Chapter 65 Susan Meets up with Devon - Part 1
The night soon passed, and it was morning. Angela woke up to the sound of her alarm. Realising Bryce was in bed with her, she quickly stopped it so she wouldn't wake him. She slowly freed herself from Bryce's arms and got out of bed. After taking two steps from the bed, she suddenly felt dizzy, and this time she fell to the floor. The noise woke Bryce, who was lightly asleep after the sound of the alarm. He rushed to Angela's side and carried her to the bed. He wanted to call the doctor, but kicked against it, knowing this could be because her drink was spiked when he went to that man's apartment, and also, there was cocaine in the drink she took in the afternoon.
Angela slowly opened her eyes and tried to sit up, but Bryce stopped her, making her lie back down on the bed.
"Relax. You passed out briefly," Bryce informed Angela, but before he could say anything else, Angela tried to get up again with her hand flying to her mouth this time.
"I need to use the bathroom. I am feeling nauseous," Angela said, and Bryce helped her up.
Angela hurried her steps to the bathroom. She bent over the toilet bowl and started throwing up. Bryce leaned against the door frame of the bathroom, watching her throw up into the toilet bowl.
"Diana spiked your drink with cocaine. The drink she gave you," Bryce informed her.
Angela cleaned her mouth, wondering why Diana would do that to her, but she also felt a little exhausted after throwing up.
"She is with the police now, and we will soon find out who sent her," Bryce added. "I think it is best you stay home today," he added, and Angela shifted her gaze to look at him.
"It's a little boring staying at home," Angela informed him.
"You don't look well. Sitting in the office all day would not help. You need to rest," Bryce said and grabbed a towel for Angela.
Angela accepted the towel from his hand and nodded, lowering her head. This reaction from Angela got to Bryce, and he didn't understand why her sadness affected him so much. He felt the need to do something about it.
"Okay, I will be back home by noon to keep you company. How does that sound?" Bryce said, and Angela had a reason to smile.
Her smile did warm Bryce's heart, making him smile back too.
"Do you need my help with anything?" Bryce asked, and Angela shook her head no. "Okay, I will be in the bedroom if you need anything," he said and closed the door, giving her privacy.
Angela took her shower and returned to the bedroom in a bathrobe. Bryce entered the bathroom after her and took his shower. When he returned to the bedroom, Angela was drying her hair. He helped her dry her hair. They both dressed up and had an early breakfast.
"Get some rest. You look exhausted. If anything, call me," Bryce said, and for the first time, he leaned forward and kissed Angela's cheek to her surprise before getting up to leave the dining room.
Angela held the side of her cheek that he had kissed and stared at the back of Bryce in surprise as he walked out of the dining room. They had slept together multiple times, but that was it; he didn't act like a husband to her. Even after their intimate sessions, she wakes up alone. It made her feel like he just had sex with her because he had a need, but today, he was acting differently towards her.
Angela stood and started clearing the table. The servant walked in and stopped her. Angela left for the bedroom and called her friend Zora.
"Hello, girlfriend, how are you doing?" Angela said while sitting on the bed.
"I am good. How are you, and when are we visiting Mr Moore's club with his pass?" Zora asked excitedly.
"I don't know. A lot has happened lately. I wish I could come over to your place. I do need some company," Angela requested.
"Sweetheart, I am surprised you only call me on the phone and visit your parents. Of course, you are always welcome to my home. Come over, I took a day off today and will be home the whole day," Zora informed her.
"Okay, I will be there shortly," Angela said and ended the call.
Angela stood up from the bed, grabbed her bag and exited the bedroom. She requested an Uber as she headed for the staircase. As soon as she descended the staircase, she ran into Josephine.
"Ma'am, please, are you going somewhere?" Josephine asked.
"Yes, I am meeting up with a friend," Angela replied, shifting her gaze back to the phone.
"Okay, I will get Marcus for you," Josephine said and was about to leave, but Angela stopped her.
"Don't worry. I called an Uber," Angela said.
"No, ma'am. You will have to cancel the Uber. Sir would not be happy if you leave the house in an Uber," Josephine said, and Angela recalled the number of times she had disobeyed Bryce, and it all ended badly.
"Okay," Angela said and cancelled her Uber request.
Josephine got Marcus for her, and Angela was soon out of the house, heading for Zora's place.
In Susan's home, she had just finished dressing up. She smiled and fetched her phone from the bedside table. She dialled Devon's number, brought the phone to her ears and waited patiently for him to answer.
"Good morning, Mr Moore, how are you doing?" Susan greeted, sounding very calm and welcoming.
"Ah, Susan, good morning. I am good. How are you doing?" Devon replied.
"I am doing great," Susan replied.
"It's been a while since you came around to visit. Don't tell me you have allowed work to take all your time," Devon said.
"I am sorry, Mr Moore. You know how the business is," Susan replied and smiled like Devon could see her.
"Well, I understand, but you should come around sometime. One weekend would not be a bad idea," Devon suggested.
"Sure, I will," Susan accepted. "Mr Moore, are you home?" she went straight to her point.
"Yes," Devon replied.
"Okay, I want to bring a matter of concern to your attention. Is it okay if I come over, or do you have a preferred place we should meet at? It has to do with your son," Susan said.
"Ah! Bryce is at it again? What did he do this time?" Devon asked.
"Mr Moore, what I have to tell you is not something I can tell you over the phone," Susan replied.
"Okay, I am home. You can come over," Devon invited.
"Thank you, Mr Moore. I will be there shortly," Susan said, and the call came to an end.
She smiled ear to ear and dropped the phone in her bag. She ensured she had taken everything she needed. She grabbed her car keys and exited the bedroom.
"Bryce, let's see what your father thinks of you having a gold digger and a slut for a secretary and also keeping her in your house," Susan said as she made her way to the staircase.
She was soon out of the house and driving towards Bryce's family home. After a couple of minutes' drive, she arrived at the apartment and was well received. Devon welcomed her home.
"Ah, Susan, it's been a long time. How are you doing?" Mrs Patricia Moore welcomed her.
"Yes, Mrs Moore. It's been work taking all my time," Susan replied with a smile plastered on her face as she hugged Mrs Moore in greeting.
"I can understand," Patricia said, pulling away from the hug. "Anyway, you caught me at a bad time. I am on my way out. I will see you some other time," she said and hugged Susan again before leaving.
"Okay, let's go to my study," Devon said to Susan, and they both walked towards the study.
Devon had the servant serve them tea.
"Okay, so what did you want to talk to me about?" Devon asked once they were both comfortable.