“The Rise of Zeus – Chapter V (Pt 3)”
Author’s Note: This is a Take Ten to Write story and has not been proofread for errors. If I feel inspired or if there’s interest in the story, I’ll post a revised, edited, and extended version at a later date. Happy reading!
ZEUS (cont.)
“Umm, of course I’m going to eat this delicious butter that I picked up for a snack.”
Hera raises an eyebrow as she patiently waits for me to unwrap the foil from the butter. Each crinkle of the wrapping grates against my ears in the otherwise silent kitchen. I can’t believe that Hera stopped everything to literally watch me peel open a stick of butter.
“Are you going to keep watching me?” I ask, giving her a glare.
“Yes,” she says, apparently unable to keep that smug grin off her face. “I’ve always wondered what a solid stick of room temperature butter tasted like.”
“Well you could take the first bite if you’d like.”
“I learn best from watching.”
Seriously? What a load of crap.
“You’ll really say anything to get your way, won’t you?” I mutter under my breath.
Unfortunately, it’s still loud enough that she hears me.
“Excuse me?” she asks, her voice sharp. “What was that?”
“Oh, nothing.” Maybe it’s a sudden burst of courage or just the feeling of impending doom of having to force myself to eat a stick of butter (it’s probably the latter), but I add, “Just commenting on your selfishness and general lack of respect for everyone else.”
Final Comments: You’re probably wondering why Zeus hasn’t just thrown the package at Hera yet… I’m wondering that too…
Overall Rating: 🤣
