I went back to our forest after goddess Artemis gave her permission to my request.
I don't fall in love easily and goddess Artemis knows that.
Actually, not all gods and goddesses are allowing their companions to be friends with mortal or be at their world either.. I told you, she only have two rules that only punishment you'll get if you break that is death.
It's almost night time and it's already getting dark, so I decided to hunt an animals to have a fine dinner later.
I saw a dove in one of the branches of the tree and shoot it.
I ran towards the target I shot but before I get my food someone already holding it.
"Is this yours?" Troilus again.
"What is it this time?"
"You became more ruder each day.. c'mon I just want have dinner with you, Xanthe." he said and noticed his eyes are more sad than ever. I wonder why.
"You're a son of Apollo and I'm just a Nymph, of course I'll let you." I said and he smiled.
As when I preparing our dinner he spoke "is there really no chance for you to like me back?" out of nowhere.
"I'm sorry."
"My Father wants me to get marry to the someone I don't love.. well, I used to liked her before but it's not anymore now." he said like a spoiled brat one.
"Who's that woman?"
"It's Cressida." he said and lower his head, shows how sad he is.
"Cressida? Your long time crush?!" of course I know Cressida, she's a good warrior too.
I knew he likes Cressida for a long time because before he likes me, Troilus and I became so very good friend.. but then he ruined it.
"You're my crush now Xanthe and you know it" he's really like a brat because of his tone right now.
"And I also know that you don't have any choice but to obey your Father's want, to get marry with Cressida" I just said and after that we started eating.
As we're eating, someone suddenly appeared in front of us.
I know this is a god in front of us but I can't determine yet considering of the beam.
Oh, if it's a beam then.. it's god Apollo.
I stood and bowed as the beam's gone.
"I knew it.. you're here again Troilus!" he sounds angry.
"Father please, not in front of the woman I love." Troilus pleasing his Father.
I stayed lower my head and just listening to them.
"Woman you love that can't love you back?" god said.
"At least I love her regardless if she loves me back or not unlike to Cressida."
"Stop being a brat Troilus!" he yelled "I gave everything you asked and now it's time for you to pay me back."
It's just a typical Father-and-son conversation I'm hearing right now.
"And you" god's pertaining at me now "stay away from my son.. I assumed that you already know that he will get marry anytime soon, so don't mess the things up." he said that full of authority.
If you'll ask me who's more authoritative between goddess Artemis and god Apollo since they are twin, I'll say it's the goddess.
Apollo sounds more his Mother Leto, who's always like asking in the most sweeter way unlike Artemis who's more like their Father.
Moreover, they are identical twin, Apollo is just like a male version of Artemis and same goes to Artemis.
"Noted, god." I replied in the most respectful way.
"Oh god please let's go, don't talk to Xanthe like that again if you still wants me to do what you want." Troilus threatening his Father "don't try me" he added and grab his Father then disappeared.
I feel sorry for Troilus because I know what's marriage is and it's not easy especially if you don't love your partner. It's a lifetime responsibility though.
However, it's also a relief to me that finally I'm free and no one's will watch me over anymore.
As Sevance request, we hang out so many times already every time I'm off in my duty. Where he usually brought me? In Amusement Park, Museum, Malls, and always brought me a coffee. Obviously, our foods here is no caffeine.
And I could say that I really having so much fun, not just because of the places we went, it's also because of him.
You know, this is the first time I met a man who's really independent, reliable, naive but in a cute way, thoughtful, in short, he's the ideal man that any woman dreams to have him.
I know that I'm one of those woman and I know that I already mentioned that Nymph has a feelings too, however, falling in love with Sevance is the most I scared of.
Knowing he's a mortal and Artemis can do anything just to punish Sevance too.
All my life even before I'm became a Nymph, I rarely feel scared.. not until now.
"Hey, are you alright?" it's Sevance and we currently in his rooftop, staring at the night sky.
"Yes." I replied but he doesn't look convinced because he still looking at my whole face right now "why?" I asked while smiling.. assuring him that I'm really fine.
"You don't seem fine though, stop lying to me" he answered and avoid my gaze "I know what's bothering you right now."
"What is it then?"
"You are worried because like you'd told me that Nymph of Artemis is not allowed to get fall in love"
"And then?"
"Then unfortunately, you already falling." he chuckled after that.
"Tss, stop" the word I only said since he was starting to tease me.
"Don't worry, my Xanthe. I already solved your worries." he said and put his arm over my shoulder. He always doing that gesture.
"My Xanthe your foot.. you don't own me, Mr. Chwe." I formally said.
He just laugh from what I've stated.
"Let's go downstairs" he suddenly grab my wrist and pull it.
"Why in a hurry?" I asked considering he look so excited.
"My Grandma might be arrived here already, she wants to meet you." he said while smiling so brightly.
"What?!" I said in disbelief "you should have told me right away!"
"W-why?" he didn't get it.
"Look what I'm wearing, it's not formal at all!"
He doesn't look worry but he just pinch my cheek instead.
I'm wearing Nymph's fit, like what always Sevance's saying a "Tinker Bell" dress.
"I got you."
As we went downstairs, her Grandma is still busy to their kitchen.
"Granny?" Sevance called her.
"Oh Sev!" she answered while in the kitchen "wait me there"
Why her Grandma's voice sounds so familiar to me? I think I already heard that voice before.
"Xanthe's here!" Sevance again.
"I know, my grandson."
While waiting in their couch, Sevance went to his room first and did something.
When I heard the footsteps of her Grandma, I immediately stood to greet her formally but she got me surprised.
"Metis?!"
"Xanthe, the greatest Nymph I've met." she said it confidently.
"You're his Grandma?!"
I can't hide how shocked I am right now.
She nods as a replied to my question
Metis is a Nymph, one of god Zeus' wife, the mother of Athena.