The Greek Gods and Goddesses of Olympus set a new sacred rule for them: Committing any romantic relationship with mortals is highly forbidden.
When Chanel Valistine committed a sinful crime by helping Dolos in stealing Hera's necklace, Apollo came d...
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Tears continue to stream down my face along with my heart thrashing in guilt and remorse. Upon opening my eyes, the first thing I saw were Dionysus and Hermes' anxious expressions. I was so struck by the overwhelming sensation that I subconsciously wrapped my arms around both of them. My knees can't stop trembling; I can't seem to believe I managed to overcome the second trial.
"I'm glad you've made it!"
"Omg, buti hindi ka nahulog. Congrats Chanel, tibay mo talaga!"
The two keeps congratulating me, hindi ko kayang tugunan ang mga sinasabe ng dalawa. Babatukan ko nga sana si Hermes kaso dala ng nyerbos ay tila naputulan ako ng dila.
"Oh, 'wag nang umiyak. Oy, sinong nagpaiyak neto? Ha? Sinong nagpaiyak nitong bata?"
"Siya ba? 'Yan bang lalaki na mukhang rockstar ang nagpaiyak sa'yo? Gusto mo upakan naten?" parang mga timang itong dalawa. Sinusubukan kong pigilan ang sarili pero traydor ang luha.
Then my gaze was drawn to the towering blonde figure behind Hermes. He's standing in the distance, a proud expression is painted on his face.
Dahil sa kanya, nakaya kong tapusin ang trial. I was about to gave up midway but his encouraging words somehow save me.
Pa ika-ikang nilapitan ko si Blondie, nang magkaharap ay nagtitigan kami saglit bago niyakap ang isa't-isa.
I collapsed on his shoulders.
"I know you can do it." He whispered in my ears, mas lalo lamang ako naiyak.
"I'm such a terrible daughter." paulit-ulit kong mutawi.
Marahan niyang hinahagod ang buhok ko, "Shh shhh, you're just misunderstood."
"T-they will hate me for sure if they'll know what I've done."
Hinawakan niya ang magkabilang pisnge ko at pinatingin sa kulay ginto niyang mga mata. "Regardless of your mistake, your parents will always love you. You've managed to beat two trials, how amazing is that? A lot of people can barely conquer the first one, so be proud of yourself for now."
Tumango-tango ako habang pinupunasan ang luha. Hindi man kami magkasundo ni Blondie simula nung unang trial pa, ngayon parang unti-unti itong nagbabago. Hinahayaan lang din namin na mangyare iyon. I think it's much better if we're friends.
Biglang may tumikhim kaya sabay kaming napalingon sa likuran kung saan nakatitig sa'min si Hades. Ngayon ko lang na-realize na kanina pa pala kami nila pinapanuod.
"You successfully proved your determination to defend yourself in this second trial. I sincerely hoped you 'd learned your lesson, mortal." wika ni Hades habang nakatitig sakin. "There have been lots of misunderstandings around your household. I know the only thing you ever wanted from your parents is the love they used to shower you with and not their wealth. However, that love never faded. It's still there, mortal, but it's just buried beneath those pile of misunderstandings and pride. You and your parents need to talk to each other and sort things out once this trial is over."
