10 Panic

Aphrodite's POV

"So you mean, he suddenly called you and open the topic about marriage again?"

I can't believe what I'm hearing from Hephaestus.

We're both sitting on a bench inside the palace's garden, and wow catching up with each other, it's been hundreds of years since the last time we talk.

"I can never understand Lord Zeus. Why he's so eager to give you away. Maybe he's worried?" I can see the concern on his face, knowing Heppy, he might be thinking I'm sad and alone.

"Hold it, I'm totally fine. You don't have to worry. I'm fine being single. I can always deal with it." I smiled at him; I just hope he believes me.

"Ah, you didn't change at all, Venus." He looks intently at me before looking up.

Calling me by that name, it brings a lot of good memories.

"I better go now, so many orders from Ares, I think he's eating all the weapons I forge for him. Haha, see you soon, Aphrodite."

I laugh at his few comments, a rare thing from the blacksmith's god.

"Thank you again, Hephaestus for taking my side and understanding me."

He smiles once again, then strides away.

Talking with Hephaestus makes me feel good. I just realize I'm just stressing myself.

Should I relax a bit?

Sitting on my office, and playing the few strands of paper I tore just a moment ago.

I'll go plan my vacation then-.

"MILADY!!!"

-Or not.

Nona is recklessly running and shouting.

What's the problem?

"Nona, I told you not to shout even if it's an emergency. Remain your composure."

I scolded her about this a few times.

"You don't understand Milady, it's a high-class emergency!"

She's frantic now.

"What is it?" now I'm worried.

What is it this time?

"Milady, the human, he's about to commit a very stupid act in front of his ex-lover!!!"

"WHAT?!!"

And then I lose my own composure.