CHAPTER 12- Last conversation between mother and daughter

Aphrodite woke up the next morning to the sweet breeze , the birds singing in harmony ,the whole palace booming with scent, the sun rising from its rest as the day was about to begin. She felt something soft laying on her lap, it was Bun. She tried to carry her carefully so she could get ready for the day but in the process Bun woke up.

"Good morning princess Aphrodite". Bun bowed and Aphrodite giggle at Bun's gesture. "I guess today is a red letter day and you are not ready yet." She looked at Aphrodite with a disappointed face. "Well I would go and inspect the carrots my lady". Bun said

"Silly Bun you may go and inspect the carrot but don't get caught." Aphrodite said. As Bun was about to leave the room Queen Athena entered into the room. Aphrodite used her hand to give Bun a signal to hide but her mom said

" Good morning Bun, good morning my angel how are you both doing." Queen Athena said.

"Good morning mother. How do you know Bun ." Aphrodite asked.

"Wissy told me about her". The queen said and Aphrodite got confused"wissy is my spirit animal and she is an owl". "Well let's forget about the animals, come let's sit".

   Aphrodite sat on the bed, as her mother sat on the chair at the table." Aphrodite you have grown so fast and well , some things are not permanent but while there is time it's best to make use of them. Aphrodite your journey has just begun and I want you to know that whatever happens, you are not weak and you are not the cause of it, but rather you can be the solution. If you ever feel down or lonely you have Bun, your auntie, your dad and maybe even me so you are not alone.

   Great power comes with great responsibilities. Do not forget when you rule, rule with love.  There are a lot of things you do not know but your auntie will be there for you." Queen Athena said

"Mother why does it sound and feel like you are leaving me". Aphrodite asked as tears began to gather in her eyes.

  "Shh... Do not cry you have all the love and support you need".  The queen said as she whipped off her daughters tears and so also Aphrodite whipped her mother's tears.

   "Ohh please can we stop the emotional state, I think I need a carrot". Bun said as they both laughed. She hopped onto Aphrodite lap and they all hugged each other.

   "Well I guess today is someone's birthday and she is not ready. You need to get ready for the ball this evening the Queen said."  She kissed Aphrodite on her forehead as a drop of tears sip through her eyes ,Then she got up from the bed and headed towards the door.

    Before leaving she remembered something and she turned around."Aphrodite my love come."when Aphrodite came.

"I have something for you". Her mother gave her a little gift box. Aphrodite opened it and found a necklac that had a love pendant. In the love pendant, they  were some symbols she had never seen before.

  "Thank you mother but what does these symbols mean. I have never seen them before". Aphrodite said

    Love is a power that guards all so those symbols are signifying all the other powers". The Queen's said.

    Aphrodite's handmaid's came in with some gifts"her Majesty, my princess"Hera and Luna curtsied "these are for you my dear"her mother said "what inside mother". Aphrodite said        "you may see for yourself my dear". The Queen replied                                       Aphrodite was about to open up the gift box then there was a knock on the door

    "HER Majesty The knight who was knocking said and then knoded like he was giving her a signal

HER mother gave her a very tight hug and a kiss on both cheeks and forehead ."I have to go bye then she left

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Would this be the last time Aphrodite Would see or get to hold her mom.what  was inside the gift boxes. Is Bun going to be of any help to Aphrodite.