34 Trouble Athena was talking to a patient when her door was rudely kicked open .
Her patient , whom she was counseling , shouted apprehensively , startled out of his bones .
He was an aged man , about sixty five years old .
The tension on his face caused Athena great discomfort .
She hated her patients being disturbed in her space , especially when she was talking to them or treating them .
Every time , she made sure they were comfortable , yet Ewan and his stupid fiancée had broken that streak now .
Athena flexed her fists while apologizing to the old man who kept staring at Ewan .
Im sorry for the intrusion , sir .
You can take your leave now .
Well discuss more in our next meeting .
Will you be okay ? The patient asked , darting glances between the intruders and his doctor .
Should I send in the security guards ? I dont want you to be hurt .
Sandro was amused , yet pleased about Athenas reputation among her patients.
It spoke of her goodness , never mind Fionas cheeks .
If Athena slapped Fiona , then the latter deserved it ! Ill be fine , old man .

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Athena giggled playfully , tapped the patients arm , and dropped a kiss on the mans wrinkled cheeks .
You dont have to worry about me .
The old man smiled as if he had won a lottery , bobbing his head intermittently .
Ewan was unsettled .
The imagery before him was disintegrating fast , the motion that Athena was wicked .
Nevertheless , he has come too far to return home without demanding an apology .
As the patient walked toward the open door , he glared at Ewan and Sandro .
Sandro still found it funny .
If you touch her , I will make sure you regret it.
Ewan didnt know when he nodded .
The fierce look on the old mans face was terribly serious like an aristocrat ! He looked at the old mans clothes .
It was simple .
And for that , he discounted the latter , and wondered why he had been so affected in the first 34 Trouble Immediately the patient left and shut the door behind him , Athena drew back her shoulders , and lifted her chin and nose like an annoyed Queen .
How dare you come in here , Ewan ? She paused , and looked at Sandro , as if noticing him for the first time .
Good morning Sandro … A little smile adorned her lips .
Good morning .
Athena .
Its been a while .
Ewans mouth quaked with annoyance at the informal greeting , void of tension .
He turned and glared at his friend , but the latter was too smitten with Athenas grace to notice him .
Ewan didnt understand how every male around him was hoodwinked by the female .
Was she using charms ?! He shook his head , not believing himself .
Since when did he start entertaining superstitious nonsense in his head ? His mind gave an uncomfortable answer .
Since Athena ! He watched in annoyance at Athenas demeanor shift , as she asked Sandro how he had been all this while .
He inhaled sharply as Sandro released a flirty laugh before answering .
When Sandro inquired about Athenas well being and work, Ewan couldnt take it any longer .
Will you both stop chattering like monkeys ?! You both can continue flirting in my absence ! Athena snickered at the rebuke .
Youre in my office , Ewan .
You have no audacity demanding what should be done or not done here .
Do you understand ? Ewan kept quiet , but maintained the heated glare never mind that Athena wasnt moved at all , by it .
He had almost forgotten how easily this new Athena could unsettle and humiliate him , just with her words .
So he didnt bother answering the question , rather he pulled a sulking Fiona forward .
Why did you slap her ? Why are her knees bruised ? When we made a deal this morning , I thought we agreed to be civil to each other ? So ..
You are not the same as Fiona .
You both arent married yet .
The deal didnt cut her in .
And after he would have minded her business , she wouldnt have been in this mess … Athenas eyes roamed the entirety of Fionas body , glistening with amusement at the re creation the latter had done in order to bring Ewan here to make trouble .
24 Trouble She was amused at Ewans stupidity too .
He still hasnt changed .
He still hadnt learnt the power of investigation when it came to Fiona .
He was still under her thumb and whims .
For Ewan , he couldnt believe that Athena had admitted causing harm to Fiona .
If he had known she would be this open , he would have brought a recorder ! He looked at Sandro , to tell him I told you so , but his friend was smiling and walking to one of the seats in the office .
He would deal with Sandro later .
Ewan concluded , before returning his attention to Athena , a smirking Athena .
Trouble .
He thought .
Thats what she looked like now .
Trouble .
Athena , hurting Fiona is like hurting me .
And I dont like that .
The truce we made earlier covered Fiona and her family .
But I will let this slide if you apologize to her .
You dont have to pay for damages , for the injuries .
Athena raised an eyebrow before laughing boisterously .
She laughed until a tear slipped from her left eye .
Sandro was embarrassed on behalf of his friend .
She told you I slapped her ? Ewan nodded curtly .
What if I say I didnt ? Will you believe me ? Ewan ignored the restlessness in his chest .
Stop with the games , Athena , and apologize .
Athena scoffed .
It was still the same as six to nine years ago .
Fiona will misbehave , but she will be the one to apologize for the misbehavior .
Once , when Fiona had tried cooking for him , she had burnt the kitchen in the process , almost burning the house too .
However , when he came back , the witch had lied , claiming that the culprit was her .
He had believed Fiona over her , not minding that she had left earlier in the day for a meeting with her mother .
To punish her , he hadnt given her money or food for a week .
And because she had a cold father , she had to rely on Gianna for help .
Athena chuckled snidely .
It was playing out again .
I should stop my games , and apologize right ? < 34 Trouble Athena smiled thinly , before walking up slowly to Fiona , who was brimming with excitement at the prospect of Athena apologizing to her .
Yet , when Athena stood before Fiona , she smirked .
She opened her mouth to speak , but Ewan cut her off .
You have to kneel too .
He stated , hating and needing to wipe off the smirk on Athenas lips .
He raised Fionas skirt , past her knee .
See what you did to her knees ? Kneel and apologize to her .
Fiona shook her head meekly .
No , Ewan .
Stop , please .
I think thats overboard .
Ewan looked at Fiona gently , pleased at her benevolence .
No , it isnt overboard .
I think it is the perfect way to solve this issue .