Chapter 45

“I-It’s not easy to do that,” sumbat ni Athena nang umiwas ito ng tingin kay Caesar.

Caesar held her chin and made her look at him again.

“I know it’s hard that’s why I am here to support you in any way I can,” saad niya. “Let’s take it slow. If you manage to show some progress, I will reward you with the information you want to know from your past.”

Sumimangot si Athena. Mahirap gawin ang gusto ni Caesar pero naisip niya rin na magiging daan ito para mas lalo silang mapalapit sa isa’t isa. Huminga siyang nang malalim saka sumandal sa dibdib ni Caesar.

“So, is it a deal?” tanong ni Caesar.

“It’s a deal, but this also means that you are going to be more patient with me.”

He kissed the top of her head with a smile.

“That goes without saying, Athena.”

Dahil lagpas hatinggabi na, sinamahan muna ni Caesar si Athena sa kwarto nito dahil hirap ang dalagang makatulog. Tahimik lamang dalawa habang nakatingin lamang si Athena sa librong binabasa ni Caesar.

Her head laid atop his chest with her