31 Bruised Knees The smile on Athenas lips tinkered on oblivion when she walked into the office and saw who was waiting for her at Ciaras desk .
Fiona .
She was about to call for the security men when she saw the Lears in Fionas eyes .
She stopped in her tracks .
Had the mother died ? Athena almost felt guilty But then her eyes wandered to the basket of flowers on the ground , to the variety of items in another basket beside Fiona , and she let out a chuckle .
She knew this part of the play .
Fiona had come to beg Didnt Ewan inform her of the truce ? What are you doing here , Fiona ? Fiona , who had been facing the calendar in false misery , who had pretended not noticing Athenas presence , turned to Athena and started sobbing .
Ciara darted her eyes to Athena in confusion .
Let her in , Ciara .
Get us two cups of chocolate .
Two can play the game .
Athena thought as she strode into the office , without sparing Fiona a glance .
Fiona sniffed , and flexed her fists , wishing she could drag Athena by the hair and give her the beating of her life .
How dare she ignore her pitiful state ? What was puffing her shoulders ? The tag of Doctor ? She bit her lips in anger .
Soon , Athena will regret treating her with disdain .
For now , however , she will let her nemesis gallivant .
After all , her recent role of submission was temporary .
She believed she would have the last laugh .
With that thought ingrained in her senses , she gingerly got up from the chair , and carried the gift items which her father had procured for her role .
When she got to the office , Athena was standing by the large glass window with an overview of the beautiful city .
Have a seat , Fiona , and start talking .
Is your mother dead ? Fiona wished so , but for her fathers sanity .
No , but shes barely hanging in there .
We need your help .
Reason for the gifts ? Athena turned as she spoke , crossing her arms on her chest .
र 31 Bruised Knees The thought of Athena being out of this world finally , gave her the strength she needed to kneel and move to the table .
As she moved , the hatred in her heart increased , both toward Athena , and toward her mother who had given in to the sickness .
If the witch hadnt been ill , she wouldnt have been in this position .
No.
She would have gone straight to plotting Athenas demise with her father .
She sighed harshly in relief when she finally got to the table .
Her knees were sore and quaking .
Bruised even .
But she dared not stand .
Not until Athena agreed to treat her mother .
When she grabbed the cup and took a sip , she forced herself to swallow , feeling Athenas gaze on her .
She downed the drink the second time , eager to get it over with .
When she was done , she turned to Athena .
Can I stand now ? Athena shook her head .
I never asked you to kneel in the first place … But since you wanted to do that , you will continue kneeling , until we are done with the meeting .

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However , if you think otherwise … No , its okay ! I will kneel … Fiona shouted , amusing Athena .
For the future .
Fiona consoled herself .
Immediately Athena sat down , and took her cup of chocolate , Fiona launched into her mission here .
Im sorry Athena .
These gifts are from my father and I.
We are sorry , for everything If he is , why isnt he here ? Too proud ? Fiona shook her head erratically .
He has to take care of my mother , she is bedridden .
Too poor to hire a caregiver ? Too in love , rather … Fiona answered , with a shy smile .
Like you are in love with Ewan ? The smile disappeared instantly .
Fiona fisted her hands again , remembering the event of last night .
Ewan had dropped an apology gift this morning , but she wasnt satisfied with it .
And she wont be until Athena stayed dead ! Yes , just like that She smiled sweetly , while her knee thrummed with pain , and her stomach started rumbling in discomfort .
When a call came in , Athena abandoned the discussion and answered It .
31 Bruised Knees Athena piqued an eyebrow , daring her to speak nonsense again .
Fiona bowed meekly .
Im sorry .
Athena smiled , and returned to her call , laughing inwardly .
How long will Fionas mask last while kneeling ?