Third person's POV-
"There's nothing to talk Mr. Shaw!" Ana said curtly and started to walk towards the meeting room again. Just as she crossed Hades he grabbed her arm and pulled her towards the next room " Please just listen to me once...." He pleaded. He couldn't endure it anymore, her indifference, her cold gaze, and seeing her together with Lucian. He wanted everything to go back to when his only worry was to make her fall in love with him. But before anything could happen, the distance between them increased even more. Anastasia looked at him, on the outside she seemed calm and her expression said that nothing mattered to her, but on the inside she felt this storm that she couldn't control. Both of them were so lost in their own misery that they didn'trealizee they were standing close. For a third person who didn't know what was brewing in their minds would feel as if they were lost in each other's eyes and would end up kissing.
Anastasia was the first to come ou
Dinner was yet to be served while Hades and Anastasia were subconsciously stealing glances here and there. Hades was getting restless and wanted an opportunity to speak with her. He looked at Jonathan for help and he nodded "Ana dear, why don't you show Hades around?" Jonathan said. Anastasia snapped her head towards him with wide eyes, but before she could refuse Cordelia interrupted her "Oh let me show him around Dad, he's already well acquainted with sister, I'd like to know him too" saying she stood up, and was immediately stopped by Jonathan "No dear, let Ana do it. I need to speak with you and your mother" he said and turned towards Ana " Go on now, come back before the dinner is served"Ana reluctantly got up and started walking without a word. Hades followed her and as soon as they reached a safe distance where no one could hear them he started speaking "Ana, love! Please, I beg you to hear me out". Hearing his strained voice she sighed and started walking towards the
Hades's POV -The only emotion I'm feeling since the past few days is anger. I didn't use the information against Lucian because I still had a soft spot for him, but who knew that he would get involved with the underworld. Most of his activities are illegal.All these years I assumed that he was giving me a tough competition because of his own abilities and even after all the hate, I was happy for him. But who would have thought that it was just shortcuts. However I don't care what happens to him anymore, Anastasia is my bottom line. I don't care if she doesn't accept me, but in this short time that I've known her, I'm sure marrying Lucian isn't what she wants and he is definitely blackmailing her with something. I can't let that happen to her because of me. I will have to take care of Mia too, since the only reason I had agreed in the first place was because I didn't want Lucian anywhere near Anastasia.As soon as I reached home, I saw Mia in the living
Anastasia was sulking the whole time while she was getting ready. She would have skipped the party if not for her parents forcing her. Lucian wanted to be the one to pick her and make an entrance together, however fortunately for Anastasia, he was called for a meeting and would be late for the party. Also Jonathan managed to convince him that they wanted to take her together with them. As she was getting ready, Cordelia entered her room, walking elegantly towards her and sneered "Oh my poor sister…It's a pity to see the guy you love marry someone else, isn't it?" Cordelia said and when she didn't get any response from Ana she continued. "I always thought you had everything that I've ever wanted, but I guess not…. I mean, you are the most unfortunate person I know sister. You liked Liam, and I know you did. I don't know what happened but it doesn't matter anymore. The point is, you liked him but he didn't like you back. I'll let you in on a secret… He loves
Lucian grabbed Anastasia's hand and walked towards Hades and Mia. Mia smirked as soon as she saw them walking towards her. Hades on the other hand felt annoyed when he saw Lucian holding her hand. All he wanted to do was to break her free from his clutches and take her away from the place. "I'm sorry Hades! You finally got engaged to the bitch, my condolenses" Lucian mocked Hades and looked towards Mia with disdain. Anastasia looked at him wide eyed. If the situation was different, she would have found it funny. She shook her head and started talking "Congratulations to the both of you" saying she handed them a gift with a forced smile. She avoided having any eye contact with Hades but as soon as she turned to leave she stopped after hearing him "You look beautiful Love!" Hades's word froze her on the spot but she didn't turn. Mia sneered. She was already annoyed by the fact that Anastasia had stolen her limelight and now her fiance was complimenting her as if she didn't exist. "Yes
After hearing Hades, Ana realized that she had forgotten to check the information that Kelly sent her. She didn't say anything to Hades as she wasn't sure if that was the information he was searching for. "I've heard you as I promised now let me go" She said and tried to push him away. "Not so soon Love! I want answers too….Why did you agree to Lucian? I know there's a reason and I'm extremely sure he's holding something against you, I just don't know what. Please tell me so that I can help you out" He asked, his voice pleading her for answers.Meanwhile, Lucian was getting impatient with her absence. It had been a while since he called her and she wasn't back yet. He was worried that something might have happened to her. "I would be restless too if my fiance was cheating on me with a love rival" Cordelia approached Lucian. "What do you mean?" He asked, confusion laced in his voice. "Have you noticed that it's Hades's party but I can only see Mia greeting the guest
"Was it worth it?" Anastasia asked. Lucian looked at her again not understanding her question. "The hate you have for Hades?.... Or how you chased Mia? You've already achieved what you wanted. Hades is forced to marry someone he doesn't want to, you also managed to get me away from him. Are you at peace?" She elaborated her question. Anastasia genuinely wanted to know his answer. She was the same as him at first, filled with hatred towards Liam and Cordelia. She had pondered a lot on whether she wanted to make them pay or add fuel to the vicious cycle of revenge and hate. She always thought how she would feel once she made them pay. When Liam was apprehended she didn't feel anything. She had always thought that maybe when she was done with them her heart would feel some sort of peace. Lucian was also driven by hate and revenge and that made her curious about how he felt now. Lucian was speechless at her quest
When she met an empty living room Ana started looking around for him frantically. "Hades?" She shouted again and again but there was no response. She suddenly heard some noise from her room. She ran towards it only to find him standing there with the picture of her with her mother and father. "Hades…… You shouldn't be here!" She almost yelled and snatched the frame out of his hand and placed it back on the nightstand. "Come let me take you back" She held his hand and tried to tug him towards the door. Yeah! The keyword was tried. He wouldn't move from his place and kept staring at her. "Okay that's enough staring, come on let's go downstairs" She said again trying to convince him to listen to her. He didn't listen to her, instead pulled her towards him and hugged her. Ana was stunned, she was completely locked in his arms. "What are you doing you big baby… Leave me this instant!" She yelled again, struggling to get away from his grasp. He shook his head and plac
Arthur reached her place in 25 minutes. Ana was waiting for him patiently and received him at the door "Sorry for bothering you at this hour Arthur." She was feeling guilty of troubling him."Don't worry darling. The person who should apologize is that idiot. Why is he going around getting drunk and bothering others? Where is he anyway?" He asked, looking around for him. "He's upstairs sleeping. I was waiting for you to wake him up." She said and started walking towards her room. When they reached the room, Arthur tried to wake him up but there was no response whatsoever. He jerked him even more forcefully and Hades let out a groan of annoyance "Ana…." he whispered. Hearing him calling out to her, her heart skipped a beat. Arthur huffed in annoyance and after sometime managed to make him stand. Hades was staggering while Arthur tried to support him. Ana went on the other side and crossed his other hand over her shoulder. Both of them took him downstairs and towards