Athena woke up with a pain in her chest. She rolled on the bed, hoping that Xavier would be there. But he's not there. Her eyes are tired from crying last night. Since Xavier isn't with her, she will just stay in the bed and stare at the window, probably wait for him to come back. 

 She heard the door creak open. Footsteps paced towards the bed. The figure of a woman stood in front of her blocking the window. 

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"Hey," She smiled softly. "There's a big in the Pattinson rest house. A drone with laser guns attacked the whole house." 

 Athena sat up quickly and a big pain in her head makes her winced. Sabrina sat beside her and reached her face. 

"They are fine. Few are injured but they will be fine." 

"No one dies right?" 

"Yes," Sabrina said. "We already set up one of our safest vacation mansions. We'll move there for the party. We'll join them for the party." 

"Okay," She nodded. 

��Have fun, okay?" 

 Athena didn't respond. Sabrina pressed her hands. 

"Wash your face, your dad wants to have a family breakfast." 

"I'm not in the mood to eat." She said. 

"Athena, your life doesn't roll around Xavier. You'll meet new people. I know that you may not love someone like the same but, at least you have to live." 

"I'm just waiting for him," Athena said. 

"I know. While waiting for him, you need to eat, exercise, and mingle. Seeing you like this hurts me. Your dad feels the same." 

"It's what her mother wants right?" Athena asked. Sabrina sighed. 

"Let's not talk about her." 

"Mom," 

"Hmm?" 

"Xavier loves his mother so much. I know that I can't compare to it." 

"I know that." Sabrina caressed her hair. "Let's go." 

 Athena slipped off from the bed and went to the bathroom. Sabrina waited for her daughter. She took Athena's robe and gave it to her. She held her hand and took her to her dresser. Athena sat down as Sabrina picked the hairbrush and combed her long hair. It's been a while since she last did this to her only daughter. Their little Princess is not so little anymore. 

"It's December and a family holiday." 

"Did you accept Xavier as a family?" 

"Yes," Sabrina kissed her top head. "He loves you so much." 

"And you know that his mother is Marga?" 

"Yes," Sabrina said and continued brushing her hair. 

"So, you let Xavier into my life?" 

"We knew him years ago, back in Hawaii," Sabrina said. "We didn't tell you because we don't want to ruin your future with him." 

"It's already ruined." 

"Athena, what if Xavier goes back to you?" 

"If he still loves me, then why would I reject him?" 

"Although, he left like that?" 

"Yes," Athena looked up at her mother. ��Mom, I know that you'll understand. You felt the same love as a dad. I don't know why I am crazy over him, but Xavier treated me like a Goddess. He treated me like a queen. Where else can I find someone like him?" 

"You'll never know." Sabrina smiled at her tightly. "But if Xavier loves you so much. I'm sure that he'll fight for you." 

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 They don't sleep. Rosie and Zayne would cry in their sleep because of what happened. Although they predicted it, something just aligned and made it happen. Gladly, no one died. Zendaya looked at Esme and Laurence who have their siblings in their arms while they are trying to sleep. The maids and butlers are helping with packing things so they could leave. 

 She approached Esme and Laurence. 

"Hey," Zendy called. "We need to leave."

"I need a hand," Laurence said. Zendaya took Zayne from him and Laurence stretched his arms. 

"Wow, this guy is heavy,��� Zendaya said. Laurence chuckled. 

"Yeah, mom kept on feeding them." 

 Zendaya simply knew everything about Laurence. They are best friends. But somehow, Laurence needs to say something to her. They left the control room one by one until the choppers were ready. Their Christmas has been ruined by the Eagle Empire. But what Zendaya is curious about is why and how they act so well? 

 Laurence took Zayne from her and she smiled at him. If someone is spying on them close then she needs to start thinking that it's one of the best agents or someone close to them. If someone spilled their plan, then Jacob must be close to it. 

<><><><> 

 Jacob is laughing. He's doing the same trick that they did to him. He sipped on his wine as he watched everything chaotic. But what he didn't know is the person that rang them about his attack. He is planning to attack Christmas day. But somehow, he needed to make it quick because someone told him that they already know. This double agent just gave him information that they have been planning a counter-attack. 

"You enjoy it?" Ilya asked. 

"I do. Since we have a double agent that is closed to them it's easy to kill them." 

"But who is the man that rang them?" 

"We don't know," Jacob said. "I am still finding it out." 

 Ilya also thought. 

"How about Claus?" Jacob asked. 

"Claus didn't have such a connection to do it. Besides, this person surpassed your security. It must be one in the family." 

"Then, I have to find it out." 

 Jacob stood. 

"Let me check our dog." He said as he went down to the dungeon. He looked at the man in chains who struggled to remove it. He glared at him. "Well, handsome. I think you did well. Don't worry. Everything will be fine." 

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 Xavier is already on board in the premium economy that his mother set up. Marga reached his hand and leaned close to him. 

"Don't worry, my son. I have a big surprise for you back home. We didn't get to enjoy Christmas together for five years." 

 He only pressed his lips to smile at her. He leaned on his seat as he closed his eyes. He didn't have enough sleep. He kept thinking of Athena. He was lonely and he didn't know how he's going to cope up with his life. 

 He thought that he'll have a happy life with her. He hoped that everyone would be happy, including his mother. But somehow, it ended in something tragic. It's the worst Christmas he'll ever have. He had plans for Christmas. To kiss under the mistletoe, cuddle in the cold morning, and make love to her. 

 He also planned to go with her to a party for New Year and they would kiss for a minute or more when the clock strikes midnight as the new start of January. But everything shattered because of the pass. Xavier thought they shouldn't bring the past back. But somehow, he didn't want to lose his mother too. So, he decided fast. He wanted to stay away from their family. He didn't blame me. He just thought that they aren't compatible with each other although he loves Athena so much and it hurts right there in his chest where his heart is located. 

"So, I'll invite your friends, how about that?" 

"No, mom. I'm fine and you don't need to invite anyone." 

"It'll be a long vacation." She said. "I sold lots of bags and just as you said, I keep the good quality." Marga sighed. "I have a perfect gift for you." 

"Mom, I want to sleep," Xavier said softly. 

 Marga didn't want to interrupt her anymore. She thought that she could have revenge. But seeing how his son is hurt hurts her too. But she already hurt their little Princess who seduced her son. She's satisfied as long as Xavier wouldn't come back to her and she'll do everything for them not to get back together. 

 The whole flight, Xavier kept an eye mask to cover his eyes. He pulled the blanket over his head with a reclined chair. He thought about Athena all the time and the promise he made. Although he breaks up with her, he had decided to keep everything alive. He will keep earning money to finish the house that he purchased. He will have it on her way. He will set up a personal walk-in closet just for her even though he knew that they won't be together ever again. But he didn't know. What if he couldn't hold himself around her. 

 Xavier fell asleep. He felt a kiss on his lips. It woke him up and he removed the eye mask. Athena smiled at him and straddled him. 

"Athena, how~~how did you get in here?" 

"You can't stay away from me." She pouted at him. He reached her face and his heart melted. All of the pain disseminates. He kissed her again passionately. "I love you, Xavier." She pillowed over his chest. He caressed her hair and kissed her top head. 

"I love you so much, Athena." 

 She lifted her head and kissed her nose. 

"Come back to me. You promised to be with me right. You promise to never love anyone but me, right?" Her eyes started becoming cloudy and tears rolled down her cheek. 

 Xavier reached it to wipe it. He froze when she started fading from his hand. 

"Athena!" Xavier didn't want to lose her.