Vera drove away with a wide smile on her lips, she liked how much Ivan cared for her. It was an entirely new feeling to her, to have someone apart from her mother care for her this well, that is minus the press who are always on her case for juicy gossip and something to feed the public with.He had a good sense of business and was very intelligent in management and finances, She thought about hiring him but discarded the thought just as immediately as it came to her.The headline would be horrendous, ‘Millionaire CEO Vera, hires her ex-husband Ivan Johnson as her assistant due to his immense brilliance’ She laughed out loud at the thought of it.The headlines aside, she knew Ivan would never take a job from her, he was the most responsible, respectful human, but he had an ego that was larger than his head and a pride he would never let down.She knew this from the little happenings around the house for the three years they were together.She reached out her hand to turn on the radio,
Mother Isis followed Ares with her gaze as he stomped out, she didn't blame him. Every so often we feel so strong for people that we can't stand any form of slander against them.She had been very much in love once and had made insane sacrifices, so she understood why Ares would rather be in disagreement with the sect than do anything that might hurt or threaten Sara's safety.“Don't! Sit back down” She commanded Athena as she made to stop him “he needs to clear his head”Athena looked at the door before letting out a sigh and sitting back down. She didn't understand why Mother Isis would stop her or why Hades and Osiris thought using Sara as bait was a good idea or suggestion when they both knew how Ares felt about her.Men! She thought, wondering why thinking was hard for them sporadically.“Do you men ever bother using your brain sometimes? Try it, it is helpful.” She said, rolling her eyes at the three of them.“Calm down Athena,” Mother Isis said pleadingly, the last thing she wa
“What do you mean by you know what I did?” Vera asked, amusement laced in her voice.“I know that you killed my son.” He said firmly, pointing an accusing finger at her. “You saw him as a threat and competition and decided to eliminate him” Vera burst into roaring laughter, shaking her head. Her, Vera, saw his late son Steve as a competition, an insane joke.“Mr. Anderson, with all due respect, if you don’t have something tangible to say to me, I’m afraid I’ll have to ask you to leave,” Vera putting on a stoic face and a stern voice.“I’m not going anywhere until you admit to it, or I’m going to press charges for the murder of my son.” Mr. Anderson said, wagging a fat index finger at her.“I cannot admit to a crime I did not commit Mr. Anderson, so if you will please excuse me, I have work to do.” She said getting to work at the desk.“You’re just trying to prove stubborn, aren’t you, what did Steve ever do to deserve that?” He asked with an emotion in his voice.“Forgive me for what
Ares froze at the question, not because he didn't have an answer to that, but because he didn't know how to explain, Where would he start, how would he make her understand without sounding like some kind of obsessed creep?Sara waited patiently for an answer. She could sense his breathing Change and his pulse pick up pace, she knew instantly that he was anxious. It probably was a touchy subject for him and was sorry to pry, but it involved her, so she needed to know.Ares watched her face, brushing away a stray strand from her face, churning his mind for the best way possible to tell her without completely telling her.He knew she wasn't ready to hear everything, at least not right now, She would most definitely freak out and ask to go home or ask to be taken to her people, the old gods."Why?" Sara asked again.Ares sighed lightly, his grip on her hand tightening a tad bit."Because Sara I...I lost you five years ago," he stuttered. "And I don't plan on ever losing you again," he sai
Ivan went to the bar again, and stormed across it to the back, sliding in through the wall and slipping into the corridor that led to the sect arena.He was pissed as to why the sect brothers did not trust his judgment or his word, he was a leader, and it was his place to make decisions.He saw Artemis just outside the door pacing as she dialed on her phone, she had a worried expression on her face. Furthermore, he saw the look of relief on her face as She saw him and walked faster towards her.“What’s the problem?” He questioned. “I don't understand why, but these sect brothers are making a fuss out of it” she whispered “Out of, why Artemis?” “The fact that you made the decisions so quickly and sent out orders without consulting them.” She replied.“You need to go talk to them,” she said just as the sound of loud voices arguing came from the room.“I’ll go see what this is all about.”He said opening the door and stepping in.The noise immediately died down when he walked in.“Go
Ares stepped into his room just opposite Sara’s he closed the door behind him leaning on it and letting out a sigh of relief. That went better than he imagined, he thought, untucking his dress shirt from under his pants.He slowly leaned away from it, taking his time to unbutton the shirt. He pulled it off his body as he got to the bed, landing face down on the pillows.He wanted to sleep right away, but he knew he had to freshen up to get the quality of sleep he deserved. so he got back up to undress completely and take his shower.He slowly sat back on the bed and bent to take off his shoes before he stood and proceeded to take off his trousers.He scooped up the clothes threw them into the hamper on the side, and walked to the bathroom.The last thing Sara saw was his retreating as she fell into the warm embrace of a much-needed sleep, the soft mattress made it even more warm, making her cozy up into the pillowsShe was awakened by a ray of sunlight that shone brightly, peeking fro
Ivan shook his head at what Artemis just said, deathly scared of him. He knew his status commanded respect, it was something he was aware of he just didn't know it commanded fear too."Scared?" He asked stopping to look at her."Yes, In case you might have forgotten, you are the great god Zeus. Of course, you are feared. No one would dare talk back at you or question your judgment." Artemis says walking fast behind him."Artemis I don't want to be feared, at least not by my people," Ivan said matter of factly."I understand, but I doubt that any one of them gets that." Artemis said looking up at him "That's why you have me and Hermis, we respect you, a whole lot but we don't fear you"Ivan sighed in relief but as they got to the wall that separated their world from the real world."Thank you Artemis," Ivan said leaning in for a hug." I'll see you around, keep me updated" he said vanishing into the wall "Okay," Artemis barely said she was transfixed on the spot.Ivan, the great god Ze
“So…yesterday?” Anna asked, turning a questioning gaze to him.“It went well,” Ares said, smiling from ear to ear, “better than I thought it would.”“I can tell from that smile,” Anna said, giggling, as she turned the Bacon over in the pan, moving back a little from the sizzling oil.“Careful there,” Ares said, reaching out for a mug in a top drawer and pouring himself a cup of coffee.“Did she remember anything?” Anna asked, putting off the stove and taking the pan down.“Not really, but she was so inquisitive and paid attention to every detail” Ares answered, playing around with his fingers on the rim of the mug.“You answered her every question?” Anna said, proceeding to set the table for breakfast.“I did, and I'm sure she has even more questions for me yet.” He said putting his used mug in the sink.“I’ll give her today’s dose when she gets down, and you do your part of making her remember, it’ll eventually come to her,” Anna said as she dished the bacon and eggs into the plates.
Chapter 190Ivan peeked at the back from where her seat every two seconds, he was a nervous wreck but tried his best to conceal that fact.His bride was yet to come, and with each passing minute, he wondered if she had changed her mind.Hermes patted his shoulders in reassurance, but his mind still was not settled.Ivan turned to look at the door again, this time his eyes met with Ares, who was beside his fiancé, Sara.Ares gave him a curt nod and a smile, while Sara waved enthusiastically.Ivan returned the item Ave and a nod before turning to face the judge.He and Vera had decided on a simple court wedding with close friends and loved ones. She had adamantly refused to have a big wedding as according to her, she was already too heavy, and organizing one would drain her.She was a perfectionist, so organizing a big event would mean going all out, and she was already too heavy for that.Ivan understood her more than anyone, they were expecting their little one anytime now, as Vera w
Chapter 189Sara sighed in relief when they all walked out of the Hamilton's house and headed for the car.This was the happiest she had been in a long time, it seemed like she had found a missing piece of herself in that little girl.They looked alike in so many aspects, and Sara would be lying if she said she did not see fragments of herself In that little girl.Her eyes, just like hers are big, brown, and Beautiful. Ushering on win into its beautiful depths.Holding so much emotion even for someone as young as her, and Sara felt like she had the trophy when she held her in her arms.When she had let Sara hug her, Sara had sobbed holding her in her arms, she smelt like heaven, felt like paradise and when she smiled, Sara compared the brightness on her face to the stars in the Galaxy.And although Sara had not told her who she was, she felt Aria could sense it, from how much they looked so alike to each other and something deeper The girl had her eyes trained on Sara the whole time
Chapter 188Catherine was glad that she was able to convince Marilyn, otherwise. The other woman, while she may seem like a softie, was a hard nut to crack.But Catherine had done it all, all by herself. Slowly, Marilyn was becoming her usual cheerful and outgoing self.Catherine could remember when Marilyn had started therapy a few days ago and had told her she had an idea.Her genius idea was to reopen the case of Steve Anderson's death and the missing of her husband.Catherine had stopped in her tracks while staring at Marilyn with surprise.This was the same woman who had argued with her when she recommended taking the case further.Catherine had disagreed the very minute the words had left Marilyn's mouth.She could not let her friends go ahead with a plan, a very dangerous one that could endanger her.What if whoever killed Steve was out there, what if they watched her take them internationally, and then she became their new target?She was unable to let it, and will not let it
Chapter 187Ares smiled into the mirror as he buttoned the last part of had shirt, carefully tucking it into his pants.He had been smiling since he left Sara's, it was like that one kiss with Sara had brought back the spark in his life back to him.His eyes were not so dull, his skin looked revived, and the bags under his eyes were less visible.Running his fingers in his hair to smoothen it down, Ares picked up his key and dashed out of the room.Ares drove out of the driveway with a new-found hope, meeting with Sara had given him a strength he never knew he lacked.They had agreed to meet Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton again, but this time with Sara in their company.He hoped she would keep the same energy as she had before they parted ways last night.Parking the car, he walked into the house you get Sara, they were already running late, and he still had to fetch Anna before they left.“Hey, I am here for Sara.” Ares said when he saw Hermes stepping out of the house just as he went in to k
Chapter 186Sara sighed as she looked around the hospital room one last time. As much as she hated it here, she would miss these walls.These blank white walls that she had stared at all those nights when she could not sleep from all the pain that coursed through her, body and soul.Tuning to a waiting Hermes, she gave him a curt nod to signify she was ready to leave.Hermes patted her shoulders in reassurance, guiding the wheelchair out of the room and into the Hallway.Sara smiled and waved at the few patients whose faces she could remember, she would miss them.Not so much, though, but they had contributed one way or the other to her journey of recovery.As they wheeled out of the hospital, she sighed in satisfaction as fresh air hit her face, greeting her and the sunlight cast its warm glow on her skin.The fresh air she felt was a giant contrast to the sterile air inside the hospital, one she had slowly grown accustomed to but was now leaving behind.The scent of fresh air mingle
Eve stared into the evening sky, smiling as she gazed at the stars that glittered in the distant galaxies.She felt she had every reason to smile, things had surprisingly been working out for her and Gede.They finally moved into their place all with the blessing of his family, and she had made peace with her friends.Carmen had not taken her decision to settle in Bali very lightly, threatening to come get her every day.But Eve knew that they knew not to come and get her, she liked it here, scratch that, she loved it here.Oliver, on the other hand, had been the last person to forgive her. Eve could not blame her, she loved her more than anyone else in the friend group.Of course, she was the most hurt, it broke Eve's heart when she thought about what she did to her or how she might have felt.But what had been done had already been done, she had made the mistake, and it could not be taken back.Kira, sweet old Kira was the least disturbed, she had just shrugged and said she knew and
Chapter 184Keeping her little family private was not exactly a choice that Athena had chosen for herself, but it was what seemed to be right at the time.She had made a family, a small, beautiful one with a mortal whom she had bared herself to.Alex was the one man who had seen beyond her mortality, and even more understood her when she explained who she was.They had met downtown when Ares had sent her on an errand. They had bumped into each other while she was trying to cover her tracks.Something had clicked between them ever since, and Athena could not resist it.Of course, they had met again, and again, and again. By the third time they met, they were stumbling into his little apartment.Lips locked, hands all over each other, and clothes flying off their bodies. Stumbling and quickly, they had found the bed and Athena was unable to remember a more passionate night for her.They had made sweet love, with his hands and mouth on every inch of her body.Athena knew then that she wo
Chapter 183The rest of the ride was quiet, and soon they were there, parked in front of the house, with Ares too skeptical to walk up to the door.“You know we can't just sit here in the car and stare at the door all day,” Anna said, sighing in frustration.“Yeah, I know, it's just… I don't know Anna.” Ares said, his fingers gripping the steering wheel tightly, Ares exhaled a long breath.“Ares, we should go.” Anna urged him, “Let's go, come on.” Anna said, stepping out of the car and peeking in to give him a stern look.“Come on Ares,” Anna said as she walked towards the door.It was evening already, and Anna hoped with everything in her that they were in and would be willing to let them see the child.Ares finally gathered enough courage to step outside the car and all towards the door.Anna had already rang the bell, so she stood aside and waited for the door to open.Walking over to stand behind her, Anna turned to give him a reassuring look before ringing the bell again.This ti
Athena sighed as she rolled over in bed, it was one of those days when she would rather not in bed than get up for any reason But she had plans, and with the company being her sole responsibility now since Ares embarked on the journey of finding his child, she needed to be at the office.Rubbing her eyes for a few minutes, Athena finally rolled out, sitting at the edge of the bed and contemplating if all this was really worth it.Or perhaps she could ditch work and everything else for the day, fall back into her bed, and pretend none of it even existed.Scolding herself, she pushed off the bed and headed for the bathroom to get ready.Getting right into it, she did her morning business. Brushing her teeth lazily as she sat on the toilet bowl.Tearing her pajamas off her body when she was done, she trudged into the shower Putting on and letting the cold shower cascade down her back. Exhaling sharply as the cold cut through her skin, giving her goosebumps. It was precisely what she n