HIS BILLIONAIRE PROXY BRIDE

CH.13

Elise woke up by six the next morning

feeling very refreshed. It seemed that the

events of the day before had not even

happened at all, but there was the

diamonds crusted ring on her hand and

the fact that she woke up in this insanely

huge bedroom to remind her that it all

happened and that she was now Mrs.

Bryce Anderson. Stretching fully, she got

up and went to take her bath, before

changing into presentable house clothes

and going downstairs to get breakfast. It

felt weird, but not necessarily unpleasant

having someone else prepare food for her.

Usually, she just grabbed something to eat

to and from her way back from work, as

she could not cook to save her lite, but

now, there was someone to make meals

for her immediately she indicated her

desire to eat.

This time around, she ate Freely

compared to the previous night when she

lacked appetite. She was on her third

piece of toast when Bryce walked into

the dining room all dressed in a suit. At

first, he looked surprised to see her sitting

there, and then he looked resigned. It was

obvious that he was not used to having a

strange female in his house. Elise could

relate, as she felt the same way about

being in a strange man's house in the first place.

good morning." He muttered, avoiding her

gaze and sitting down opposite her to wait

for the maid to bring his food.

"Good morning. Did you forget that I was

here? Elise replied and asked. This guy

was a really handsome fellow. If only he

Smiled more often and did not have this

terrible stuck up attitude, he would have

been a really nice guy. Also, he smelled so

good that she almost caught herself

leaning towards him and inhaling the air

to sniff in more of his scent.

"I beg your pardon?"

"Well, you looked surprised to see me, so l wondered if you forgot that I was here. I

like the way you smell."

Thanks. I didn't forget. One does not

forget a thing like that. I just didn't expect

to find you down here."

"Oh. Am I expected to eat in my room

then?"

"Of course not. The last thing my uncle

needs to hear is that I'm maltreating you.

It would not bode down well for me."

"Why is that? I thought that he did not

like my family. I would have sworn this

marriage was specially designed to make

my life a living hell."

"You know what? My first impression of

you was that you're shy and I figured that

that was for the better. At least, you would

leave me be. However, it seems that I was wrong. You have refused to keep shut since we got married. You even talk with your mouth full, which I find very

disgusting, by the way.

At this, Elise looked down and

concentrated on her food. This mam was a very mean person, and she was beginning

to really loathe him. So he and his uncle

just uprooted her from her life and

comfort zone and they expected her to sit

in a strange house in a Big City.

She knew nobody, The whole thing reeked To

her not-so-great surprise, tears sprang to her eyes. She had always been a crier

right from the onset and cried at every

little thing, a trait which she hated with

so much passion. She felt so sorry for

herself and so alone in this large house

that did not feel like a home. Since she

had no wish to let this bastard see her cry,she quickly blinked back the tears with her head down but was aghast when a

single drop plopped down into her cup of

tea.

Luckily enough, it was at this moment

that the maid brought Bryce's food to

the table, so he was distracted by the

woman who was serving him. Elise, who

had lost interest in her food, got up and

left the table in a huff. The last thing she

needed was to let Bryce see her cry.

He would no doubt have something

infuriating to say about it. Besides, she

refused to give him satisfaction of

knowing that he got under her skin. Well,

damn him to hell and back. Who did he

think he was anyway?

Once she got to her room, she wiped

angrily at the tears on her face and then

went to wash up her face. If Bryce and

a his uncle thought that she would just sit

here and play good housewife, they had

another thing coming. Besides, she

needed to get some clothes and other

personal stuff. All the clothes in the closet

were too glamorous for her liking. She

had no wish to look like a stickup rich

bitch. She did not have much money in

her savings, but at least she had some.

She was still in the bathroom when her

phone began to ring and so she came out

to find that it was her father calling. Elise

was tempted to ignore the call, after all, it

was his fault that she found herself in the

mess in which she found herself, but she

was feeling lonely and needed to hear a familiar voice.

Hello?"she said into a phone.

"Elise. How are you doing? How is your

new environment? I hope you're fine."

"I'm fine, dad. She sniffed.

"You don't sound fine, dear. You sound

like you' re crying. What is the matter?"

Her father asked. She could hear real fear

and hatred for himself in his voice, so she

hastened to reassure him that she was

fine. Sure, it was his fault that she was

here, but it wasn't so bad if you thought

about it. All she had to do was to steer

clear of Bryce who managed to make

her feel like crap each time she talked to

him and she would be fine me"No, no. I'm fine. I just feel very lonely. But

I'll adjust in no time. You were right.

They' re treating me well. Mr. Ralph had

the maid load my closet with really

expensive clothes, although I don't think

Ill be comfortable wearing them. They're

not my style at all."

"Oh, thank God. I knew Ralph would not

be mean to you. He was very fond of you

when you were still a baby."

"Doesn't seem like he is still fond of me

now, but at least he is not as scary as he

first seemed."

"Thank God for that. Have you heard from

your sister yet?" Her father asked,

sounding relieved. Elise could hear him

pacing about the room and wondered

where her mother was.

"No, I haven't heard from her. I've been

trying her numbers but none has

connected yet. Hopefully, she'll come

back, or at least let us know where she is

once she finds that everything is over. By

the way, I've been so scared to ask, but

have they released James yet?"

"Not yet, but at least they are no longer

torturing him, and they are even treating

him. Ralph has started the process of

paying them oft. It will take some time to

finish it off, but they are no longer

torturing him and will release him

Sometime this week."

Thank God for that at least. Poor James

"I really want to thank you for doing this

for me, Elise. It is not the way I ever

thought I would give you out in marriage

at all."

"It's okay, dad. I have to go now. Greet

mom for me.

"I will, dear. She went out for some

shopping. He informed her. Elise could

just picture him shaking his head. She

was also shaking her head in surprise and

resignation. Her mother was such a weird

human being. To think that after

everything that had happened yesterday,

The morning after

her first activity for today would be to go

shopping was strange, to say the least.

Elisr could bet her bottom dollar that it

was Mr. Ralph's or Bryce's money she

was using to shop.

"Wow! She doesn't waste time, does she?

I'm sure she would have gladly married

Bryce herself if it was possible. In fact,

I'm sure she sees this horrible

circumstance as a great blessing."

"Elise.." Donald began, but there was a

knock on the door.

"I have to go, dad. Someone s knocking on

my door."

Alright. I love you, Elise and thanks

once again. I would give anything for you

not to be going through what you re going

through right now.

I know, dad. I love you too. Bye. She told

him and went to open the door to see

Elise standing there.