The Billionaires Adopted Daughter

Eleanors POV Dad! Dad, please wake up!” I cried desperately. “Someone call an ambulance immediately!” I screamed. I never could have expected the night to end like this. A Few months Earlier Five years. That’s how long it had been since I last stepped my foot inside England . As I stared through the car window , watching the similar streets pass by ,I felt a strange mixture of excitement and nervousness settle in my chest . I had spent years imagining what it would feel like to come back home, but now that I was actually here, I wasn’t sure I was ready . Home . I hadn’t realized how much I had missed it until now The thought of seeing Mum and Dad again made my heart ache I had spoken to them countless times over the phone for years but phone calls could never replace being able hug them and hear both their laughs or simply being by their side. I could already imagine how excited they would be . News of me returning to the country spread quickly obviously because I’m William Robinson’s only daughter .I attracted attention not only because I was his daughter, but also because I was returning from France after five years away . The news had everyone talking, from company employees to people across London. As I arrived at the office, all the attention was directed towards me ,conversations stopped instantly , employees froze at their desk .someone hurriedly straightened their tie while several phones discreetly appeared beneath desks as people tried to take pictures . “Good morning everyone” I said as soon as I stepped into the office. They all replied with chorused good mornings and smiles plastered on their faces. As I was walking towards the receptionist someone stepped in front of me “ And where do you think you’re going” the lady said with a rude tone in her voice “ Oh hi I was just on my way to the reception could you please excuse me” I said while trying to walk away but she once again she stepped in front of me “ I don’t know who you think you are waltzing in here like you own the place but this is Robinson& co and we don’t just let random people in here” “I understand your concern for the company but if you would let me go through you’d know that I’m not just some random person” I say trying to explain to her but she just scoffs and rolls her eyes “ I was trying to be nice but you’re really pushing it and what do you even mean by you’re not some random person” she says looking me up and down “ Well if you must know my dad actually owns this company and I’m on my way to his office but you won’t let me go through” “ oh please you expect me to believe that Mr Robinson is your father” she says while laughing loudly “ you don’t even look like him nor do you look like you’d be related to him” I was beginning to get impatient because she clearly didn’t believe me and people were beginning to look our way and whisper. “Please excuse me you’ve already wasted enough of my time” I said while attempting to walk away but she grabbed me by my arm and called security. By this time a crowd had already formed around us “This lady was trying to sneak into the office claiming to he the daughter of Mr Robinson. Please see her out and make sure she doesn’t come back here or else I’ll be forced to report you guys for failing to do your job” “ We can’t have randoms walking into here at free will. This is an office not a homeless shelter” Just as they were about to grab my arm, I hear my name from the crowd “ Miss Eleanor is that you” “ Oh my goodness it is you. Why are you grabbing her arms like that let her go this minutes do you know who she is” . I breathed a sigh of relief after finally being recognised by someone “ What do you mean. I caught this lady trying to sneak into the office and you’re saying I should let her go” The rude lady says “ What nonsense are you saying. She is Eleanor the daughter of Mr Robinson. We’ve been waiting for her to get her since morning” “What are you talking about, she can’t be his daughter she doesn’t even look like him” “ That’s because she’s his adopted daughter”. As they argue back and forth I just stare at the lady as a look of realisation forms on her face. Almost immediately she begins to apologise to me “ I’m so sorry miss I didn’t know it was you. I thought you were some random person trying to get into the office. If I had known it was you I would’ve never done that” “ So because you didn’t know it was me that makes it okay to treat people the way you just treated me” I asked “ No matter the status of anyone you shouldn’t treat them as less of a person. That is not how we treat people here at Robinson& co” “I apologise miss Eleanor I was only trying to do my job” “ Your job is to work not to monitor who comes in here. Let what happened today never repeat itself again” I tell her “ Okay miss it won’t happen happening swear just please don’t report me to Mr Robinson I cant afford to loose my job” she pleads “ I wont just never let this repeat itself again you can go back to work now and let this serve as a warning for the rest of you” I say while looking at all of them as they all begin to return to their desks. After the short interaction with the woman, I turned to stacy ” well I don’t want to keep him waiting any longer now do I “with a smile on my face. I asked Stacy to show me the way to my father’s office. “ this way miss Eleanor “ I walked up to the secretary with a smile plastered on my face as she lead me into my father’s office, the secretary lead me to an elevator that took me to the office. As I stepped out of the elevator, all heads turned towards the doors waiting to see the face of The Eleanor Robinson whom they had only heard about or seen on the news. “Good morning everyone ”I say with a wave and smile. They all reply and wave back .I walk towards my Dads office door with her head held high carrying the Robinson name with grace and pride. “is anyone in here?” I asked knocking on the door with a smile on my face “ open the door and find out” my father replied from behind the door with an even bigger smile on his face as he had been waiting for my arrival since the day started. I open the door of my father’s office eagerly filled with a huge amount of joy expecting to see him seated behind his desk but is taken by surprise as I’m immediately engulfed in a hug by my father, William. “oh my goodness dad I didn’t expect you to be directly in front of the door” I say while laughing as I’m still engulfed in a hug by my father “ I’m sorry if I scared you my princess , I just couldn’t contain my excitement. I’ve missed you so much “. The hug comes to an end and my father escorts me to take a seat. “ How have you been sweetheart. I know we discussed over the phone but hearing everything in person is much better ”. “ I’ve been okay I really have “I say and smile “ I’m just happy to be home. I’ve missed you and mum a lot” . “Well then if you say so I guess I’ll leave you alone, for now” Dad says with a light laugh. I simply smile at him in return. “ So how have you been”? “ How has Robinson & co been without me” I say as I smirk. ”We’ve been holding up quite fine although it hasn’t been the same without your touch you know “ “ Well good thing I’m back home then “ I reply with a smile. “Good to have you back”. We exchange a brief hug before going back to the discussion. Father checks his watch and realizes that we’ve been talking for about 3 hours straight “ would you look at the time. We’ve been talking for the past three hours” he states while laughing . “ Oh my, we actually have,” I say and chuckle “ I guess time goes by when you’re having fun “ I state “ I guess it does” father replies. “Well I think it’s time I leave you to work” I says as I begin to gather my belongings in preparation to leave. “ Leave already ?“ He asked in mock surprise. “ But, don’t you have important things to attend to?” I ask .” Work can wait. My baby girl is finally home after spending so much time away from home there’s no way I’m going to let work up more of my time”. “Are you sure? You can always spend time with me when you come back “ I say . “Eleanor my dear work can wait, you my dear have been away for too long for me to let you go just like that” . With a smile on my face I gives in to dad and we both leave the office hand in hand and make our way to the car. As we get to the parking lot I’m greeted by the family driver Albert “ Welcome back miss Eleanor, we’ve missed seeing a pretty face like yours around” with a giggle she replies “ Thanks Albert , I missed seeing you too and hearing all your crazy stories “ .After the brief exchange i step into the car and the ride home starts. The drive home felt really nostalgic as it had been 5 years since I last came home. I had missed home but most importantly, I missed her mother. The driver began to slow down and I realised that they had already arrived at home. Stepping out of the car, a wave of sadness hit me but only for a brief moment as i was startled out of my daydream by the sound of my father’s door slamming shut “ shall we go in.” “I’m sure your mother is eager to see you” , I simply smile at father and walk into the house. The Robinson mansion was just the same as I had remembered. Domestic staff moved about to keep the house in perfect shape, the sizzling of pans coupled with the aroma of different dishes , as I stepped further into the house i realized that i truly missed being home. I quickly remembered the number one person whom I had truly missed, my mother . Although I wasn’t biologically my mothers child, she made sure that I felt what it was like to be truly loved and wanted by a parent. She never made me feel less of myself and always made sure that i felt every bit of love and also had equal opportunities that my brothers had as well. I run up to mums room filled with excitement, As I barge into her room, she is startled by the sudden entry but is quickly filled with happiness as she realises it was me who entered her room. We ran into each other’s arms. ” MOM!” I yell as i run into my mothers arms with eyes filled with tears “ Eleanor, my baby!” “I’ve missed you so much my darling “ “ I’ve missed you too mom. I cant believe I went five years without seeing or hugging you “ she remarks. I can’t believe I survived five years in this house without seeing my beautiful princess as well “. We spend the next few minutes hugging and rocking side to side for what feels like forever before Mother finally breaks the hug. “ Why don’t we go sit down and then you can tell me all the stories I’ve missed out on” “ of course of course “she says while wiping her eyes. “ So tell me, how was it like being away for so long “ “ how are your new friends, did you meet any interesting boys?” she says with a knowing smirk “ Mom please don’t, you know boys aren’t really my main focus right now” I say while trying to hide a smile. “My main focus right now is improving my career and securing a good position at the company “ ” okay then if you say so” Mother replies with a cheeky smile. As the conversation deepens, Mother asks me a serious question,” But seriously my daughter how are you feeling? And why did you never come home not even once in those five years?”. With a heavy sigh, i reply “Don’t say it like that mum you know I would’ve come back home if I had the chance to” “There was just a lot going on and I just couldn’t leave as much as I wanted to”. “ Being in a foreign country isn’t easy at all mum. People constantly treating me differently as soon as they hear my last name or find out I’m a Robinson” “ Its even worse when they find out I’m adopted. To them it’s like I’m not even important. I’m just tired of people treating me differently all because of my last name” . I want them to treat me like a regular person and not some spoiled brat who only got a job because of the family she comes from or some fragile jewel that needs constant protection “. “I’m so sorry you feel that way sweetheart “ “ I wish I could say I understand how you feel but I don’t . All I can tell you is to continue to do your best and don’t let their actions weigh you down.“ i hug mum once again “ I knew you’d make me feel better. I’ve really missed you“. So tell me how have you really been “I ask my mum. “I’ve been trying my best to be happy without you being home. You know Karen and Samantha don’t like me so much so of course they’ve been trying to get under my skin here and there but its nothing I can’t handle” she replies with a smile . We carry on with our conversation but are soon cut short by a knock on the door “Sorry to interrupt madam but dinner is ready” “ Its alright ,we’ll be down shortly “ “ okay madam”. “Well I have to go freshen up and get ready for dinner so I’ll leave you for now” I say as i get up “ okay darling I also need to get dressed myself so I’ll meet you downstairs “. We share one last hug as I leave to go to my room. As I approach my old room I feel a wave of anxiety wash over me . I hadn’t been here in what felt like ages. As I open the door, i realize that my room is exactly the same as I left it. My beanbag was still in the same corner, my vanity just as I had remembered and my bed untouched just as I had left it with my favourite scented candle placed perfectly on my bedside table. I step further into my room and released a breathe “ I guess this is what it feels like to be back home” “Alexa, play me dancing in the dark by joji” . I walks into the bathroom and take a 20 minute shower after doing my facial routine . I put on a hoodie and some pyjama pants since it’s already night time. As i go down the stairs, i spots both my step mothers, Karen and Samantha. Although I know they aren’t happy about my arrival, I see as they quickly mask their irritation with fake smiles. I’m quite aware of their dislike towards me but I still go ahead to greet them and ask how they’ve been. “ Hi Karen, Hi Samantha, how have you guys been? I haven’t seen you guys in ages “ “ Hello Eleanor. I’m wonderful thanks for asking . We’re happy to have you home aren’t we Samantha” Karen says “ oh yes we are, how was your flight back home. Hope it wasn’t too stressful ?” “ It wasn’t that bad thanks for asking “ “ Well we have to get going now we don’t want dinner to get cold now do we?” Karen says “ No we don’t , after you?” I say as I step aside for them to go down the stairs “ Thank you “ they reply with obvious fake smiles spread across their faces. Dinner goes by faster than expected and i find myself back in my mothers room. We continue our conversation and soon enough, we both doze off. The sun seeped in from the curtains and I’m woken up to find the bed empty. I realize that i over slept due to being extremely tired from the previous day. I hear a knock on my door startled a bit” Good morning miss Eleanor, your father has requested that you come down for breakfast as he has an announcement to make”. She replied , “ Thank you and please tell him I’ll be down shortly I just need to freshen up”. “okay miss” replies the maid. I step into the bathroom and turn on the shower waiting for the water to hit the appropriate temperature , “alexa” I say,” play me slow dance by clairo”. As the song plays, I brushes my teeth and do my facial routine. I step into the shower and spend 10 minutes getting ready. I throw on a simple pair of jeans and a tank top being as i have no plans of going anywhere today. As I go down the stairs, the clanking of cutlery grew louder and I’m greeted by the sight of my family members eating breakfast. I greet my stepmothers Karen and Samantha “ Good morning Karen, good morning Samantha”. “Good morning Eleanor” they both reply at the same time she,” did you settle in properly”? they both asked,” yes I did, thanks for asking” i reply with a smile on my face while i go to kiss my dad on the cheek, “ Good morning dad how did you sleep?” William replies with a smile “ Good morning princess, I slept well but it was even better because I was going to see your beautiful face when I woke up “ “aww thanks dad , I also slept really good knowing that I’m back home” . I go over to sit beside my mum who was already plating my breakfast “ Good morning mum” i say while planting a kiss on my mothers cheek” Good morning baby” “I’m sure you had a good night’s rest considering the fact that you had to be woken up by a maid” Mother says with a light chuckle. “ yes I did mum, it felt good sleeping next to you after so long “ Mother simply smiles at me and passes my breakfast towards me . As breakfast comes to an end, Dad clears his throat “well I have an announcement to make “ he states. “ what do you want to say now William” askes Karen who was already in a sour mood which was caused by my return home. “calm down Karen, why are you in such a hurry “?”Do you have somewhere else you’d rather be?” “you know I didn’t mean it like that William” says Karen . “ its okay dad, she probably didn’t mean it like that “ i interrupt. “Anyways” Dad says ,“ My reason for calling this breakfast is to announce that I am going to be hosting a party to celebrate the return of my beautiful princess Eleanor who has been out of the country for the past five years” . The room goes silent as everyone is trying to process what they just heard. “ oh my goodness, don’t you think that’s a little too much”? “I’d much rather just celebrate with you guys at home” I say . “Nonsense”! Dad says,” everyone must know that my brilliant daughter is back home after being away for so long “ “ I’m not going to hear anything about this, I’ve already started making invitation cards and sending out emails”. I sigh knowing i won’t to be able to change his mind “okay father, your wish is my command “. Still seated at the table are Karen and Samantha who are clearly not amused nor are they happy about this news . They both get up from the dining room and disappear down the hallway into their rooms. Mother is left at the table with a smile on my face “ Thank you dear, but don’t you think the party is a bit too much”? Dad walks towards her and sits down next to her “ darling, this is only thing I can do to express the joy I feel about our daughter being back home “ he kisses her cheek and gets up dusting off his pants. “I have to head to the office right now I already spent a lot of time here and I have a meeting in 30 minutes “ he hugs me one last time and steps out of the house. “Well mother, I guess we have a party to prepare for” I say to her with a laugh. As I follow mother upstairs to discuss the party, i failed to notice Karen watching from the doorway. Samamtha says folding her arms. “She’s back, “she muttered. Karen smiled coldly . “Not for long “