Apollo's Prophecy (Book One)

Chapter Fourteen

Quick authors note this time—I promise! Thank you SO much for getting this story 1000 reads last Friday! That means the world to me, especially this is one of my favourite books that I've written. Please don't be shy and comment away and let me know how you're liking it! This chapter is a bit more of a filler chapter, but  you do get to know a newer character and it's still a long-ish chapter so hopefully you don't mind! I hope you enjoy and have a great weekend :) - Amy

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     When Danika heard she would be going shopping in Olympus, she imagined some sort of market. To her surprise, they appeared in front of a large building with giant golden greek letters on the front.

     "Welcome to Olympus Mall," Aphrodite sang.

     Danika admired the monstrosity in front of her. "How does this work?" she asked. "Do you have your own special stores or do the stores from my world exist as well?"

     Apollo laughed at her questions. "You'll see in just a minute," he said walking toward the sliding doors.

     Danika was amazed at the inside of the mall. While it resembled a high-end mall back home, it had so much magic involved in it she didn't know where to start. Instead of a fake waterfall in the centre between the escalators, a real one was floating in mid-air. Giant white columns ran up the entire height of the mall and there appeared to be two floors that were very spaced apart.

     "If this is too overwhelming, I have a plan of which stores to visit first," Aphrodite told Danika.

     Danika nodded, her eyes still wide. "That would probably be best," she watched the gods and goddesses walking through the mall. Many glanced her way and she could tell that they were whispering about her.

     Apollo's grip on her hand tightened. "Don't worry about them. They're just curious."

     Aphrodite smiled and waved at a group of goddesses who were glaring at Danika, making them look away. "If you think gossip is bad in your realm, you're mistaken. It's wild here, especially amongst the jealous minor gods."

     Danika looked up at her. "Why would they be jealous? I probably look like shit to them."

     Aphrodite laughed. "Honey, you're with Apollo now. He was one of the most sought after bachelors in Olympus. There aren't many of those left between the Olympians."

     Danika blushed, looking at the group of girls again as they kept sneaking quick glances at her.

     "I know how to make them stop," Apollo whispered. Before Danika could respond, he kissed her.

     Danika's worries instantly melted away. The glares of the goddesses no longer bothered her. When Apollo pulled away, she was the group marching away, making her smirk. That's right, bitches.

     "I'm bringing you to my favourite store first," Aphrodite clapped her hands together excitedly. "You can get changed into whatever you pick there so you can be comfortable for the rest of the day."

     Danika nodded before she was led up the escalator that appeared to be made of metal. They walked half the length of the mall before turning into a store that was styled more like a boutique. Beautiful ivory robes were worn by the faceless stone mannequins.

     "Aphrodite, it's always lovely seeing you here," a beautiful goddess with ebony skin and golden beads in her braids smiled brightly at the goddess of beauty before embracing her and placing a kiss on both cheeks.

     Danika's mouth dropped open at the goddess' beauty. Holy crap she's pretty.

     "This is my new friend, Danika," Aphrodite motioned to her, making Danika stand up straight and close her mouth. "And this," Aphrodite motioned to the woman, "is my good friend, Terpsichore."