(Athena POV)
We started to prepare the food for the children. They ate a lot and I know the convent is having a hard time organizing them. EL seemed to be enjoying talking to the children.
"Mother, you must eat also." Because they are busy. "I think they are okay now."
"Oh, my child, I think it's the two of you who haven't eaten yet."
"You don't need to worry about us, Mother."
So they went to eat first. I fed the youngest one among the children. I glanced at El. There was a smile on his face while interacting with the kids.
It seems like they really like them. He looked at me and I looked away from him. But when I looked back at him, he caught me and gave me a very sweet smile.
After the children ate, Mother invited me and EL to eat too, it's their turn to take care of the children.
They prepared our lunch in a quiet garden. Ahem. I wasn't sure why I can't speak but I felt ashamed of El's presenc
(Athena POV)When we got to our village, we stopped at the side of the road."Where is your house?" He stared at a large and beautiful house, maybe he thought that was it. But nahhh.So, I pulled his hand and led him through an alley again. He should not expect too much of our house or he will just disappoint himself.“I thought you had someone who looked into my background. Maybe that's the reason why you never initiated to visit our place."“Honestly Athena, this is my first time to be in a relationship. I never had a girlfriend ever since.”"Why would I believe you? Stop lying, it's so obvious.""I'm telling you the truth.""But you already had a lot of women you laid in your bed." blurted out of my mouth while we're walking in the alley.Good for us, there weren't any people around. The people who lives around this area are too busy working to survive with their daily
(Athena POV)“Yes. But there are conditions."“EL, I know what you have in mind. I'm pretty sure your condition will be bad. So, let me tell you something first before you say something.” he sat by my window. But I got up and pushed him off his seat. He almost crushed my plant.“Didn't you see your ass was about to smush my plant? Tsk." That's where I put their cute little pots.“I don’t mean to harm them. So, as you were saying?"I stared at the plant and arranged them to my desire. Back to the topic. "First of all, I don't want any bodyguards who will constantly follow me around wherever I go."“Athena, it's for your own good. Everyone knows who you are now."“I don't think that Aunt Matilda will announce to anyone that I'm here, right? How about you find a woman who will pretend to be me… in that way you can deceive your enemies… that I'm s
(Athena POV)“You can call me any time Athena. Just focus, think me… and call my name.” I laughed at what he said. He wants me to do a telepathy. Does he think I'm a werewolf for me to do that?“You must have forgotten the race of your chosen wife, El. I'm just a human." I closed the window.I faced him. "You must have forgotten that detail."But he gave me a smile. I feel like I'm the one who was making a mistake.“Do you really think you are still the same Athena as you were before? Ever since we met. And whenever I kiss you… I would install a werewolf gift inside you."“Install?! What program did—. Hey! Don't you dare turn me into a werewolf, because I never dreamed of becoming one! I will kill you myself if you do that!” I was triggered again.He is already invading my personal decisions… I haven't fully accepted my destiny to be his wife
(Athena POV)Then there was a knock that caught my attention, I used it as my cue to slip away from EL. I went to the door and opened it.I was surprised because it was Lucah who greeted me. I forced myself to give him a smile. As always, he kept a poker face.“El, your secretary is here to pick you up. You're making a lot of excuses to escape your duty.” I said while turning back to EL. But my cheeks blushed when El took off his t-shirt in front of me and Lucah approached him to hand over his clothes.He assisted his boss while I was just dumbfounded. My time seemed to freeze.“Love seeing the sight, Athena? Don’t worry you can get this too. Soon.”“Idiot! You would've asked me to go out first.” I was annoyed when I went out leaving the two alone in my room.I went downstairs to catch Aunt Matilda busy preparing the table. Without saying a word, I helped her. Of course, befor
(Athena POV)We ate our dinner with a smile on our faces, Aunt Matilda talked to EL calmly. Aunt Matilda is acting weird when El is around. Gosh, you're being too nice, don't make it too obvious Auntie.Living with my Aunt, I could tell that she is a grouchy and very strict woman. She wouldn't allow me to go hang out with my friends, or if she did, I have to be home by six already. So yeah, I never experienced having a night life with my peers.The man next to me though, I know his social life is right there at the top."So, you will let Athena to stay here for two days?"“Yes. I must grant my future wife her request.”“And don't you forget what you promised me EL, none of your men will be around me. I hope you will keep your promise.”EL smiled at me. "Hey!""Don't worry, even if you're planning to run away from me, I will always know how to find you Athena."&ldquo
(Athena POV)Auntie and I are the ones fighting and every time we argue, she'll say anything just to prove her point. I just decided to shut up. I hope your man of your word EL, a promise is a promise. You can't just break it like that.I just burped. Both of them stared at me while they talked to each other. EL explained to Aunt Matilda the arrangement we discussed."I'm full. Thanks for the food, delicious as always Aunt Matilda. Can I leave you guys and go upstairs?” I did not wait for them to answer. I stared at EL. "Take care of yourself too."I got up when suddenly...“Athena, you may have forgotten, you'll be washing the dishes. Since you will stay here at my home for two days and will feed you. Then it's just fair that you should follow your old household chores.”Ahem. One of the good things being at EL's house is there are so many helpers there. All I do there is lie down, read, meditate and sleep
(EL's POV)Athena left us in her room. I nodded to Lucah and he started to look for a possible source of information that was hidden from her inside the room. Nothing.I also thought I would meet Wenziel now, but he's not here, just a faint scent hard to pick up by a lesser werewolf. I just heard Athena trying to call me."We have to go down." I told Lucah. Aside from searching around the room he also installed a secret surveillance camera inside Athena's room. It's only for her safety, of course.Her aunt invited us to have dinner downstairs. Athena obviously wanted to enjoy the freedom she's been longing to ask from me. Apparently, she doesn't want anything related of me for two days. Tsk. But no matter what she does… she can't escape me. You should always remember that Athena. Soon, there will be nothing that could separate us anymore.I remembered Tasha's episode of madness during her first month in the mansion.
(Athena POV)I did not go home immediately. Because I don't want to waste any of the limited time of freedom that EL gave me. Tss. I'm not stupid enough to thank him. Because first of all, I am a free person.I held El's card inside my pocket. Tada! This is mine for now! It wasn't just Aunt Matilda who hindered my desire for nightlife… but also the limited money in my pocket.Ahaha. Now that I have this opportunity, first one on my list is to avoid the upcoming crazy marriage that EL offered me… I smiled as I think about it. My plan is to find a guy who could pose a threat to EL.I heard that people go to a bar to find someone, and with this card in my possession, I can afford to enter any place I want. But of course, I can't enter an exclusive bar if I'm wearing this. And people will immediately recognize who I am if I look this simply. Let’s wear some make up!I need someone who can par against EL. I don't wan