Fathers of Athena Konstantinos (Completed)

Exhibition

Athena's Pov

Hades lifted up his gaze from his laptop to look at me and Zephyr as we entered the living room. “Where were you? I was looking for you?” 

I didn't answer thinking the question was for his brother but then he addressed me. “I'm talking to you, Athena.” 

“Um, I went out with Zephyr.” I replied. “Why were you looking for me?” 

“Because when I came back you weren't there.” He said, like his answer made any sense. 

“I told you she went out with him.” Ares said to Hades with a distaste in his voice. 

Hades ignored his brother and kept his eyes on me. “Where did you two go?” 

“A cafe.” 

Zephyr sat down and I took a seat next to him, opposite Hades and Ares. 

“Why?” What type of question was that? 

“It was too cold today so Zephyr thought we should go get coffee…” 

“You could've asked if I wanted to come along.” 

My eyebrows furrowed in confusion until I realized what was happening. He didn't like that I went out with his brother. He probably thinks I'm gonna steal him. 

If Hades wants to fight for Zephyr I won't let him win. He was my father now and I would do everything to keep it that way. Even if that means going against the people I still fear. 

“Zephyr wanted to go out alone with me. He likes my company.” More than yours, I wanted to add but didn't. 

Hades looked at me with a scowl on his face. “Next time you wanna go out tell me. I'll take you wherever you want.” 

“It's okay, Zephyr said he'll drive me if I wanna go anywhere.” I said with a smug look on my face and held onto Zephyr’s arm who wasn't bothered by it.  

“Athena,” Ares interrupted our back and forth. “Do you happen to know Betty Brown?” 

I sat up straight as my favorite topic was brought up. “Of course I do. She's my idol.” 

There was no one better in staged photography than Betty Brown. She was the best of the best. When I developed an interest in photography, she was the first person I started copying before slowly developing a little uniqueness of my own. 

“Actually she's hosting an exhibition two months from now. I was thinking if you wanted to-” 

“No way! You got me tickets to it!” I jumped to my feet in excitement. 

Ares shook his head and all my excitement died down. “Actually… Maybe you already know but each year she selects thirteen people to display their work at her exhibition. She's a good friend of mine and since you like photography, I asked her if she could get you a spot and she said yes.” 

My eyes widened and my jaw dropped in disbelief. This wasn't happening. I'm definitely dreaming. I was getting a chance to display my photos at my idol’s exhibition. 

“Pinch me- Ouch.” 

I rubbed my arm where Zephyr had pinched me like I wouldn't feel any pain. I briefly glared at him then turned to Ares holding his hands in mine. 

“You're not joking, right? I'm really getting a chance to display my work at Betty Brown’s exhibition.” 

“I'm serious, baby.” 

I nearly fell on him when I leaned down to hug him as he was still sitting on the sofa. He didn't mind my over reaction and welcomed me in his arms. 

“Thank you, thank you, thank you.” I kissed his cheek. “You don't realize how big this is for me. It was my dream, Ares.”