(Editing) Sold to Be His

Chapter 36

HENRY POV

I'm outside Athena's home. Shawn has left yesterday and this is the time I can get closure.

I ring the doorbell and comb my hair back. I'm sort of nervous. I have no idea if Athena wants to talk.

The door opens and I see Bonnie. "Hello?" she asks.

"Hi, you remember me right?" I ask.

"Sorry, Monsieur said not to let you come in unless he invited you," she says. She puts a strand of her loose blonde hair behind her ear. I notice she has casual clothing.

"I know, but I really need to talk to Athena," I say. I put a foot in the door but Bonnie closes the door more.

"Who is it?" Athena asks. I see her face behind Bonnie's shoulder.

Bonnie steps aside opening the door wider. "Henry."

Athena sighs, "What's going on?"

"I want to talk," I say.

Athena stares at me for a long time. Her eyes look pleased yet sad. "Let him in."

I quickly get in before she changes her mind. Bonnie closes the door. "But madam, Monsieur won-"

Athena stops her, "He won't know got it?"

Bonnie stares at both of us. "Okay."

"You won't get into trouble," I say.

"Come on," Athena taps my shoulder and begins to walk. I follow her into a room with a huge tv and games.

"What do you want to talk about Henry? Are you fine?"

I step closer to her but she steps back. She holds her round stomach. She is big now but she is even more beautiful. I notice her cheeks are a bit chubby now and her breasts have grown at least a cup.

"Stop staring!" Athena exclaims.

I shake my head, "I'm a stupid head. I never wanted to break the friendship we had. I'm so bored now. I want to talk to you at least, even by letters if that's all I can get."

"Why?"

"You know why," I whisper and look down at my shoes.

"Okay, you love me, but that's the reason why I can't be your friend anymore. I'm going to feel awkward and uncomfortable around you. I don't want to hurt you or give you the thought that I might give you a chance," Athena responds.

"Okay. I won't insist. Sorry Athena," I say in defeat. She's right.

"Okay, well, if there's nothing else I can help you with, I'm going to go rest,"

I nod. "By the way, Paulette is a beautiful name. I'll bet she will be beautiful like you."

She gives me a faint smile. "Thank you."

"Bye."

....

"Hey, it's Shawn," I pick up my phone at 3 in the morning. Man, what does he want at this hour?

"What Shawn?" I answer as I sit up on the bed.

"Bonnie told me you visited Athena today, why?"

"Don't get upset Mr. Grumpy Gills, I just wanted to apologize and make sure there isn't bad blood left between us. I won't talk to her-"

"No, I'm not upset about that. But I just wanted to know how she reacted towards you,"

"Well, she was fine," I say.

"Did she say anything unusual?"

"No, just that I should get over her,"

Shawn stays silent for a while. "She misses you. I hate it."

I chuckle, "Thanks for telling me that."

"Just stop insisting, you will totally loose her friendship,"

"Okay, what the hell is going on with you? Are you drunk?"

"No, why you ask that?"

"Why do you tell me I'm going to loose her and then say you hate me? What's going on Shawn?"

...

ATHENA POV

Royce and I are eating dinner out. He has a simple white button down with black jeans. I see him enjoy the barbecue ribs.

I drink a sip of lemonade. "So what did Henry say?"

"Nothing. He is fine and working. He didn't look drunk at all," he answers.

It has been 2 days since I send Royce to talk to Henry for me. Since Royce had a small assignment from work, I couldn't talk to him right away.

I'm glad Henry is okay. He did seem better when I saw him in my house.
"Can you now tell me what's going on?" Royce asks as we walk out of the restaurant.
"Nothing Royce, don't worry," I get his arm. He looks at me. "Bonita, you are such a weird girl."
"Whatever, let's go already. I need to video chat with Shawn."
We arrive to the house and I walk towards Shawn's office. I set up the video chat and wait for him to respond.
Then I see his handsome face smile at me. He is siting in a restaurant booth.
"Hi Athena, how was your day?" Shawn asks.
"Good so far," I say. "I went to go eat with Royce."
"Is he going to leave today?"
I nod. "Yeah."
Shawn comes his hair back. Oh gosh, he is so hot when he does that. I bite my lower lip. He notices my cheeks blush and he smirks. "Don't worry love, tomorrow you will have me in bed all day if you like."
I chuckle, "Wow. You are in a public space mister, don't say stuff like that."
He rolls his eyes, "Fine."
"Did you solve the problem?"
"Yeah. Nothing I couldn't handle,"
"Okay Mr. Smart pants, whatever you say,"
Shawn chuckles, "I'm not that smart, it was just something negotiable."
I pout, "I miss you."
"I do too," he replies, "how is the baby?"
"She's fine. I haven't had heart burn in a while,"
"Good," he yawns. "I'm going to be at the airport by 10 am. Can you tell Bonnie to pick me up?"
"Are you sleepy?" I ask.
"I'm fine," he assures me with a weak smile.
"Is your arm okay?"
"I'm fine," he says it again.
"If you say so," I blow him a kiss. He grasps it and puts it against his heart. "I'll talk to you later okay?"
I nod. "Okay. Enjoy your lunch dear."
He hangs up and the screen turns black. There's something going on with him, but he won't tell me. He is more stubborn than I am.
I lean back on the chair and sigh. I look out the glass and see the landscape very beautifully.
I feel cozy even if Shawn isn't here. I touch my stomach and feel Paulette move a bit. I chuckle and massage my side. "Don't be like your father sweetie."
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PREVIEW OF NEXT CHAPTER

HENRY POV

"Shut the fuck up!" I yell at his dumbass face. He is so stubborn. Why doesn't he just shut up and save his energy?
He smiles, "you know I'm right. I thought you liked the truth."
I spit the blood coming down my forehead into my mouth. "I do but I know this is lies. I know it's going to be fine."
"It is and I trust you to take care of them. They will be the most awesome thing that will happened to you, I promise you that,"
I shake my head but it makes my neck hurt. "No. Please, stop it." I close my eyes but I can't help the tears fall down my cheeks.
"Don't please, just wait, the police and ambulance are coming any second now," I say.
"I know. They will save you."
My lower lip trembles and I'm freaking crying like a baby. I don't want him to die. I don't want to die either. We aren't going to die. He can't die.
I feel his hand on mine. "My father says never to cry when death comes."
I can barely move my hand away. My shoulder hurts. "I'm crying because you are annoying me!" I lie. "Just stay still and think of living. They are-"
His eyes close.