17 A Threat Before Zane could give a reply to Athena , shouts of Mom ! Godfather ! rented the air , putting a stop to the conversation between the two adults .
Co Athena turned first with a dazzling smile , in the direction she knew that her children were coming from .
So dazzling was the smile that Zane was momentarily blinded just as his heartbeat escalated suddenly .
He inhaled sharply to calm himself down , Athena was oblivious to the excitement she had ignited in Zane unknowingly .
Her attention was fully grabbed by her children who were running to her with large smiles that almost made her dizzy .
She squatted and opened her arms wide , for them to rush into her embrace .
Good afternoon , Mom ! Kathleen and Nathaniel chorused , embracing Athena gaily , kissing her cheeks which were made available to them .
Good afternoon lovelies ! How was your day at school ? Beautiful mom ! Interesting ! Kathleen and Nathaniel echoed simultaneously .
Athena was satisfied with their answers .
She smiled and dropped kisses on their foreheads , before letting them rush into Zanes arms .
Seeing as he squatted to welcome them too , seeing as he ruffled their hairs and played with them , she wished he was their father ; that he was the one her heart panted for .
Sadly , fate had prepared a different plan .
She sighed wistfully , watching Nathaniel whisper something in Zanes ears , watching him laugh , watching Kathleen pout her lips at being sidelined .
When Zane tried to include Kathleen , she watched her daughter shake her head in pride , and hurry to her side .
Athena chuckled softly , and ruffled her daughters hair .
But she hadnt anticipated Kathleens outburst the next second .
Nathaniel , you are fickle .
Playing with a man that had bullied our mother last night ! Wheres your shame and integrity ?! And like that Kathleen successfully punctured the happy atmosphere and her brothers jolly mood to the chagrin of the adults .
Athena shook her head .
Her daughter was as vindictive as her .
123 For Zane , he didnt know how the children had found out about last night , but he let his knees touch the ground , and apologized .
Im sorry , Kathleen .
I hadnt gotten my facts straight .
I should have followed your mother out of the party .
At the very least , I should have given her the benefit of doubt .
Nathaniel who had been jovial minutes ago , now stood aloof with his hands across his chest .
Athena didnt know how to manage this particular issue .
So , she stood at the sidelines and watched .
A smile however played on her lips when Kathleen walked up to Zane and draped her arms around his neck .
A smile which disappeared the next second when she heard her daughters next words : But if you act that way again , godfather , I will personally see to it that you regret that singular decision for the rest of your life .
Worse , Kathleen smiled as she uttered the threat .
Nathaniel came to stand behind her as a guard would .
The position did something funny and right at Athenas chest .
She didnt know what Kathleen was on about , but she was proud that her children had their backs , and her back too .
I promise it wont come to that , Kathleen .
I will serve as your mothers protector , just as you two are .
Zane flicked their noses as he spoke , causing them to laugh , and hug him properly .
He carried them up without any stress , giving Athena a good view of his biceps .
Athena feasted her eyes .
He would be a good fit for Gianna , she thought .
Only that her friend , for some reason , was apathetic to Zane .
Athena wouldnt have believed it if she hadnt seen it .
Once she had contemplated on researching if there was any history between them , but had given up , choosing to wait it out , to wait until her friend told her .
She was still waiting .
She watched now as Zane carried her two children to the car .
She enjoyed the view for a second longer , before walking after them .
But two steps later , she was held back by a soft hand on her wrist .
Excuse me , maam … Athena turned to see a little girl , around the age of her twins , looking at her with wide eyes .
wide familiar eyes .
Yes , little one .
What is the problem ? She squatted to the height of the little one , and patted her cheek , encouraging the girl to keep talking Can I be friends with Kate and Nate ? Athena furrowed her eyebrows .
A classmate of her children ? Do her children know they have a fan already ? 23 < 17 A Threat Kendra .
The little girl answered , glancing at the twins who were arguing with Zane in the car .
Athena followed her eyes , noted the twinkle in them , and nodded .
Surely a fan .
Hopefully , the little one wasnt obsessive .
She didnt that influence around her children .
Kendra , where are your parents ? Kendra darted her eyes away from the twins to Athena , but kept silent .
Intermittently she looked behind her , and Athena followed the motion .
Yet no one waiting in each case .
Still , Athena had to know .
Kendra … Athena prodded , flicking the girls wide hair behind her ear , hair quality which was familiar .
I dont have parents .
Only my aunt takes care of me .
Kendra was looking at her small pink shoes now .
Athena smiled sadly , and lifted Kendras face by the chin .
Its alright .

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You can be friends with them .
But are you sure you want that ? They are quite a handful .
Kendra bobbed her head , and flashed a smile that made Athena dizzy .
Athena only stumbled to her feet when an older woman called Kendra suddenly .
When she took a good look at the aunt in question , the person wasnt familiar .
Who does the girl remind her of ? She wondered , as she headed back to the car .
Zane opened the door , and she stepped in ..
It was when she stepped into the car , and Zane started to drive , that the realization dawned on her .
The little girl had the eyes of Fiona , and the tacky hair of Luca .
Athena held down a shout .