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Chapter 10

There were lot of things happened for the past two months. Sean found a new family. Hestia and Charles was kind of adopted him. It all happened after they met. Sean spends time with them more often. He can see his mom on Hestia and Nico on Charles. They learned the truth when they accidentally discovered Sean crying at the back of the store. You may be wondering why Sean was in their store. He applied to work because he needed to find a job or else he'll run out of money.

He was on duty when he happened to watch news regarding his family. After seeing that Kelsi's condition hasn't improved, he run outside and started to cry feeling the guilt all over again. And then Hestia and Charles found him. He hesitated to tell them the truth but eventually after some time they convinced him. Hestia and Charles were shocked learning who Sean really was. Charles didn't know him as a singer but he sure does know his family's background. You see Charles is an engineer and his dream job was to work for Sean's company. What a coincidence isn't it?

Sean apologized for lying to them. Hestia and Charles who learned to love Sean understand him. Then they did the most impossible thing. They offered Sean their home and kind of adopted him as Hestia's son and Charles younger brother. Sean was so happy and grateful to them. He learned to love them as his own family.

-Line Break-

Annabeth's POV

I was back again in Patras for another project. Last time I was here was 6 months ago. I just got back here last night. I was up early in the morning so I decided to go for a run. I smiled seeing the familiar place. When I thought I had enough I went to a café and ordered coffee and a bagel.

When I was done I went to the nearest grocery store since I won't be working till Monday. I groaned when I realized I bought too many and now I have to carry it all the way to the house. My hands are full. Stupid, I murmured to myself. The house is three blocks away but I decided to walk since it still early and walking is good for my health I thought to myself.

I was about to turn left when suddenly 2 kids run up to me and knocked me down. "Ouch! Watch it!" I yelled. "Sorry miss!" they apologized in unison and ran off. I shook my head when I saw that the groceries scattered to the ground. I was picking up when I heard someone.

"Hey! Are you okay?" he asked. "I'm fine." I replied without looking at him. He then started to help me pick up the groceries. "I said I'm okay!" I stated. "Hey I'm just trying to help." He said.

"Sean!" Someone shouted. "In here!" he replied. Then Hestia appeared to his side. "What are you doing here?" she asked him. He pointed at me. "Annabeth!" Hestia exclaimed. I smiled at her and about to stand up but he offered his hands to help me. I took his hands not wanting to be rude in front of Hestia.

She then hugged me. I hugged her back. Hestia is like a mother to me. I have known her the last time I was here. She's a sweet and loving person. "When did you come back?" she asked. "Last night." I replied to her smiling. "Another project?"she asked. I nodded.

"Oh forgive me for being rude. I want you to meet Sean." He gestured to the guy who helped me. I was about to look at him when Hestia added, "my son". I snatched my head back to her. "Your son? I thought Charles was your only son?" I asked. She smiled and said, "Long story." Suddenly his phone rings and he excused himself.

"Mom sorry but we have to go." Sean called while loading something at the back of their car. "Do you want us to drop you by?" Hestia asked. "No it's okay, thank you anyways." I replied. She waved goodbye and she entered the car. I didn't even see his face and the worst part I didn't even thank him. I shrugged it off and started to walk.

I was about to enter the house when I heard noises inside. I hesitated to enter. Last time I checked I was alone. I grab a can in the groceries for self defense and sneak in. I was halfway the living room when someone grab me from behind. I shouted and try to let go, when suddenly Thalia burst out laughing. I turned to look at her and she was laughing her ass off.

I glared at her. "Very funny Thalia." She raised her eyebrow. "Oh it's good to see you too my dear friend." She said with sarcasm. I smiled and hugged her. "What are you doing here anyways?" I asked her. "Well I found out that you will be here so I begged my dad to let me stay with you." She grinned. "Oh you little brat." I teased.

She rolled her eyes and stuck her tongue out. "Don't you have better things to do than to annoy me?" I teased. "Let me think?" Thalia pretends to think. "Hmm no?" I started to laugh and she joined me in. "Anyways it's good that you were here to accompany me." She nodded and we both went to the kitchen to put the groceries.

" Hmm the second thing why I was here is because Silena is back." Thalia informed. "Really?" I asked. She nodded. "She called me last night. She wanted to surprise you upon hearing that you're here." she stated. "But?" I continued. "I know you hate surprises so I said no."

I smiled at her and mouthed, "Thank you." "Her party will be tonight." She informed me. I nodded. "I bet she's excited to see Charles." We both laughed and continued to chat.

Sean's POV

Mom and I arrived at home and I plunged to the couch. I remembered the girl I helped. Although I didn't see much of her face I can tell she's beautiful. I suddenly remembered Calypso. I sighed and turned on the TV. With my worst luck I saw Calypso on one of the channels and she was being interviewed. I was about to change the channel when she said something that caught my attention.

- Scene from the TV -

"So Calypso, have you heard anything about Percy since the accident?" The reporter asked. Calypso's face saddened and she shook her head. The reporter nodded. "So how have you been? After the incident you also took a vacation. Are you okay now?"

"Umm yeah I'm fine. I just needed time after what happened. But now I'm back and ready to work." She said. "That's good news. And I heard Jason has something to do with it?" The reporter teased. Calypso blushed.

- End of scene -

Third Person's POV

Sean felt the familiar pain. He changed the channel wanting to forget what he just saw. I hate them! He muttered to himself. And then suddenly he saw the familiar face of her sister being flashed in the screen. The reporter said Kelsi Jackson was finally awake after 2 months of being comatose. Sean dropped the remote and struggled to get up. He wanted to run but he felt dizzy and weak.

"Sean." Charles called. "Are you okay?" he asked upon seeing him. Sean struggled to run outside towards the beach. Charles turned to the TV and saw the news. He followed him to the beach. He saw him looking at the beach and crying. He watched him from afar. He knows that Sean needed space. Then Hestia appeared next to him.

"I've been looking for you two. Where is your brother?" Hestia asked. He pointed to where Sean is. "What's going on? Is he all right?" She asked with a concern look on her face. I shook my head. "He saw something on the news about his family." I explained. "Is it bad?" she asked. I shook my head.

"His little sister is finally awake." I explained. Hestia is now teary eyed. She started to walk towards Sean. "Mom." I called. But she continued to walk and so I followed her. Mom hugs Sean from behind trying to calm him down. Sean then started to cry harder. He broke their hugged and said, "She's awake."

We both nodded. "I don't know what am I supposed to do." He said. "Do you want to go home?" Hestia asked. He shook his head. "I can't. I'm not ready yet." She hugged him. "We understand. " He looked at us. "I'm happy that she's okay now but that's all I can do now. " He explained.

They went back inside the house to prepare their food. Sean helped them trying to put aside his thoughts. They were eating when suddenly Charles phone rings. He excused himself. When he went back he's grinning like an idiot.