“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.
Ivan pulled into the driveway of her company building, cutting the ignition and taking out the key.He stepped out of his car, taking firm strides to the door of the entrance. He pushed the glass doors open, sliding into the lobby, he looked around, wincing a little at the cool air that penetrated his skin.He walked to the receptionist, he remembered her from the wedding, what was her name again, Clara or Claire something along the like.“Hi,” he greeted without a smile and in his most professional voice. “I’m here for Vera, could you point me to her office.” He said curtly.“Good afternoon sir, I’ll call her now,” Claire said as she reached for the receiver on her desk. She had gotten into trouble just earlier, and she didn’t want a repeat of it.“Ma’am, good afternoon. You have a guest here” Claire said, casting a glance at Ivan. Subtly eyeing the man.“Who is it” Vera asked from the other end “Mr. Ivan, ma’am,” Claire murmured into the receiver.“Let him in, Claire, I sent for hi
"You look stunning in it." Anna complimented.At that moment, Sara wanted nothing more than to see herself. She felt tears well up in her eyes and fought them back, blinking continuously."Hey," Anna said comfortingly, rubbing her arms slowly. "You will be fine soon, okay?" "I can't be fine, Anna, I'm blind," Sara said, shaking her head from side to side."Sara, I don't know if Ares has told you yet, but we're working on that," Anna said reassuringly "and soon you will have your sight back""Really? Is that even possible? The doctors said..." Sara started turning to face her."Forget why the doctors said Sara, trust me," Anna said. "Now let's go down for breakfast, Ares is waiting downstairs," Anna said, steering her towards the door.Anna held onto her as they walked down the corridor, turning occasionally to make sure she was good.Sara could already perceive the sweet aroma of breakfast as the went down, her mouth watered as she inhaled, filling her lungs with the goodness of it.
Hermès was taken aback by Artemis' response, she had never been like this, and he knew something was wrong, something that involved Ivan.He knew of her very unhealthy obsession with him but had never bothered to say anything or acknowledge the fact that it was useless for her to want him.He had been smitten by Artemis from the very first day she joined the sect, but Artemis had bigger dreams and had her eyes on only one man, and that man wasn't him.Hermès had since given up on having her, he had wished his feelings for her away, as it was impossible to love a woman whose heart belonged to another.He still hoped that one day she would see how much he loved and cared for her, but until then, he had decided to just be a good friend, suppressing every one of his feelings for her.Hoping that one day she would come to realize that Ivan never wanted her, and probably never will be, until then he will simply be here for her.Artemis stormed out of the arena, anger boiling in her veins an
Ares got ready as quickly as he could, coming back out in a loose shirt a couple of sizes big, a black denim pants, and a white Air Force One.Sara heard his footsteps and turned in her chair to face him, she got a whiff of his perfume and sniffed, she was beginning to love the smell of sandalwood. “Hey, I'm ready,” he sang, “where is Anna?” He asked, looking around.“She went to get my staff and purse, should be out any minute,” Sara answered, fidgeting with her fingers.“Here you go,” Anna said, coming out with her staff and a beautiful black purse."Alright, we will be on our way now,” Ares said, helping Sara up and adjusting the strap of the bag on her shoulder.“Bye Anna,” Sara called over her shoulder as they walked in the direction of the door.“By Anna,” Ares said simultaneously, waving at her.“Have fun, you two,” Anna said excitedly as she watched them leave.They got into the elevator and Ares hit the button for the lobby. “Are you okay?” He asked when he saw the disturbe
Hades had gotten a call earlier in the day from Tina saying her friend and client needed a defense attorney for a case that involved murder.The friend was guilty and the father of the deceased was about to press charges against her. He hadn't yet done it, but he had advised that they speak and go over things before he did.Hades was an experienced defense attorney, having practiced for a couple of years, he was well-known and renowned and ha made a name for himself.He had done a little background check on his soon-to-be client and found out she was a beautiful young woman who just recently got divorced from a three-year-old marriage.She was quite successful, owning a million-dollar company and a net worth that would make one salivate.Hades knew this was the kind of client he would love to work with and set to work.He had also asked Tina for surface information on the case and had dug round a little on the issue.The prosecutor to be, Mr. Anderson, was a former enemy, and he was f
Sara felt less tense and at ease, but still held on tight as she walked through, hand in hand with her right hand wrapped around his arm.Ares imagined what she might have gone through to be this scared to even walk through an alley with him here.“Thank you” Sara murmured under her breath, “I'm not a fan of alleyways, I don't have very nice experiences in them, so I just avoid them altogether.” She said, trying to explain, so she didn't look too weak.“I don't need you to explain yourself, Sara,” Ares said, placing a cold hand on the hand that held his arm. “I understand” Sara let out a sigh of relief, she was grateful that she was slowly beginning to have people who understood her, like Anna and Ares.They finally left the alley and Sara breathed a sigh of relief, she knew because she didn't feel the walls around her or the stink from the bins and rubbish.Ares felt her try to unwrap her hand from around his arm and placed his over hers to stop her.“Please don't,” he said “Okay”
Hades felt a strong presence, something immortal he couldn't place his hand on.Ivan had taken up a new mortal body after the war, so it would be physically hard for any of the new gods to physically identify him.Furthermore, he had masked his immortality earlier, so Hades wouldn't recognize him.Ivan, on the other hand, had perceived death and knew instantly that the one person who smelt like the dust of death was none other than Hades, he hadn't even bothered to change his name, bold of him, Ivan had thought.Hades went on with the questions, trying not to seem suspicious of his client, feeling a little uneasy from the hateful stares his client said his ex-husband was throwing him.“Were you at the scene on the day of the murder?” Hades asked.Vera glanced at Ivan before answering.“I was,” she said, pausing for effect, “for a few minutes, then I left because I got a call from the office.”“But you were taken for questioning from the deceased house, how come?” Hades asked further.
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