Aston woke up really late next day. He didn't have to go to the work so he slept til late in the afternoon. He looked at his phone and saw a missed phone call from his mom.
„Hi, mom!“-he said when he heard her voice.
„Hi, son! Congratulations!“-his mom shouted.
„Thanks. I still can't believe it, it seems like a dream“-Aston smiled.
„You better believe it, because I'm 100% sure I saw my son winning two awards last night. Did you just wake up?“-she asked.
„Yeah, we are free today so we're able to sleep a little bit longer“-he replied.
„A little bit? It's afternoon, Aston. I'm starting to think you're partying to much and I don't like it at all.“
„Mom, it's not like that. We were on the afterparty last night, but we don't go out every night like the press says. Don't believe everything you read.“
„I hope you're telling me the truth, because if I find out you're lying, we're going to have a serious talk“-his mom was angry.
„I'm not lying, mom. You're upset so it's best if we talk another time. Bye“-Aston hung up. His mom made him very angry with her comments. He was going out like any 22-year old guy would. He hated when he argued with his mom so he got up and went downstairs to drink some milk.
„What's up, bruv? You don't look good“-Marvin laughed when he saw him.
„I just talked to my mom and we argued. She's upset 'cause she thinks I'm partying too much. I hate it when we argue“-Aston was frustrated.
„It'll pass her. Did you explain that press likes to blow up the stories?“-Marvin became serious.
„Yes, but she was still suspicious.“-Aston sat at the table and turned on his laptop.
„You'll work it out soon, don't worry“-Marvin said as he tried to find something to watch on tv.
Aston went on the Internet and looked for some news. There was a photo that made him curious. He opened the article and froze. He read the text underneath the photo and felt his heart aching.
„Remember when you told me Mary just met that guy and I told you she'll make it official soon? Well, we don't have to wait anymore, she already did it.“-Aston was even more angry.
„Slow down. What are you talking about?“-Marvin looked at him.
„Lovely Mary Scott is seen this morning in a cafe with actor Christian Mercer. They seemed pretty much in love and they talked and smiled the entire time. It looks like there is a new celebrity couple...“- Aston read the article to Marvin.
„There's even a picture where they're smiling to each other.“-Aston looked away from laptop.
„I'm sorry, bruv. I don't know what to say. Maybe it's time you accept it and try to move on.“-Marvin looked hom with grief in his eyes. Aston took his phone.
„Congratulations on your relationship! I just thought you'd call to inform me and not let me find out like this“-he sent a text to Mary.
„I'm sorry but I didn't know how to tell you. Besides, we didn't tell anyone so far, I hope you understand“-she texted back.
„What is there to understand? That you never felt things I felt for you? I know that very well 'cause you moved on so easily.“-he wrote.
„Please, don't be mad at me. We would never work out, try to move on and don't worry, you'll find somebody new, somebody good enough for you.“
„I wish you all the best. You have to understand that I'm not going to pretend like everything is ok so it's better if we don't comunicate much, it's for my sake.“-Aston's hand trembled as he sent the message.
„Ok, if that's what you want. We still have to see each other from time to time, but I won't force anything. Let me know when you're able to talk with me with no hard feelings. xx“-Mary replied.
