Unholy Marriage

Chapter Fifteen

Athena's POV

Today is Thanksgiving and honestly I'm just not in the mood. After Gabriela left I cried my eyes out and got drunk for about an hour and I also left her about 5 voicemails until I decided to give her some space.

"Athena get out of bed especially since I came over to help you cook." Artemis says "I'll be down in a few" I say then I heard her leave so I went in the bathroom and splashed water on my face to try to make my face look normal.

"Why did I have to suggest Thanksgiving to be here?" I asked "What happened you was so happy when you suggested it?" Artemis asks "Just tired and I guess I'm not in the mood anymore." I say "That's bullshit what happened?" Artemis asks as she turned to me

"It's about Gabriela" I say "I thought I told you-" "I know I know but Artemis I really love her but I think I lost her." I say and she hugs me "She's a fool if she don't wanna date you cause you're the most amazing person. But then again give the girl a little time you did tell me her dad basically closeted her for life by marrying her off to her friend.

She's probably a little bit overwhelmed and need to come to her feelings alone and not being forced." She says "I know which is why I'm going to leave her alone and give her all the space she needs. I just hope that I don't lose a friend." I say then we continue cooking

"Can I help?" Ava asks "We know you only wanna be the taste tester." Artemis says "Is there anything for me to taste?" She asks "The fried chicken and the macaroni salad" I say as I make her a plate.

"It's good but can I get some hot sauce?" She asks so I give it to her "Thank you" she says before putting it on her chicken and continuing to eat. "I can't wait to see grandma and grandpa and my cousins. Hey Auntie, when are you giving me a cousin?" Ava asks

"I don't know Munchkin" I say "If you do have a baby will it be with Gabriela?" She asks which catch both me and Artemis off guard "Why did you ask that?" I asked "Well you and Gabriela basically like the same of everything and you're always hanging with her. So I thought you liked her and she said that you're amazing." She says

"Things between me and Gabriela are a little complicated right now but I do like her." I say and she nods "Well I do agree with her because you're amazing and the best." She says hugging me "Thank you Munchkin" I say kissing her cheek then she help me open up the ham to boil it.

It's 3 and most of the food is done thanks to Artemis and Ava helping me. The doorbell rang so I opened it for my family "Athena we missed you" my cousin Jennifer says hugging me. "Sorry I couldn't visit I've been busy" I say

"Don't worry about it honey" my mom says kissing my head then I help then take the rest of the food to the kitchen. "My little Ava" mom says as she hugs Ava "I'm taste tasting and helping." Ava says "I brought your favorite cookies" Dad whispered and Ava eyes lit up.

"Mom you can relax you know that right?" Artemis asked "I just wanna help my daughters cook." She says "I said for Thanksgiving to be here so you don't have to do anything big this year." I say "I know but you're my babies" she says so we just let her help because she wasn't going to give up.

I went upstairs to take a shower and get dressed so when I walked out the closet I got scared not expecting to see Leah. "What if I was naked?" I asked her "I saw everything already, we've been friends since college. Now tell me did you tell her?" She asks "Yup but I'm just giving her some space right now" I say

"Are you okay?" She asks "I'm feeling way better than yesterday so I guess. Plus I don't wanna force her to make a choice." I say and she nods "She'll come back when she realizes how great you are." Leah says wrapping her arms around my shoulders "And if she don't?" I asked

"Shh we don't think of negative things." She says and I laughed then we go downstairs and I heated up all the food "Everyone is making their own plates." I say after I served all the kids "Don't mind if I do" Leah says before going in the kitchen.

Me and dad was the last to make our plates. "How is it by yourselves?" I asked him "Good but sometimes the house is too quiet. Your mom still loves baking and selling it so I help her sometimes. What about you in this big house alone?" He asks "It's peaceful sometimes Leah will be here or Artemis and Ava or Gabriela." I say

"Who's Gabriela?" He asks "She's my friend I met her at her job and we got to know each other really well over the months." I say "Well tell me more about this Gabriela" he says

"She's sweet, kind, caring, and she loves reading like me. She got two kids a boy and a girl, they're twins. Madison loves reading and Matthew is a little gentlemen, her and her husband are raising them very well." I say "Ava have been telling me about Madison and Matthew so I agree with you. And do you wanna know what I think?" He asks and I nod

"I think Gabriela is more special to you than what you're telling me. I see your eyes light up and your smile grow the more you talk about her. I've seen this from you but this is stronger than before." He says "You got me Dad, I do love her and it is way stronger than before. I can just be me and we connect on so many levels." I say

"But she's married" he says "Yeah" I say "She'll come around soon kiddo especially if she's not really in love with her husband." He says before going in the living.

The rest of the evening was spent with me and Artemis catching up with our family and stuffing our faces with food. When it got to the desserts Ava ate so much that her eyes were wide so we just let all the kids run around so they can immediately fall asleep after their sugar rush.

After we cleaned and everyone made their to go plates they left. Artemis took Ava upstairs to her room and Leah was somewhere in the house so I put the food away then go to my room where Leah was sleep.

After changing I moved her over to one side then laid down in the dark. I was about to drift off into sleep when I heard my phone ding.

Personal Bookworm🥰❤️‍🔥📚
Hey are you up?

My Goddess❤️📚🙇🏽‍♀️
Yeah

A/N: The names represent what they got each other named as in their phone. (If anyone was confused)