William's POV_ "I'm sorry, Will. I’m sorry, I can't."Violin, I realized, simply frictions a high–pitched shrill, already hurting my ears.I watched her hand push the little red box back to me. Yes, I proposed to her. Yes, I wanted to spend my whole life with her. Yes, she declined – Rejected. She rejected my proposal. Yes, the accompanying musicians I hired are definitely not helping my mood despite me, paying exactly to make it romantic."Did I choose a mismatched ensemble, again?" I looked at my shirt, striking pinstripes of cream overlaying its midnight blue hue. This is a cotton blend and it cost me half of the last week's paycheck. Why did I think she will say yes again?What about all those years together? All the nights we spend together? Saying I love you’s."No. That's a good shirt." She stood up, her figure in a flowy red dress – now, looming over me. She adjusted her ha

Aphrodite's POV_ I never wanted to kill somebody this bad. Not until today."Goddess of Love, and she doesn't know about moving on?" Athena yelped as she cackled even more. That's very unladylike, I do hope she's not drunk. I rolled my eyes. "Aphrodite hasn't even fallen in love for who knows how many eons ago." Artemis tried to stifle the laughter and wiped the tears on her already wet cheeks."What about Heppy? Hephaestus is a kind man. Aren't you two going out?" Athena smirked."Shut up, both of you. And Athena, don't drag Hephaestus in this conversation. He's kind, I know. But he's just a friend, no

Aphrodite's POV_ "WHAAAAAT-?!!!"The whole room becomes tense after my reaction. I just can't believe it.I never really imagine what should be my reaction about this. What happens to my father suddenly thinks about marriage.Marriage? Hephaestus?I glared at Hephaestus once I think about his name. What did he do? Father should have forgotten this topic, eons ago.Why now?"Father, you seem to forget what we talk about the last time. I said I'm not gonna marry Hephaestus. I like him, but not as a lover. He'

Aphrodite's POV "So you mean, he suddenly called you and open the topic about marriage again?"I can't believe what I'm hearing from Hephaestus.We're both sitting on a bench inside the palace's garden, and wow catching up with each other, it's been hundreds of years since the last time we talk."I can never understand Lord Zeus. Why he's so eager to give you away. Maybe he's worried?" I can see the concern on his face, knowing Heppy, he might be thinking I'm sad and alone."Hold it, I'm totally fine. You don't have to worry. I'm fine being single. I can always deal with it." I smiled at him; I just hope he b

Aphrodite's POV   "My name is Venus." I smiled so much and I thought I'm showing my whole teeth to them. I'm so glad I arrived on time. Or this stupid guy will be in much danger or embarrassment. I know something bad will happen to him once he confronts this woman. Well, I knew she's cheating. Because despite what I write about her love life plan, she chooses not to follow all of it. Humans can be so stupid when they are not contented with the good things they got. I feel sorry about this guy. I should prepare good stuff for him in the future. I'm surprised when I felt his hand on my shoulder. Did he get my plan then? Good. "Yes, Vera. She's my girlfriend." Looking up to him, I can see much how affected he is. How sad his eyes look. He really likes this girl. Somehow I feel responsible for this. I did make him fall for her, somehow. "I-I can't believe you got a new girlfriend so early, William! I didn't ex