His Mistress is His Ex-Wife
Chapter 180: Can I Kiss You?

Chapter 180: Can I Kiss You?

Athena apologized and said goodbye to her fans as she could no longer sing another song. Since an important guest had arrived, she had to cut her live stream. The reason for this? She didn’t want Vladimir to wait outside for so long.

She turned off the live stream and headed out to welcome Vladimir. She saw him standing by the gate.

A wide smile flashed across her eyes when their eyes met. She waved her hand and hurriedly approached him.

"V!" She exclaimed his name excitedly.

Vladimir smiled back, giving her a bouquet of red roses.

Athena gasped in amazement, her heart swelling with gratitude. She locked eyes with Vladimir and thanked him.

"Thanks for the flowers. I love them!" Athena hugged and smelled the bouquet, genuine happiness and warmth could be seen in her eyes.

"Now I am jealous. I should have offered myself to you first, instead of this," Vladimir said half-jokingly.

"Huh? What do you mean?" Athena asked. She didn’t get his humor.

But Vladimir let out a soft chuckle and said, "So that next time... you will say I love you instead of I love them." He lifted her chin after saying that, his eyes staring at her intently.

Athena’s cheeks became flushed and she was at a loss for words. She could only bite her lower lip, gesturing to him to come in.

She gently pulled his arm, guiding him to her living room. Vladimir just followed her obediently, his eyes fixed on their entangled hands.

"Athena, did I disturb you?" He asked when he saw the lights in Athena’s studio. He wondered if she was doing some live stream tonight.

"Oh, you didn’t! You just came at the right moment. I just finished my live stream." Athena replied, making him sit on the couch.

"Oh. I should have come earlier than this so that I can watch you live as you perform in your studio." There was a hint of disappointment in Vladimir’s tone.

But Athena consoled him right away. "It’s alright. I can always sing you a song any time you want. Just make a request."

Vladimir’s expression brightened up when he heard that.

"Alright." Vladimir immediately yanked her hand, making her sit next to him.

Without a second thought, Vladimir rested his head on Athena’s lap as he lay down.

Athena blinked in amusement as she watched Vladimir. After a few seconds, she frowned.

"You have dark circles under your eyes, V. Don’t tell me you stayed up all night?" Athena’s voice held genuine concern for Vladimir.

Though he looked so exhausted from lack of sleep, it didn’t make him less attractive.

"Can you sing me a song as I rest in your lap? I didn’t get enough sleep last night because of you. I kept thinking about you." Vladimir revealed truthfully.

Athena was taken aback for a moment, feeling guilty. Last night, she was with Dominique. Her eyes turned grim as she recalled what happened between Dominique and her.

She immediately avoided Vladimir’s gaze. She couldn’t look straight into his eyes.

But Vladimir didn’t see her reaction since he already closed his eyes, his hand still holding hers in a gentle grip. He laid on her lap comfortably, feeling her warmth and smelling her scent. This was the comfort he was seeking– in Athena’s arms.

She gently ran her fingers through his hair, feeling the softness beneath her fingertips. His face, usually so stern and commanding, was now relaxed, the lines of stress smoothed away.

"What song do you want me to sing for you, V?" Athena asked, a tender smile spreading across her lips.

’I need to make it up for V.’ She thought of a way to make this moment even more special.

She wanted to give him a piece of her heart, a gift of music that she hoped would bring him comfort even in his sleep.

"Anything... any song you want to dedicate to me. I want you to choose it and I will listen." Vladimir gently responded, catching her palm and bringing it close to his lips. He kissed her knuckles tenderly.

Athena’s heart skipped a beat when Vladimir made that intimate gesture. She could feel her cheeks burning.

She gazed down, staring at him for a long moment. She thought about it.

’If I have to dedicate a song to V, what should it be?’ Her eyes were glued on Vladimir’s gorgeous face.

Athena took a deep breath, and then she began to sing softly, her voice barely above a whisper.

{ Author’s Note: You can listen to Rewrite the Stars by Zac Efron & Zendaya. This is my song dedicated to both Athena and Vladimir }

You know I want you

It’s not a secret I try to hide

I know you want me

So don’t keep sayin’ our hands are tied

Her voice was like a gentle breeze, caressing the room with its soothing melody. She could feel Vladimir’s body relax even more, his breathing becoming deeper.

What if we rewrite the stars?

Say you were made to be mine

Nothing could keep us apart

You’d be the one I was meant to find

It’s up to you, and it’s up to me

No one can say what we get to be

So why don’t we rewrite the stars?

Maybe the world could be ours

Tonight

She continued to sing, her fingers still threading through his hair, the words flowing effortlessly from her heart.

You think it’s easy

You think I don’t wanna run to you

But there are mountains

And there are doors that we can’t walk through

Vladimir stirred slightly, his lips curving into a faint smile. Athena’s heart swelled with affection as she watched him, knowing that her song was a reflection of her feelings for Vladimir.

All I want is to fly with you

All I want is to fall with you

So just give me all of you

It feels impossible

It’s not impossible

Is it impossible?

Say that it’s possible

At this moment, Vladimir opened his eyes and he met Athena’s meaningful gaze. For some unknown reason, she began to tear up.

"Of course, it’s possible, Athena. Nothing is impossible between us," Vladimir reassured her, uttering a promise – one that told her he would always be there for her, no matter what.

"Just come to me..." Vladimir’s hand reached out, caressing her face. "Fall for me... Athena."

Athena didn’t know what to say at that moment. She just found her tears streaming down her face like raindrops. She was crying for an unknown reason. Her heart was overwhelmed by emotions. Mixed emotions!

Vladimir sat up straight, facing her. His eyes were also filled with different emotions. He cupped her face, his thumb gently caressing her cheeks.

Looking into her eyes, Vladimir asked her, "Athena... Can I kiss you?"

But even before she could say a word, Vladimir had already leaned over her, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead.

Athena could only bite her lower lip and shut her eyes. The next thing she felt was Vladimir’s lips moving down, kissing away the tears in her eyes down to her cheeks.

Athena’s heart was pounding so hard against her chest.

’Is he going to kiss me... on my lips? Should I let him? Or not?’ She gulped hard, feeling the tension in the air.