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BPOV

It was odd. Hades and I exchanging pleasantries. I really want to hate the man with every fiber of my being but it was getting hard since he was kind enough to let me roam a garden and even give me my space.

My thoughts were gone as soon as a knock sounded throughout the room and it opened to reveal Alice. Today she wore a light blue dress and her smile that never seemed to go away.

"Hello, Isabella. I have your bath ready for you." She said and began to walk away. I quietly followed behind her. Although I wasn't angry at Alice for not helping me, she was not my friend. She was Hades' slave. She would betray me in heart beat. We walked in silence to the communal bath. Once the doors were opened I stepped inside but I was shocked to see Alice come inside with me. She closed the doors behind her and began to undress herself. "I believe I too need a bath."

Once I saw her dress begin to slip past her breasts I quickly averted my eyes and grew nervous. I had never bathed in front of a woman or anyone else before. My mother had a private bathing room separate from the slaves and since my mother was hardly home I bathed alone.

"Come Isabella. We are both women with the same body parts. Although I am sure yours are slightly bigger than mine." She finished with a laugh as water splashed behind me. A part of me knew she was correct but I couldn't shake my nervousness. After a minute of not moving I heard Alice sigh. "Fine Isabella. If it will help put you at ease I will look the other way while you undress."

I looked back and saw that she was indeed telling the truth. I could see her naked back and the back of her head. I didn't know how long she would keep her word so flung my dress off of me and sank into the warm water. She turned back towards me and smiled. "One day Isabella you will get over that fear." She said aloud and began to wash herself. I washed myself as well and once I was clean I dried and redressed myself. I waited for Alice to finish her bathing and she walked me back to Hades room. Once inside the room Alice walked ahead of me and grabbed a comb and stared at me. She pointed to the chaise and ordered me to sit on it. I silently sat down as she began to brush my hair. It felt odd.

"Alice," it felt weird saying her name,"Why are you combing my hair?"

"Because Isabella, you hair looked a mess! Like you have been frolicking in the grass or something." I wanted to retort back that I was rolling in the grass but I did not know how she would like it. So I stayed quiet. Once all the tangles were out two slave girls walked in each carrying a tray full of plates. I could feel my stomach growl as I eyed the cooked goat meat and bread. They placed both trays on the table in front of me. The stood back as well as Alice as Hades came into the room. I stood at his presence mostly because I was surprised to see him again. His hair was damp and his clothing was different An indicator that he too had bathed. I could feel my cheeks getting warm and I had to look away for a quick second to calm myself.

"Isabella, I wanted to ask your permission if we could have supper together." He asked as he looked into my eyes.

I was taken aback. For the second time today he had asked my permission. I did not know if he was tricking me but the way his face looked told me no lies yet again. Unable to find my voice I slowly nodded my head. No emotion showed on his face as he dismissed Alice and sat on the opposite chaise of me to eat. The servant girls stayed near the wall.

I was a bit awkward. We didn't speak. From time to time I would glance up at him but his eyes were always focused on his meal. I didn't know how to handle this situation. A few days ago we were yelling and slapping each other with hate and now we were siting across form each other calm and quiet. Once he was finished he waved the servant girls to clean up as he arose.

"Did you enjoy your bath?" He asked as he looked down at me.

I swallowed quickly and nodded my head.

"Would you like to go to the garden again tomorrow?"

"Yes. I would like that." I replied with my voice cracking a bit.

He nodded back at me and left the room after the slave girls did. He said goodnight to me as he closed the door behind himself and I was left alone again.

I looked at the fire and just tried not to think. But it was hard. I didn't know if Hades was being nice for just today or if it was a permanent change. I shook my head and walked to the black bed. I safely secured myself in the soft sheets and let my eyes close on their own accord.

If it truly was a trick it would be best to prepare myself for tomorrow.

I know it was a very short chapter but I promise the next one will be longer. Since it's near the end of the semester, juggling work and classes have been hectic but I did want to give you guys something.

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