Bending Truths

by miabria

Aphrodite and Hephaestus obviously don't make the perfect couple, but Hera expects them to act like they are. Naturally, Hephaestus knows about Aphrodite's many affairs with Ares, but instead of getting angry about it, he simply finds a way to amuse himself and the other gods (most likely to Hera's disliking).

She lies and she cheats.

She loves another man.

It doesn't matter much to me.

I just do what I can.

They expect us to be in love.

Hera expects a perfect family.

With a marriage set up by the queen,

How happy could two gods be?

Although, she amuses me,

Thinking I don't know about her affair.

Her meetings with Ares aren't secret,

And a love they truly do share.

But what fun would it be

If I let this slip my mind?

Surely they can cause some amusement.

In a golden net they are bind.

Aphrodite, you see,

I know about your lies.

Maybe if you hid your affairs better,

Your humiliation would stop to rise.