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2024-10-29 19:42:56Aphrodite's POV_
I fight back my amusement after Hephaestus said those words.
I don't remember him saying he likes me and that other same stuff.
I'm looking at him, dumbfounded.
Fighting the urge to launch myself and strangle him. Should I take him down here? Can I even do that when my father is here?
"Oh! A very honest guy! I really like that!"
My father can't hide his delight. He's enjoying his own idea.
"Hephaestus! What are you saying?" I shouted at him.
I saw him flinch.
And my father looks at me and he's like shooting thunders already because he knew I won't accept it. And he's right.
"What are you doing, Hephaestus? We talk about it, right? Why are you saying that?"
Holy crap, did I just shout at this poor guy? What the hell is he doing?
"Aphrodite, please hear me. I'm not even done." He smiles apologetically at me.
What is his plan? I don't know anymore.
"Lord Zeus, like what I said, I gladly take your daughter as my wife, only, only if she likes to." His voice is warm and sincere.
I want to hug him because he's not being a total jerk.
"As you can see, Aphrodite is not like any kind of a woman. You can't just ask her to settle down. So forcing a marriage to her might not do well. I rather support her whenever she's ready or whoever she wanted to marry in the future. She's already independent woman eons ago."
I will hug him. Heppy is still the adorable guy I know thousands of years ago. He's the best.
"Sigh. Well then, I guess I won't compel. I'm sorry for this Aphrodite. Maybe your old man wants to see you settle and happy." I can see the sadness in his eyes. My father is indeed concern about me.
"I'm sorry father. I'm sorry, I'm not yet ready. Time will come for sure." I smile sweetly at him.
I hug him and pat his shoulder.
"Thank you, father," I murmured to him.
And yeah, it's done. I hope my father will shut his mouth about my love affair. Let's give Hephaestus a break.
William's POV_
Despite the loud music, I can still distinguish her voice. How can I forget her voice?
I shifted on my sit. Not all people know about our breakup.
I can say several people are now looking at me.
Pity? Yeah, I think.
"It's been a while, Vera, how is it? You still look stunning. And who is the guy?"
I can hear them going on her. I just choose to stay calm and be cool.
When in truth, I want to ask her who that guy is? Why is she with him? Is he the reason why she didn't accept my proposal? So many things on my mind right now.
Be calm, William. She doesn't have to see how miserable you are. You should stay still and be strong for yourself.
"-llliam. William, can you hear me? Hey!" Peter is now shouting in my ear, and I choose not to acknowledge, for I know what will be his next question.
"Did the two of you broke up?" I can hear the distress from his tone.
"Yeah. A few months ago." I blankly answered him. Trying so hard to swallow all the facts about it.
I started to question my judgment, why did I leave home?
"WHAT, YOU TWO ARE ABOUT TO GET MARRIED?!" a girl shouted.
My head automatically turns to where she is and the other girls are.
Married? Who? Vera?
I didn't know what my mind is thinking.
But I'm now standing in front of her. Standing in pieces.
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