Everybody's Family has Problems

I walk towards my boss' table and sit on the vacant chair.

" What do you want to eat?" my boss asked me while still looking at the menu. " I want Broth-based soup, Boeuf Bourguignon, Lyonnaise Salad, for dessert, I want Poire Avec Orange, for drinks, I want Fresh Juice and Infused water, that's all," I said to the waitress and smiled at her.

I saw my boss's eyes sparkling for a second but probably it was just my imagination. Then the waitress left after Ashton finished his order. My boss broke the silence " So, you like French food?"

" Not really, I just feel like eating French food right now" he just looked at me. And I feel like he's checking me out that made me blush. The entrance door opened and there, I saw three handsome men enter and walk towards our table. I smiled at them and so they are.

"Abram Santos the one and only" I just chuckled when Abram kissed my hand.

Mathew Del Mundo teases Ashton "Hey bro, How are you and Kate? Still in a good relationship?"

"Stop mentioning her name,” Ashton said with no emotion in his face

"What happened? Did you two break up?" Kenneth asks in curiosity. "Curiosity can kill you, Kenneth Cruz!" I saw how Ashton changed his mood from a smooth to a serious face and I find it hot. Here I am again fantasizing about my boss, I shook my head no freaking way this can't be happening.

"Why don't you court Crystal instead man?" Gavin Mael Gonzalez said teasingly. I blush when he says those words.

These three idiots can really ruin my mood just by one snap. "Cut the crap Gavin, why don't you just leave us alone so we can start eating, I'm already hungry"

Brayden came and grabbed the three outside the restaurant. I'm still embarrassed about what happened earlier that I can't even look to my boss directly.

I put all my attention to my food that I ordered, I was so busy eating that I forgot to call back my father. I will deal with him later, I shook my head and started eating again.

Using my Lamborghini Veveno, I drove my car while my boss sat next to me. That made me feel uncomfortable. We reached Sir Ashton Company safely, I parked my park and got out to open the door for my boss.

When we arrived at Sir Ashton's office I suddenly remembered that Megan has a class meeting today at one o'clock in the afternoon.

"Sir" I took a deep breath before facing him. "Miss Janice called me earlier if you're able to go to Megan's school homeroom meeting?"

"Come with me, I need someone to assist with that meeting" I remain standing in front of him and processing what just happened. He never asked me to attend some school meetings in my 2 years of working here as a secretary. Why now? Can't he just go to school and handle it alone? and besides, it's a family matter.

When we got out of the elevator we saw Kate fighting the guard at the entrance.

Ashton approached them as he smirked. “What's going on here?”. They were suddenly stunned when we arrived.

“Let go of my hand you filthy disgusting man”. Kate shouted as she removed her arms from the guard. “Stop making a scene here Kate” Aston interrupted them and pulled Kate away.

I saw how they fought not far away, then Kate left angrily.

I could do nothing but follow Ashton to the parking lot. I sigh when I see him looking at me, frowning. " what are you doing? Get in the car". Ugh, he’s so grumpy.

When we arrived at Megan's School the meeting had already started, everything runs smoothly until Megan’s Adviser approached us.

“I’m glad you came Mr. Salazar, any objection about the meeting?” Miss Janice asks.

He stood up. “There's nothing.” After the meeting Miss Jannice wishes us to talk privately about Megan's behavior lately.

We entered Miss Janice’s office. “Miss Janice, is there anything wrong with my daughter?” Ashton asked, confused. “Actually, Mr. Salazar, your daughter is acting weird lately. She's always spacing out and she’s not active nor participates in our class anymore like what she used to.” Miss Janice said worriedly.

“What do you mean Miss Janice? My daughter is always active in our home. We also have no problem at home.” Aston answered calmly Megan's teacher. Miss Janice shook her head. “Are you sure Mr. Salazar? Because of what I've heard your girlfriend and your child does not get along. I suggest Mr. Salazar fixes it before Megan gets affected by the situation that you have.” She said softly.

I suddenly felt sorry for Megan, because I know how it feels growing up without a mother by your side. I grew up in the care of Nana Sally and I'm so thankful that I had her by my side, guided me, and took care of me. I was suddenly saddened by the memories I had.

I was in the middle of thinking when Ashton touched my shoulder. “You're spacing out, What's the problem?” He asked sternly. “ Nothing, I'm good.” I just said.

“Thank you, Miss Janice, We will leave now, If you need anything don't hesitate to call me.” We went out to Miss Janice's office and looked for Megan. And there we saw her sitting on the bench alone while watching her friends playing not far away. “I'm tired, I wanna go home,” Megan said with no emotion on her face. I laughed in my mind, like a father like a daughter.

Megan is just five years old but you can see in her how mature she is, the way she handled their family problems and I like her for that because I can see how strong she is. “Sir, just drop me off at the bus station” Ashton did not answer me and just kept driving. I shook my head and didn't attempt to speak again. Even Megan was quiet for the whole ride.

Megan immediately got out of the car when we arrived at their house. Ashton just shrugged his shoulders as if he didn't know what to say. I followed them inside carrying Megan’s belongings. I caught up with them iEveryn the living room talking to each other. “I'm tired dad, can we just talk tomorrow?” Ashton just shook his head as he witnessed how Megan talked to him.

“Give her a little time, kids always like that” I remember when I was like Megan’s age I used to be like that when I was sulking, I didn't want to talk to anyone and just stay in my room. I let out a small smile from my lips remembering how stubborn I was then. “I don't know what to do anymore” He let out a big sigh.

“Sir, I know I’m not in the place to tell you this but Megan needs someone by her side. I mean someone that she can call a mother, I’m not bragging, I know you did your very best to give what she wants but sometimes kids don't want a material thing, they just want attention” finally I said it. He gave a little shrug to show he didn't care and then walked away. Did he just what? Ugh, what a grumpy man.

Saturday came, called that He and Megan were on their way to my house. It's already eight o’clock in the morning, so I decided to wait outside the gate. I saw a Black-M Mansory Vivere Bugatti Veyron stop in front of me.

Then Ashton got out of his car and opened Megan's door. I don't know what on earth happened to me but all of a sudden everything went slow like he’s walking too slow as if my eyes were magnetized to him that I couldn't look away.

He's wearing a distressed jacket, red sweater, and blue jeans with a pair of brown boots and black sunglasses. Damn he's freaking hot, no wonder why so many women are chasing him even though he already has a child, what can I say he’s one of the most popular bachelor’s all over the world. He’s a successful man no one can beat him when it comes to business. He's a beast.