SHORT CHAPTER!

Ally's POV

I walk in ADA with a cup of coffee to see Pat sleeping his full body on our long table as Chase reads a newspaper and Liz gets coffee from our machine. "Good morning." I say as they mumble good morning to me going back to what they were doing because it obviously is more important than their friend.

I then hit Chase head as he looks at me like I'm crazy before I hint looking at Liz because he's held asking her out off for way to long. He tenses up and nods his head and stands up.

He nervously walks up to her while she finishes up her coffee. "Liz, hey." He said catching her attention as she turned around confused. "Hey..." She said strangely that he was greeting her when they already seen each other. "I wanted to know if maybe sometime you're free...you would like to you know go out?" He asked and I raised my eyebrows that he actually got it out and she looks at him blankly shocked. "Oh...um, Chase that's really sweet but no thanks..." She said lowly and awkwardly feeling and walking out to another room.

My heart breaks from Chase's face and he goes back to his chair and slouches back. "I'm sorry Chase." I said going back over to him putting my hand on his shoulder as he looked at me. "Don't be. She's just not that into me. It's fine." He said calmly as I furied my eyebrows. "Really?" I ask not convinced. "No." He said sadly banging his head on the desk as I felt really bad. "If it makes you feel any better, I do think she likes you. She's just nervous because of your past relationship history. You know...ex player." I told him as he lifted his head back up. "Then I don't blame her. But I will try again later." He said making me smile at him not giving up.

Suddenly, Pat moves around before waking up. "Well, good morning sleepyhead." I said patting his head like a dog as Chase laughs. "Hey..." He said tired like sitting up and getting off the table and falling back lazily on the chair.

"Well, we don't get paid to sit here and sleep, so let's get to work." I said putting my stuff away as I work through some files. Liz comes out and then Pat widens his eyes before standing up. "Pat, what's wrong?" Chase asked confused as we look at him strange. "I just remembered a case I heard of a couple of hours ago." He told us. "Can we work on that another time? We all kind of have had our minds on the twin case." Liz said as Chase and I nodded agreeing but shook his head vicareously. "No, we have to work on this now." He said as I got confused not getting the big deal. "And why is that?" I asked folding my arms. "Because the rumors of you being the President's mistress has come up again." He said as I sigh again upset but not worried anymore. "Well...okay. We've dealt with it before. It'll go away." I said as he looks at me sighing. "This is different, Als. This is bigger than the last time." He informed us as we all get confused now. "How?" Chase asked what we were all thinking. "Because it's not just Ally being accused of having an affair with the President. It's 4 other girls." He said as Liz and Chase eyes widen and my breath hitches in shock.

Austin's POV

I sigh turning off the TV upset hearing them talk about me having an affair with multiple of my employees including Ally. This is even bigger than the last time and I don't know how to make it go away.

All I know is that Melanie's mom has something to do with this. She was really pissed last time she was here because I kicked her out and she already suspected me and Ally, but she probably just added girls as well.

I head to Melanie's room to yell at her about mom's evil plan when I open the door a little and overhear her talk to someone.

I crack the door and just listen. "How could you do that?" She asked over the phone as the person replies causing her to shake her head sighing. "I don't care what you think. That's my husband and you are making lies about him that he doesn't deserve!" She said defending causing me to raise my eyebrows in shock especially when she knows I am having an affair with Ally. "Mom, I-" She sighs and I could tell she was insulting her. "I didn't change, I'm still Mel but that doesn't change what you did was wrong. I love him mom and you hurt him. I don't wanna talk anymore about this. Goodbye." She said hanging up putting her face into her hands as I look down a little feeling bad that Mel went through all that arguing with her mom just to protect me.

I open the door all the way causing Mel to look up at me in shock. "Austin... how much of that did you hear?" She asked uncomfortable. "Enough." I said before going over to her and hugging her which shocks her but she soon sighs hugging me back tightly.

Ally's POV

"Okay, who are the girls?" I asked as they all sat in chairs surrounding the desk looking through the info Pat gave us. "Miranda Starr, Zoey Peters, Grace Summers & Brittany Palmer." Chase said as I nodded looking their folders trying to study everything about them causing me to sigh. "What's wrong, Als?" Liz asked noticing my frustration. "Two of these women, Miranda and Grace, are married." I said as they all get why I'm upset because this could seriously ruin marriages and it's all my selfish fault.

We go over some more stuff for another hour before Pat looks up to me. "Als, I know you don't work at the White House today but maybe it's best if you go there. Talk to those girls and let them know that we are working on something to get rid of this. You know, calm their nerves." He said as I hesitate not sure. "I think he's right." Chase adds as Liz nods as I sigh. "Okay..." I say getting up and leaving to head to the White House.

Austin's POV

I walk into my office after a very uncomfortable meeting with people judging me with eyes when they don't know the truth. I pick up my phone and call in all the women I've been accused of sleeping with and as soon as they enter my office, I really wish Ally was here so she could hear this too.

And as if God as listening, Ally comes in. She widens her eyes a bit from shock at all the girls here but soon it goes away. "Ally, hey. Please sit. I need to talk to you all." I said as she nodded sitting down next to two of the girls. "First off, I wanna apologize for the horrible things that are being said about you. None of you deserve that and I wanted to see how you are all holding up." I said honestly worried how these rumors could be ruining these girls life. "Not so good Mr. President. At least, I'm not. My husband says he believes me but I can tell he's starting to have doubt." Grace said as I felt bad instantly. "Yeah, me neither. Paparazzi are starting to follow me home and even bothering my teenage daughter when she walks home from school about their 'whore' of a mother." Miranda added.

I sigh leaning back on my desk. "I'm so sorry this is happening ladies. Sadly, the only people who know the truth is all of us and my wife who is being completely understandable in this. I want to let you ladies know, that Ally Dawson here is also involved in this mess, has her team on this right away and he will end this making sure that it'll won't affect your life anymore." I informed them as they looked at Ally. "Wow. That's really nice of you, Ally." Zoey said as Ally smiled awkwardly because she felt blame for the situation.

"Well, us girls got to look out for each other, right?" She said as they all smiled a little nodding their heads. "Well, ladies. That's all I have to say for today but if you get any more trouble, make sure to let me know." I said sternly as they walked out.

I gave Ally the hint to stay around and so she did. She just sits back and sighs causing me to feel down. I hated her going through this even though this is both of our faults. "You are so beautiful." I said looking at her at she looks up at me. "Careful. That is how we got into this mess." She said with a little smile joking causing me to chuckle a little.

I bend down to her length as she sits up. "I love you." I said and even though it might have sounded random at the moment, I have to remind her so she doesn't think I'm dodging out of this relationship that means everything to me. "I know." She said looking into my eyes sadly. "You're not...checking out on me, are you?" I ask concerned because of how she was acting. "No, of course not. I'm just...tired, is all." She said as I nodded knowing exactly what she meant. Tired of hiding this secret. Tired of it affecting our lives. Tired of always being scared of what could happen next. Tired.

"I know babe." I said kissing her cheek and sitting next to her as she wrapped an arm around me leaning into my side as we cuddle together. "I'm sorry if you thought I was gonna let this go." She started. "This means everything to me." She said lifting her finger as the promise ring I gave her shines. "Everything." She repeated sitting up and facing me with eyes that held truth and passion. "I don't think it's possible for me to love anyone else as much as I love you." She said lowly not breaking contact causing my heart to beat faster.

I lean in and just kiss her because I'm the luckiest man in the world. She kisses me back as our lips collide over and over again as I wrap my arms around her waist sighing into it not wanting to be anywhere but here, with the love of my life.

Ally's POV

I continue to kiss Austin until we pull away needing air. He smiles at me before getting up confusing me. He goes over to an old radio that looks like it hasn't worked in 10 years. He turns it on and it plays a slow song causing me to smile. "Would you like to dance, beautiful?" He asked holding out his hand. "I would love to." I reply taking it as we stand and sway back and forth for what seems like a beautiful eternity.

We sigh into each other and I realize nothing can be better than this. No matter what happens, nothing or nobody can be better than this. "I love you too." I say back because I didn't reply earlier and he just smiles. "You never have to tell me that. I already know." He said as I shake my head. "Yeah, but I like saying it. Especially knowing how much I mean it." I told him with a smile. "I have to get back to work. I'm not even suppose to be here today." I said as he sighed a little nodding his head. "I understand. I'll see you tomorrow." He said and I nod as we lean up one more time to kiss each other goodbye.

I head back to ADA where Chase and Liz are standing outside. "I said no, Chase. I'm not gonna say it again." I heard her say frustrated walking back into the building as he sighs leaning against. "No luck, huh?" I ask as he looks over at me before looking down. "Maybe, I should give up." He said as I walked up to him. "Don't." I said sternly. "Why not, Ally? She practically begs me to stop asking her because she doesn't like me like that. If I don't stop soon, I'm gonna lose her as a friend too." He said as I sigh. "I'll be back." I said heading into the building. "I'll still be here." He said miserable sitting down on the bench.

When I get inside the building, I look for Liz and when I find her alone looking through some files. "Hey." She said looking up to me. "Pat wanted me to tell you that he left earlier. He was really tired. Him and his girlfriend must be very busy." She said chuckling a little expecting me too as well but I just stare at her.

"Okay, it wasn't my best but still laughable. What's going on with you?" She asked as she furies her eyebrows. "We need to talk." I said seriously as she looks at me questioning. "Okay...this sounds serious. What about?" She asks as I put my bag down sitting down next to her. "Chase." I say plainly out as she annoyingly rolls her eyes sitting up. "Not this again. Look, if Chase sent you in here, I already told him n-" "He didn't!" I said as she observed me before sitting back here.

"Then why do you care about it?" She asked confused and irritated. "Because you're my friend and I want you to be happy." I said honestly as she giggles a little. "And you think that's with Chase?" She asked me amused. "I don't know Liz, but how would you if you didn't give it a try?" I said as she looked at me not taking me seriously. "Ally, we've known Chase for about 6 years now. You know his dating record. You know how...he doesn't have one! He's been a player pretty much his whole life. Why would you want me to date a guy like that?" She questioned as I sighed. "Look, Liz. I get your hesitation, I really do. But...he's not that guy anymore. Who is the last girl you've actually seen him with?" I asked as she tried to speak but became quiet when she couldn't think of anyone. "When Chase's ex girlfriend came, that gave him closure and now he's ready to open up and be with someone and commit." I told her. "Okay, even if that is true. Why me? We've been friends for years and now this is suddenly coming up." She responded. "I don't know, Liz. Why don't you ask him? The point is... that boy is crazy about you. The way he looks at you Liz. It's the way the President looks at me and maybe that's not the best comparison but you get the point." I say as she sighs a little realizing I was right.

"Maybe I'm scared..." I hear Liz say in the lowest and shaky voice I've ever heard from her. "Of him?" I ask confused. "Of love." She replied as I look at her and realize that was another part of her rejection. "Did you ever think that he could be too? That maybe it took a lot out of him to ask you out because that's how much he cares about you." I state as she gulps before closing her eyes and taking a breather.

I watch her stand up, look at me and then walk out the building. I have a feeling she's going outside to Chase so I rush to the window and open it where Chase is. I stand there watching and it's a good thing they can't see me at all.

After a couple seconds, I see Liz come outside and Chase turns his head for a split second to see who it is, but when he realizes it's Liz, he turns away feeling awkward. "Hi...Chase." She said lowly as he looked up to her. "Hey..." He replied with an awkward smile before playing with invisible rocks on the ground and she sighs noticing.

"Look, I'm sorry!" She said catching his attention causing him to stand. "Sorry? What are you sorry for?" He asked confused. "For everything. I've been a bitch rejecting you and being mean. I'm really sorry Chase." She says and I smile sadly with sympathy because she's starting off perfect with an apology. "Liz, that's sweet and all, but you have nothing to be sorry for. Trust me. I was the one constantly bothering you and being a stalker." He said as she shook her head. "You're not a stalker Chase. You're an amazing guy." She said with a small smile touching his arm and he freezes just a little before going back to normal. "You don't have to say that." He said finding it hard to believe that she really thought that. "I'm serious. Chase, when have I ever bullshitted you?" She said as he laughed a little. "That's true." He said as they looked at each other for a couple seconds in silence.

"To be honest. I thought you came out here to tell me you didn't want to be friends anymore." He spoke and that broke my heart to hear. "What? Why would you think that?" She asked looking intensely in his eyes. "Because...I was being a bother today and annoyed you." He said like a child or little puppy causing her to sigh and holding one of his hands.
"Chase, there is nothing you could do that would stop me from being your friend. Nothing." She says as I see him glance down at her lips before stopping and sighing. "I'm glad you said that...because losing you Liz, that would suck." He said before going back over to the bench and sitting. She watches him before joining. "I didn't say no because I didn't like you. I said no because I was scared. Of your past relationship history, of our long friendship and...the possibility of actually being happy. Yes, Ally had to help me realize this but it really is true. I want to be happy, Chase and who knows? Maybe...that's with you." She said as he looks at her holding his breath probably realizing this isn't a dream.

"So, with that being said. Ask me again." She said with a small smile as he looks at her confused. "Ask you..? Ask you-ohhhh. Right. Liz...would you like to go out with me?" He asked still nervous even though she told him too and I smile widely in anticipation. "I would love to." She replied with a smile as he smiled too as they hug each other. "Eeeep!" I screeched accidentally out loud causing their attention to pull apart and look at me. "Oops, sorry. You guys are so cute though." I said slowly closing the window as they laugh a little going back to hugging.

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