Athena's POV

After a painfully silent ride which seemed like an eternity, John announced that we have reached our destination making me. A few seconds later, John came to my side and opened the door for me. "Thank you John," I told him as he helped me out. I was in total awe as I saw the modern and kind of extravagant mansion in front of me. "That's crazy," I said to myself. Max was already making his way inside the mansion as I was lost in my thoughts.

As I went through the front door, I was struck by the beauty of the place. "Isn't this place too big for just him," I thought to myself as I followed him. He guided me through the long hallways to a beautiful door. "This is going to your room and that one is my room," he said as he pointed to the door at the end of the hallway. "You are not allowed to go into my room and if you need anything, there are maids available. They are live in the outhouse so you have to press the button to call them. And if you need me, I'll most probably be in the study," he said as he opened the door to my room. The room was mesmerizing but just not my taste so I will have to do something about it.

"I'll ask the maids to bring your things to your room," Max said before leaving the room. Well the entire time he didn't even gave me the chance to talk and now he is already gone. I should probably just try and avoid getting close to him so this is helping already. Looking at the walls of my room, I decided that maybe I could just paint on them.

After a few minutes, my two boxes and my suitcase was brought into the room as I was laying on the most comfortable bed ever. "I'll have a good night sleep tonight," I thought to myself as I got out of bed. "Thank you," I said as the maids placed the boxes on the floor. There were two other doors in the room. I walked to the closest one which revealed a big walk-in closet. "That's too big for me. I don't even have that many clothes," I said as I walked in and examine the closet. I could probably store my painting in here. I then got out of the closet and took all my stuff into the closet. I started organizing my clothes which didn't even fill a quarter of the closet. Well that's embarrassing.

Sighing, I decided to organize my supplies for painting and drawing in the closet itself. As I was organizing, I saw the jewelry that my mom gave me earlier. They are from my family so it means a lot to me. I have to have it on me at all times. I slid the silver ring in my middle finger of my right hand and it fitted perfectly. Looking at the ring, I smiled knowing that I'll always be carrying a piece of my family heritage with me.

After a few more minutes of settling in, the maids came to inform me that dinner was going to be ready soon. I thanked her and followed her out as I was still a stranger to the mansion and I don't want to get lost. She guided me to the dining room. "The dinner will be ready in a few minutes Miss Demetrius," she said with a warming smile. I smiled back and she went to the kitchen.

I started to feel a bit bored as I sat there all by myself but that wasn't for long as Max graced us with his presence shortly. "Have you settle well," he asked and I simply nodded as I felt kind of bored. "Come on let's go little dove, I'll give you a tour of the place," he said as he made his way to me and grabbed my wrist. Why is it that everytime he touches me, I get this weird feeling sprawl throughout my body? It truly frustrates me. "But the dinner is going to be ready in a few minutes," I told him. "It can wait," he said as he guided me to God knows where.

This mansion is just amazing and I'm left speechless. "Here is the room where I display the artwork I have," he told me as he opened the huge door. The room was filled with paintings. Suddenly I realised that those paintings were kind of familiar. "I've seen these somewhere Mr Knight," I told Max as I made my way closer to one of the paintings. Max gasped for an unknown reason making me frown. "How many times do I have to tell you to call me Max and those are actually the paintings of a good friend. He gifted it to me," he said and I nodded. As I studied the paintings, I noticed a signature at the bottom of the painting. As soon as I read the signature, my eyes widened. "You are friends with the one and only Pegasus," I said as I turned to face him. "Yes we are very good friends. How do you know him," he asked as he chuckled at my reaction. "I mean who doesn't know Pegasus. His work is just amazing," I said as I continued to admire his artwork. "Are all of these his work," I asked Max and he nodded. At this moment, I was like a kid in a candy store. Pegasus is one talented human being, he not only amaze people with his writing but blows my mind with his astonishing paintings.

As I was admiring the magnificent artwork in front of my yes, I felt the burning gaze of Max piercing through me. I turned to find him still staring at me. "I still can't believe that you have almost all the artworks of Pegasus," I said as I saw the corner of his lips lift almost giving me a smile. "As I said we are very close," he said as he finally gave me a gorgeous smile of his. What the hell is wrong with me? I should be affected by his smile. I mentally scolded myself as I was swooned by just his beautiful smile. "Do you have the habit of zoning out little dove," he said making me roll my eyes. "Stop calling me little dove. It's not my name," I yelled out but he just chuckled. He grabbed my arm and pulled me to him. I crashed into his rock hard chest making me squeal. "What is wrong with you," I told him as I tried to move away but his grip was too firm. "Aren't you all feisty now Athena," he said. Just hearing him say my name sent ripples of unknown sensations down my spine. I felt my cheeks suddenly heat up making me want to just run away. He was about to say something when he was interrupted by a knock on the door. "Come in," he said with me still pressed against him. "Sir, t..the dinner is ready," the maids stuttered. He finally let go of my arm as he told the maid that we were coming.

Being so close to him made me feel all types of emotions but I know that I have to be careful. The contract clearly states that once the year of the contract is over, we will never see each other again so I better not let myself get attached to him. Just by his presence, I get this weird feeling pulling me towards him. I need to get a grip on myself. Plus he is known to be a player so there is no way that I'm allowing myself to get hurt in the process. "You got this Delia," I said to myself.

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