30 Boss Woman
“How was Gianna this morning?”
Athena opened her tablet, as she questioned Aiden, her driver and bodyguard.
To the outsiders, he was a mere driver with lean muscles, but Athena had trained with him in the same martial arts academy, and knew what he was capable of.
She was actually honored to have him, even though he claimed that he was the one honored to
serve her.
“Gianna looked downtrodden this morning. She tried covering her dull face with make–up, and an earnestness to work, but I thought she still looked sad. I think she w
also be working late today; she told me to let you know that you should pick up the kids after school.”
Athena sighed, and looked up.
Gianna and Zane.
Could she hold back her thirst for the knowledge of their history? How long will she be able to hold on?
“And the twins? How are they?”
“Just the same. Only that they seemed sad about something”
A pause.
“Did something happen last night or earlier this morning?”
“They used their skills again.” Athena muttered, swiping through pages on her tablet..
Aiden chuckled softly, smoothly moving the car through edges. “You know you shouldn’t begrudge them, they are only looking out for you.”
“But it should be the other way around…” Athena cut in frustratingly.
“I want a level battleground with Ewan… I don’t want my kids having their childhood tainted with crisis. They should leave that to me.”
Aiden sighed, and parked the car by the side of the road.
Athena came down immediately and joined him in the front seat.
This was like a ritual for them.
Whenever Aiden parked the car by the roadside while on a journey, it meant he wanted to talk with her.
Alden was like the father she never had, the father Zack never was.
They had met at the martial arts academy, and through a series of events, have become in some way, inseparable.
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When he turned forty–eight last year, she had thrown him a little retirement party, but he had been adamant about staying to protect her and the children after the last mishap they survived.
She wondered when he would finally retire. She would miss him.
He also knew about her past with Ewan, her children’s skills, and her capabilities, to an extent.
“Athena…”
Athena reclined deeper into the car seat, facing straight ahead, waiting for the sage advice that Aiden was always known for, even back then.
“Do you really need to get back at Ewan? You know, we can up and leave the continent. I know you will mention the disease, but you can leave your research to some doctors…”
“I don’t trust a lot of people, Aiden. You know that. And my research is very precious. Who knows what one of those greedy doctors can do with it? You know how money can be controlling…
Aiden tapped the steering wheel in thought. “That’s right. So, the only option is to stay and fight.
Athena nodded simply. There was no need to scowl or rage at Aiden. He was different.
Aiden clucked his tongue. “Having lived a life of violence and war for the longest time, I crave peace, and see it as a priceless commodity.”
A pause.
“Athena, I’m not asking that you forgive Ewan–he did something very stupid, I’m asking that your crave peace too, for the sake of your children.”
“We are partners now. Athena dropped, trying to show Aiden that she was trying at least.
Aiden piqued his eyebrow. “He was the one you met up with earlier, before Zane?”
Athena nodded. “We had an agreement of sorts.”
“So what is this about, getting back at him?”
“Aiden, even though Zane explained to me the reasons for Ewan’s behavior during our marriage, it doesn’t excuse his misdeeds against me. Athena inhaled softly.
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