(Y/N) POV
I woke up in my cozy bed, slowly opening my eyes as the sunlight gently streamed through the curtains. As I tried to get up, a dull pain throbbed in my hand and chest, reminding me of the fight I had with my older sister the day before. I remembered Mama's words before I drifted back to sleep, "You're going to meet some new people tomorrow." With that in mind, I mustered the strength to get out of bed and get dressed.
Once I was dressed, I walked towards the door, but the brightness outside blinded me for a moment. As I stepped out of my room, I saw Mama sitting on a bench in her beautiful garden. Wanting to surprise her, I quietly approached and hugged her from behind, causing her to yelp in surprise. I giggled and said, "Good morning, Mama."
She turned around, rubbed my arm, and asked how I was feeling. I replied with a smile, "I'm doing fine, Mama. It's just a little pain in my hand and chest, but it's getting better." I could see the relief wash over her.
I released my arms from around her neck and sat down next to her. She reminded me of what she had told me the day before about meeting the people who had witnessed my fight with my sister. She asked if I remembered their names. Nervously, I recited the names my sister had mentioned: Lord Apollo, Lady Heista, Lady Aphrodite, Lady Demeter, and Lady Persephone. Mama smiled and confirmed that I got them right. She assured me that they had agreed to keep my existence a secret until the time was right.
However, Mama warned me that they might still be a bit confused about my presence. She specifically mentioned Lady Aphrodite's flirtatious nature and her potential interest in my future love life. I nodded, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness about meeting these gods. Mama sensed my unease and placed her arm around my shoulder, offering comfort.
"Don't be nervous, sweetie. Take a few deep breaths. You'll be fine," she reassured me. I followed her advice and told her I was ready to meet them. We walked together towards where they were gathered. As soon as we approached, their conversations ceased, and all eyes turned towards us, especially mine.
Wanting to make a good impression, I bowed respectfully before standing up and greeting them. "My name is (Y/N) (L/N), and it's a great pleasure to meet all of you – Lord Apollo, Lady Heista, Lady Aphrodite, Lady Demeter, and Lady Persephone." I smiled at each of them, hoping I hadn't made a bad impression. Lady Heista stood up, walked towards me, and looked at my face with a neutral expression. Then, her face transformed into a warm and comforting smile. She took my hand and led me to the table, placing me next to her and Lord Apollo.
Lord Apollo greeted me with a smile, telling me I didn't have to call him "Lord" and that I could call him "big bro" if I wanted. We all started talking, and I got to know them better. I affectionately called Demeter and Heista "Aunty Dem" and "Aunt Heista," while I referred to the others as my big sisters, except for Apollo, whom I called "big brother"
During our conversation, I couldn't help but occasionally glance at Aphrodite. To my surprise, her appearance started to change, as if she was transforming into someone else. She now had brown eyes, copper-colored skin, and dark brown hair. I had to stop myself from staring and focused on the conversation.
As the evening grew late, I started to feel tired. Aunt Heista noticed and suggested that I should go to my room to rest. I agreed and bid everyone farewell. Before leaving, I asked Apollo if he could teach me archery, and he readily agreed. I hugged him tightly, not realizing that he initially stiffened before embracing me back.
After thanking them all with hugs and saying goodnight, I made my way back to Mama's place. Unbeknownst to me, she watched me with a small smile on her face, which soon turned into a frown. Athena had informed her that she might have to use her favour soon due to a situation involving one of her daughters.
Thoughts on this short chapter.
