part thirteen

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               *Athens POV*

I woke up to some touching my face. Ace. His hand felt rough but somehow calming. I just groaned and shoved my face deeper into his chest. He let out a laugh, I could feel it vibrate through his chest. "Can I pick out your outfit today?" He asked sweetly. I just nodded, holding on to him closer. I don't want to get up. I'm so warm and comfortable right now. He slowly pried himself out of my grip and stood up. I finally opened my eyes to see him in all of his glory. His messy hair, comfortable clothes on, and the weird thing is, he still looked like a mafia leader. Like how can you manage to look so scary all the time?

He immediately headed into my closet, I just laid back down, trying to go back to sleep. I was on the verge of falling back asleep when Ace shook me back awake. "Get up! I'm finished." I opened my eyes and sat up. My vision was kinda blurry so I rubbed my eyes trying to concentrate on the man before me.

I took my hands from my face to see Ace had picked out another dress, but this time, it was longer, it was white with blue flowers. (In photo box above. But feel free to pick anything) I didn't even know it was in my closet. I took it from him, slipping out of the bed.

"Can you get ready in an hour? I want to take you somewhere. And don't worry about Sage, I have it covered." He asked. "Oh? Where are we going ?" I asked, it's too early for this. I looked over at the clock on my side table, seeing it was noon! Why the hell did I sleep so late?

"I'm not telling you where, just get ready." He said before leaving my room. I wonder where we're going. I walked into my bathroom, closing the door behind me, turning the shower on, making sure it was the right temperature.

When I got the temperature I wanted I undressed and stepped in. Allowing all the water to wash away all my sleepiness. Once I was finished with my shower routine, I stepped out and wrapped my towel around me. I dried off getting dressed into the dress Ace chose for me.

I combed my wavy hair, and brushing my teeth, before exiting the bathroom. Ace was already in my room, waiting for me on my bed. He had a white button-up dress shirt on, with some black suit pants. Where are we going? "You look handsome," I said to Ace with a smile, walking over to my closet to grabbing some shoes.

I felt Ace walking right behind me. I grabbed a random pair of white sandals, that would match my dress putting them in. Ace still hasn't said anything so I looked up at him, to see he was staring at me.

"Are you not going to talk?" I asked. "Oh I'm sorry, I just- you look so beautiful, Athena." He said. My cheeks blushed a deep red. I looked up and smiled at him, "Thanks, Ace." I said looking back down at my shoes, trying to decide if these looked good enough with the dress.

I decided they did and I walked out of my closet grabbing my purse and phone. Once I had everything I needed, I turned my attention on Ace who was just watching me gather all my stuff. "You ready." He asked, "Yeah." I smiled at him waiting for him to take the lead.

He just walked over to me grabbing my hand, and walking out my bedroom door. His hands fit perfectly with mine. Last night when we were watching movies, I could feel his gaze on me the whole time. I wonder what he was thinking about? Was it me?

I got lost in my thoughts, like most of these days. I realized we were already at the front door, he opened the door for me, waiting for me to walk ahead of him. I let go of his hand to walk in front when he quickly grabbed it back, I turned to look at him to see him giving me his best grin. I just laughed, allowing him to hold my hand. We both squeezed through the front door together.

He started walking towards what looked like a garage. We were walking side by side, once we got to the big garage door, he pressed a button on the wall opening it. There must have been at least fifteen cars in there. Everything from SUVs to sports cars. He walked me to an all-black jeep opening my door for me. I hopped up into it, having a hard time being it was so high up, but I made it. He softly closed my door walking over to his side, getting in with ease.

He started the engine backing out of the garage. He pulled down the driveway. I waved to the guards as we drive past. I felt something on my thigh I looked down and saw Ace's hand. I looked back at him to see him already looking at me. I just playfully rolled my eyes. "Wanna play a game?" I asked bored. "Sure." He replied focusing on the road. "Let's play 21 questions," I said enthusiastically.

"I'll go first. What's your favourite colour?" I asked, glancing at him. "Probably orange. Have you ever cheated on a big test?" He asked me. Hmm, I thought he was more of a black and grey type of person but for whatever. I remembered back to his question be asked me. "Yeah, it was our finals week and I didn't know shit about geometry, so I wore a skirt and wrote the answers on my thigh, so I could pull the skirt up and get the answers," I replied with a smile remembering my junior year of high school. He just laughed in response.

We continued playing this game for a while. It was just a nice way of getting to know each other more. We must have been driving for a while now because we were now in the city again. He started to pull into a fancy restaurant parking lot.

He turned the car off looking at me. "I enjoyed our last date, so I thought we could go on another one." He said. Does he mean that? "You enjoyed it?" I asked, this man knows how to make a lady fall for him, I thought. "Of course, I enjoy anything that has to do with you." He replied smiling at me.

I just smiled back, on the inside I was melting. He got out of the car, walking to my side opening the door for me, he held out his hand for me to grab. I accepted his hand, climbing out of the jeep. Once I was fully on the ground I reached back into the car to grab my purse.

Once I had everything, he closed the door for me, linking our hands together. He began our walk inside, we were walking to the entrance I felt Ace visibly tense. I looked over at him and saw he was looking at some woman, across the parking lot. She was no stranger to Botox and plastic surgery from the looks of it.

I shook his hand trying to get him to shake out of whatever daze he seemed to be in. It seems to help because he looked down at me. "Hey, if you don't feel like eating here anymore we can go," I said. I don't like these types of restaurants anyways. "Really?" He asked. "Yeah, we can go get some ice cream or something. Maybe walk around the city a little bit. You seem tense somethings wrong if you want to tell me anything you can." I said looking at his green eyes, then back at the woman. He started pulling me back towards the car. Once we arrived back at the car he helped me in closing my door.

Once he got himself in he locked the doors. "If you don't mind me asking who was that?" I asked, hoping he would open up. I can only hope that's not one of his side chicks, I like him. "Sages mother." He said, my eyes widened. "WHO?" I asked not meaning to say it so loudly. It just took me by surprise. I looked back and saw her with a random man, making out on the hood of the car. The guy she was with looked WAY older than her. And for having a kid 7 months ago she didn't look half bad. I looked back over to Ace so he could elaborate a little.

"Athena, she's a terrible woman. While we were dating or whatever you want to call it, she would cheat on me. Not only that but she always wanted money, Always. Our relationship was so toxic and bad, but I didn't leave her because I thought she loved me. When she found out she was pregnant with Sage she wanted an abortion. I was practically willing to do anything, for her to not have one. I wanted to be a father, I wanted to prove I could be better than my parents. So I begged and begged. She made me a deal. She gives birth to Sage and allows me to have full rights for one hundred million. I didn't even hesitate to say yes. I wanted him more than anything. I thought after she gave birth maybe she'd want him, maybe she'd love him, but it was the opposite. She hated him with everything in her. After a few days of her bullshit, I gave her the money and left. I thought she was in some random country, partying with one of her sugar daddies, but not." He said, I could hear every, emotion in his voice, anger, hatred, sadness, and by the end of it he looked like he wanted to cry. His clear green eyes were now glossy and dark.

I quickly hopped over the Centre console, hugging him. I felt him push his head into my neck. I could feel wetness slide down my back. He was crying, I began to massage his scalp, trying to calm him down. We stayed like that for a few more minutes before I pulled back. I lifted his chin to see his wet cheeks, his eyes were red and puffy. I wiped his cheeks delicately like he was made out of glass.

"Ace, you are the strongest person I know. You have raised a tiny human yourself with no help. If your bitchy ex-girlfriend cant see what greatness she gave up that's on her. You've done nothing wrong. You are so strong, so fucking strong for being able to do this so long without help. Not only did she give up a great man, but an even greater child. I know it probably still hurts, but just know I'm here every step of the way with you. I like you, Ace, like really like you. And I'm willing to take care of you and Sage. You no longer need to do this alone." I said, emotions lacing my voice. Every word of what I just said I meant.

He just looked at me, then down at my lips. Before I knew it he crashed his lips onto mine. I felt the sparks flow through my body. His soft, plump, pink lips moved with mine. It feels like Ace and I are puzzle pieces being put together, he completes me so well.

After a while he pulled away, resting his forehead against mine. "Did you mean that?" He asked vulnerably, "Of course I mean it." I said with a smile. "I also really, really like you, Athena Grey." He whispered. I just blushed, and gave him one of the biggest smiles, before kissing his cheek.

I slowly began to get out of him and make my way back to my seat. Once I sat down, and got my dress situated, I buckled up, looking back up at Ace. He just had the biggest smile on his face. It warmed me up to know I'm the one that caused that.

I hope I have can keep this memory forever.

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