Chapter 11

Athena's POV

I had asked Diana to come to my office and to bring my little princess with her. I wanted Esty to meet her

Don't say am moving too fast,I just want her to be close to her. Not that I want anything with her. Like she said she's Straight and I respect that

Oh who am I kidding of course I don't respect that am gonna make her mine even if it's the last thing I do.....

Holding my baby's little arms I entwined our fingers and walked out to the garage. Diana and Esty were behind us

"Do you know a great place we could go to Esty?"I asked her

"Me.... you're asking me?" she questioned uncertain

"No I'm asking the yeti behind you," I chuckled and Rose busted out laughing

For a five year old she's too smart for her own age

Esty looked confused for a minute before she busted laughing too

"You....know...I almost....fell for that,"she said between laughs.

I just smiled at her...her laugh was just so beautiful. I want to be the one to cause this sound and more come out of her mouth

I just smirked and asked her where we could eat.

She directed me to some diner close to her place. She had insisted on driving but I refused to let her and she reluctantly let me

Half an hour later I parked right outside the diner. It wasn't anything fancy but she assured me they had great sushi.

Taking a seat by the window she sat across me and my baby. Diana sat beside her. She called the waitress for us turns out they're actually childhood friends

She ordered sushi for all of us and dare I say I almost moaned at the taste. I mean I thought she was exaggerating a little when she said they had the best sushi in town but damn this is just heavenly

Esty eyed worriedly while I took a bite. She must have thought I didn't like it

"Oh my god Esty you didn't say it was this good" I said stuffing my face some more

Usually am careful with what I consumed but tummy you're gonna have to excuse me today

She chuckled,"Told you"

Wiping my mouth I introduced Diana and Roselia to Esty

"Esty I want you to meet Roselia my daughter and her nanny Diana Anderson."

"Nanny ...baby...this is Hestia Hernandez."

"It's so nice to meet you both,Athena has told me so much about you Rose"Esty smiled politely

"Athy is she the same Esty that you and .....

I interrupted before Diana said anything that would definitely demand some explanation

"No nanny she's not the one,"I said and saw Esty raise her eyebrows

"It's no one really Esty,I said to her,Diana just confused you both,I said glaring at D"

She gulped and stuffed her mouth so she wouldn't blurt out important information

"Hey Rose wanna get some candy?"Esty asked my baby

In other instances I would I said NO without hesitation but this is just too cute to ignore.

Rose turned to me for approval and I nodded my head saying yes.

Her eyes lit up and she smiled at Esty. It was just a beautiful sight

"I'd love to but not a lot of candy,it's bad for my teeth daddy said so,"my baby said with a shy smile

I'm so proud of my little girl. Her intelligence is just beyond me. She's like a mini version of Esty,she was always the smart one between us too but she was also the scared one between us

"Don't take too long,"I said to them as I watch them literally skip outside the diner

Esty can be a bit childish I chuckled in my head

"What's with the goofy smile?"Diana grinned

"Nothing"I screeched

"High pitched 'nothing' always means something,now tell me what's really going on."Diana smugly said

"You know me too well nanny,"I said with a glint of excitement

I knew I could tell her anything she's family. Plus she's known about Esty,like I said I tell her everything

"D that was Esty...as in my Esty"I said happily

Happiness is something I've come to embrace these past few days. I'm still keeping my guard up but it doesn't hurt to be happy sometimes

"Aaaw little Athy you finally found her?"But how comes you're not together?"D frowned

"Remember she doesn't know me at all?"I said sighing

"But I heard she gets some episodes and remembers little details from her past. So all hope is not lost,"I said

"I guess you're right,I can't wait for you to get some little action so you can stop being grouchy 24/7."D said laughing

"Haha yeah right"I said sarcastically

"No seriously you need to get laid Athy"

"Come on nanny cut me some slack"I laughed even more

I've really contained myself from any sexual behavior ever since Rose happened. Not that I don't want it,I'm only waiting for Esty....

"Trust me you don't want to go all dry this early,"D added

"Alright that's it let's go find Esty and Rose,"I said getting up

Diana laughed so loud people's heads turned out direction

"Way to get attention D"I groaned leaving the bill on the table and walking out

Diana just kept laughing her ass off

"You know am right Athy,"she said after she had calmed a little

"Yeah right"I snickered

Taking my phone out I called Esty asking them where they were. I didn't have any meetings today and I had already checked out the new sapphire line necklaces that had been sent by my designers. I had also signed a couple of contracts I had and emailed them back. I pretty much have nothing to do and so does Esty.

I saw them come out of a little shop and saw Rose sucking some big candy pop. I can't believe Esty bought her that. Now who's gonna deal with her little hyper butt

Shaking my head at them I chuckled."You had to get the biggest size Rose?"

She just shrugged and continued licking

Seeing as it was still early and I wanted to spend some time with Esty I decided to take us to the carnival

She was quick to agree. I could tell she was having just as much as Rose was. I couldn't be more happy seeing "my two worlds" colliding and getting along so well

"We're gonna ride the rollercoaster Es,You'll ride with me right?"Rose pouted

I got them to sit in the back seat of the Chevrolet for safety of course

"Yes Rosey,I'll ride with you"Esty replied with a smile

"Yaaay because daddy is really scared of rides"my baby cheered

"Hey I'm not scared,the rides just look dangerous,"I said a little defensive

"Of course she's just scared don't worry I'm not" I could hear Esty whisper loud

"I heard that"I said

"You were supposed to,"Esty said laughing and Rose joined her

"You're taking her side baby? That's straight out mean."I exclaimed pouting

They just kept laughing at me. Trust me it was a sight to behold

I've been imagining this scenario for so long that it just looks so surreal. She still doesn't remember me but having her here is more than enough....for now

"Yes I am daddy," my baby beamed grinning

"Ouch"I clutched my chest feigning hurt

"Sorry daddy I was only kidding of course I take your side,"my baby said concern dripping from her voice

She's just too innocent for this world. I'll protect her from anything that shouts danger even if that something or someone is me. She's my world...apart from Esty of course

"I'm only teasing you baby, daddy's fine see...?" I laughed turning to her

"Meanie"she huffed crossing her tiny arms over her chest trying to look annoyed

See.... adorable

"We're here" I said to them once we got close to the carnival

Good thing the carnivals in this town are always open all year round except during Christmas and Thanksgiving

We could see parades of men and women dressed in colourful clothing matching down the lanes

Rose jumped up and down once she was out of the car

"Esty let's go there first...no there....no let's ride the rollercoaster first...or we could eat cotton candy and ride the train."she exclaimed

"Slow down pie we'll go on some of the rides then go home,you got your lessons tomorrow right?"I said

"You're not fun daddy"she huffed

"Come on baby you know you got lessons let's just go in a few rides we can always come back right? Then we can ask aunt Esty to come with us,okay?"I said knowing she'd love the idea of having Esty over again

Not that I wouldn't too

"Okay daddy,"she said and started running towards the cotton candy stand

Three hours later,she was exhausted and passed out on Esty's lap

"I could take her off you if you're tired,"I offered

"No she's not heavy at all,"Esty said smiling

Rose got her to play ring toss,break the bottles,the fun claw and a bunch of other games and won her a big penguin,a teddy bear,some Lego toys and a mermaid cat

A mermaid that had a cat head. I wonder what goes on in the toy maker's head when they create such toys

Driving Esty to her house I told her she could stay at home and rest tomorrow if she needed. I knew how much a carnival takes out on a person

I had to insist before she agreed

Driving a passed out Diana and my princess I got home with a smile on my face