As Hades drove home, he thought very hard to himself about everything that was happening right now.
Although he had never voiced it out or let it show on his face, he felt very worried and anxious. Yes. The famous 'impassive' King of the Underworld was feeling worried and anxious.
In all honesty, he was really glad that he had finally found his beloved wife after how long apart and that he had regained her love, but he couldn't help but fear the possibility that he was going to lose her once again.
The fated day was approaching fast. Soon, everything that had ever roamed the Earth will disappear in an instant. Well, except the gods and goddesses who must reunite to return to where they truly belong.
But Demeter was refusing to return to being the Goddess of the Harvest. She refused to return to being a divine being with the others. She was determined to stay on Earth, and she wanted to keep Persephone with her, no matter the consequences.
And that made Hades even more pissed off than he already was.
He groaned to himself and released one hand from the wheel to pinch the bridge of his nose, as an unfruitful attempt to try and get his thoughts straight. But no. Everything was a jumbled mess. He didn't know what to think now. And even if he did concentrate on one thought, a lot more other thoughts would pop up, and he would feel as though Athena had split open his skull and was leaping out from the inside.
In simpler words, he would simply have a 'splitting' headache.
Maybe I shouldn't think so much now... he said to himself. Maybe you should find something to distract you from these thoughts. Until you're sure that you can figure something out.
And he knew the perfect thing that would distract him from these stressful thoughts.
In fact, maybe it was time to give Persephone a surprise. A surprise that he was sure she would absolutely love.
I sat cross-legged in the middle of the garden, keeping absolutely still and silent.
The sun was setting, and it was getting dark. But I didn't move from my position. I was trying to meditate, to try and get my thoughts straight.
In the audience of colourful and sweet-smelling flora and the presence of the trees, both in the garden and the forest nearby, that had lush green leaves on its branches, I felt one with my inner Spring Goddess. The nature brought joy into my heart, and had helped to calm me down.
Slightly.
I concentrated my gaze on a fully-bloomed dark pink rose. Very soon, everything else around it became blurry as I only concentrated on its petals of dark pink hue.
After a few minutes, I shut my eyes and focused on creating a mental image of the rose in my head. I was successful.
Just then, I felt power building up inside me once more. The power felt so good. It made me feel strong and invincible. However, I knew that it couldn't be compared to the power of Hades and the other gods and goddesses, for I was just a minor goddess. But it was still great power nonetheless.
I opened my eyes once again and I watched as my right hand extended to hover just a few inches above the grass. I saw a golden glow covering the entirety of my hand as the power was concentrated on my palm. With absolute focus, I released my power onto the grass.
And suddenly, I watched as a little green seedling started sprouting from the grass with remarkable speed. Slowly, its leaves appeared as the stalk grew taller and small thorns began appearing. Its leaves continued to become bigger and and greener and the thorns on the stalk become more sharper and dangerous.
Suddenly, a small pink flower bud appeared at the tip. I held my breath and stared in amazement as the small bud unravelled itself into many petals of dark pink colour. I waited a few seconds longer until every soft petal had formed into the shape of a rose flower. The magic stopped then, and the lone rose stood in front of me.
I felt a big smile playing on my lips as I gazed upon my first creation. Or more specifically, my first creation in a very long time. It seemed like any other ordinary rose; beautiful and majestic. But this was special, as it grew with my powers.
I noticed then that the skies were now a dark blue as night was slowly approaching. With caution of the thorns, I picked the rose off the ground and brought it with me into the house.
As I slid the window-door shut, I noticed that the house was still and silent. I began to wonder why my mother hadn't reached home yet, until I saw the light of our answering machine beeping.
I walked over to it and pressed the button for the recorded message.
Mom's voice began speaking.
Hello, Spring. You didn't answer the phone, so I just assumed that you were busy with something else. I just wanted to tell you that I'll be home slightly later than usual. There are some things in the flower shop that I still need to sort out. So don't worry, alright? I'll be home soon. I love you.
The automatic voice then asked me if I wanted to replay the voice message, but I declined.
Ever since I've discovered my true identity, I've been very wary of my mother. I know that she suspected me of knowing something that I shouldn't know at all, but she had never even asked about it once. That was what made me worried. I'll have to be on my guard just in case the day came for her to reveal the truth she had hidden from me.
I sighed and then proceeded to turn on the lights in the living room, dining room and the kitchen before making my way up the stairs to my room.
When I walked into my comfort zone, I placed the rose in a small empty vase that stood by its lonesome at the corner of my dressing table. I continued to gaze at it when the ringing of my cell phone broke me out of my thoughts.
Probably Mom. I thought to myself as I headed over to my bed, where my BlackBerry lay vibrating. But when I picked it up and looked at the caller ID, the name 'Aiden Cole' was shown on the screen.
I hadn't gotten around to changing it, because I felt like I wanted for it to stay that way. Maybe as a reminder that I got his number during the time where I still thought that I was just a mortal and so was he.
I pressed the 'Answer' button and brought it to my right ear.
"Yes, my dear Hades?" I answered sweetly, happy that he called.
"Hello, my lovely wife," he answered back, and I could somehow detect a smile. "I want to take you somewhere."
I twirled a lock of my russet hair with my index finger as I replied, "On another date?"
A small chuckle, and then he answered, "Kind of. But this one would be so special, you'd be rendered speechless."
I quirked an eyebrow. "Really now?" I asked.
"Yes," he answered simply. "So what do you say?"
I bit my lip as I contemplated my thoughts. I shoot a glance at the clock and saw that it was just past six-thirty.
"Maybe for a little while," I answered back after a while.
"Excellent. Meet me at The Vintage Cuppa in half an hour."
"Alright."
"I love you," he said lovingly.
I smiled, and answered back with as much love, "I love you too."
The bell above the door tinkled as I walked in. I looked around the dimly-lit café and saw that there were quite a lot of people, but not exactly a full house.
"Hey, Spring!" I heard a familiar voice call out, and I looked to the counter and saw Henrietta waving to me. I waved back as I made my way to the counter.
"Hey, Henrietta," I greeted.
"What are you doing here?" she asked as her blue-grey eyes assessed me. "You don't usually come to the café at this time."
A small smile appeared on my lips as I answered, "I'm waiting for my boyfriend, Aiden."
I had to remind myself that to her and others, I was still Spring Korey, Hades was Aiden Cole, and we weren't married.
Oh, and we especially and definitely weren't millennium-old deities of Greek mythology.
Her eyes widened to twice its size as she exclaimed, "What? You're dating him?"
I nodded shyly. "I guess I forgot to mention that, huh?"
She then stammered in disbelief, "B-b-but... You told me you hated him! You specifically told me that you thought he was just some weird psycho who told you that you lost your memory and that you're his long-lost girlfriend!"
Oh...yeah... I forgot about all that.
Clearing my throat, I said nervously, "Well, I changed my mind. I was the one in the wrong."
Henrietta looked at me as though I was crazy. But she then waved her hand as she said, "You're really weird, you know that Spring Korey?"
I just shrugged my shoulders indifferently.
"Anyway, since you're looking for him, he's over there," she said as she pointed at something. I followed the direction her finger was pointed at and saw Hades sitting at one of the small tables, a huge and playful smile plastered on his lips.
When he saw me looking at him, he lifted a hand and crooked a finger, beckoning me to come over. And so I did with no hesitation.
He got up from his seat and met me halfway. He planted a swift kiss to my lips and both of us then made our way to the door. Henrietta waved me goodbye, and I returned the gesture.
When we were out and making our way to his Camaro that was parked on the road alongside the side walk, he then said incredulously, "Weird psycho, huh?"
I blushed immediately and looked away in complete and utter embarrassment.
"It was a really stupid thing to say about you, and I regret it greatly," I mumbled underneath my breath in shame. "I didn't know the entire truth then. I should have known better and let you explain it to me properly before jumping to conclusions."
I felt his lips on my cheek and I turned to look at him. In his pitch black eyes, there was an understanding look.
"Don't think about it too much, my love. That was all in the past, and you have not yet had any knowledge of all of this. I too was in the wrong for attempting to tell you the entire truth there and then, because I knew that your mind would be too fragile. Besides, it would in fact have sounded like something that's coming out of a psycho's mouth."
I giggled then, and he gave me a warm smile.
Hades opened the door of the passenger seat for me, and I thanked him as I got inside. When the door was shut and he got into the driver's side, I asked him, "So where are we going for our special date?"
As he revved up the engine, he answered with a smirk, "It's a surprise."
When Demeter walked through the front door and into the dark house, she was met with a still silence.
"Spring?" she called out, hoping for an answer.
Nothing.
With a heavy heart, she made her way to the dining room, turning on the lights as she went. She put down her handbag on the table and stayed still for a while.
It wasn't like Spring to just go out and not tell her anything. It made Demeter even worried that she may be doing something that involved someone from the past.
But she tried very hard to not think of him.
As tears welled up in her eyes, she whispered, "My lovely Kore... My Persephone... What will happen to you?"
Crying gently, she reached into her bag and brought out the special glass bottle that contained the waters of Lethe.
Soon... she thought to herself. It will all be fine soon...
I hope.
I don't understand why Hades drove to his house.
When I inquired if he was going to get something, he said, "Nope. This is where our date will be."
Many assumptions came into my thoughts then.
Candlelight dinner... Movie... Star-gazing... Kissing and cuddling...
And then, there was only one thought made me blush furiously.
Sex...
I began to wonder to myself; would I even think about sleeping with Hades? In truth, I wasn't a virgin any more, having lost my virginity to him. Who knows? I probably slept with him as often as Aphrodite slept with any handsome face she set her sights on. But I was kind of nervous about doing it. As Spring, this would be my first time, and I knew that it was Spring Korey who was being nervous.
I felt his hand grasp mine then, and I looked at him immediately. He had the most gentle smile and happy eyes as he asked, "Are you ready?"
I swallowed the lump that had unexpectedly formed in my throat and nodded with a small smile.
And then, Hades led me into his house.
Author's Note:
Wow... I read all your reviews, and all of you are seriously hating Demeter. But would the hate continue to grow, or will it change into something different later on?
Stay tuned!
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