â˘Estelle wasnât even a concept when Poseidon first donned the uncomfortable suit and tie, tamed his wild black hair, and melted away his godly aura, making him completely unrecognizable. Sure it was miserable, but Sally. His Sally, was worth it. So he straightened his tie and strolled into the crowded coffee shop. âHello Sally, Iâm Paul. Paul Blofis.â
â˘Estelle was simply a name when Poseidon first considered telling Sally his secret. They had been dating for almost a year and Poseidon was thriving from the time spent with his lover and his son Persues. âPaul, if I ever have a daughter, I think I would name her Estelle.â He couldnât do it. He had worked so hard to earn the trust, the love of the Jackson family.
â˘Estelle was a dream when Poseidon finally took a knee and asked the love of his life to marry him. Sally was crying. Of course she would marry him she said. Poseidon was over the moon. âSally I need to tell you something.â She grinned up at him, eyes shining with happiness. He couldnât. At least not right now. âWhat is it Paul?â âI love you.â
â˘Estelle had been living within her mother for a month when Poseidon sat Sally down at the dinner table, a serious look on his face. âSally we need to talk. Thereâs something I havenât told you.â Sallyâs face immediately dropped. âMe too Paul. I-Iâm pregnant.â Sally murmured. Poseidonâs face lit up. âYou are?â âI am. Are you upset?â âUpset? I could never be upset with you!â âWhat havenât you told me?â Sally asked. âWhat? Oh- Iâm. I got a promotion at work!â Telling Sally could wait Poseidon decided. At least until the baby was born.
â˘Estelle was 3 months old when Poseidon sat down on his and Sallyâs bed exhausted. âSally. I need to tell you something. Important.â He yawned, laying down. Estelle has finally gone to sleep at 2:00am. âNot now Paul. In the morning.â Sally replied, drifting off. Poseidon nodded drearily. His secret was not discussed the following morning.
â˘Estelle was 2 and celebrating her first Christmas with Percy and Annabeth when Poseidon pulled Sally aside. âSally, thereâs something you need to know.â Suddenly there was a crash in the living room. The pair ran into the room to see Percy and Estelle looking at Annabeth sheepishly, blue cookies in hand. âIn a minute Paul.â Sally said, going to scold her 2 and 19 year old.
â˘Estelle was going to preschool for the first time when Poseidon and Sally were first told that Estelle showed signs of ADHD. Poseidon considered telling Sally then. It would have been so easy. But he couldnât do it now. Not when Estelle needed her dad the most.
â˘Estelle was in 2nd grade when her teacher suggested that she was dyslexic at her parent-teacher conference. Sallyâs brow furrowed and Poseidon could see the gears working in her head. âTell herâ his brain said. âWaitâ said his heart. âSally, I,â âIt must just be a coincidence Paul,â Sally said. Poseidon could tell she was trying to convince herself more then him.
â˘Estelle was 10 when the first monster came. Percy and Annabeth were at the apartment too, so no one suspected a thing. Poseidon knew he had to tell Sally his secret sooner or later. Might as well be sooner. âSally the monster didnât come to attack Percy and Annabeth.â âLater Paul, Annabeth is bleeding. Can you get me the Nectar?â Later it is Poseidon decided.
â˘Estelle was 12 when the sink exploded. Poseidon knew his time was up. âYouâre not really a mortal. Are you Paul?â Sally asked quietly. With a sigh, Poseidon let his disguise fall away. âI tried to tell you Sally. I really did.â He responded. âI saw the signs. But I didnât want to admit it to myself,â Sally responded. Poseidon nodded. âI think you should go.â Sally whispered. Poseidon froze. âLet her go to camp first. Let me know sheâs safe.â Sally nodded silently.
â˘Estelle was 13 when the satyr brought her to camp. âEstelle? What are you doing here?â Percy asked in confusion. Poseidonâs glowing green trident answered his question. âAll hail Estelle. Daughter of Poseidon.â Chiron murmured. Shock moved through the camp.
â˘Estelle was almost 14 when she returned home with Percy. âMom? Whereâs Paul? Whereâs dad?â Sally looked at her children sadly. âHeâs gone. I told him to leave. He promised he would once he knew you would be safe.â
â˘Estelle was 15 when she saw her father again. âIâm sorry. I loved your mother. I did. And when she told me to go, I couldnât refuse her.â Poseidon told her. Estelle said she understood.
â˘Estelle was 15 when she saw her father for the last time. She said she didnât want to see him again. She said she wasnât Percy and if her mother wouldnât see him, she wouldnât either.
â˘Estelle was 15 when Medusa reincarnated. Percy wasnât there when her knife was thrown from her hands. Estelle was slipping away when she prayed to her father. He didnât hear her.
â˘Estelle never made it to 16.
...That escalated quickly....