gan's POV
Isabelle linked her arm with mine when we got inside the ballroom while my boyfriend held my other arm. I could tell a lot of the girls who live in Astikoz hills were looking at . Even the girls I didn't know were watching and looking at from head to toe, but having the Pritzgold children around made feel courageous and daring. I could feel the pounding of my heart as I looked around to find his father. I couldn't find him anywhere; only their mother was sitting on a chair in the center of the stage.
The butterfly backdrop with elegant lightning made her face glow; Lenore Pritzgold is stunning, and even if I have seen the photograph of Ashton's mom from his phone, yet seeing her in person made my jaw drop. She is so beautiful like Isabelle, and no wonder the Priztgold children are all good-looking. I could see floor balloons on the carpeted floor, and the flying balloons were on the high ceiling while the bubble machine continued to release bubbles that made think I was attending a debut party.
And I was right. The Pritzgold had so many guests and could tell I was the only one among the guests inside the ballroom who didn't fit in with their society. Lennon and Sherry led us to our table, and I felt so happy that Isabelle sat beside , while on my other side was my hunk boyfriend. I could tell girls were looking in his direction.
The party had started, and we all stood up and sang happy birthday to Ashton's mom. And she was smiling at all the guests while her husband joined her. I can feel the bile on my stomach as I watch Gregory Pritzgold on the stage looking so authoritative as ever. I rembered right away how much he played my brother and Isabelle's heart. I don't like him. His smug smile made feel sick, and I could feel the sweat on my palms. And I hate that I am feeling like this right now. I felt Ashton's hand squeeze my palm, and he whispered sweet nothings on my ear, which made feel better.
"You need to relax, g, I am here, and we are all here for you," Ashton whispered in my ear as I nodded my head as tried to control my emotions.
"Are you okay?" Isabelle asked when we sat down on our chairs, and the host continued to entertain us. The mont the emcee called the Pritzgold children, they all stood up, and I felt glad Sherry and Zachary were with . Zach moved and sat beside , and I know he was trying to make feel better and not feel alone. Gregory Pritzgold greeted his wife first, and Ashton's dad kissed his mom on the lips long enough to make the crowd go crazy. And I could tell he is so in love with his wife, and how I wish he could understand his children.
I couldn't deny they looked good together, even if I could see the age difference. I am aware Ashton's dad is older by ten years by his mom, but his father is lovely, and I couldn't bla Lenore for choosing Gregory as her husband. He is filthy rich, and very handso. Watching their family in front of the stage, I could tell they are the perfect family all over Astikoz, and even celebrities couldn't compare to them. They are already famous because of their stature in the elite society. I know Lenore was a socialite and ca from an affluent family as well.
My heart hamred when I saw Lauren looking daggers at . As usual, she looked like a ramp model as she walked towards our table, and I could see the sinister smile plastered on her face. At the sa ti, I heard Isabelle greet her mother, and I could no longer listen to what Ashton's elder sister was saying because I could hear the rapid beating of my own heart. And I know every ti Lauren is around, she will always do sothing to embarrass . I am used to her sche, but I wished she wouldn't do sothing tonight in front of all the guests of Ashton's parents.
"Hey, gan the bitch, I couldn't believe you would show up here and attend this glamorous party only for the rich people to see." She said, and I watched Sherry look at her, and I couldn't believe she was enjoying the show. What is wrong with Lennon's girlfriend?
"I don't want anything from you, Lauren," I said as I tried to compose myself, and she sat beside , taking Ashton's place.
"You better go back to your table, g." I heard Zachary say, and I could tell he was not happy with Lauren.
"Playing the best friend again, Zach? Do you know how much I hated you for always being the third wheel every ti I had a date with Ashton?" She asked, and Zach just shook his head.
"I hate you so much because he spent most of his ti with you," Lauren said as he looked at Zachary, and then she turned her attention towards , and I know Zach doesn't like any drama. That is why he remained silent.
"If I were you, gan, you better walk out from here now than to cry your heart out later. I don't care if Ashton was sitting beside you or he was holding your hands. His father will make an announcent later that will shatter your heart. I am just friendly to you." She whispered in my ear, and I turned my head and faced her.
"I promise Ashton, I will stay, and I will not walk away from him no matter how painful it may be because I am confident how much he loves . I ca here because of Ashton, and I will only leave this place if he tells to do so. I am not insecure, Lauren. I know where I stand in Ashton's life." I said, and her eyes were burning with anger as she stared at . And Lauren stood up and stomped her heel on my foot that made whimper in pain, and without saying another word, she walked away from us while I was writhing in pain.
"Wow! I like the way you handle Lauren, gan, but it seems like she hurt you physically by crushing your foot ." Zach said while Sherry averted her eyes from us and she was typing sothing on her phone, and I could tell right away sothing was going on with her and Lauren. Well, they both ca from wealthy families, and I am sure they are friends.
I don't need her approval anyway since only Ashton and his sibling's matter, and of course, Ashton's real friends like Zachary. I don't need fake friends anyway. And before I could respond to Zach, I was shocked when I heard my na, and I realized Ashton was calling .
"gan, please co over here, Babe." He said, and I could feel my limbs shaking. And Babe? Wow! I had never heard him call Babe before, and this is the first ti I heard him call that endearnt, and it made smile. All eyes are on now, and I needed to get up from my chair, and as I stood up, I uttered a yelp as I got up from my chair, and I could tell it would be hard for to walk, but I needed to go to the stage looking vibrant and relaxed. I took a step even if I could feel the pain, and I tried to smile even if I felt like crying. And it made realize Lauren will always be bad news.
I felt so thankful that Lennon and Cole descended from the stage, and they t halfway, and they escorted in going to the spotlight. Ashton's mom was smiling at , and I could tell she wasn't faking her smile, and I was hoping my eyes were not tricking this ti. And out of the corner of my eye, I could see Gregory Pritzgold was sizing up, and I could tell he was hiding his genuine emotion for .
"Hi, mom, tonight on your birthday, I want you and dad to et and know my girlfriend. gan Corteza, g, et my beautiful mom, Lenore, and my handso dad, Gregory." Ashton said, and I moved and greeted her mom. I was surprised when she hugged .
"Thank you for coming, gan." She softly said and gave a beautiful smile, and then Ashton's dad shocked when he extended his hand and smiled at like he was smiling for real.
"Thank you for coming, gan, and for celebrating this beautiful mont with us." He said, and I took Gregory's hand, and he gripped my palm with a wide grin on his face, and it felt like I was only dreaming.
"Mom, we are going to sing a song for you together with my siblings but, I need my girlfriend's support, and I hope she knows the lyrics of this song." Ashton said, and the crowd laughed, and my nervousness was gone.
"We will sing The Perfect Fan by the Backstreet Boys. I hope you know that song, Babe." Ashton whispered in my ear as I saw Zachary bringing the guitar towards , and I smiled as I looked at my boyfriend.
"You are lucky because that is Dexter's favorite song for our mom." I said to him, and I took the guitar from Zachary's hand, and I could see the audience was looking at us in total silence.
One of the mbers of the technical team put the microphone stand on the center of the stage while Ashton settled the microphone on the stand. I started strumming the guitar, and when I heard Ashton's voice, I smiled. My boyfriend could sing. I sang with him, and I listened to his siblings join us, and I could tell they practiced the song, and they all had lovely voices. I saw so of the ladies wiping their eyes, and I could tell they were crying; and I love this song too, and every ti Dexter would sing this song to mom, she would be in tears. By the ti we ended the music, the crowd had stood up, applauded, and I felt Ashton kiss on my cheek.
"Thanks, Babe.." He whispered, and I am in seventh heaven.
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