Aides (COMPLETED)

Twenty Nine

"Aideoneous. How nice to grace your presence" she smiled seductively. My lips curve into a frown as I observed her stature. She was a tall woman with a curious style and great sense of high voltage about her. She was dressed in black gown and black high-heeled pumps. Around her throat was a blinding black necklace and a matching pair of diamond earrings. Her skin was as pale as snow. Lust eluded from her plump lips.

"I thought I saw the last of you when I banished you from my realm?" he seethed as he stared at her demanding figure. He stood out of formality and extended his hand to greet her.

"You cannot get rid of me that easy" she bragged, tiptoeing on her toes to kiss his cheek. She hugged him desperately, as if she was trying to capture his soul. I knew their was more to their friendly embrace.

She reluctantly parted from his grip and forced her eyes to focus on me. "And surely this is not the Persephone?" She stared me down.

"Yes. This is my wife, Queen Persephone. Persephone, this is Eris" he stepped aside so we could greet.

"Charmed, I'm sure" she shrugged and extended her palm. I clinged onto Aides arm as he stood beside me. Her spirit was darker than his. I could not lie that she frightened me.

I reluctantly take it and we shake. She squeezed my hand, her eyes scanning me hatefully.

"Please...join us for dinner" He motioned and she took a seat beside him. We eat in silence as she stared at my husband. Closer and closer her hands went as she rested her palm above his knee. He made sure to ignore her touch as he spoke to the people at the table.

"So how do you two know each other?" I asked bravely.

"Perhaps another round of wine?" Aides announces to the servants.

"We were betrothed if you must know." she blurted, sighing dismally. She wiped her lips with a soft napkin and sat back; resentment rested in her eyes as she stared at the king, "Your husband was supposed to marry me. I was the panel's chosen queen." she smiled spitefully. The three judges nodded in agreement as she spoke. "But apparently...Aideonus wasn't serious About settling. The king was too busy chasing skirt after skirt" she seethed.

"Well there are two sides to every tale Eris. You know that is not how the story went" he announced calmly.

She tossed her perfectly combed hair to the side and dipped into her food.

"Of course there are two sides my king, but only one is right" she winked and smiled. The sexual tension in the air was apparent.
I crossed my arms as I observed them glaring at each other. They were a little to close for comfort. I didn't realize it then...but my heart grew harder as jealously filled its core.

"So what brings you to the underworld?" the smallest judge asked.

"I heard of the dokimi and I knew I wanted to come. I am staying until it ends. Surely that won't be an issue my queen?" she leaned her perfectly sculpted chin across her fingers.

"No not at all" I smile, ingenuity filled my core, "there should be a spare room or something?" I suggest and look to the servants. They nodded and quickly moved to set up the arrangements.

"This has been interesting. If I may your majesty, I will head in for the night. It has been a long journey." she stood to leave but tumbled backwards, clutching the back of her chair.

"Are you okay?" the judges stood to aide her.

"Yes...I am fine. Just a little light headed" she smiled and walked to the exit but weakly fell again into my husband's arms. Aides quickly bent to catch her.