CHAPTER 17

Annabeth sat at her desk as a man came up to her. She looked up and saw his widow peaked hair and brown eyes. He was smirking down a there as if he knew something that he could use against her. She ignored him and looked back down to her work.

"Hey, Annabeth."

She looked back up with a sigh, "What?" Her eyes narrowed at his closeness.

His smirk grew wider. He then came around her desk and turned her spin chair so that she turned to him. He leaned closer down to her— their noses touched.

"Let's start over, Annabeth. I love you still. I always have."

Michael dipped down and kissed her lips, then moved down to her neck. Annabeth looked away from the man then let out a exasperated sigh. She grabbed his collar then pushed him away from her.

"What the—?"

Her eyes glared at him, making him stand a bit back, "Don't bullshit me, Yew. Don't think you can take advantage of me just because you know I've lost my memories."

"What? I didn't."

"Well, it seems as if you think you can have me back after you got that divorce with a woman you made pregnant. I'm sorry, but I think you have seriously deluded yourself—" she stood up to meet him square in the eye, "So why don't you go fuck yourself and leave me alone."

He was so taken back, he didn't take a single breathe as she passed him to leave her office door,

"Annabeth...you—"

She turned to the flustered man and let out a exasperated sigh, "Yes, Michael. I do remember. I remember everything." she said with her grey eyes ever so striking and stormy.

~o00o~

Percy sat at the bench in central park with a bouquet of flowers beside him and two cups of coffee. There was a warm smile on his face as he slipped his hands in the pockets of his leather jacket.

It was fall and the leaves fell down, dancing in the chilly breeze.

He waited and waited. Then waited some more, until he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned and saw her standing there—smiling. He stood up his eyes bright and warm. He smiled a sweet smile—full of love and happiness.

"Hey, you came."

"Of course, I did. Sorry, I'm late. I was caught up with work."

"No, it's fine." He let her sit next to her, then handed her the flowers.

She smiled, taking them and taking a whiff of them. He then handed her a cup of coffee to which she was grateful as well.

Annabeth let out a sigh then laid her head comfortably on his shoulder. He looked down at her and smiled, then leaned down to kiss her lips. His hands went up to hold her face as he kissed her again and again. She kissed him back- her eyes were open, silver and luminescent.

~o00o~

That night, Annabeth leaned her back against the headboard of the bed and watched Percy as he slept beside her—his arm wrapped around her waist protectively. He looked so calm in his sleep. His eyelashes dark and full and his brow handsomely knitted. The chiseled jaw and raven hair that messily swept over his forehead.

She let out a heavy breathe.

She looked one last time at him, then got out of bed and pulled on a sweater before making her way down the stairs. Annabeth then took her keys and went out the door.

She drove. She just drove.

On the highway in the middle of the night.

She pulled into a parking lot then got out of the car. Annabeth then went over through the line of graves at the crack of dawn. The sun rose behind her as she stood—simply stood— in front of one grave stone.

She set a single flower in front of the stone. Her heart aching seeing the words imprinted on the grey stone.

Frederick Chase

Loving Father and Husband

"I'm sorry, dad…so sorry..." She ran her fingers over the paved name then stood back up.

She heard footsteps behind her and turned swiftly around. A beautiful brunette stood there with a bouquet in her hand.

"Annabeth?" She took a step closer to her.

Annabeth held onto her inhibitions, "Mother."

"Why are you here?"

"I should ask the same."

"Are you okay? I heard your ex boyfriend came to see you. That's always hard."

"It was alright. I took care of it."

Reyna set the flowers next to the one flower that Annabeth set first.

"Well, I should get going first to the company." Reyna reached over to touch Annabeth's shoulder, "Take care, Annabeth. And if you ever want to, you can come back home anytime. You are always welcome."

The brunette then left. Annabeth let out a breathe and watched as the woman slowly disappeared. It had taken everything to not try to strangle the woman with her bare hands. Her grey eyes looked back to the grave of her father.

She knew what she wanted from Reyna. But she had no idea what to do with Percy Jackson.

"Help me, Dad. What should I do?" She said quietly to the grey stone. Her only answer was the chilly morning breeze.

~o00o~

Percy came down the stairs to see Annabeth at the kitchen counter with a cup of coffee in her hands.

"You're up early."

She gave him a smile, "Yeah, I went for a run."

He nodded then sat in front of her then looked into her eyes with his green ones. He then reached over to hold her hand. "You okay? You look tired."

"Yeah, I'm fine. I'm going to go take a shower." She said.

He nodded as she stood up from the counter and made her way upstairs.

Percy simply sat there with his coffee—his aquamarine eyes brooding and perplexed.

~o00o~

Reyna walked down the hall then down the elevator to the level below her. She then strutted over to where the office doors were. She pushed them open and walked up to the raven haired man sitting at his desk.

He looked up, "Reyna, to what do I owe this pleasure."

She looked him square in the eye, "I saw Annabeth at the cemetery yesterday, paying respects to her father's grave."

"I don't see what's so bad about that."

"Damn it, Percy. If she gets her memories back—she's going to come after both you and me and you know it."

He let out a sigh then placed some files in his desk drawer, then looked back up at Reyna, "If that's true, then all the better and don't talk as if you and I on the same side, because we're not—nor will we ever."

~o00o~

A girl with golden blonde hair held her breathe as she overheard their conversation from behind the door. Her grey eyes became dark and stormy as her fingers tightened around the file of paperwork in her hand then left to exit the building.

~o00o~

With the beep of the car, Percy went up the stairs to the apartment door and keyed in.

"Annabeth?" He called as he set his jacket and keys on the counter. The TV was on and there were several pictures scattered on the table. "Annabeth? you here?"

He sat down in the couch and examined the photos. His eyes widened. They were of him and Reyna in high school. Photos of him kissing her on the cheek, looking in her eyes and kissing her on the lips, hugging her. Photos of their graduation, college years.

Percy's breathes became heavy. Then something on the TV screen caught his eye. There was a picture of him and Reyna next to the news anchor's head.

"An anonymous source has brought these photos to our attention. It seems to be that Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase's current boyfriend, was in a former relationship with Reyna Arellano, current CEO of Chase Industries…"

"Oh no."

Percy was out the door as soon as he heard that.

~o00o~

"Come on come on, answer the phone." Percy said to himself as the phone rang. He got in his car and started the ignition, before slamming on the accelerator.

"This is Annabeth, leave a message at the beep."

His fingers gripped the wheel harder.

Damn it.

He checked her work place, the beach, the park. Nowhere. Percy ran his fingers through his hair. It was soon going to be dark and Annabeth was still nowhere to be found.

Percy leaned his forehead against the top of the wheel, closing his eyes and trying to calm himself.

She remembered. She remembered everything.

Annabeth Chase was back.

~o00o~

Percy went back home in defeat and slumped in his couch with his head in his hands.

His cell suddenly rang and he immediately picked it up, "Hello?"

"Percy, this is the bar manager. I think there's a girl here who belongs to you. I'm just about to close and I can't get this girl to move. She's quite wasted."

"Thank you. I'll be right there."

~o00o~

He ran through the doors of the bar and stopped seeing the back of a girl sitting on a chair at the bar—her golden blonde hair styled over one shoulder. His boss came up to him and Percy reassured him that he would lock up for him. After the boss left, Percy went up to her and sat in the chair next to her.

She had her cheek rested on the palm of her hand and her eyes were closed. An empty glass of what looked to be scotch was in front of her. Percy raised his hand and gently brushed away a golden strand from her beautiful face.

Her eyes fluttered open at his touch. She looked at him with wonder and curiosity for a moment before looking away and holding her head in her hands.

She let out a groan then lifted her head and turned to face him again—a lazy smile appeared on her face.

"Percy.. you came." Her words were slurred.

She tried to get off the chair, but ended up collapsing against him. His strong arms caught her.

She looked up and smiled again, "Thanks."

Annabeth then leaned up and kissed him on the lips. She tasted good, though there was the strong taste of alcohol on her lips.

He pulled away, "Annabeth." He held her at arms length, looking into her beautiful grey eyes.

"Annabeth" he said again.

Annabeth gave him a sweet smile, "Yes?"

"I'm sorry." His words were genuine and steady, "I'm. so. sorry…"

Drunk Annabeth nodded, "I know. Could you take me home?"

He nodded, then helped her out of the bar, "Yeah, let's get you home."

~o00o~

Percy sat by the side of her bed as she slept. He leaned down and kissed her forehead then her lips.

He knew what the morning would bring. He knew it would end after tonight.

His green eyes threatened to let a tear slide down his cheek. Percy looked at her with eyes- bereft.

Please don't hate me, Annabeth.

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