place, but I can tell she fell for , but now that I ssed up my chance to be with her, I don't have any fucking idea how to make it right," I said. I felt so glad I released my frustrations on Lennon.
"Don't worry, Ashton, I can tell gan still care and adore you too, even if you hurt her, and it would be impossible if her feelings for you were gone right away. Just be yourself and show her that you are sincere, and don't make the sa mistake again. She will be waiting for you after her work, and it will be so frustrating the mont she will find out you stood her up." He said.
"Yeah, I know, and I felt like a jerk already," I said.
"Well, the good thing is, you are innocent. You forgot that we need to attend an extraordinary event tonight. Give gan a bouquet tomorrow, and I am sure it will lt her heart. Girls adore flowers, and I think your girlfriend is not an exemption." My brother replied, and my face lit up as I realized my brother was right. I don't need to feel guilty since I didn't intentionally do this; I only happen to forget about this party.
"Thank you, Lennon. You make feel better, bro." I said to my brother.
"I am glad I could help, and besides, I want us to enjoy tonight. At least you are now wearing a happy face." He said, and I grinned at my brother, and I couldn't wait to talk with gan tomorrow evening.
The party already started when we arrived, and I imdiately saw my sister talking with my grandfather. She looked so happy when she saw us coming inside the grand ballroom of the most expensive hotel in Astikoz City.
"Happy birthday, grandpa!" I said, and my grandfather bead at .
"Hello, Ashton, it is good to see you, son. Can you visit in our estate if you have ti?" He asked , and I smiled at him as I nodded my head.
"Of course, I will. I am sorry that I got so busy with my practice." I softly said because I didn't want my father to hear talking about football with my grandpa. After all, it would only make him upset.
"Of course, I understand, Ashton. How are you, son?" He asked, and unlike my father, my grandfather Henry loves football, and I think my passion for football got from him. And he was the one who introduced to the world of football, and it amazed . I couldn't stop myself from loving the ga. He was pleased the mont I inford him I was chosen as the quarterback of our school, and I can tell my grandpa is so proud of being a football player, and he was the one who encouraged to be a professional football player. He never misses any of my gas, and that is why I am very close with him.
"I am okay, grandpa." I said.
"Do you have a girlfriend, now?" He asked, and I could tell my face blushed right away as I rembered gan's face.
"Oh, it seems you already have one, and I can tell it just by looking at your handso face right now." He said, and I nodded my head, but I couldn't stop my face from turning so sad.
"I can tell you are in love, but why do you look so sad about it, Ashton? You are still young. You must enjoy your first love, and being in love is a beautiful feeling." He said, and I smiled at my grandpa as I rembered dad.
"You are right grandpa, I am in love for the first ti, but it is complicated because I know father will be against it, and I hurt her." I said, and I want to seek advice from my grandfather.
"Oh, Ashton, why does Gregory is always against what you want with your life. He beca so successful with the business, and I must admit he did well after I turned over the company to him, but he forgot how to be a father." My grandpa Henry said.
"Don't worry, son, one of these days I will talk with your father about so many things, and about your love life, don't worry too much about it, you have to enjoy the feeling of being in love, Ashton, because true love conquers all." He said.
"Thank you, grandpa." I said, and I kissed his checked before I looked around for my sister Isabelle.. And after I talked with my grandfather, I felt better, and I felt so excited that I couldn't wait to et gan tomorrow.
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