Mama'S Twin
Visiting Athens

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Dario felt his business with his mother was done.

He drove back to Julie's apartment.

Shan's permission to go home to see his wife. He felt relieved also because his confidant caught the code he gave.

Fortunately, he was so smart. Mrs Sanio just believed her and no longer suspected her.

His mother's words made him think again to be more careful. Yes, she understood why Julie was so afraid that her marriage and pregnancy status would be smelled by Mrs Sanio.

Dario only thought that they could coexist happily. It was not as easy as he imagined.

In fact, not after that.

As a high-class conglomerate family, it is not that easy to decide on a woman to be a daughter-in-law and into the family.

Julie might be acceptable if Dario's position is divorced with Celia. She is not pregnant and has a baby.

But the marriage they had yesterday was solely so that the baby had a legally recognized father. That'sthat's all.

Dario who earlier got a report from Shan that Julie's search had not met the bright spot became more stressful.

Her only hope is Athena. He must know something.

Athena is Julie's best friend who is like a sibling. They were best friends since childhood in the orphanage.

If Julie disappears, Athena will panic.

But according to reports from Shan's men, Athena did her usual activities in the foster home.

He takes care of the children and takes them to the health center if they are sick. He shopped for foster home needs at a nearby supermarket and met with donors as usual. No suspicious activity.

It's kind of weird. Athena should have been trying to find or go out of town.

Athena also gives false information when Dario asks where the Foster House where Julie grew up as a child.

Athena said they used to live in Amberstone. But it turns out that the train took Julie to Green Valley, where she was raised by Miss Allie.

Shan and his men found nothing in Amberstone. They don't know Julie or Athena. Their names are not listed as children who live and grow up there.

Yes, Dario has to see Athena. He turned his car around to Angels Wings Foster House, where Athena worked and lived to take care of the children.

He's not going to Julie's apartment.

***

Athena was drying thick carpets in the backyard. He was assisted by several workers and student volunteers who often came to the foster home.

It's autumn. They should be prepared to welcome winter.

The thick carpets should be clean and tidy before the snow falls.

"It's all over, Dean?" ask Athena.

"It has. Now it's time for the kids to get a snack and read a story. I'm going there. You can rest" Dean said.

Athena nodded. He has been working hard since morning.

Athena relaxed under the fallen maple tree.

The yellow and orange leaves fell and filled the ground.

Athena took off the apron she was using to clean up from that morning.

The gray apron he took off and he folded and he put it on the empty side of the wooden bench he was sitting on.

Athena takes her phone and intends to call Julie.

"Hi Julls, I'm relaxing today. Are you all right?" he asked while stretching his tired hands.

"Ah, yes. I'm good too. I intend to visit you tomorrow Julls. I'll be careful. The scouts no longer followed. Looks like they gave up on not getting any information about you."

As he was conversing, Dean suddenly reappeared from the side door.

"Athena, someone came looking for you," he exclaimed rather loudly.

"Who?" ask Athena. The phone was still burning in his ear.

"Donature of the Foster House," cried Dean.

Athena was just about to move on and get ready to meet the guest when she saw Dario appear behind Dean.

"That's it, Athena. I'll be there to see you" Dario said. Dean nodded and left.

Julie, who was on the phone lying on her bed, wakes up when Athena whispers that Dario is now seeing her.

"Athena, put down your phone. Increase the volume of calls. Let me hear it" whispered Julie.

As hypnotized, Athena complies. He placed the phone on a wooden chair in an inverted position. The screen's in the back.

Julie held back from making any sound. He now focused on hearing their conversation. He hopes that the sound received on his phone is heard clearly.

"What's the Athenian?" ask Dario.

Athena looked a little nervous. He didn't think Dario would come to see him.

"I'm kind and a little busy" he replied.

"Ah, does your busy life make you forget your best friend. Julie disappeared and has not been found. You're not looking for her? Or do you feel at ease because you know where he is and you know he's okay?" Dario immediately shot him without further questioning.

Athena was silent for a moment. Chest thumping. What will he answer.

"I can't leave these kids. At the end of the month they have a class exam. I have to help them study and get ready for the winter break."

"And you're not looking for Julie at all?"

"I looked for him of course through the people we knew, through old friends and others. Hey, why are you cornering me like that?" asked Athena feeling uncomfortable. He was also nervous about answering that question.

"Oh, your childhood friends in Green Valley?" ask Dario.

"Yes, of course," replied Athena quickly.

Dario smiled triumphantly. Yes, Athena was now stuck in her own words.

"You said Julie and you lived in Amberstone as kids. You lied and gave me the wrong lead back then?" dario asked with a sharp look.

Athena suddenly fell silent and stared.

Julie who was listening to the conversation over the phone got tense.