Everything was going great, Venus finally had Amber to herself, her cafe was doing well, and Aphrodite was gone. It was the best day of her life… until… She woke up.
Venus: …that same dream again…
She grabbed her knife from her drawer and cut the top of her thigh. On contact, she winced in pain before wiping the blood off. Her cat, Mellow jumped in to see if his owner was okay?
Mellow: Mew?
Venus: I’m fine Mellow…
She says putting the knife back in her drawer.
Mellow: mew!
The feline walks away, as it gets ready for breakfast. Venus gets dressed as she looks into the mirror. As she looks up, she sees Aphrodite. The goddess of lust and the source of her pain.
Aphrodite: Morning Venus~
Venus: oh no…
Aphrodite: Another day and you’re still single? Wow you’re pathetic! I’m sure even Amber dated more people than you~
Venus didn’t say anything else as she walked away from the mirror. Mellow had already eaten and was waiting for Venus to eat.
Venus: …no thanks Mellow. I’m… not hungry
Mellow: Mew.
Venus opens the door as Mellow jumps into her arms, as they walk into the cafe, where Medea waits outside.
Medea: finally! What took you so long!
Venus: Oh… did Luna not show up?
Medea: Nope! She’s getting married today, remember?
Venus: Oh… right… I declined the invitation…
Medea: what why?
Venus said nothing in response as she held up a fake smile and unlocked the door.
Venus: just for business hours! I’ll be sure to give my best regards later!
Medea: …okay…
A couple hours pass as Venus sighs. Her friend is getting married, her love interest is taken… What else does she even have? There’s only so much enjoyment that she can get from her cat and Medea. Deep in her thoughts, she accidentally dropped the meal in front of the customer.
Venus: oh I am so sorry-
Customer: What the hell!
Venus: Sorry I’m sorry!
She says as she tries to clean the meal. The customer just walks off without even paying.
Venus: I’m… I’m gonna take a break…
Medea: Kay.
Venus runs off without saying another word. As she runs all the way home, she runs back into her home. When she gets there, she slams the door shut and runs into a corner. As she hits the wall, a locket falls onto her hands. As she opens it she starts to tear up. It’s a picture of Her and Amber when they were younger… before everything, before the deal.
Venus: I'm sorry… I’m sorry for being born, I’m sorry for taking the deal, I’m sorry for everything!
As she curls up into a ball and cries alone, the goddess of lust laughs,
