HER LIFE

A T H E N A

If I may say my life is not easy. Why?

One, beacuse I don't like what they are telling me to do like . . .

" Athena you should obey your own father! "

" Athena you should finish your study "

" Athena you should be smart "

" Athena you should be always look pretty "

" Athena you should diet "

" Athena you should blah blah blah blah "

That's why I really hate it and also . . .

I don't like the way they treat me.

" Athena, you we're going to study Business Management that's final no more buts and complaints! "

My father always force me to do things that I seriously don't like.

And I don't like this last words they tell me before I left that hell house as I say.

" Athena, you we're arranged to be married to this young man ", my mother said.

" what? who's this youngman? I don't know him why should I marry him? ", I ask.

" he's the son of my business partner and because it will benefit you and your future ", my father answered while reading his newspaper.

" yeah my future. or OUR business's future dad ", I said sarcastically. I know where will it end up then.

" language Athena ", my mom shush me.

I know my mom don't want me to be drag in this too but, being the only daughter I have to be obedient everytime. But it's worse!

" I'm sorry mom ", I replied. I respect my mom.

" yes for our business too happy? ", my father asks.

" I finally decide I will not going to marry him ", I said and stand up and leave.

" Athena! Get back here we're not done yet! ", I hear my father shouts from his office.

I calm myself by texting my most trusted friend Julia.

Julia 🐷

Juls, can we meet?

Sent: 8:56 am

After I sent the text message I wash in the bathroom and freshen myself I feel like I am so exhausted right now. After the shower, I dress myself into my comfy clothes and decided to grab a mask for my safety. Because who knows if my father's trusted employees sees me.

Beep! Beep!

Oh Julia replied.

Julia 🐷

Of course my Athena. And sorry for the late reply I am busy about something's here in our company.

Recieved: 9:00 am

Julia 🐷

Thanks Juls. Oh! no problem it's ok I understand 😊

That's what I hate about this stupid business.

After that conversation with uni I tiptoed till I found the main door and secretly walk to where me and my friend would meet of course! I am not going to risk my free time to be free by driving my car.

I arrived at our meeting place there I saw Julia at one of the stals I entered the cafè and walk to her direction. I sit infront of her seems like she didn't recognize me.

" ahh  . . . excuse me this table is taken ", she said politely to me.

I just laugh at her.

" excuse me, why are you laughing? ", she seriously asks.

I remove my mask and I untied my pony and smile at her.

" omo! What was that for Athena? You scared me! ", she said while slightly punching my arm.

" mianhae uni, that was my disguise just so my father's trusted employees out here won't recognize me ", I said.

" oh I understand your situation Athena ", she said apologisingly.

" no it's alright it's the truth too I guess what they're saying is true 'truth hurts' ", I said jokingly slightly sad.

" hey don't be sad Athena! The Athena that I knew was jolly, cheerful and she's not going to let any obstacles keep her from fighting! And she's a lion ", she said every word with expressions too.

I laugh at her and said, " thank you. I'm so thankful that your my friend ", I said with a smile.

" now, now, what was this about? ", she ask changing the topic.

" about marriage ", I answer with a sigh.

" what? Who's going to be married? ",  she ask.

" me ", I silently said.

" what? how? when? ", she ask again.

" they've arranged me in a marriage with someone that I don't know ", I replied explaining.

" how? ", she ask curious.

" my father says for my future but then my father tells the truth for our business's future ", I explained rolling my eyes. I'm just so annoyed!

" and when? ", she asks again.

" just an hour ago ", I replied sipping my coffee.

" hmm . . . you know what Athena, if something came up and you really need my help don't think twice just call me I am right there, everwhere ", she said with a smile.

" thank you Juls. I will ", I replied.

" then let's forget about it and sipped this coffee's before it became cold ",  she said winking at me.

I really love my uni she makes me laugh always and really don't forget to remind me about who I really am.

To be continued . . .