Chapter 5
" Athena we're here "
I couldn't look at him because i think my face was red
" I'm sorry "
I didn't know what I was apologizing for he just looked at me and smiled.
"It's okay "
When we walked into his penthouse, I was kinda struck as to how immaculate his place was. There was an older woman standing in the living room and two other men that looked like security. I usually get uncomfortable around new people. Sean was the reason for all this. I hated him so much.
" It's okay Athena I'll just introduce you to everyone and then I'll take you to your room "
He put me down to stand next to him. I just looked at him and nodded.
"Athena this is Mrs Mendez, she's the housekeeper ,she does everything if you need something all you need to do is ask"
" Hello miss Athena "
" Hello Mrs Mendez "
" This is Mark and James they are both in charge of security since you'll be here "
I just looked at them and nodded
" Greg I'll brief you all in the security room you too Mrs Mendez , I'll show Athena to her room "
Greg took my bags and left
"Come on Athena, I'll show you to your room and you can rest a bit before dinner"
"Okay "
He picked me up again . They all pulled aside when he walked by. I was hesitant because he was a billionaire. If it got out, Sean would make his life terrible ,his business ,his family ,his friends. I shouldn't have come here but he was so sincere he felt safe. I'm sure he didn't think about it . I couldn't do that to him. He deserves better .
" Athena , Athena , "
" I'm sorry "
"Are you okay ?"
" Umm yes I'm just thinking "
" Here's your room why don't you go take a shower and relax dinner will be at eight in the living room I'll come get you ,if you need help call me"
" Okay thank you "
He put me on the bed and he closed the door and left me the minute he was gone I broke . I walked into the bathroom and stood under the shower and I let the tears flow.
I couldn't have this , I wasn't destined for a life like this with someone like him . I'll explain it to him and he will understand, he needs to understand and then I'll leave.
Daniel
I left her in her room and went to the security room. Mrs Mendez ,Greg , James and Mark were all there .
" Athena Will be with us , Mrs Mendez tomorrow you'll speak to her and find out what she prefers to eat and do some shopping "
" Yes Mr chase "
" No one i mean no one not even my mother is to enter this apartment without me saying so , if she wants to go anywhere Greg you'll be with her "
" Yes sir , i have the telephone here already programed "
" Thank you "
" Will that be all Mr Chase I'll get started on dinner "
" Yes that's all ,oh Mrs Mendez can you kindly go to her room and see if she needs help ,she was hurt earlier and won't be able to stand for long periods of time"
" Of course Mr Chase"
I took the phone from Greg and headed back to my room. I needed a shower once under the water ,I started relaxing. Life really does have a way of screwing with you .
I went to take care of business and found the woman I wanted to be mine . Just as I got out of the shower there was a knock on my door so I wrapped the towel around my waist and opened the door. She was standing there. She was about to speak and her mouth was open but she didn't say anything. She was staring . I spent 3 hours a day in the personal gym and in the ring with a Pro boxer in the basement. I knew what I looked like so her staring wasn't bothering me ,but when her eyes landed on my left side and she saw the tattoo I heard the hitch in her breath . there was hope for us yet in any other situation i would be enjoying this ,luckily i snapped out of it in time.
" Is something wrong ,Athena? "
"Ummm.. I.. I'm actually I'm''
She was lost for words
"Wait here "
I walked back into the room and pulled a shirt on
" Are you okay Athena ?"
She seemed a bit more focused now that I was wearing a shirt .
" I just need to call Riley to let her know I'm okay "
" Of course "
I walked over to the bed and handed her the phone
" This is yours all my numbers are there ,so is my security team "
" No i can't have one "
" It's safe it's encrypted no one can trace it "
"Thank you "
She just turned and walked back on unsteady legs in the direction of her room. I just stood there smiling ,yes there was hope for us yet .I just closed my door and went to get dressed.
Athena
I needed to call Riley. She was my only friend. I needed to ask him to borrow his phone as I walked out of the room. I realized I didn't know where he was. I ended up in the living room. Mrs Mendez was there.
" Are you okay Miss Athena? Would you like something to drink ?"
" Umm no ma'am I'm just looking for umm "
" Mrs Chase's room is two doors away from your room "
" Thank you ma'am"
Oh good, I didn't even know how to address him properly. After I found his room, I knocked and he opened it right away. I was shocked he had broad shoulders and muscles and a six pack ,he had a tattoo of a four leaf clover on his left side. Wait, was talking to me? I tried to speak but I couldn't say the words properly. After he handed me the phone I just left, I couldn't say anything. I was mortified that I was staring at him half naked and he was just looking at me .
After i got back to my room I just sank down to the floor trying to figure out what the hell just happened, sex was not something on my mind and every experience i had with sex was associated with pain and torture .so why was i feeling like that about him?. I Dialled her number I knew it by heart she answered on the second ring
"Hello Riley "
"Oh good Athena are you okay ?"
"I'm okay Riley, Zeus is dead Sean found me "
"Where are you?, I'm coming to get you "
I explained everything to her
"I want to meet him."
That was her answer. I could always rely on her. We spoke for a short while more and then ended the call. I just sat there lost in thought when I heard a knock at the door. I stood up and opened it, he was standing there .
" Dinner is ready Athena "
" Okay "
He wouldn't let me walk. He insisted on carrying into the dining room ,Mrs Mendez was just about to leave.
" Good night Mr chase , Miss Athena enjoy your dinner "
After she left he pulled out my chair for me after i sat down he joined me we ate silently this felt so normal.
" Would you like to watch a movie Athena "
" Daniel i need to speak to you about something " .
" Sure let's go into the living room "
I followed him into the living room
"Would you like a glass of wine ?"
"Yes please "
Because I would need liquid courage for this . I took a huge drink and looked at him. He really was handsome .
" I can't be here when Sean finds out it will mean trouble for you "
" Athena i Honestly don't give a damn i saw you and fell in love with you , I promised you i would keep you safe didn't "
"Yes "
"And I still intend to''
" But what happens when someone finds out and one day my picture is plastered on a magazine cover linking me to you ?"
" It won't, I'll make sure of it and if it does nothing will change I'll always want you".
Daniel
I understand her fear. She had a point because, when people find out I'm no longer a bachelor they'll be curious as to who the person is .
" Trust me Athena "
" Can I have another glass of wine? "
" Of course "
I got her another glass of wine. I could tell she was scared .
"Trust me to take care of it and you Athena, give us a chance please "
"Okay I'll try "