Peter's P. O. VI blinked my eyes open, my head throbbing as the haze of sleep slowly lifted. My surroundings were unfamiliar, and I felt a tinge of confusion before the memories of last night hit me like a punch to the gut. Anger surged through every fiber of my being, and I turned my gaze to the woman lying beside me – Sheila.God, what have I done? Why was I in bed with her? Gulping down a glass of water that laid by the nightstand, my memories started forming. How the hell was I drugged? The last thing I remembered taking was the drink after I got back from the restroom. That is to say, the one who drugged it would have done it while I was away..A very nice tactic, if I must say. But that was not all the memories that came. The pain-stricken face of Lotus, as she stared at us, was something I didn't want to imagine again in my lifetime; how do I make this up? A slight shake of the bed made me turn in anger.I didn't even try to hide my fury as I roughly shook her awake. "What hav
Lotus' P. O. VThe days seemed to go by in a blur. I was more emersed in my work.I sat alone in our dimly lit living room, anger simmering within me like a volcano about to erupt. How could Peter do this to me? How could he stay away for days without even a phone call? My mind replayed all that had happened. All the promises he had made, and now they seem to be broken. I clutched my phone tightly, hoping for a message or a missed call, anything to reassure me that he still cared. But the silence was deafening. I was expecting him to give me an explanation, to explain why he was kissing Sheila, but none came. Nothing, I was just an expectant fool. He made sure not to come home for days, and he ignored it like it didn't mean anything. He acted like what he did was not something that needed explanation. The twins were having some extracurricular activities in school, and I took a break from work. I headed home straight to clear my head and set it straight.Just then, the door creaked op
Lotus' P. O. VStepping into my car, I slammed the door shut, feeling the anger and hurt consume me. Maybe it was reckless, maybe it was foolish, but I didn't care. I needed to clear my head, to find some clarity amidst the chaos that had taken over my life. I didn't want to call Stanley or any of my drivers now. No one can see me in this state. Not even my children.Startlingly, a glimpse of light caught my eye. My gaze focused on the reflection in the rearview mirror, and there it was—a hickey mark on Peter's chin, fresh and undeniable. It kept flashing in my mind, and it kept making me go crazy. The sight pierced through me, and I felt tears streaming down my face. How could he betray me like this?I gripped the steering wheel tightly, my vision blurred by my tears. The anger and sadness overwhelmed me, clouding my judgment. As I sped down the highway, my mind was in a whirlwind of thoughts. And then, before I could even react, a truck loomed ahead, closing in on me far too quickly
Peter's P. O. VMy life had been a mess ever since it happened. Lotus doesn't believe anything I say now. Well, I didn't expect her to believe anything I said after I had been acting like a total jerk. But I was doing this for her, and I couldn't risk Shelia going on with what she had in mind. It would be heartbreaking to see Lotus suffer another round of shame just because of me.I missed her. I missed my kids, and I am sure she probably hates me by now, but what do I expect? That she loves me? After everything I have done and put her through? It would be inhuman for me to ask her for such after how I have treated her. I need to think of a way to make sure I settle things with Sheila. That fucking bitch went on ruining everything I had ever worked for, and I would make sure she would suffer for doing this.As I sat alone in the mini bar of my company, swirling the deep red liquid in my glass, I couldn't shake the feeling of anticipation that hung in the air. The faint clinking of gla
Lotus' P. O. V I woke up to a searing headache, the remnants of a night spent drowning my sorrows in alcohol. Every sip was an attempt to forget the pain I had felt the night before, but of course, it had only made things worse. I looked at myself, and from the stench that filled the room, I guess I was still in the bar but in a private room. Looking around me, I wondered how I got here. The interior of the room looked really expensive, and it's only someone well-to-do who can afford this for a stranger. I pulled myself out of bed, and I surveyed the room, looking for any sign to point out who had helped me. The last thing I remember was dancing like a drunken lunatic on the stage last night, then a hand wrapped around my waist, pulling me away from the crowd before I blacked out. I could swear that I got a whiff of his scent, but he was too cold to save me from my disgrace. Even if he saw me, he would probably hate me more. I looked around the corridors to be sure no one was lurkin
Lotus' P. O. VOne week later,I hated to admit that my relationship with Peter had not improved, not even the least. In fact, it made it all worse when he kept acting cold and distant. My kids kept on questioning me about Daddy and why we were not talking to each other anymore, and the only explanation I could give them was to send them back to Australia with their Nana.I sighed, going down to make my early morning coffee.It was a routine I had followed every morning for the past few weeks, ever since Peter had changed towards me. But today was different. The sound of a car driving into the porche made my ear perk and alert me that he was back.As I stood by the stove, flipping pancakes, the sound of Peter's hurried footsteps grew louder. Before I could even turn around to acknowledge his presence, he barged into the kitchen, anger radiating from his every pore."Where are the children?" he demanded, his voice laced with frustration.I turned my gaze towards him, my eyes meeting hi
Lotus had been sitting in her office for the better part of the afternoon, her mind wandering and her concentration lacking. She had a lot on her plate at the moment; work was piling up and deadlines were approaching fast. She knew she needed to get her head back in the game, but the last thing she needed was Peter disrupting her peace. She wasn't even expecting him, he had been acting like she didn't exist for a very long time now and now she was getting used to it despite the pang of hurt she felt every time he did it. It made her sad that the second time she gave herself to a man she ended up getting hurt again, the second time and she hoped this time it would be her last when she had figured out how to get away from him.Just as she had hoped for some quiet and solitude, the door opened, and in walked Peter walked in, despite being uninvited and unwanted. She looked up and gave him a disapproving glare, but before she could say anything, he spoke up."Lotus, we need to talk. It's
Lotus sat in her empty mansion, feeling a sense of loneliness creeping up on her. She missed her kids, James and Jennie, who were in Australia with Monica. Her kids were the primary reason why she was still pushing and living on. They were the primary reasons why her life still had a bad balance, why she was even trying to make sure her relationship worked with Peter. But it seems that wasn't going to be possible anymore. She just realized that he was using her all this while. But for what? If he wanted Sheila, why was he trying to make her fall in love with him, which she did? Despite all the caution she put, she fell so hopelessly in love with him that she would begin a nagging sense of peace that she knew.She picked up the phone and dialed her best friend's number. Natasha recently flew to Australia on behalf of Lotus to visit James and Jenny."Hey, Lotus. How's everything going?" Natasha asked on the other end of the phone. Her voice could portray how much she missed the younger