Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
Flossie still remembered where the man lived, a cheap apartment near the pub.
She was initially in a bad mood earlier today, but after the accomplishment of performing the good deed of ‘saving a young man’s future,’ her mood naturally improved.
By following her memory, she arrived at Isaac’s apartment unit and rang the doorbell.
A while later, the door swung open as Isaac walked out in a simple white shirt and black formal pants. His handsome face was once again wearing his usual white feather mask. He looked like he had been waiting for Flossie for quite sometime.
“It’s been a while, my goddess. I thought you forgot about me…” The man’s voice was gentle.
Flossie instantly felt like spring had come and couldn’t help but lift the man by the chin. She smiled and said, “How could I ever forget you, my little escort? Your last hypnosis helped me get great rest! I’ve long wanted to have you do that again to me, you know?”
“It really is an honor… Don’t worry, my goddess; I will give my all to you this time so you may sleep better.”
“You’re too considerate; no wonder you’re so popular.” The more Flossie looked at him, the more her fondness for him grew.
‘Tsk tsk, handsome gentlemen are healing to the soul. Thinking back to how cold Guajardo was… Isaac is an absolute angel!’
Unfortunately, Flossie likely wouldn’t have ever guessed that this absolute angel was her terrible husband, who she hated so much.
After receiving a report from the pub owner, Halston quickly rushed to Isaac’s place and replaced him.
“Oh, pretty boy, I just so happened to find out about your sad past, and I felt really bad. That’s why I decided I had to save you…” Flossie said as she brought out the contract, speaking in a confident tone. “Look at this. Do you like it?”
“Th… This is…?” Halston took the contract obediently, pretending to read through it. Suddenly, he turned away from her, his shoulders trembling slightly, acting quite melancholic.
“What’s wrong? Are you so touched that you cried?” Flossie patted the man on the back, asking like a confident maneater. “You don’t have to thank me, I didn’t even spend much. All I have to do is provide for you, and I can definitely do that.’
“Provide for me?” Halston slowly turned back and asked Flossie, “So you’re going to be my sugar mommy?”
“Awh, come on, don’t say it like that. You’re just having it rough right now and lost your ability to make a living out of dancing. I’m just temporarily providing for you, and once you’re back in university to finish your studies, you’d be able to earn a proper job. And I won’t provide for you after that,” Flossie said bashfully.
She knew that their current relationship was no different from a sugar baby and a sugar mommy at this point. Moreover, she had no idea why she was being so nice to the man.
In better terms, she was a kind person who just loved helping others in need.
In worse terms, she just felt oddly possessive towards Isaac and didn’t wish to see any other woman lusting over his body.
It was likely that she started seeing Isaac as a substitute for Halston.
However, this ‘Halston Guajardo’ was an idealized version instead, the version that would be gentle and warm towards her. She placed this ‘Halston’ on a pedestal and was unwilling to let anyone taint this lovely being.
“Yeah, you know I lost my dancing career because of you, and I’m nothing but a poor peasant now! You’ll have to take responsibility for me, or I might actually starve to death!” Halston said as he quickly embraced Flossie with a pitiful expression on his face.
“I offended the boss lady because of you, and no one dared to hire me anymore. The Blue Inn was the only reason I was able to earn a living, but now that you’ve bought my freedom, I can’t even go back there! I can only follow you, so please never abandon me!”
Flossie patted the man on the back, comforting him as if he were her lover.” Don’t worry, I bought your contract, so I’d naturally take good care of you.”
“But… won’t your husband get mad at you? I heard that Halston Guajardo from H Group could get extremely jealous at times. Aren’t you worried he might explode at you after finding out you’re taking care of another man?” Halston asked, hoping to test what she really thought about him.
He was rather curious as to what he meant to the woman right then.
“Who cares?!” Flossie felt enraged for some reason, despite her being in a good mood at the start. ‘ Do you lack tact or something? Why would you even mention that jerk out of nowhere? It’s repulsing!”
Halston’s expression darkened, yet still hid his anger. “What did he do to you to make you hate him so much?’
“He’s a jerk. That’s what he is!’ Flossie clenched her jaw. “I slept with him for all but one night, and he’s threatening me with it the next day and made me cook skewers for him and his friends… Honestly, how could he?!”
“Is that it?’ Halston found it hilarious.
He sometimes found Flossie quite complicated, so much so that it felt like he never really understood her. Yet, at times, he found her as simple- minded as a child, devoid of cunning thoughts behind those crystal eyes.
This juxtaposition made his heart feel rather conflicted as well.
His rationality told him he should stay away from her, yet he still subconsciously wanted to get closer. That was why he came up with the ridiculous idea of clinging to her using the identity of a pub dancer.
It was as if he no longer felt embarrassed about his actions while being under a mask.
“Of course not!” Flossie suddenly felt the urge to rant, so she rolled up her sleeves, getting ready to nitpick on every little horrible thing about Halston.
“Your arm…’ Halston was sharp enough to notice the burn wound around her arm, which made him frown deeply.
‘I knew it! She was burnt by the charcoal this morning, just like what happened to Seraphina!’
‘But… Damn it, how could she have such high pain tolerance?! How did she not even whine a little when she’s been burnt so badly?!’
“Yeah! I was burned! It hurt so much!” Flossie yelped.
She wasn’t used to complaining about her pain, but she felt oddly different with Isaac and started pouting sadly over it.
It was likely that he was now hers. He was basically her therapist at this point, her dumpster for emotions. Armed with the knowledge that he would support her, heal her, and stay by her, come what may, there was no need to put on a tough act in front of him.
“Come here, sit down!” Halston dragged her to the sofa and forced her into a seat.
“What are you doing?”
“Stop moving around, I’m going to apply medicine for you!” Isaac took out some antiseptic cream from his first aid kit as he ordered Flossie harshly.
“It’s fine, I already applied some…”
“Listen to me and give me your hand!” Halston’s voice became slightly deeper.
Hearing this, Flossie quickly fell obedient, reaching her hand out to him. She thought, ‘Why do I feel like I can see a bit of Halston’s bossy attitude in this living angel?’
‘Well, I guess it’s not really that weird. I only noticed Isaac because he has similarities with Halston, and I wanted him as a substitute for that man!’
Flossie continued staring at the man, who was focused on applying medicine on her arm. She just couldn’t believe how similar he was to Halston, down to his hair.
Suddenly, she had a courageous thought…
Halston was still concentrating on treating her wounds, whereas Flossie’s free hand caressed his head all of a sudden, like petting a dog.
“Can I ask you a question, pretty boy?” Flossie asked as she brushed through Halston’s hair gently.
The man froze and lifted his gaze, looking at the woman who wore an odd expression, slightly alarmed. “What is it?”
“Oh come on, don’t be so nervous, it’s not like I’m going to eat you up…” Flossie’s face flushed as she collected herself before being completely straightforward with him. “I’d just like to know if you’re really experienced with love, since you’re such a popular star, especially… you know, that type of experience? Like, are you super good at it?!”
“What type?”
“We’re all adults here, so don’t play dumb with me now. Of course, I’m talking about sex!’ Flossie didn’t want to beat around the bush and came forth.
That was because she felt like she could be her true self in front of Isaac. She could say anything on her mind, and she didn’t need to hide.
“Why are you even asking about that all of a sudden?!” Halston quickly furrowed his brows, his lips frowned coldly, visibly upset.