Hera's Affair
Chapter 1: Hera's Anger
Hera's POV
I cannot believe this! That lying, cheating, no good son of a... Grr! I should probably explain my anger. You see, I've only just found out that Zeus has been cheating on me, with mortal women. And I emphasize on women not woman. And to make matters worse, everyone on Olympus knew, except me. Not to mention it has been going on for years. And it all started with Perseus' whore of a mother, Danae. Well, at least I don't have to kill her since her husband already did. Yes, I realize just how horrible that makes me sound, but what would you do exactly if you were the Goddess of Marriage and Family and you found out you're husband slept with and impregnated a married woman (who wasn't you)?
Anyways, all of the Goddesses just giggled every time they saw me now, because they all hated me and couldn't believe I didn't figure it out. The only Goddesses who didn't giggle were Athena, Aphrodite, Artemis, and Demeter of all people. And you'd think that they hated me the most. As for the other Gods, the only ones who didn't laugh at me were Hades, Poseidon, and strangely, Hephaestus.
Hephaestus was the one who surprised me the most. But I suppose he of all people wouldn't wish my fate on even me considering his relationship with Aphrodite.
And because I couldn't take it anymore, I teleported to my palace and went straight to my bedroom and cried my eyes out. Yes, I know, completely the opposite reaction you were expecting. But what you don't seem to realize is, Gods are just like mortals when it comes to the phrase, "I'm only human" (except that obviously we're immortal).
Suddenly, I heard a knock on my door. I said, "Go away." But apparently that doesn't work on Olympians, because Aphrodite opened my bedroom door and closed it behind her as she strode over to my bed. She sat down and sweetly asked, "Are you okay?" I stared at her feeling as if I was in complete shock. She said, "Yes, I know what you're thinking. 'Why is Aphrodite kindly asking if I'm okay?' Well, to answer your question, I don't hate you, I simply have a slight... dislike for you. And I help people with their love problems, no matter who they are." I suddenly had the strange urge to hug her. And I did. I think Aphrodite was shocked, because it took a moment for her to slowly hug me back. Then she said, "Is there anything I can do to help you?" I slowly pulled away and said, "If you have any suggestions for revenge, that would be great." Aphrodite got a look on her face that I'm guessing must have been her thinking look, because she was actually quiet for about 5 minutes.
She suddenly pulled an evil smirk, and I didn't know whether to be afraid, or curious. Or both. "I have an idea," she said. "but I don't know if you'll agree." "Just tell me!" I exclaimed. She said, "Have an affair." I looked at her and dropped my jaw in shock. I was about to reply, but then she said, "And it can't be with just anyone, it has to be someone who will make Zeus very angry and very jealous." I couldn't help it. I actually listened to what she had to say.