"Athena! Open the door!""I'll be right there! Please, Just give me a moment. " Athena hurriedly responded, her hands moving double quick as she reached for a tissue from the side of the mirror. The voice of her mother-in-law momentarily disrupted her focus."No, no...Not this time, please. " she said to herself, casting a displeased glance at her reflection in the mirror. With the tissue in hand, she diligently tried to wipe away the coffee stain on her pristine white sleeveless top and perfectly tailored pencil skirt. The skirt hugged her curves in all the right places, accentuating her hourglass silhouette, but the stain was now a distracting blemish on her otherwise immaculate attire."Athena! I warned you, open the door!"With shaking hands, she reached for the handkerchief in her pocket and gently wiped away the tears that had welled up in her right eye. Trying to compose herself, she then delved into her purse, searching for her foundation to quickly touch up her face and mask t

In the morning, as Athena drove back to their house, she noticed unfamiliar cars parked in the parking area. She parked her car on the side and stepped out, making her way towards the door. Just as she reached the hallway, someone grabbed her right hand, startling her."Where were you last night?" Orion whispered. "You don't realize that the Mayor and other important people are here. Please, don't cause any trouble, understand?"Athena looked at him in surprise."Oh, I went to Elaine's place, to help myself to forget the memory of what you put me through.""What brings them here?" she asked."Listen. My parents and Necky will be having a business with them today. That's why I'm asking you to go inside and greet them warmly. " Orion explained, releasing her hand.Athena continued her way inside, but Orion noticed a wound on her lips. He grabbed her hand again, "Nevermind, use the back door instead. You might say something that could ruin the day. ""Why? Are you afraid they'll discover

Inside the taxi, she leaned her shoulder against the window, her gaze secured on the blurry city lights passing by. Sadness consumed her, and her thoughts oscillated between the shocking revelation she had just witnessed and memories of her relationship with Orion, and She recalled the early days when Orion would bring her bouquets of flowers and Necky seemed to be nothing more than his childhood friend. There were moments when she would spot Orion and Necky sharing affectionate gestures, a kiss on the cheek, or an intimate conversation, but she dismissed them as signs of their deep friendship. Athena recalled the occasion when Necky was tearful and Orion offered her comfort, claiming it was a joy for their upcoming marriage.Despite the physical abuse she endured, Athena had loved Orion with all her soul. She held onto the hope that he would change and return to the days when she felt his genuine love. However, the painful truth had been revealed. Behind the love and sacrifice she ha

Elaine stood up with a bright smile on her face, clapping her hands as she observed her friend walking towards her. " Wow...You look absolutely adorable! I'm stunned! How could you keep this a secret from me? It's such a surprise to find out that I have a wealthy friend all this time, and not just wealthy, but one of the richest in the country. I must admit, I'm feeling a bit envious right now. " she said as Athena took her seat."Don't be. Mr. Weltons is not my real father," Athena said."It doesn't matter who your biological father was …Look at yourself now But, Really? No joking?" Elaine's smile faded slightly."Hm-mmm, Yeah." Athena nodded.Elaine took a seat, "But how? He publicly announced earlier, in front of all those wealthy people, that you're his only daughter. I'm confused.""Do you remember the big vehicular accident that happened in New York seven months ago?" Athena asked."Yes, I saw it on the news. It was a shocking disaster, with so many people involved..." Elaine tr

"Excuse me, are you Athena Weltons?" The police officer asked, approaching the scene.Athena looked at the two officers and inquired, "Yeah. What's the matter?""We'd just like to invite you for questioning regarding a car accident…" The officer explained and then proceeded to read Athena her Miranda rights while handcuffing her. Athena protested, claiming that the accusations were wrong. Elaine interjected, questioning the officers if they had any concrete evidence to support their claims against Athena. Steve and Miss Mylda stood by, feeling helpless as they watched the events unfold. As Athena was placed into the police car, Miss Mylda reassured her that Mr. Weltons had the best lawyer who would help her through this.Inside the station, Athena found herself seated at a table, her hands still bound by handcuffs. She glanced at her reflection in the rectangular mirror in front of her, her mind filled with confusion and disbelief about what was really happening in the situation. Jus