Hello my lovelies! So I have some good news and bad news. The good news is that I will be starting my new job this Monday! It is every college graduate's dream to find a job after college and I'm so happy that I was able to find my dream job with good pay just a couple months after I graduated. However, because my job hours from from 9-5 it will be a little harder to post chapters constantly. But I will not let me stop posting new chapters at least weekly. But I hope you are all having a wonderful week and even better summer.

P.S. and to all my fellow college graduates, I wish you all luck on your job hunting journey! Don't give up and keep pursuing the hunt! It'll be worth it in the end!

Enjoy


BPOV

I sat up from my chair and flew from my room. I descended the stairs quickly as I noticed Angela carrying a pitcher of water from the kitchens.

"Angela!" I yelled as I hopped from the last step and ran to her side.

"Good heavens child! Why the running?" Angela stopped as she tried to balance the pitcher in her hands.

"I have finished my studies I am on my way outside. Do miss me!" I finished as I walked away from her only to feel her hand on my elbow.

"Dear Isabella, your mother gave me strict orders to not let you outside til after you both finish your studies and eat." Angela said as she turned me to face her. I huffed as she led me towards the table where some bread, cheese and a variety of fruits were already waiting to be eaten. I wanted to disagree with Angela but my stomach yearned for the food.

I sat and tried to eat as quickly as I could without upsetting my body. Angela placed a cup of water beside me as she swatted my arm and scolded me to slow down eating.

"If you fall ill for consuming too much food your mother will have my head!" She warned as she picked up the pitcher and disappeared back into the kitchens.

Angela had been my mother's slave well before I was born. She was a small woman, about my weight with great weight on her. Her husband Benni was my mother's gardener and fixed the home and together they had two children together. Edin who was twelve and Ida who was nine. Edin helped his papa with the housework while Ida helped her mother in the kitchens and cleaning. Although Angela was very strict my mother and I have grown to love her and her family. Whenever my mother was away Angela has always helped to raise me but never take my mother's place. My mother would not have tolerated that. Despite Angela still being a slave we have not loved her less.

After a half a loaf of bread, some grapes, some cheese and two cups of water later Angela finally gave me the sign I was free. I quickly kissed her cheek and ran from the house. I had forgotten my sandals but I did not care for I usually opted to go barefoot. Once my toes touched the soft grass I ran. I don't know for how long or how far. I just ran. I even closed my eyes as I listened to only the wind being my music. Once my body could no longer move I turned my body and let myself drop to the ground. My eyes stayed close as I felt the sun's rays pour on m skin and listened to the animals around me.

After sometime I opened my eyes to see the blue sky with some clouds flying in the sky. I just continued to lay on the warm grass as time passed by. I was never bored outside. Maybe it was because my mother was the goddess of the earth but I truly loved nature. I would rather live among the trees and animals instead of the city with people. I only wished I had some sort of power. Hercules had incredible strength, Perseus had bravery, and Theseus was a slayer of Minotaur. I, unfortunately was not blessed with a gift of greatness.

I sighed as I sat up and looked at the clouds again. I could see the sun setting in the west making the sky change to numerous shades of orange, purple, and pink. I would have to return home before Angela scolded me again. I rose from the ground and was about to walk home when I noticed something remarkable. Just about five feet from me was a Narcissist flower blossoming.

My heart sped up quickly as soon as I saw it. Mother had told me that Narcissist flowers only bloomed near water and there was no river in sight. I didn't dwell on the thought too long as I inched toward it. Afraid it would be a dream.

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It was almost time. I was about to have her in my arms and then she would be mine forever. I wanted to claim her right now but I had to wait. Just a few more. She is so close. I reminded myself as I held the reigns tightly in my hands.

My body practically hummed in anticipation as I imagined her delicate body in my arms. In my bed. Under me. I quickly pushed those thoughts aside as I focused on the task.

It won't be long now my beauty.

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I slowly walked in front of the small flower and stared at it. It would make a lovely collection in my room and maybe even a great accessory for my hair. I always loved putting flowers in my hair and this would be no exception.

I wrapped my fingers around the stem and pulled it from the ground. I brought the petals up to my nose so I could smell its sweet scent.

Suddenly, I felt the air grow cold and I opened my eyes to see the sky become dark as thunder sounded in the distance. I felt fear shoot through my stomach. The weather never changed so quickly. I became nervous as I took a step back.

I saw the tree tops began to sway as birds flew from their nests. The ground began to shake so violently that I lost my balance and fell on my side. The earth began to crack beneath me and open. I scrambled behind me afraid I would get swallowed up along with some of the trees and animals.

My heart almost came from my chest as I watched two black, winged horses rise from the hole tied to a black chariot. My eyes traveled upward to find a tall, pale man with long flaming red hair holding the reigns of the horses. I could feel my breath leaving my body as I struggled to stand on my feet and run towards home. I probably made it three steps before I felt an arm grab me by the waist and slam me on a hard chest. I used all the strength in my fists and knees to be free from his grip but a menacing laugh only sounded around me. He mounted his chariot and yelled to the horses as we flew up towards the sky and then back into the black hole.

"No! No! NO!" I screamed. I tried everything. I scratched his arm, punched his chest. Even biting him. He didn't flinch. His hold just tightened around me. I couldn't feel the air in my lungs anymore as I looked up and saw the hole closing up. My body began to grow weak as the lack of air began to cause black dots to appear in my vision. "Mother..." I barely whispered as the darkness consumed me. I gladly welcomed it.


I know why leave it like this? But I promise it'll only get more juicy from this point on. Hades has claimed her as his. Wonder how Renee will take this. Til Next time!

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