Chapter 68 It's Time to Meet my Family
"That is not the answer to the question I asked you, Bryce?" Devon retorted. "Now answer me," he demanded.
"She stays with me because she is not just my secretary. She is my wife," Bryce replied calmly.
"What!" Devon snapped like he was hearing that for the first time.
He was already aware that Bryce and Angela were married from Mark's report, but hearing Bryce confirm it was a surprise to him.
"Son, why? Why would you do that?" Devon questioned.
"It happened one night at the club. Those who drug and picked up girls from the club attacked her. I saved her, and to ensure her safety, I took her to my room in the club," Bryce said and paused. "I ended up taking her virginity. I decided to take responsibility for her. I did not announce our marriage because it was too sudden and I wanted to get to know her first before bringing her home," he explained.
"Bryce, you married her because you slept with her?" Devon questioned, surprised. "Is that your basis for marriage?" he asked. "So you will marry every virgin you end up sleeping with?" he asked.
"No, I am not marrying another woman for the same reason because I am not going to get intimate with another woman," Bryce replied.
"Huh!" Devon scoffed. "So you got intimate with this one because you like her? Is that what you are trying to say?" he asked, and Bryce was silent for five seconds, recalling how he ended up with Angela on the night.
"Yes," Bryce replied, not giving his father the details.
"So you like her and got intimate with her. It doesn't mean you should marry her," Devon said. "Marriage is a serious business. You don't get into marriage like that," he added.
"Dad, she is a good girl. I have monitored her for a while, and I know she is a good girl," Bryce informed him.
"I see," Devon said, staring at Bryce. "Are you sure that was your brain doing the monitoring, or was it your small head doing that for you?" he questioned.
"Dad, my desire does not control my judgement of a woman's character," Bryce pointed out. "I will bring her home at sunrise so you can meet her officially," he said, and Devon frowned but still agreed to it because he wanted to see what it was about Angela that made Bryce marry her. "Get to know her, and you will know she is a good girl," he added.
"Okay, bring her, and we can make a decision," Devon said and dismissed Bryce.
Bryce exited Devon's office and, after saying goodnight to his mother, left for his apartment. Devon, on the other hand, wanted to meet Angela in person, and after that, he would give Bryce a reason to divorce her. With this thought in mind, he left for the bedroom, leaving his wife in the living room.
At Bryce's apartment, Bryce drove in, and soon he was inside the apartment. He went upstairs to the bedroom and found Angela still awake.
"You are still awake?" Bryce asked, taking his jacket off.
"I went to use the washroom," Angela replied and got down from the bed.
Angela helped Bryce with his jacket and placed it where it was supposed to be. She only came to help him with the jacket because he was struggling with it. His mind was occupied with a lot of things. He felt the reason his father had summoned him went beyond his staying with his secretary and the marriage, and that is what bothers him.
"You are not going help with the shirt?" Bryce asked, seeing Angela returning to the bed after helping him with his jacket.
Bryce had a lot on his mind, and Angela's presence was calming him. He wanted her around him. Angela paused in her steps and turned around, walking back to Bryce. She stood in front of him and started unbuttoning his shirt. Bryce just stared at her for a while and held her hand when she had opened enough buttons on his shirt.
"Angela, do you like me?" Bryce asked in a very calm voice.
Bryce already knew Angela liked him, but he still wanted her to say it. He had married her that night to trap her by his side for drugging him, but he never expected he would have this attraction for her. An attraction that draws his feelings to the surface and makes him want to have her. Something no woman had been able to do, drugged or not.
Angela lowered her head and nodded yes. Bryce smiled.
"In that case, it's time to meet my family," Bryce said, and Angela lifted her gaze to stare at him in surprise. "I am going to announce our marriage," he added, and Angela started thinking of her parents and how they will receive the news.
"What do you mean, announce our marriage?" Angela managed to ask, and Bryce read the panic in her voice.
"Tell the world we are married," Bryce replied, and Angela stepped back, but couldn't go anywhere because Bryce was holding her hand. "What is wrong?" he asked.
"I would need time to inform my parents first about it. It would not be fair for them to hear about my marriage from someone else," Angela explained.
"Okay," Bryce said. "I will take you to meet my family in the morning. They want to meet you, and we can announce our marriage after you have informed your parents. Is that okay?" he asked, and Angela nodded.
Bryce cupped the side of Angela's face. He felt calm within, and his feelings came to the surface. A strong desire to have her. The anger he felt because of his father invading his privacy and the thoughts that occupied his mind went out the window. He leaned close and brushed his lips against Angela's. Angela remained rooted to her spot, her lips slightly parted, as her feelings were drawn to the surface. She closed her eyes as her body started yearning for his touch. Her breathing became a bit rapid as her heart raced against her chest in excitement. Bryce slowly captured her lips, and Angela's hand went under Bryce's shirt. She rubbed his firm and well-formed chest and ended up on his neck.
Bryce carried her to the bed and took the shirt off. He towered over her and slipped the hand of her sleepwear down her shoulder. Angela just lay down staring back at him and allowed him to undress her. Her pecky chest was now staring at him. He ran his hand over her chest, and Angela gasped. He kissed her chest, and he thrilled kisses down her body to her stomach. He parted her legs and went down on her for the first time. Angela grabbed the sheets on both sides as the pleasure surged through her. Bryce heard Angela moan for the first time. He continued to pleasure her and decided to push into her when she was ready. He felt calm within thrusting himself into her. Angela held on to his body as the pleasure consumed her. Soft moans continued to escape her mouth, and this got Bryce excited for some reason. He had never heard her moan before.
They had slept together multiple times, but this is the first time they have both gotten very passionate about their intimacy. Bryce captured her lips in another passionate kiss as his hand played with her chest. The two spent the rest of the evening locked in pleasurable moments and slept off wrapped in each other's arms afterwards.
The morning came, and Bryce and Angela left for Bryce's family home. On the way to Bryce's family home, Angela became a little tense. She was sitting in the back seat of the car with Bryce, with two guards sitting at the front.
"Hey, you will be fine," Bryce assured her and wrapped his arms around her.
Angela nodded and rested her head on his shoulder. They soon arrived at the mansion, and Bryce led Angela into the house.
"Bryce, what are you doing here?" Elena, her little sister, asked as soon as her gaze fell on Bryce when he entered the open space with Angela.
"When did you get here?" Bryce asked with a smile and hugged Elena.
Angela was a little confused but remained calm, watching what was going on.
"This morning," Elena replied, pulling away from the hug. "I am here to complete what I started here," she said. "But you look amazing, big brother," she added.
"Oh, his sister," Angela thought.
Angela had lived with Bryce for a while now and never knew he had a sister. She had always thought Bryce was the only child of her parents.
"Elena," Patricia's voice came from inside, and Angela shifted her gaze in the direction of the voice.
"Mum, I am out here with Bryce," Elena replied, and Angela, still rooted to her spot, completely ignored.
"Bryce, what brings you here this early morning?" Patricia is also walking into the open space.
"I have an important introduction to make," Bryce said and pulled Angela closer. "Mum, Elena, meet Angela Anderson, my wife?" he announced just like that and Patricia and Elena's eyes widened.
"What!" Patricia and Elena exclaimed in unison, and Angela managed a smile realizing they didn't know about her coming from their reaction and the look on their face.
"What is all this noise about?" came a male voice, and Devon joined them.
He froze in place, staring at Angela. She was more beautiful in person and looked a little different from the images he had. He was glad Bryce brought her over. Now he knew what she looked like.