Fathers of Athena Konstantinos (Completed)

Cringing

Athena's Pov

I was pleasantly surprised by finally seeing a girl my age at the Gala. I usually like being in an older company but the judgmental people here made me feel a bit out of place.

The girl probably noticed me in the mirror but she was busy washing the hands of the infant in her arms so I decided to initiate a conversation myself. 

“Hi, I'm Athena.” I smiled at her, walking towards the washbasin next to hers. 

She looked up from the little guy and mimicked my smile. “I’m Adeline. You can call me Addy.” 

“Is that your cousin?” He was blonde so that couldn’t be her brother. “The little man looks so adorable in that tux..” I complimented. 

I don't like kids but their cuteness does cheer me up. Those who don't melt from the innocence of a child are true heartless people —which I'm not. 

I think kids are nice when you don't have to deal with their responsibility- Why do I sound like some certain people I hate? 

Adeline looked visibly flattered by the compliment. “Thank you.” She says then lets out a nervous laugh. “This is actually my son.” 

“Oh.” I was a little taken aback but managed to not make it too obvious. “By any chance… Are you related to Lucius Storm?” She could be the girl Zephyr told me about. 

“Yes. He's my dad. Have you met him?” 

“I kinda did…” I replied, turning back to get some tissues. 

“He's a little reserved, I hope that didn't come across as rude.” She says moving on to wash her son’s mouth now as he seems to have some sort of chocolate all over himself. 

“Oh no it's fine. He didn't say anything to me.” I laughed it off. 

Adeline had gone a bit awkward after that so I decided to change the subject. “I haven't seen girls our age here? Is there some secret area where you guys have gathered which I'm not invited to?” 

“Alessio no.” She scolded her son who was trying to grab her hair then looked at me again. “Actually nobody likes bringing their girls to such parties until they're of age.” 

“Why though?” 

She shrugged. “I'm not sure either. Maybe because they're too protective or maybe because the men here are literal wanted criminals.” 

“Then our families must be chill with risking our lives.” I joked. 

She shook her head and reached for some tissues to dry off her son. “Well my brother said when you have instilled fear in your enemies, you don't care about being among animals because you know they won't dare touch you.” 

“That makes a lot of sense.” I agreed. A thought then crossed my mind. “You must be a big thing then? I mean your family must hold a rank or something.” I was curious about how the Mafia world worked. 

She chuckled and Alessio giggled seeing her. “My father's a boss. Of the USA to be specific.” She told me. “I didn't ask what Mafia you belong to.” 

I took a moment to think about it then replied. “I'm not sure but we're from Greece. I'm from the Konstantinos family.” 

“Oh okay. I don't think I know them.” 

I nodded and just then I noticed baby Alessio trying to reach for me. A smile appeared on my face and I neared him. His hand landed on my forearm and he tugged at it, indicating me to forward my hand to him.