**Chapter 3: Unplanned Consequences**

The night air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers as Ashley and Avan stepped into his house, the tension between them palpable. They had been looking forward to a quiet evening together, and as they entered the living room, Ashley couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. Avan's eyes locked onto hers, and he smiled, his hand reaching out to pull her close. As they moved towards the bedroom, Ashley felt her worries about the tour and the new music project melting away, replaced by a sense of desire and intimacy. They spent the evening lost in each other's eyes, their bodies entwined in a passionate dance. The world outside seemed to fade away, leaving only the two of them, lost in the moment. The next morning, Ashley woke up feeling refreshed and renewed, Avan's arms still wrapped around her. She smiled, feeling grateful for the night they had shared. As she got out of bed, she noticed that Ender's bedroom door was open, and his bed was empty. She assumed he was still asleep, but as she walked into the kitchen to make breakfast, she saw that he was already up and getting ready for preschool. As Ender munched on his cereal, Ashley helped him get his backpack ready, trying to prepare him for the day ahead. "Have a great day at school, sweetie," she said, giving him a hug. Ender smiled, his bright blue eyes sparkling with excitement. "I will, Mommy," he said, waving goodbye as he headed out the door. At preschool, Ender's teacher, Mrs. Johnson, was busy preparing the class for the day's activities when Ender burst into the room, his face alight with excitement. "Guys, guys, I saw Mommy and Avan kissing!" he exclaimed, his voice loud and clear. The other children in the class looked at him with wide eyes, and Mrs. Johnson tried to intervene, but Ender was on a roll. "They were hugging and kissing, and it was so gross!" he said, making the other children giggle. Mrs. Johnson tried to steer the conversation back on track, but Ender's story had already spread like wildfire through the class. By the time recess rolled around, the entire preschool was buzzing with the news. As the day went on, Mrs. Johnson couldn't shake off the feeling that she needed to call Ashley and discuss the situation. She knew that Ender was still young and didn't fully understand what he had seen, but she also knew that it was only a matter of time before he started asking questions. When the school office called Ashley to come in for a meeting, she couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation. What had Ender done now? she wondered, as she drove to the school. As she walked into the office, Ashley saw Mrs. Johnson and the school principal, Mr. Thompson, sitting behind the desk. They both looked serious, and Ashley's heart sank. "What's going on?" she asked, trying to prepare herself for the worst. Mrs. Johnson took a deep breath before launching into the story. "Ender shared something with the class today, and we thought it would be best if we discussed it with you." Ashley's heart skipped a beat as she realized what was coming. "What did Ender say?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. Mr. Thompson cleared his throat before speaking. "It seems that Ender walked in on you and Avan...ah...being intimate." Ashley's face grew hot with embarrassment as she realized that her son had indeed walked in on them the night before. She didn't know what to say, her mind racing with thoughts of how to handle the situation.