11 The Twins Gianna , what the hell ! You told me they were asleep ! Isnt that Kathleens voice ? Athena delivered to Gianna an incredulous look , her words shrouded in an accusatory tone .
As she spoke , her legs moved hurriedly out of the sitting room to the well lit hallway .
Gianna hurried after her , cussing intermittently at the swift change in the atmosphere .
She didnt fail , however , to plead her cause .
Athena , last I checked , they were asleep .
I even double checked .
How was I supposed to know they were awake ? Athena had no response to Giannas question and plea .
She only hoped that the shout she had heard earlier was from protest , and not from pain .
But when she steppe into the room , a sharp cry of anguish escaped her lips .
What is happening here ?! She screamed thereafter , when she saw her children hugging themselves on the floor .
They were crying intensely , passionately.
Athenas heart rate plummeted seriously .
She hurried over to them , and repeated her question , anxiously .
At her voice , the two children , male and female , aged six , looked up to her with startling blue eyes that reminded Athena of Ewan .
Mom , an ant bit Kate … The male responded , deftly pointing the area of pain to Athena , who had settled on the floor right beside them .
Athena sighed in relief at the small sight of red on Kathleens arm , before asking Gianna to get the pain reliever .
But Gianna wasnt at the doorstep when she turned .
Her friend was already off to the dining area to get the first aid kit .
Gianna was perceptive enough to know that the pain relieving ointment would be needed .
Just when Athena was about to comfort the little Kathleen who looked at her adoringly , she saw the laptop that was open and running , near them .
Her eyebrows furrowed .
Her children hadnt been asleep in the first place ! What were you both doing awake ? She asked calmly , almost abandoning Kate who now squirmed underneath her gaze .
Her son licked his lips slowly in response .
Athena had to resist from cursing at Ewan with all the willpower she possessed .
His resemblance to her son was too canny .
Nathaniel was truly a chip of the old block ! We couldnt sleep , mom .
We were waiting for you .
We decided to play some computer games when we saw that you werent coming back anytime soon … especially after Aunt Gia tried 11 The Twins We couldnt sleep , mom .
We were waiting for you .
We decided to play some computer games .
when we saw that you werent coming back anytime soon … especially after Aunt Gia tried tucking us into bed .
Even Nathaniels aloof countenance as he finally gave an answer to her question reminded her of Ewan .
Athena sighed tiredly , and took her daughter in her arms again , comforting the little one by rubbing her arms softly and repeatedly .
Im sorry about that , Nate .
I got caught up at the party .
There was a lot to be done , a lot of people to be introduced to .
Nate shrugged his shoulders , as if he couldnt be bothered .
How did it go ? Athena thought about the likely loss of her relationship with Zane , and shrugged her shoulders too .
Not bad .
However , a furrow marred her forehead when she saw the strange look on her sons face .
He looked at her like she was a liar .
Athena piqued her eyebrow , and when Nate remained undeterred , she sighed .
Nathaniel … please dont tell me that you did that again .

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You promised not to use that skill again ! You promised not to spy … Athena palmed her forehead in frustration .
Behind her , Glanna tiptoed out of the room , after dropping the ointment on the floor , beside Athena , already knowing where this particular conversation was heading to .
She wasnt ready to bear the brunt of what she didnt understand ! The twins could take care of themselves before their mother .
Even so , Nate said nothing .
He only donned the nonchalant demeanor that was Ewan .
Athena gave him a side glare before applying the ointment on Kates arm Kate , who kept staring at her mother and brother intermittently , waiting for the other shoe to drop .
After Athena was done making the application , she carried Kate to the bed and tucked her in , muttering sweet words of encouragement to her .
Thereafter she dropped a kiss on the latters cheeks .
Only after that , did she turn to Nathaniel with a scowl on her face .
You are grounded for a week , boy .
Let me have your gadgets ! Nathaniel hesitated , then bowed his face in submission , under the heat of his mothers anger .
He stood up grudgingly , picked up his laptop and then his phone , and handed them over to his mother .
He cast a side glance at his sister who watched them keenly .
Now , get on your bed … The Tamme Athena cocked her head to the side , studying her son .
It wont happen again , has occurred more than a hundred times over the past two years ! Three years ago she had discovered his passion for computers , and had pushed him into that path Nevertheless , she was beginning to wonder if she had been wrong , especially as he could hack into surveillance systems at such a young age .
Athena sighed after a few beats .
She couldnt be angry at her children for long , not when they looked at her like that ; like she was the best thing ever , like they would be condemned to death if she punished them .
She pulled Nathaniel up , hugged him , and then tucked him into bed .
Mom … Nathaniel tried again , but Athena placed her finger on his lips .
Its okay , Nate … I have forgiven you .
Sleep now .
Nate dropped a kiss on Athenas right check , wished her a good night , and closed his eyes .
Athena got to her feet , looked at her children sleeping , and inhaled deeply .
These two were her world .
She would kill for their sake .
Again she wondered what would happen if Ewan saw them .
She shook her head free from the disturbing thought , and checked her children again .
When she was satisfied with their sleeping state , she walked out of the room .
She needed to talk with Gianna about Ethan and his reports .
But immediately Athena left the room , Kate opened her eyes .
She waited for some seconds , to stop hearing her mothers footsteps , before jumping down from her bed , and hurrying to her brothe Nate ! Wake up ! Nate pretended to sleep , but Kate knew him from the inside out .
She hit him on the arm .
Get up ! We arent done watching the surveillance .
Mom will really go crazy when she discovers you are the one behind the hack ins , Nathaniel opined , refusing to open his eyes , even after Kates nervous laugh .
But Kate wasnt one to give up .
She hit Nate again on the arm .
Nathaniel cussed softly and opened his eyes .
You really are bent on entering moms bad books today .
He cited , stepping down from the bed .
Kate ignored him , and brought her own phone .
A few taps in , and she was watching the live feed of the party .
So thats our father ? He looks like us .
What do you think , Nate ? < 11 : The Twins : He is our father .
I checked him out some days ago , before our return .
Well he seems hell bent on discrediting our mom .
Whats this nonsense about adultery ? Is he okay ? Not likely .
Nathaniel answered .
We will deal with him though .
He will regret doing this .
Kathleen sighed .
Should we give him another chance ? He just lost the last one .
Nathaniel somberly took the phone out of his sisters hand , turned it off , and led her to her bed .
By the way , when are you going to tell mom you are more of a tech guru than I am ? Kate shrugged her shoulders , before laying down on the bed .
I dont think she should know yet .
If she does , she wont let us help her .
Lets stick to the story .
We need to protect her .
Silence .
You think we should tell her ? Nathaniel shook his head .
No.
Youre right .
What about our godfather ? Im not sure .
Well give him one last chance for reconciliation .
If he doesnt take it , hes out .