Billionaire’s Lost Angel

Lotus woke up to the sound of her alarm clock buzzing, signaling the start of a new day. She groggily sat up in bed, rubbing her eyes before glancing at the clock to see the time. It was already 6:30 AM. The children would need to get dressed for school. Though a part of her was sad that Peter didn’t return back but she kept reminding herself that the marriage shouldn’t be her only life.

Though it was difficult when it came to Peter, she found out that her she couldn’t really keep her resolve not to trust men again.

She hurriedly dressed herself and then proceeded to James and Jenny’s room. The twins were still fast asleep, their small bodies curled up beneath the blankets. Lotus gently shook them awake, whispering softly, “Come on, you two. We need to get ready for school.”

After a few moments of groaning and protesting, the twins sluggishly climbed out of bed and begrudgingly got dressed. Lotus helped them tie their shoelaces and brushed their hair into neat styles. With a quick kiss to their foreheads, she ushered them downstairs for breakfast.

As they sat at the kitchen table, eating their cereal, Lotus glanced at the clock and realized she was running late for work. Panic washed over her as she quickly finished her coffee and hurriedly grabbed her bag. “James, Jenny, make sure you catch the bus on time, okay? I’ll see you after school!”

With a wave goodbye, Lotus dashed out the door and made her way to her office. The morning air was brisk, causing her to shiver as she walked briskly down the sidewalk. Thoughts of the day’s tasks filled her mind, but little did she know that an unexpected visitor awaited her at work.

She entered her office building and made her way to the top floor, where her office was located. As she stepped into her spacious office, she found her colleagues waiting for her. They sat around a large oval table, engrossed in a discussion. Without skipping a beat, she took her seat at the head of the table.

Just as the meeting was reaching its most valued point, a timid knock sounded at her office door. One of her colleagues, a young intern named Sarah, looked up and said, “Lotus, you have a visitor.”

Lotus furrowed her brow in confusion. She wasn’t expecting anyone. She paused the meeting and stood up, excusing herself. As she walked towards the door, anticipation and anxiety coursed through her veins. Who could it be?

Opening the door, she was met with the sight of her father standing there. Steven, with his tired eyes and weary face, stared at her pleadingly. “Lotus, can we talk? I have something important to discuss with you.”

Anger coursed through her and she wondered how s renowned soldier would look so battered. left to her she didn’t wanted to see him but people were watching and she didn’t want anything to go public again, not after the last time that endangered not just her but her children and she wouldn’t risk that for anything.

“Fine, but make it quick,” she said curtly, gesturing for him to step inside.

Once inside her office, Steven took a seat on the plush couch, nervously fiddling with his fingers. Lotus stood with her arms crossed, her eyes locked with his. “So, get straight to the point, Dad. I don’t have all day.”

Steven took a deep breath, collecting his thoughts. “Lotus, I’m+”

She cut him off. “Sorry? You came here to apologize to me again? How many times do I have to pass it on to you that apologies won’t change or lessen the hurt you made me feel!”

“Lotus-”

Lotus scoffed, her voice laced with bitterness. ” Sorry doesn’t change the past, Dad. It doesn’t make up for the years of hurt and neglect. What do you want from me?”

Steven hesitated for a moment before finally saying, “I want you to get back together with George.”

Lotus blinked in disbelief. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “Divorce Peter and be with George? Are you out of your mind? I would never do that, especially not for a scumbag like George!”

“You need to give people a second chance lotus.”

“Right. Like you did when you rejected me back then. You didn’t listen to me dad, you listened to you pathetic wife and now I am done with your sorry a**es. I have a life to live now and i am not willing to give that up for you ”

She canceled all meetings for the day and headed home for a quick nap.

—-

Later that evening, she was in the kitchen preparing dinner when Natasha breezed in.

“What’s got you looking so down?” Natasha asked, her voice filled with genuine concern.

Lotus sighed heavily, her brow furrowing. She placed the knife down and turned to face Natasha. “I’m sorry, it’s just been a really rough day. Nina called me a whore, at the dinner can you believe that?”

Natasha’s eyes flashed with anger as her lips formed a tight line. “That vile woman! How dare she say such things?” Natasha clenched her fists, her voice trembling with restrained fury. “I swear if I see her, I won’t be able to control myself.”

Lotus held Natasha’s arm gently, her voice filled with resignation. “Please, Natasha, I know you’re furious, but it’s not worth it. It’ll just make things worse. Let’s not stoop to her level.”

Natasha took a deep breath, visibly trying to calm herself. “You’re too kind Lotus. How long do you intend to keep hiding under your facade revenge?”Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

Just as they were about to resume their conversation, the front door creaked open, and Peter, stepped inside. His eyes searched the room until they found his wife, and a soft smile creased his lips. “Hey, ladies. What brings such a beautiful aura to this place?”

Lotus attempted a smile, although it didn’t quite reach her eyes. Natasha quickly interjected, “Lotus had a tough day, Peter. You might want to talk to her alone.”

Peter furrowed his brow, concern clouding his eyes. “Of course. ” With a nod of acknowledgment, he motioned for Lotus to follow him.

Lotus hesitated, her mind filled with a bundle of unspoken emotions. “But the children…”

Peter placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. “Natasha is taking care of them, my love. Trust me, this is something we need to discuss alone.”

Reluctantly, Lotus allowed Peter to lead her away from the kitchen, her heart heavy with anticipation. Once they were in the sanctuary of their bedroom, Peter closed the door gently behind them, shutting out the world.

He turned to face Lotus, his voice laced with gentle concern. “What’s been troubling you, my love? You seemed distant earlier.”

Lotus bit her lip, a swirl of emotions rushing through her veins. “It’s just… everything. Nina’s hurtful words-”

“Nina said something to you? Why didn’t you tell me? We shouldn’t keep things from each other of we want our marriage to work. okay?”

“But, I can’t just help but believe that she is right-”

Peter stepped forward, his arms encircling her waist, holding her close. “I hate to see you like this, Lotus. You know you don’t have to face it all alone, right?” His voice was filled with earnestness, his touch comforting.

Feeling vulnerable, Lotus untangled herself from Peter’s embrace, an attempt to create some distance between them. “I know, Peter, but the children…”

He cupped her face gently, his eyes searching hers. “Natasha is more than capable of handling everything, my love. Right now, I want to be here for you. Just let me ease your pain.”

Lotus’s heart fluttered as conflicting emotions battled within her. She wanted to resist, to be strong for her children. But in the depths of her heart, she longed for solace, for a moment of respite from the chaos that engulfed her. With a whispered “okay,” she surrendered to the magnetic pull Peter exuded.

In no time, he smashed his lips on her. It took her a while before indulging into a different world of intense pleasure