Athena's POV

The next morning

"Okay boys now let get all my things packed up," I told Jacob and Dereck as they were lounging on my bed. "Get up you stinky," I said as I tried to pull them out of bed. "All my drawings and my books are going in this box," I told them as I pointed to the box at the feet on my bed. Suddenly my mom started call me.

"Yes mom do you need something," I asked her as I saw her looking through an old box. "I have some thing to give you. Come and sit next to me honey," she said as she patted the seat next to her. "I almost forgot about this. There is something your grandmother left for you. She gave it to me when I got pregnant with you. This has been passed down through several generations and now it is yours honey," she said as she took out a velvet black box. She opened it and revealed a beautiful silver ring with a mesmerizing detailing around it. There was also a black pearl on top. She then took out another box. "This one used to be your grandfather's favourite accessory and he would never stop wearing it," she said as she opened the box revealing a pocket watch with Roman numerals all round. "They left these for me," I asked my mom and she nodded. "I was supposed to give it to you a long time ago but I somehow forgot about it," she said as she handed me the boxes. "They are beautiful," I told my mom as I contemplated the unique design of my grandmother's ring.

My grandparents were actually very rich people but unfortunately, they somehow started to face a lot of loss as people were secretly stealing from their company secretly. My dad did not want to take over the business so the company went to his younger brother who couldn't save the company. Then they all lived like common people. All there properties were seized. All of them had to work hard and managed to live a peaceful life. But on one horrible night, when my grandparents were coming to see us, they got into a fatal accident resulting in both of them to lose their life. It was a really painful phase for my family but I was too young to even remember.

Just thinking about all of this made me unknowingly start tearing up. Wiping my tears away, I made my way back to my bedroom. "Are you sure that you want to do that Delia," Dereck said as soon as I got in the room. Knowing exactly what was talking about, I couldn't help but sigh. "I need to do this for my brother, Dereck," I said as I looked at him. "Well talking to him yesterday, he seemed like a nice guy," Jacob said making Dereck scowl. "On whose side are you, you asshole," he grunted at Jacob. "I'm just saying," Jacob said as he raise his hand in defeat. "It's all going to be fine guys. Plus you can come to visit me whenever you want," I said as I gave Dereck a comforting hug. "Hey I want a hug too," Jacob said as he joined us. After that, we went back to packing and spending quality time together.

After an hour, we were done packing because well I don't have much things to packed. I just have my clothes and some things that are important to me. My phone suddenly started to ring as I was sitting comfortably in my bed. I picked it up as I saw that it was Maximus Knight himself. "Hello," I said kind of feeling nervous. "Little dove I hope you finished packing because I'll be coming to pick you up in a few minutes," he said with a stern voice. How intimidating! "Yes I've packed all that I need and stop calling me little dove," I said frustratingly and just hung up on his face. Oh well where did that audacity come from. As expected not even a few seconds later, my phones started ring again with the mighty egoistic man himself. "How dare you hang up on me? You don't get to disrespect me like that," he said making me roll my eyes. I scoffed at his words. "You will regret this," he said before hanging up. I didn't think that would go this far but okay.

Sitting on the couch, I instantly forgot about the little heat up that just happened as my mind was clouded by the thought of having to move out. I know it's just for a year but still. My mom took is very nicely and that just makes me feel even more guilty. She really thinks that I'm in love with that arrogant bastard when in reality I'm pretty much sure that we will end up hating each other. I wonder why he came up to me for this proposal. I mean I never saw him before plus who goes up to a random person and asks them to be their fiancé. That's just absurd. I bet there is something more to this than he is saying.

A few minutes passed and Max finally got to my place. Suddenly everything seemed to be hitting me. I'm going to be living with a stranger. A hot stranger! What the hell is wrong with me? Anyways I'll be leaving my house where my family is. "Calm down Delia. You are doing this for a good reason," I whispered to myself as I let Max in. He looked kind of angry. "What made you so grumpy Mr Knight," I said as I saw his face. "Call me Max," he hissed making me roll my eyes. "I didn't know it was his time of the month," I said quietly. "I heard that," he said making me halt. Why am I being so annoying today?

"Mom Max is here," I said out loud as I went in my room to grab my stuff. I heard them start talking as I got in my room. My mom actually like him. Oh man am I making a mistake? "Get yourself together Delia," I told myself. I can do this. I took the two boxes and my suitcase downstairs. "Oh honey you could have told Eros to help you," my mom said as I placed my suitcase down. "Let me help you with that," Max said as he took the two boxes at once and went out. Oh I know why he did that, my mom is here so obviously. "Honey I'm so happy that you finally found someone to be by your side," she said making me feel awful about myself. I'm so sorry mom. "I'll come and visit you guys often okay," I told her as she hugged me tightly. "You better be Delia," she said as she finally let go of me. "Stinky butt get down now," I yelled out causing my mom to hit me in the head. "Ouch mom," I said as I rubbed my head. "You kids are impossible," she said making me laugh.

After a few minutes, Maximus came back inside while Eros came downstairs. "Why are you still here," Eros said and I just scoffed. "Because my beloved little brother has not come to see me," I said in a high pitch voice as I annoyingly hugged the life out of me. "Stop you are annoying," he said as he tried pushing me away. "I can finally turn your room into my drawing station," he said making me look at him with a scowl. I heard Max chuckle behind me. "It was great seeing you guys again but we really need to get going," Max said with an apologizing expression. "I'll see you guys later," I told them as they accompanied us outside.

As soon as we got out, I saw Jacob through his window and he saw me too. He shortly then came out followed by Dereck. "I'm going now guys. I'll call you," I said as I hugged Jacob. "Take care of yourself and expect me coming over a lot," Dereck said as I hugged him. He squeezed me in his embrace and lifted me up making me squeal. "Be good boys okay," I said as I ruffled Dereck's hair. As soon as I turned, I saw Max literally glaring at Dereck. "Bye guys," I said as John opened the door for me. "Thank you John," I said as I got in. As the car started driving away, I looked back as I saw their retreating figures. I didn't even realised that a little tear came out of my eyes. Why am I overacting? I quickly wiped my tear away and sunk in my seat.

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