The CEO’s Perfect Mistake

Ashton's POV

I can't deny that I wanted Megan to show up at the Astikoz stadium and watch me play my game because I wanted her to be proud of me. And for how many times I imagined that she was in the bleachers among the spectators of my every game, but I understand that she couldn't be there. It was only wishful thinking. And I know my post that goes viral now has so many comments, and there are moments I replied to random comments that I like and found cute.

"Hey, tomorrow is the most awaited game by our fellow students and all your fans all over Astikoz City, and do you think she will come?" Zachary asked, and I shook my head right away. We are on our way to the parking lot since we don't have practice today to prepare ourselves for tomorrow's game. And I was looking at the school grounds, and I couldn't stop myself from looking at Megan's figure walking with her friends, and I wonder when we can be free to make our relationship open to the school.

"Of course, she won't, and I am one hundred percent sure about that because she needs to work at Lauran's place," I replied, and he smiled at me.

"Well, I doubt that because I already asked Lauren to end the contract with Megan. I paid her in advance before she could react. I told your ex-girlfriend that she doesn't need to lower herself like that because it was so obvious that she only requested Megan to work at their mansion because your ex wanted to humiliate your current girlfriend, and it was a ridiculous thing she had ever done." Zachary declared, and I am surprised why he did it to Lauren.

"You don't need to do that, Zach, because you know Megan. I know she will be upset when she learns that you dropped the contract and paid for the advance payment Lauren deposited to their account." I replied, but I couldn't stop my heart from feeling so excited about our game tomorrow.

"I am sure Megan will not show up because she will find another part-time job because she doesn't want to stay idle at their house. My girlfriend wanted to earn more during weekends because that is the only time she can have longer hours to work because, during weekdays, she will be absent from her part-time work if there are school activities Megan needs to attend. After all, you know Megan, and she is always number one in our entire batch. She doesn't want to lose that spot." I added.

"Well, maybe she will realize she needed to watch our game the moment she will read your post," Zach said, and I laughed.

"She won't. Megan followed me on my IG account, but I don't think she has time to read social media posts, and I am sure she is not the one who opened her IG account because she didn't mention it, and I think Alice did it for her. I don't want to hope because it would be devastating in the end if she did not come.

"Didn't you tell her about your post?" Zach asked, and I shook my head.

"I don't want Megan to feel pressure about it; besides, I don't want to lose my chance to be with her again; I like her so much, Zach, that is why I need to be careful with my every decision with regards to Megan. I admit I want to let everyone knows she is my girlfriend, and doing that in front of thousands of spectators during the game this coming Saturday can be so fun and made me feel so thrilled, but I know it is impossible." I responded, and he smiled.

"Of course, I can tell you are so crazy about her, and I couldn't believe it until now that you finally found her," Zach responded.

"Good luck for tomorrow's game. Do you have a date with your girlfriend later?" My best friend asked, and I shook my head.

"No, I need to come home early again because mom wanted us to have dinner with our dad, and Megan is having a date with her mother," I responded, and he smiled at me.

"Oh, I see. See you tomorrow, Ashton." He said.

I drive away from the Academy, and when I pass by Megan at the bus stop, I want to offer her a ride, but it is not part of our agreement. I slowed down my car so that I could see her, and Megan looked so beautiful while she was talking with Alice, and I can tell she seemed so excited about something, maybe her date with her mom was something special to her, and I released a heavy sigh as I sped away.

"Ashton, son. I am glad you came home early." My mom greeted me the moment I got inside the house, and she was on her way to the kitchen to supervise the kitchen staff for our menu for tonight.

"Of course, I don't want you to be waiting for me. Mom, besides, I don't have football practice today since we have a game tomorrow." I replied

"Oh, I am glad you don't have practice after class, Ashton. How about a date with your girlfriend?" She asked me, and I smiled.

"Who told you I have a girlfriend?" I asked my mother as she continued to look at my face.

"I heard your brothers were talking about it, I know that you broke up, and then you are back together now." She replied, and I hope they didn't talk about it in front of my father's presence, or else Megan's life will be affected. My father has no time to read social media posts since he is always busy running the family business. And I know mom will not tell my father about Megan.

"She is having a date with her mother after class, but I already told her that I will have dinner with you tonight," I replied, and my mom smiled at me, and her beautiful face lit up.

"Thank you, Ashton, that you gave us time to join for dinner tonight." She responded.

"Of course, mom, and I am sorry that there were times I opted to come home late because I don't want to argue with dad," I said, and my mom looked at me tenderly.

"I understand, son, but you don't need to feel angry towards your father because he only wants what is best for you. And I know being the eldest son, you are the future CEO of our company, even if you don't want it, and I think it is about time you have to think it over, my dear." Mom added.

"Mom, I don't need to think about it. I already told you what I want." I said, and she cupped my face.

"I know, Ashton, and I am sorry if I brought it up, and I don't want to upset you, son. You know I will always support your decision. It would be best if you weren't unhappy.

The dinner was superb, and I can't stop myself from feeling so excited about tomorrow's game. I know those girls challenged Megan to show up during my game, and I can tell they will be disappointed by tomorrow because my girlfriend will never watch my game. My father was in a good mood since he talked with us happily, and he never mentioned my football game even once. 

I was already lying on my bed, but I couldn't stop thinking about Megan. I texted her, and I think she is still busy with her mother. If Megan shows up on my game tomorrow, I will be overwhelmed with too much happiness if she comes. I needed to have a beautiful sleep to be in good condition for tomorrow's game. 

My brothers are excited about the game that they left the house earlier than me. When I meet my teammates on the fields, I have mixed emotions because of the challenges the girls asked for my girl, and I know I should stop thinking about it, and what is important now is she became my girlfriend. All I need today is to focus my full attention on our game. I tried looking at the bleachers, but I couldn't find Megan at all. And I realized the referee is now ready to toss the coin.

The opening kickoff felt exhilarating because the kicker came from the opposing team we chose. After all, our coach always wanted to decide on the second half. The game continued, and even if the opposing team received the ball first, we made the first score by a passing touchdown. The crowd got so crazy when I got the ball, and when I passed it to my co-player, he could catch it in the end zone. I can hear the cheers and chanting of my name the moment we get our score.

It felt like my world standstill the moment I saw Megan in the center of the bleachers wearing my jersey, and it felt like the crowd's cheering faded away, and I only wanted to hear Megan's voice cheering for me. And when I heard Zach call my name, that was the time I moved again. I can't explain the happiness that I feel, and I know the girls will be surprised the moment they find Megan at the center of the bleachers.

And as the game continued, I became more excited, and I wanted to shout to let everyone know that my girl was here. And I can't wait for this game to end so I can be with Megan. The crowd got so crazy when I got the ball again, and we made another score.. I felt so happy as I realized my girlfriend had come because she loved and cared for me.