After an exchange of pleasantries, they dished out the food and started eating. "Feels like old times," Janet began. "Having the whole family together. Sigh, but alas, the devil is never happy when people are happy," she chipped and Bryson stared at her with a frown. He knew exactly what she was doing, and that was to make Dede feel unwelcomed on the table but he smiled when an idea of a response came to mind. "Yeah, it was good old times until the angel we knew turned out to be Lucifer himself," Bryson retorted with a smirk and Melissa gasped. "Did he just describe her as a devil?" was the question in Melissa's eyes as he stared at Bryson. "Really," Janet scuffed. "last I check home wreckers are not angels," she submitted rolling her eyes and Bryson clenched his fist. "That is enough conversations around folktales," Jacob intervened. "So how is the company doing? Anything interesting?" he asked directing his question to Bryson. "It is all good. Everything is in place and we
Melissa seized the opportunity and quickly got out of bed grabbing the blankets with her as she coughed violently. Bryson did not see Dede. He figured his father had used that to get him to leave Melissa. He was still fuming with anger and his parents tried to stop him from getting to Melissa. Melissa knew it was time to leave. She hurried out of the room using Jacob and Janet as shields. "Melissa, I will not forgive you for this," Bryson yelled after her. He stormed out of the room walking out on his parents who kept calling him. He went straight to his room and found Dede collied up in bed. He calmed himself hoping she didn't know about him and Melissa. "Are you sleeping?" he asked in a calm voice and Dede remained silent with her eyes wide open soaking the pillow with her tears.Bryson drew closer to the bed to see her face and he knew from her demeanour she already knew about him and Melissa. He shut his eyes briefly massaging in between his brow."I am sorry, I am not sure wha
"It is not too late, Dede. I promise to love and protect you. Ask him for a divorce and come with me," Alex suggested and Dede's eyes widened. "Since the day I felt hurt and couldn't look after you any more, how well did Mr Adams protect you?" Alex asked and Dede searched her memory.She did realise that even though, Bryson gave the command and seemed to be on top, everything was executed by Alex. And when she is Alex were close, she didn't run into many troubles like this. "I love you him," Dede said in resignation. "So you will sacrifice yourself for that?" Alex asked with a frown. "Come with me. Let's chat outside in the car," he requested scanning the environment as if searching for eavesdroppers. Dede looked around too before leaving the living room and heading for the main exit with Alex. Outside, Alex led her to his parked ride. He opened the back seat door for her and she entered. Alex went round the car and sat behind the wheel. "Where are we going?" Dede asked seeing Ale
Alex took advantage of her confusion and went further to explore her body but Dede snapped out of the moment. "No, Alex. I am married and this is not right. I promise Mr Adams, for better and for worse. He loves me as I do him and I believe that is all we need to weather the storm," she said pushing Alex off her. "Really? Dede, you will choose a life of misery over a peaceful one?" Alex snapped, his voice barely a whisper and his gaze very seductive as he stared at her. "Alex, you were like a big brother to me and I never had any feelings for you. My heart went to Mr Adams and I couldn't do anything about it," Dede said helplessly as thoughts of Bryson crowded her mind. "Why, because he has money," Alex said sounding furious. "No, it has nothing to do with money. I don't know why and how but when I see him, I feel different and being with him, I knew I wanted to be with him," Dede explained. "You allowed me pleasure you right now. How about that?" Alex asked furious she didn't
"Gosh, you drive me insane," he said pulling her by the waist and pressing her against himself as he dropped kisses on her while Dede did everything to avoid him kissing her lips again."Alex," Dede called out his name."Yeah, babe. Say my name," Alex said kissing her neck.Dede felt disgusted by what he was doing but with the videos he had shown her, proving he is indeed watching them, she was scared of what Alex will do to Bryson if she doesn't scum to his demands. Her hand was on his chest as he held her by the waist drawing her closer to him while Dede pushed against his chest feeling unhappy about what he was doing."Alex, I can't do it today," Dede said. "Why," Alex paused and asked staring at her face while holding her in his arms."My, I, flo just came," Dede said."I don't give a fuck about any flo or whoever that is," Alex snapped at her his brow drawing together. "I mean, my monthly flow," she said averting her gaze."Oh, I see," Alex said releasing her from his grip. "I
Dede tensed up and fear flashed in her eyes hearing Janet's words. Bryson noticed this reaction but defended her. "Please leave her alone," he said and walked Dede towards the staircase. "Look at how guilty she looks after enjoying the pleasure of another man. She is right here in your arms also," Rebecca commented and Dede felt ashamed. She was with Alex. Nothing happened between them though but Alex did explore her body and that made her feel guilty hearing Rebecca's accusation. Rebeccas had seen her entering Alex's car from her window but said nothing. Bryson ignored Rebecca and wrapped his hand around Dede as he walked her up the stairs heading for his room. Rebecca smiled seeing Dede's reaction after her statement. She had made up her mind she was going to torment the girl until she left or she would create enough trouble for Bryson to leave her.Inside the room, Bryson looked at Dede for a while and he knew something was bothering her but he decided to not ask."I decided to
The day slowly passed and it was soon nightfall. Dede and Bryson we to bed wrapped in each other arms. "I thought coming here was a good idea but I just realize it is not. By the end of this week, we will go back to the penthouse. I am sure you will be able to come with me to work," Bryson said."I love you, Bryson," Dede whispered and Bryson planted a kiss on top of her head. In the morning, Bryson left with Alex to the office and Dede was left at home with Janet and Jacob. Dede didn't come down for breakfast and it was soon lunch time. "Where is Dede," Jacob asked one of the servants."Sir, she is in the room," she replied."Call her to join us for lunch," Jacob said and Janet glared at him."Really?" she glared at him."Yes, really. She had no breakfast and no lunch and you are not concerned?" Jacob snapped back at her."We are not the ones to feed her," Janet submitted. "How heartless can you be?" Jacob said and the servant returned to the dining area."Sir, she said she is fi
Dede opened her eyes to find herself on the bed. The light was on but the curtain around the bed had been lowered. She gradually pulled herself to sit up but she quickly realized she was not alone. With the light on, she knew it was late, but how late she could not tell. She pushed the curtain to the side to find Bryson sitting behind his desk typing away. He turned to look at her as soon she made an attempt to get out of bed but sat down quickly as a wave of dizziness hit all of a sudden. "Are you alright?" Bryson asked with concern and stood up from behind the desk, drew closer to her and sat down on the bed next to her. "Just feeling tired," Dede replied with her hand on her forehead."Why were you sleeping on the floor?" Bryson asked."I, I just," Dede tried to reply but her mind went quickly to Alex's request and what she saw.She raised her head and stared at Bryson with fear registered in her eyes. She hugged him nestling into his arms like she was feeling cold. Bryson wrapped