Artemis' POV
"Come on, Daddy! That's not how you do it.” Hades even laughed at his father while Athena also giggled. I couldn't help but laugh while looking at Zelo who couldn't stop scratching his head because there was a leftover target. They are bowling right now."I'll try, Daddy, watch me," Hades said before he started trying to hit his target. He immediately pouted when only one fell down. Athena laughed at that and even managed to join her father in teasing her brother. I couldn't help shaking my head with them."Mama, oh!" Hades complained so I narrowed my eyes at the two."Don't tease him too much," I said before taking Hades' side. The two just laughed while Athena patted her brother's arm."This is how you do it... Watch and learn," Athena said to her brother. I just shook my head because she really inherited my arrogance. A smile curved on my lips and the amazement from the two was visible when AthenaArtemis' POVI was quiet while the kids had fun. Until now, Zelo's words keep on replaying on my mind. He was still madly in love with me. I don't know if he's lying or what. I just can't really believe it.I just tried to distract myself by looking after Athena and Hades. I didn't try to look at Zelo anymore."Are you already sleepy, Athena?" I asked Athena when I saw that she was already yawning. We are now going back to the car. I'm holding both their hands. Hades and her. The hyper Hades also caught a glimpse of Athena's sleepy eyes."I'm okay, Mommy... I'm not that sleepy po... I can wait until we go back to Palais," she said so I just stared at her.Athena doesn't want to sleep whenever we are somewhere far from home. She doesn't like me carrying her. She always says that even if I'm strong, she doesn't want me to get tired because of her. I don't know where she got that idea but that never really happens. I won't ever get tired of taking care of her. I just shook my head there
Artemis' POVI stepped on Zelo's foot and looked at him."What are you doing?" I asked, still glaring at him. It's just a whisper because I don't want the kids to think that the two of us are arguing."What do you think, Mama?" The kids look at me with hopefulness in their eyes. I laughed awkwardly there."Babies... Me and your Dad can co-parent without getting married... It's actually fine..." I said so they pouted and slowly nodded. I don't know how the conversation about that ended.The two of them really got along because after we ate, they went to the room because after their father bought them sungka, they often played and enjoyed it. Zelo and I were left in the dining area so I immediately looked at him."Are you trying to tie me to you? Are you the one who made them think that way, huh?" I even glare at him."Oh, well, I have been wanting to. You are lucky that we are still not married today though," he said so I just kept staring at him. His eyes look playful but he looks li
Artemis' POV"So how did this happen? I thought it was—” Ares looked at me in confusion as the three of them were talking to each other now. Zelo also stood up and came closer to us now. Seb is also coming in with Ruiz so excited Artemis immediately pulls Hades to introduce him to them."I thought so too," I said even though I wasn't sure what he was going to say.Ares turned his eyes to me. He smirked before shaking his head."As I thought. I doubt if you can still run away now, especially when he has plans to tie you to his last name," he said to me so I couldn't stop myself from clearing my throat."Good morning, Mr. President, thank you for picking us up," my brother said casually to Zelo who also looked at him. They both greeted each other and talked casually. Zelo could hear my conversation with Ares before but I'm not sure if they have said a word to each other."I have heard a lot about you since then," my brother, Ares, said with a smile before shaking Zelo's hand. I immediat
Artemis' POV"Please forget it. I promise myself that I'll just call you that when you and Mama are already married," Athena said so I was immediately surprised when I took her.I looked at Zelo who didn't seem to be in a hurry either. He just smiled as he sat across Athena before ruffling her hair.After our long introduction with my family and eating lunch, they are still enjoying talking with each other. Especially the kids who can do a lot of things here. I just watch them play together."Well, I thought I was your favorite?" Athena asked Ruiz. Ruiz didn't say anything before scratching his head and looking at Hades who was still holding a large amount of chocolate. He was giving it to Ruiz."Eh, I still love you Sister Athena, but Brother Hadesh is my favorite now. He gives me food, eh," Ruiz said. Athena's eyes narrowed at him."Why are you bribing my Ruiz, huh?" Athena said, turning to Hades. Hades smirked at that before also handing the chocolate to Athena's hand."It's okay..
Artemis' POVI felt like I was floating on a cloud while walking towards Zelo's place. My kids and nephew were amazed while looking at me.I just smiled when they just stared before the smiles gradually curved their lips. I was the same. There are few visitors but these are the most important people in our lives.I didn't want to look at Zelo, afraid that he might just be forced to give our children a family, but when our eyes met, it seemed like he was just pulling me closer to him. His eyes felt like it was longing for me. As if it needed me. His dark eyes are telling me that he wants me. Or maybe that's what I want to believe just to make this moment memorable."You look like you are going to cry..." My brother teased me. I can't even deny it because that is also true. I feel like I'm going to cry any minute now.Tears fell from my eyes as I continued walking forward. I couldn't even stop because who wouldn't? The man I have dreamed of marrying for years is in front of me right now
Artemis' POVAfter the wedding, the venue was also here at the Palais. All employees are invited. The whole Palais was noisy while we were having fun here in the dining area. We are the only people here. Macoy, Mr. Juan Cloud with his wife and some staff."I'm not surprised that you're back together. But I was shocked to hear that you agreed to get married, Mr. Bodyguard," Mr. Juan Cloud said."Stop calling her that," Zelo said. He was frowning now. Mr. Juan Cloud laughed with a teasing face."Wow, you are already fencing a wall over her, huh?"“Your marriage is more surprising, Mr. Juan Cloud. You just said last time that you don't want to marry her," I said so his wife looked at him and raised an eyebrow. Zelo laughed at that."Hmm, she's the one who doesn't want to get married to him," he said with a smirk and it looked like he's the one teasing Mr. Juan Cloud now. He just pouted and ignored our teasing.I just shook my head before taking a sip of my drink. I also just handed the d
Artemis' POV"You too are going to have a date again in the garden, Mama?" Athena asked. Her eyes narrowed as she looked at me."Yes, Baby, do you want to join?" I asked them back. They immediately shook their heads."No, Mama... It's fine, the two of you can date all you want. We'll be your music later," Athena said, still smiling. I couldn't stop shaking my head before laughing softly.That's what happened. The garden was fixed as we went there, it looked different from its normal arrangement. Athena and Hades were holding a violin so Zelo and I couldn't stop smiling while watching them.Zelo and I decided to have dates every night. He was the one who suggested it. He'll spend his 1 or 2 hours having a date with me. He really wants to make this work.“Enjoy your snack, Mom and Dad!” they said, smiling when they finished their performance. I couldn't help but laugh because they were pulling Macoy to play with them.Zelo and I were left behind. He was staring at me so I cleared my thr
Artemis' POV"Do you really need to go to a place with those kinds of people? Those evil guys probably swarming in that place," I said to Zelo while he adjusted the necktie I was wearing.“I don't have any choice, Artemis. It's all for the kids," he said so I just pouted and nodded. It's the foundation anniversary of the "Sagip bata" and he wanted to visit too. The vice president and some of his staff were also there so it seems that I feel something bad about the idea of going to the same place with them."What about you should just stay here?" he asked me. He also hesitated to come with me because he knew it was dangerous to go to the same place with them, especially since in the past few days, the syndicate they belong to has also been noticeably active."You even know that it's dangerous. I will come with you.” My decision is final. He even had a plan to get them today. While they are occupied at the party, their hideout will be raided. I was supposed to be with his PSG but he d