chapter 17
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VENUS ATHLEA SARVANTES
After the party that night, Ate Artemis took me to her condo. She asked permission from Athena, and she agreed. Now, I'm here with Ate Hera and Lexi.
"Is it okay if I stay here for a few days, Ate Artemis?" I asked, and she smiled.
"Of course, baby Venus," she replied, and I hugged her, kissing her cheek.
"Why didn't I get a hug and kiss?" Ate Hera asked, and I laughed, hugging her too.
"You're so dramatic," Lexi said, rolling her eyes.
"You're just jealous," Ate Artemis teased, and Lexi looked away.
When Lexi asked where her room was, Ate Artemis pointed her in the right direction.
"You're just like Artemis," Ate Hera said, and I noticed Ate Artemis's subtle irritation.
"Maybe I got it from Mom," Artemis said, and I smiled at their banter.
As we chatted, I wondered if something had happened to our aunt. "Did something happen to Tita?" I asked, and Ate Artemis quickly reassured me that everything was fine.
When I got sleepy, Ate Artemis offered her room, and I nodded, already dozing off.
ARTEMIS GAIL SARVANTES
I caught baby Venus as she fell asleep and couldn't help but smile. I carried her to my room, and Ate Hera helped me put her to bed.
As we looked at her, Ate Hera said, "She looks just like Daddy."
"Yeah, and we'd be complete if not for what happened," I said, feeling a surge of anger.
"We'll make them pay for what they did to us," Ate Hera said, her voice filled with determination.
I asked Ate Hera about her feelings for Aphrodite, and she revealed that she'd moved on.
HERA JADE SARVANTES
When Artemis asked about my feelings for Aphrodite, I felt a pang of sadness. "I've moved on, and I won't let my heart rule my decisions again," I said, trying to sound detached.
APHRODITE SELINE SAAVEDRA
As I rode with Athena back to the mansion, I noticed her silence. "Why did you let them take Venus?" I asked, and she replied, "They have the right."
I sensed something was off about Athena's tone. "What did you and Hera discuss?" I asked, and she said, "Nothing."
The rest of the ride was silent, leaving me wondering what was on Athena.
ATHENA SAMANTHA SAAVEDRA
When we arrived at the mansion, I asked my big sister if she missed Hera. She looked at me with a mixture of sadness and pain.
"Why did the conversation turn to that?" she asked, trying to change the subject.
"Don't change the topic, big sister," I said coldly.
She looked at me with tears in her eyes. "Yes, I miss her so much. After 10 years of separation, all the happy memories came flooding back, and I wished that what happened to us hadn't occurred."
She ran up to her room, crying. I watched her go, feeling a pang of sadness.
As I looked at our family portrait, I felt anger towards the man who looked like me in the picture. Because of him, our family fell apart.
ALEXANDRA CHLOE SARVANTES
I entered my room, and it looked like no time had passed. The room was still clean and well-maintained.
I saw a picture frame on the side table and picked it up, smiling sadly. The photo showed us happy together.
My gaze fell on a young girl, around 11 years old. I smiled bitterly, knowing we'd never see her again.
I returned the frame to its place and lay down, too tired to change clothes.
Suddenly, my phone rang. It was Persephone. "Good morning, little sister," she said.
"There's nothing good about my morning," I replied gruffly, and she laughed.
"You're so grumpy, just like Artemis," she said.
When she told me she'd visit tomorrow, I rolled my eyes. "You're coming, so what's the point of asking?"
She asked if Hera was there, and I replied, "Yes, she's with Artemis in the next room."
"I miss her so much," she said, sounding sad.
"You miss her too," I replied.
"Good night, little Alexandra. I love you," she said before hanging up.
I hung up and lay down, feeling a bit nostalgic. Just as I was about to fall asleep, Hera entered my room.
"Did she call you?" she asked.
"Yes," I replied briefly.
"What did she say?" Hera asked.
"She's coming tomorrow, and you know why," I said, closing my eyes.
Hera kissed my forehead. "Good night, little Alexandra."
As she left, I smiled slightly, remembering when I was called that name.
Here's a more polished translation:
ATHENA SAMANTHA SAAVEDRA
When we arrived at the mansion, I asked my big sister if she missed Hera. She looked at me with a mix of sadness and pain.
"Why did the conversation turn to that?" she asked, trying to change the subject.
"Don't change the topic, big sister," I said coldly.
She ran up to her room, crying, and I felt a pang of sadness.
As I looked at our family portrait, I felt anger towards the man who'd caused our family's downfall.
ALEXANDRA CHLOE SARVANTES
I entered my room, and it was still well-maintained. I saw a picture frame and picked it up, smiling sadly.
The photo showed us happy together, but my gaze fell on a young girl who'd left us too soon.
I lay down, too tired to change clothes, and my phone rang. It was Persephone.
When she told me she'd visit tomorrow, I rolled my eyes. "You're coming, so what's the point of asking?"
She asked if Hera was there, and I replied, "Yes, she's with Artemis."
"I miss her so much," she said, sounding sad.
"You miss her too," I replied.
As we hung up, I felt nostalgic. Hera entered my room, asking about Persephone's call.
"She's coming tomorrow," I said, closing my eyes.
Hera kissed my forehead. "Good night, little Alexandra."
The name brought back memories, and I smiled slightly as she left.
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