Word Count: 1,213
-Question of the chapter: who would you like for AnaMaria to have a DDlg like relationship with? It won't be with all of them, but maybe 1 or 2.
AnaMaria's POV
I kept my eyes lowered as I thanked Madam Abigail. She wasn't the nicest of people so it is always best for me to just not make eye contact. I stayed by the taller man- he made me feel safe. They all did. A lot safer than I ever have here at the orphanage. Maybe this time it will be different. Maybe this time, they will keep me. I followed after them out the door after putting on my long black coat. I blinked in shock as I took in the sight of their car. It was a large, very shiny, Yukon. It had enough space for us all to lay out comfortably with the size of it. The man that went with me to my room chuckled and wrapped one of his muscular arms around my slender shoulders. He pulled me into his side, " Let us get home now. I am sure little AnaMaria here would love to see her new home."
I smiled shyly as the other two looked at me with adoration. ' I need to get their names. I cannot keep referring to them as Adonis 1, 2, & 3. That is kind of rude.' The shorter of the three opened the back door for me with an overexaggerated bow causing me to giggle. He grinned as if it was a great accomplishment having made me laugh. When I got in he reached over me and grabbed the seat belt, buckling me in. I could feel my cheeks warming at the care he showed. He grinned and held out my panda for me. I grinned back and latched onto my panda. They all got in, the one with the warm eyes was driving whilst the other guy, with the gorgeous blue eyes, got into the passenger seat. I could feel a weight leaving me the farther we got away from there. "Little one." I turned my head from the window to look at blue eyes. " You do not have to answer this, but, were you treated fairly there?" I blinked in shock, panicking slightly. " I…. I can't tell you. You wouldn't want if I told you…"
I bit my lip in worry as I felt the tears building in my eyes. He frowned, " We will never send you back there, little one." His voice seemed muted as the loudness of memories was starting to overwhelm me. The yelling, the frowns, the distasteful attitude, the hate. I felt a warm hand cupping my face and it snapped me out from the drowning thoughts. I looked into the warm chocolate eyes of the man who sat in the back with me. He seemed oddly serious, his eyes not having a twinkle in them like I have seen since I met him. " We will never send you to a place where you are not cared for. Not loved, cherished like you should be AnaMaria. You will never have to fear being alone anymore. You have us." That seemed to burst open the dam for me.
I felt my lower lip tremble as I whimpered. " T-they weren't nice to me. S-she didn't like that I cost her so much." I sniffled feeling tears building in my eyes and he quickly shushed me, wiping away a tear that escaped. I did not see it but the one driving had tightened his grip on the steering wheel and his eyes glowed gold with withheld rage. I felt myself being unbuckled and pulled into the mans lap as he rocked me side to side in his arms, lulling me to sleep. I drifted off to sleep with hope blooming in my fragile heart. When I woke up, I felt like I was in a blanket of warmth and comfort- something I never feel at the Orphanage. I nuzzled into what I sleepily thought was a pillow, which chuckled. " Well it seems our princess is a cuddler." I whined sleepily, he smelled good. 'Wait, what am I doing?!' I lifted my head to see the smiling face of warm eyes.
" How long was I asleep?"
" Not too long, princess. You were just asleep for about 2 hours. We are almost home now." I blinked, it did not seem like it had been merely 2 hours. Is this what it feels like to actually feel rested? Weird. I smiled and cuddled into the guy more. Don't judge me, he is super comfy! " You know, I don't even know your names yet." They seemed to look at each other nervously. I furrowed my brows when they did that. Warm eyes cupped my chin with his thumb and forefinger, " Little one, I doubt you would believe us if we told you." I tilted my head confused, "Why would I not?" The one driving sighed, " We are a few of the Greek Gods, princess. I am Apollo." The ocean eyed one spoke next, " I am Poseidon, little one." The one I was currently snuggling into spoke next, " I am Hermes." I blinked owlishly for a moment, looking at each of them, searching for a sign of lies. I found none. " Okay." Poseidon rose a dark brow, seeming impressed with how I took it in. Hermes spoke, "Okay? That is all you have to say to it? No screaming, freaking out and calling us liars?"
I shook my head. " You have not given me a reason to not believe you." Apollo parked the Yukon in a long cobblestone driveway. " Gods you're perfect, princess." I flushed at the reverence in his tone. " I am not perfect. I just have a good judgement of character I guess. I have always been good at picking out if someone is lying to me or not." Poseidon chuckled, " That is quite the talent little one." I smiled shyly in response. "Well, we are home now little one. Want to explore?" I nodded excitedly at Hermes question. He grinned and opened his door, getting out before holding a hand out to help me get out of the large vehicle.
I looked at the house in utter awe. It was absolutely stunning! I saw woods on one side of the house and could see a peek into the spacious backyard. Poseidon wrapped his arms around me, pulling me flush to his large muscular frame. " Welcome home princess." I smiled as I looked up to see him already looking down at me.