Chapter 14 : Femme FataleHeraI always knew how to make a boy play hard.
I needed it! I may be the younger twin, but I swear on the watcher that I am more of a mother than a sister to Hestia.
We were born in a homeless shelter. Our mother had us late-and with considerable scandal. The Grim Reaper appeared for her when we just turned teens.
So I didn't have much option, did I, other than being a mother to my much smarter but naive older sister and femme fatale to the son of the house.
VJ always wanted to throw us out, I could see that from the look in his eyes. I was Rhea that persuaded him not to. She's not too fond of me, is Rhea, but she and Hestia get on perfectly.
I think Rhea suspects what I'm up to.
To steal her beloved son, in her eyes.
To get my man, in mine.
I am an Alto, from across the hills. Had my father had the courage, he would have declared me as his own blood and flesh. I would have inherited the beautiful house and been a true Alto, unlike my worthless half-sister whose name appears in each and every charity.
One can't quite expect me to be painting away my life, can they?
I am not like my sister Hestia, who spent her teen years with her nose in the books, just to become class valedictorian.
All to get a measly job as a starter in the education field and return to a bare room with just one creaking bunk bed. That's why I always called my sister a smart fool.
Not for me, that hand-to-foot life. I'm an Alto after all. Zeus was smitten with me as a teen and if I play my cards properly, I'll soon be the mistress of a new and fledgling dynasty.
I love Zeus to bits, even more than I love his money. But I'm afraid, afraid that he will leave me for a prettier, richer, 'more legitimate' girl.
The only thing that worried me was that he went to Dribbledine. Those long letters about athletes and cheerleaders sound fishy. Better to snare him as soon as possible.
Wait... I hear the car wheels screeching. He is back!
Welcome home Zeus! I have a lusciousness surprise for you! (Now was not the time to play hard. Snare the boy, and snare him quick!)
He stood in the doorway, his eyes wide open in surprise.
"Why Hera, this, this is quite unexpected." He gasped when he got his breath back.
"Save up your breath, honey. You'll need more air."
"Happily, my lady!"
Well, it was quite a memorable night! After we crept out from under the bedcovers, all sweaty and breathless, I persuaded him to wind off the night with a visit to the local hotspot. (Yes, I do frequent them, though VJ would surely kick me out of the house if he knew!)
Time for some PDA.
"What is it honey?" I asked as he paused midway in a steamy embrace.
"I... I actually feel guilty, Hera."
Of course i knew you would, dear Zeus. You were brought up with such values weren't you?
I am actually surprised now. However did he have a ring ready? For another girl he had been stalking while at Dribbledine?
"I had this ready, but was waiting till later."
Yeah, later with some other girl born to a good legitimate birth.
"Hera Mae, will you be my wife?"
"Of course, my darling."
Time for some bachelorette party and wedding invitations to be dispatched immediately.
"Sister, will you make me a toast?"
"No, sorry sister. I don't know you well enough."
"What? I'm your twin."
"You may be, but I knew nothing of you and Zeus."
"You twerp! We went to prom together."
"Long ago."
Well she needn't be so jealous. Here's she shaking the booty with Mortimer Goth of all people! Rhea looks curious but pleased.
Heck, these party dancers are so hot!
Even with my evil sister's refusal to make the wedding toasts, it was the best bachelorette party ever!
But nothing beat Rhea, of all people, congratulating me!
"Well Hera, I must admit this was totally unexpected." She said tersely.
"We went to prom together." I said firmly.
She smiled politely. "But all the same, daughter-in-law, congratulations and all my best wishes to you."
Heh! All the best wishes to them! Zeus has snared an Alto girl!
