Chapter 48

It had been three weeks of intensive filming, and Sacred Lotus In The Mire was finally in the can. The director and the producer were very impressed with the performances of all involved, and relieved that they had made the right choice. They were certain now, that with Kimiko's attitude, they would have never been able to get the phenomenal results. At least not with how she had been before her condition. Which still by the way, had not been diagnosed. Well, at least she didn't look like a lizard anymore.

It had been pretty touch and go for her. Her parents had brought her back to Japan and her skin and hair had relapsed, but when they returned her to Zürich, it cleared up again. They couldn't help, but think it had something to do with the environment, so they decided to move her out of country permanently. Unfortunately for her, it was that way for anywhere that would give her the opportunities that she had before. Where she had to stay had been completely devoid of a cell phone signal, internet, and anything to do with the entertainment industry.

After the release of the video, her manager had vanished completely. It was almost as if she'd never even existed, and it made Kimiko's parents wonder what their daughter had been actually exposed to. Even the talent agency that they'd found her through, had no record of ever employing her. They were thankful that Kyoko-san and LME waved it off and decided not to press charges for attempted murder against Kimiko, citing that it would be bad publicity for the film, and that she didn't wish to taint it with one bad experience. The entire Morizumi clan was stunned. Stunned and thankful.

"You need to go talk to Hera. Mō! From what you've told me, something is definitely going on with you and it isn't the normal mortal sickness thing." Mnḗmē/Kanae scolded through the phone line, wishing she was at her sister's side, but they did have obligations and Melétē/Chiori was still there for her.

For all intent and purpose, she heartily agreed with her sisters. She decided to check in with her Stepmother in the afternoon anyway. She sighed. "Alright, I'll talk to her." It's a pity that Apollo hadn't been discovered yet. She felt he would be able to give her an accurate diagnosis, but Hera was the next best thing when it came to female issues. She had been having a few female problems for the past month and a half.

Mnḗmē smirked into the phone. She'd been around her mortal sisters enough to suspect what was going on; however, she really didn't think it would be something like that. Aoidḗ and Deimos had been fooling around for millennia without consequence. Why would it happen now? "I'm sure it's nothing major." She looked at her watch. "I need to go. I have filming tomorrow. Call me when you find out."

Aoidḗ sighed out. "I'll let you know. Love you sis. Enjoy your time in the US."

Mnḗmē giggled. "I will. Love you too, sis. Send Melétē my love too."

"Alright, bye." Aoidḗ smiled and ended the call, flopping back into the sofa and letting out a sigh.

"Everything okay?" He asked in a smooth velvety tone as he entered the familiarly pink room and locked the door behind him for a moment alone with his beautiful little goddess. She had been looking especially delectable lately and intensely irresistible.

The moment the door was secured, was the moment that Aoidḗ had appeared before him in the lightest of gossamer fabric that would cover her. His clothing became uncomfortable and his temperature would rise. Deimos would appear soon after and his hands would immediately find purchase on her soft skin and shapely, athletic curves.

"Something's different..." He smiled into her neck as his lips traveled to her cheek. "Even more delicious. More tempting. I can't seem to keep my hands off of you."

She let out a little gasp and a soft moan. "I seem to be having the same problem." She giggled quietly and her tongue lightly teased his earlobe.

He growled a little sexily. "You keep that up, and I may decide to take you here on the table." He teased.

"Would that really be such a bad thing?" She cooed as she nibbled his neck and pulled him further to her onto the sofa where she had been resting.

"I suppose not." He answered with an irresistible smirk.

Needless to say, bodies melded together on every stick of furniture in the LoveME room that afternoon. Very satisfyingly, I might add.

"By all of the gods in existence, I cannot get enough of you." He told her, holding her closely, wanting so badly to never let go. "I love you more than I can possibly express." He told her, pulling her more tightly to him.

"Deimos... We can't stay here. We still have a full day ahead and I have to meet Hera." She breathed out as his lips kept assaulting her neck and shoulders.

"Hmm, Hera?" He asked distractedly.

She giggled and nodded. "Mnḗmē said I need to talk to her about the way I've been lately."

He nodded. "Ah... Okay... Just one more kiss." He told her and kissed her again, enjoying the soft moans and pleasurable squeals emanating from her.

Melétē was a bit shocked. Certainly she and Eros had their moments, but nothing as brash as showing their affections in a public place like that. She had gone to the LoveME office to prepare for the afternoon and had the misfortune of encountering a locked door and a plethora of erotic sounds emanating from said room.

In the past, it had always been her and Mnḗmē that had been guilty of such little moments. Aoidḗ had always been the quiet, reserved one. The one to keep things private and to herself, but this was something entirely different. So different in fact, that she had to immediately find Eros and make his day infinitely brighter with her unexpected visit.

Kanae was in shock to see Yuki standing before her in her dressing room. "H-How is this possible?" She stammered out.

He grinned mischievously and his visage shimmered into Phobos. "I had to see you, my Love." He purred.

A seductive glint came to her eyes and she shimmered into the familiar visage of Mnḗmē. "So... We can still see each other?" She asked, caressing his face softly.

He nodded. "Never underestimate the power of a son of Aphrodite when he's being denied the love of his woman." He murmured as his lips fell to trace the lines of her neck.

"I'll have to remember that." She sighed out. What a wonderful way to end my day. She thought as his lips worshiped her neck.

"Darling, we should prepare for the arrival of four new gods." Hera announced as she cuddled in the arms of her one and only.

Zeus looked at her in shock. "Four? Who are the lucky parents?" He was almost glowing in glee.

She gave him a mischievous look and shook her head. "That's for me to know. I'm certain they will tell you soon. They haven't come to me yet, but I'm sure they will soon." She looked up in thought. "Although, we will have to make preparations for the attendance of a few of the Titans... Aphrodite, included. You will not be able to exclude her in the birth of her grandchildren." She cautioned.

Zeus' eyes went wide. "Aoidḗ will have four?!"

Hera giggled. "No silly!" She swatted his arm. "She and Ares do have more than one son, you goof or have you not noticed the strange love aura that's been plaguing Tokyo lately?"

Zeus gave her a puzzled look. "That's from all three boys?"

Hera shrugged her shoulders. "They are her sons. Would you expect any less when they truly felt the full impact of Love?" She shook her head smiling and kissed his cheek. "For someone that is so involved with the idea of love, you are somewhat clueless." She teased with a giggle.