Love Finds Its Way

Chapter 3

Athena's pov

Going ahead with my plan I decided to leave. Dad will contact me when he feels like it. I don't want to meet that man. But first I needed to go to this obnoxious meeting and reject him! I want to get married but I want to do that when I am ready. And I am surely not right now. Not with him at least.

With a sad look I got ready. I wore a mini black dress with some minimal makeup and a pair of diamond earrings. I went to that hotel dad told me to go to and meet that man and reject him.

My mood was so bad I did not even feel like smiling. I knew that all the staff members could clearly see the disappointment and anger on my face but I did not care. I sat on a table and patiently waited for him. One hour passed. Then two. This guy was nuts. Why did he ask me to meet him when he himself did not even want to show up. Idiot!

I went back into my car and started driving. I was not going back to my mansion. I was going back to my apartment. Yes I owned my own apartment. It was not in the richest but a decent neighbourhood. Away from the media, etc. It was peaceful and great. No one knew about it. My father also didn't know about its exact location. It was my own secret place. Parking my car I got out and went inside my apartment. After going I changed from my uncomfortable dress into some pyjamas and made myself a cup of coffee. My painting stuff was here as well and I knew doing something creative would surely help me make my mood great. I painted some flowers and silly stuff for a long time. Then had some dinner and went to my bed. I don't know what dad will think about my decision but I am surely not going back until he calls me or needs me.

*Next morning*
I was getting up in the morning and saw two emails on my laptop. One was about someone interested to rent my gallery and another was about someone interested to buy my painting online. As I was checking those and having my breakfast I heard my bell ring. Confused I went to open the door.

I saw a man standing in front of me. He looked around my age and a bit nervous. 'Hi, I am Jeremy. Your new neighbour.' He said and I saw the door next to mine open. That house had been empty ever since I brought my place. Now a neighbour? OK cool. 'Athena. Nice to meet you.' I said extending my hand to shake his. 'I moved in day before yesterday but I didn't see you then.' He enquired.

'Oh yeah, I... I just keep coming and going you know. I was um.....travelling. I travel a lot you know, for my work! Yeah, my work.' I said in a convincing way. I was not telling about my real identity to a person I just met.

'That's nice. So, do you know any good  place to eat around here, for breakfast.' he asked. 'Sure, go right down the street and then take a left. That place is really nice. A little bit small but serves excellent food.' I told him. 'Thank you, Athena. I will see you around.' He said turning around. 'Okay, bye!' I said waving my hand and closed the door.

Jeremy looked cool. Not to forget that he was extremely handsome. He did not look like a suspicious person at all. Wait a second........ He is just my neighbour. Why the hell am I over here analysing him. I have too much to do. And besides that.... I will see him around.