CHAPTER 3

HADES POV

One person from my family is not here. Theía Roxane is not here. It is forbidden to take her name here. As a betrayer, she remains locked somewhere. She is the only one my father could never get himself to kill. So, she is caged somewhere. Her boyfriend who helped her in all this was not so lucky. He is six feet under now. Her location remains unknown. Only the people closest to my father know. (aunt)

Soon I will unveil all secrets. I will see that all cards are dealt nicely. All mysteries become known to me. So, my enemies find no open windows.

The room is quiet except for the fading harsh breaths of this animal. I just want to get over this as all this drama is wasting my time. While I have to attend a shipment deal worth billions.

His breaths grew shorter and shorter and suddenly his faded blues strikes my blue ones. He beckons My grandmother to come closer with a shake of a hand.

Lara stands up to give space to my grandmother. Next with a shake of a hand, he asks everyone to leave the room. 

This was not what I had expected at all. will I miss his death scene? He knows I would cherish this moment so as always; he deprives me of it.

We all started moving towards the door. But Claudia seems to be stuck in her place. Is she also sad that she will miss this scene? She is shooting daggers at him. Well, our sorrow is the same. After a moment she follows us.

While we all are waiting outside, I can’t help thinking about my poulí. She must be thinking that I will never find her. She must have forgotten my promise that I will seek her at any cost. Not only that I have found her but my bodyguard, who will soon become my consigliere, Carlos must be moving towards her hidden location now.

I want her to be with me when I celebrate my kingship. I will introduce her to my circle so they know who is their queen. I can not wait to unite with her.  

Suddenly my eyes meet flora’s and she comes towards me and hugs me. I was the last one to arrive here. When I got the news that he will be taking his last soon I tried my level best to wrap up all work and jump on my private jet. But I guess I was late. Everyone was already in his room. We were meeting after a long time.

“Adelfós. You are back”. She hugs me tightly. (brother)

I hug her back. She is the most innocent member of our family. I wanted to tell her to stop crying for that animal. She is just a teenager. She is too innocent for this world. She thinks this is all roses and gardens. I let her thrive in her dreams because I am here to protect her.

The room opens and my grandmother walks out. She looks directly at me and says “Your father wants to have a word with you”

The surprise was visible on everyone’s faces as turned their eyes toward me. I was too. But I did not show. What he wants from me now. I thought. It just makes me want to put a bullet in his head and end this for all.

Before walking toward the bedroom, I looked at my sister’s face and kissed her forehead. My uncle put a hand on my shoulder. he knew that I was done enduring this man’s presence. Now his eyes appeared sad.

The darkroom with faded lights siphoned by his harsh breathing greeted me.

But the words he said next rose my interest in me.

“Come closer”. He said Falling short of breath. These are the first words he has spoken to me in the last five years. He wants my company for his last breaths.

He beckons me to come closer. So, I did. Better get over with this. But I cannot deny that all this has sparked curiosity in me. 

“There is…. Someone-e-e you have to find" he said.

"Why should I adhere to your last wish? I have things more important to do than waste my time on a wish of someone like you".

"It's for your benefit" his breathing becomes harsher, "For your reign.....your…future".

His shaking hand tries to grab mine but I stand up. I want to see how miserable he looks while I watch over him. He has to see what I am now.

"Please.... for our family name......Find him".

Did he just say please? I think he has become delusional. I am his only male heir.

"Which son are you talking about. I am your only son".

"No, he is.... my ....."

I went closer. Because I know what he is about to say. I know about his dirty life. So, I went closer to his ear and whispered " so you have a bástardos gios aah?" (bastard son)

A smirk comes automatically to my lips. It seems like he cares about him. So, what I will do is that I will find that bastard and kill him before his eyes. What a plan. No, what a shame it will remain a dream because he is to die today and now.

"Tell me where he is. So, I should laundry your dirt"

His shaking finger points towards the bedroom cupboard. I open the cupboard and there it is inside his cupboard a small box. I shook it and something rattled inside it.

“Take it. Find…… truth”

I was the least bit interested in all he had to say.

He looked towards me. He can see the devil what he has made me.

"you-u have to sa..ve" he speaks with sharp intakes of breath.

"He will soon meet you in hell"

His eyes widen and there is a horrified expression on his face.

He died with open eyes. He deserved to.

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Now I will go after my pouli . After all it has been so long! (bird)