Aphrodite: A Short Story

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On a beautiful sunny Thursday morning in London, England at Zeus's house Hera was getting ready for another grand day at work. “I hope you have another wonderful day at work sweetie, I love you.” Zeus oh so sweetly said. “I sure will, I love you too, honey.” Hera replied. Zeus laughs “I know you do.” Hera gave Zeus a kiss and went out the door and as Hera was leaving she saw Aphrodite. Aphrodite waved and said hello, Hera waved and said hello.

When Hera called a cab and got in and left Aphrodite went inside her house changed into the most sexiest, most eye catching dress then she calmly walked over to Zeus's house. she knocked on the door gently, Zeus answered the door and let Aphrodite in. Aphrodite sat on the couch and Zeus brought her a cup of tea. Aphrodite asked in the most seductive, most passionate way “When was the last time Hera showed you how much she loved you? because I would show you almost every day.” Zeus a little cautious but with a little force “ uumm she shows me how much she loves is by being my wife, I don't need her to show me and I really don't …show more content…
ZEUS MAKING OUT WITH APHRODITE!!!!!!! “what is bloody going on!!!!” she shouts. Zeus panics, Hera goes over to Aphrodite and slaps her in the face punches hers, throws on the ground and slits Aphrodite's check with a knife. “ Ouch!!!! hey what was that for!!!” Aphrodite shrieked “That's for making out with my husband” Hera hollers.Zeus says calmly “im sorry my darling she put me under a love spell” “yes I did you see it's just so lonely over at my place I just needed some attention and love” Aphrodite explains. “ok well I forgive you but, don't let this happen again and to make sure it never happens again Aphrodite you are banned from entering this house ever again” Hera Forcefully yelled like a soldier. “ OK I respect that, I will be on my way.” Aphrodite sadly replied. The we learn here in this story today is to not have an

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