Lotus decided to make pancakes because Jenny enjoys them. She also made James some blueberry muffins. She pondered Peter's breakfast choice for a while. Then I decided to make them both ham and cheese sandwiches. She went upstairs after putting the muffins in the oven to wake up James and Jenny, while Monica assisted with other breakfast items. She was surprised to see that they were already dressed for school when she entered their room."How did you manage to get ready all by yourself today?" Lotus asked her children while folding her in front of us."We didn't get ready on our own. Daddy assisted us in getting ready." James replied as a matter of fact."Where has your father gone?" Lotus asked again looking around the room."He went to get ready for his office." This Jenny replied.“Check your school bags again. I am going to get ready.” Lotus said and left for her room.When Lotus entered her room, Peter emerged from the bathroom, a towel wrapped around his waist. Lotus was taken
Lotus went to the school’s parking area; where her car was parked few minutes ago. But to her surprise her car was not there anymore, instead Peter’s car was parked there. She looked around for her car but there was no sign of her car. She tool out her mobile from her purse to call the driver.“Don’t call him.” Peter said to me. I looked at him puzzled and he continued, “ I told your driver to drive away your car. I will drive us to home.” He said this and my anger from earlier infuriated.Lotus’s P. O. V“Who gave you authority to order my driver?” I yelled at Peter in anger, making James and Jenny flinched. When I looked at my scared kids I regretted my action. I sighed to ease my nerves. Then a brought a smile in my lips.“Sorry mommy didn’t want to scare you. I was just a little irritated by work.” I tried to ease their mood and went near Peter’s car. Peter helped the kids to settle on the baby seats on the back seat. Then he opened the passenger side door for me. I got inside the
The next day Lotus went to a restaurant to meet with one of her old client from Australia. She is an older lady called Elizabeth. She was once a renowned actress in Australia. Lotus worked for her when she started her business. She designed a studio for her. Elizabeth was very impressed with Lotus’s work and recommend Lotus’s company to some of her high class friends. Thus lotus got some big client and her business rises rapidly. Lotus was always thankful to Elizabeth. So when Elizabeth called her earlier to tell that she is in New York to meet her sister Lotus invited her to a lunch. When she entered the restaurant she saw Elizabeth was sitting with another elder woman. Who was in her early fifties and elegantly dressed. Lotus went toward them. When Elizabeth saw Lotus she stood up from her chair to hug her. Lotus also hugged her back. Elizabeth was a sweet woman in her mid sixty. Despite of her age she was strong and elegant. Lotus took a seat with them.“Isabella meet Lotus. She is
“Mrs. Sheila Thompson, what are you without your late husband’s name? A f*cking whore; who climbs up to rich men’s beds to live a luxurious life. I am Lotus Kent I don’t need my husband’s identity to achieve anything. So you have no standard to be my competitor.” Lotus said then was about to leave but stopped in her track. She turned around to face a raging Sheila.“On the other hand why would I compete with you for something that already belongs to me?” Lotus said raising her left hand and showing the shiny diamond on her finger. Then she turned around to the door. Sheila was a furious monster by then. She tried to pounce on Lotus but at that moment the door of the restroom burst opened by Peter. He looked at Sheila and then looked at Lotus. He checked Lotus top to bottom to look for any damage.“Are you alright?” Peter asked reaching out to Lotus and cupping her face with his both hands. Lotus looked at Sheila with a smirk. Then hooked her hands around Peter’s neck and leaned to his
At Robinson mansion..........Lotus and Peter were sitting on the living room couch of Robinson's mansion along with Henry. James and Jenny were out in the garden playing with the butler and the maids. They were enjoying a lot. Henry cleared his throat.“So you are an architect?” Henry said he wanted to start a conversation with her but couldn’t find any suitable words.“Yes, I am an architect. I also work with a group of very talented architects.” Lotus said proudly.“So the name J & J came from James and Jenny? Does that mean you started this company after their birth? That’s impressive for a new company to achieve so much reputation in a short time,” Henry said to her.“Yes and thank you for your appreciation. I think dad you want to say something else. You can ask me anything.” Lotus said politely with a smile.“I want to ask why were you in Australia all these years? Why didn’t you two were together?” Henry said the questions in his mind.“Dad it was my fault. I made some mistake
After the lunch they were sitting in the dining room. Peter was getting prepared to leave but Henry stopped him.“Wait a bit I have some gifts for my daughter in law and grandchildren.” Henry told his son. Peter settled hearing his father.“Dad we don’t need any gifts. Your blessings are the best gift for us.” Lotus said to Henry. She wasn’t used to getting gifts.“You have come here for the first time so you have to accept the gifts I am going to give you.” Henry declared his decision. Peter knew once his father had decided anything no one can change his decision. So he motioned Lotus to stay quiet. So didn’t say anything else and sat back on the couch.After sometime the butler came with a tray covered with a red velvet cloth. Everyone was curiously looking at Henry to see his gifts. Nina was also looking at the tray. She wanted to know what Henry was giving to her daughter in law and those little monsters.When the butler took the cover there was an old jewelry box and a piece of pa
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
The aftermath of his night with Lotus still lingered in his mind. He could not brush off the fact that he was falling deeply in love with her and going against his code. He had not believed in love or attraction, but right from the time he slept with her at the hotel five years ago he had always known that their paths would cross again.He sat at his desk, engrossed in his work. The soft glow of the desk lamp illuminated the room as he diligently reviewed the reports spread out before him. Just as he was about to sign off on a particularly important document, there was a sudden knock on his office door."Come in," Peter called, his voice laced with a hint of irritation at the interruption. He wasn't expecting any visitor at this time, he ordered that no one should interrupt him.The door creaked open, and Sheila stepped into the room. Peter couldn't help but feel a pang of annoyance at the sight of her."What do you want, Sheila?" Peter asked, keeping his voice steady, still not remov