Artemis' POV
Even now that I see Athena sleeping peacefully, I still can't calm down because her brother is on my mind right now. I couldn't help but sigh before standing up. I saw Junio straighten his back while watching over us now. A few guards were in guarding mode as if I was going to do something bad."I'm not going to do anything. I'll just visit Hades," I said, making Junio raise his eyebrows. He even said that to Zelo from the other line. Zelo is very busy now and I think that it's connected to what happened last night. He just didn't want to talk about it."Here's Mr. President," Junio said, handing the intercom to me. I just rolled my eyes."I told you to rest. Don't add more headache to me, Artemis," he said to me coldly."It won't take long. I'll just check on Hades. They said he hasn't had dinner yet," I said. He didn't speak for a while but eventually, he let out a sigh.“Fine. JustArtemis' POVAthena and I were already at the table and I was giving her food when Ms. Yu came with my son. Athena immediately looked at me with questioning eyes.I could not immediately explain to her about Ms. Yu. I know Athena is smart but everything is too complicated for her little mind."So it's true that you brought another kid here. Are you sure it's also Zelo's kid?" Ms. Yu can't stop herself from talking. If she was just insulting me, I would just let it go. But not really this time."Excuse me?" I raised my eyebrows at her so she looked at me as if challenging me."What? Did you bring some kids here so you won't need to leave? What? You are going to leech over my fiance?” she asked."I don't care about all your insults about me, Ms. Yu, but don't let me hear any insult for my children." I looked at her coldly. I saw her closing her mouth because of how sharp my eyes were. And it looks like
Artemis' POV"Excuse me, Mr. President, but you don't have to give us a new room. Now that Mama's wound is almost fine, it looks like we can go home," Athena said to Zelo. Because Zelo is saying that he has a room prepared for Athena and me."Athena, Baby... We'll just have to talk about it first, right?" I said softly to her. She just pouted there."But the only reason you are staying here is because you are coaxing Hades, however, it looks like it will be impossible, Mama... He won't come with us. He already has his own life here.” Athena seems to have thought about it already while I just sigh.Zelo sat across from Athena, I know that he's doing his best to win Athena's heart. Athena just stared at him for a while too."Can you give me a chance, Baby? I want to know more about you…” Zelo's voice cracks while staring at my daughter's eyes. Athena was just coldly looking at him. I know Athena is always like that
Artemis' POV"You can spar with your father. You can surely win against him," I said to Athena so she immediately looked at me while Zelo laughed there."What? You really think I'm still weak, huh?" He even smirked at me so I raised an eyebrow at him. As if he wasn't. He chuckled before shrugging his shoulders. I also really want to bond with my son."Why? Does Mama always push you on the ground, Mr. President?” Athena asked, making me laugh softly. It's not just that because Zelo couldn't study for the whole day due to body pain every time he was sparring with me, but look at him now, he can take me down easily. I still train in Cebu all the time, but it looks like he also did the same while being here.Athena had removed her glasses so it was obvious that the three of them really looked alike. Hades was quiet by my side, he seemed like he was in deep thought while still watching his father and Athena."if you ch
Artemis' POVI gave Athena water so she thanked me. She hesitated before voicing her thoughts."I know that he just let me kick him. He's not a good actor," she said, trying to hide her smile but she didn't succeed. I laughed because it's true that her father is not a good actor.The smiles on our lips disappeared when Ms. Yu went Inside. She's giving me some snacks. She called Hades who briefly looked at Athena and me. I smiled softly at him while Athena just rolled her eyes. Ms. Yu also went straight to Zelo's place and put her hand on his arms.Athena just continued to drink while I just stared at my daughter. Trying to look at the expression on her face."Can we go outside, Mama? I want to watch the guards who are sparring together." Athena even tried to smile at me but her secret look at her father and brother did not escape from my eyes. Eventually, I just sighed before nodding to her. She just held my hand
Artemis' POV“Whatever. You don't have to answer. I don't really care," I said and just sat down."Whatever you are thinking didn't happen. You really have a dirty mind," he said, shaking my head. I just rolled my eyes at him and immediately changed the subject because why am I getting angry if something really happened between the two of them here? They are getting married soon. It will be normal for the two of them."We talk about how we are going to end our deal," he said when he saw that I was not speaking. I was silent and stared at him because of what he said before I cleared my throat."Why don't you start talking about Mr. Vice President?” I asked, trying to segway our conversation. He just looked at me for a while. He was already frowning because I didn't listen to his explanation anymore."I saw Honey. One of the members of the Tigers," I said. It seems that it is not new to him. I think he knows about t
Artemis' POV"So, we are going to stay here for a while, Mama?" Athena asked, waiting for what I had to say. I gradually nodded to her so that she was speechless while waiting for my answer. Even Hades seemed to be listening too. Same with Zelo who's not leaving yet. I just cleared my throat."Yes, we will, Baby... Just like what your father said, it will be dangerous outside," I said. I saw Athena look at Zelo and Hades before she pouted as if she wanted to say something so Hades couldn't stop frowning at her. Athena ignores him."What about my studies, Mommy? My cousin? Uncle and Auntie? Your job? How long are we going to be here?" Athena asked me with a pout."Your Uncle already talked to your teacher, Baby. It has already said that you will finish your studies here," I said, causing Athena to immediately look at me. A complaint was about to come out of her mouth but eventually, she just pouted and nodded.
Artemis' POV"Why are you being rude? I was just asking.” I can't stop shaking my head while watching the two kids argue again. These two never get tired of fighting. Hades even frowned at Athena's rolling eyes."Well, because you've been asking questions for a while now. I already said that you have to? You can't even walk earlier because you didn't stretch before training," Athena drawl, making her brother roll his eyes. "You sound so ugly speaking Tagalog too. Why are you being rude?” Athena mocked him so I reprimanded her immediately."Ms. Clemente said I'm cute." He started speaking Tagalog again so I couldn't stop the smile on my lips before laughing and nodding. Athena rolled her eyes because of that."Naturally, Mama will say that because you are her son! You're not cute! If there's someone cute, it's Ruiz," Athena pointed out to her nephew. Hades pouted at that, holding back a smile I didn't know what it
Artemis' POVAthena immediately pulled herself away from me before frowning at her father."Why?""Can you let me finish my term first? We'll all leave after... It's not safe out there..." Zelo said. Athena's cold look remained."Oh, maybe you didn't hear me but Mama and I will be the only ones leaving. We don't need both of you. And if safety was the one you are thinking about. We are safe for years because we aren't involved with you, Mr. President, but fine, since Mama said that she's the reason why we are not safe, it would be okay too if it's just the two of us," Athena said. She held my wrist. I bit my lip hard because Athena's mouth had no brakes at all."So it's fine if it's just the two of you?" Hades asked, looking at her coldly."Yes! Once everything is done, we will really leave. Sorry for ruining your peaceful life.” Athena said sarcastically."What did you do? I heard how