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 chArtemis' 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
Artemis' POV"I'll learn how to speak Tagalog po... I will treat you nicely... I won't ever ask for anything po... just don't leave... I won't ask for anything po... I won't ask for you to drop me at school even if I want to… I'll stop myself from wanting even more attention… I'll stop myself from wanting to eat with you… I'm not going to sulk every time you only scold Athena… Don't leave me..." My heart felt like it was being squeezed while listening to his painful cry. As well as for the pain he keeps on hiding on his own.I also shook my head at him before staring at his eyes.“Shh… Baby… I won't leave now... You don't have to change for me… You can ask me for anything… I would like to help you with anything… You don't have to stop yourself from wanting more… I'm sorry, Baby… Sorry if you didn't notice at all. It's all Mama's fault… I'm sorry, Baby…” I could barely say it properly because of my cry."I'm sorry for
Artemis' POVAthena did not speak to what I said so when Hades came out, he looked at her. He was already combing his hair with his hands. There was a trace of his anxiety when he looked at his sister, but eventually, when he came closer, he just cleared his throat before talking to his sister."Is it fine if I sleep here?" he asked in a soft tone. Athena immediately raised her eyebrows at that."Why? Don't you have a room?” Athena asked, making Hades bite his lip."I just want to sleep with Mama too..." Athena was slightly surprised at that but eventually, she shrugged her shoulders."So you finally got into your senses, you are calling her Mama now," Athena commented. Hades just looked at him expectantly."I'm sorry..." Hades humbled himself. Athena immediately raised her eyebrows at that."For being rude to Mama and treating her badly. You are right..." he said, biting his lip hard.
Artemis' POV"I was waiting for you to come back... You put up with me for six years... You are so heartless... If you just knew how much I wanted to find you everywhere..." That was the last thing I heard from Zelo before falling asleep. I'm not sure which of us fell asleep first. I can't even leave his side because even when he's drunk, he can easily feel my movements and always say that I promise him that I won't leave.I just woke up the next day with the sun shining on my face. My lips parted a little when I realized that I was still hugging Zelo and he was also very close to me. Damn. If you're not really stupid, Artemis, you wouldn’t let yourself be swayed by what you feel. I thought you would avoid him? What are you doing again? You're letting yourself drown in your own feelings once again.I slowly removed his hand wrapped around me. Our two children are probably looking for me. And I actually fucking managed to flirt here. You are