29. SEAL AND VOW

Briella woke up while it was still dark. Glancing at the small digital clock beside her, she saw that it was only three o'clock early in the morning. She turned to the other side and smiled upon seeing Braun still sound asleep. The scene from yesterday between him and Chelsey replayed in her mind. Yesterday was the first time in her entire life that she laughed so loudly, and she even felt like she might burst from laughing too hard. Their reaction was epic. Chelsey was utterly shocked, unable to control her laughter, and she bit her tongue twice while Braun, on the other hand, had an alarming dark aura surrounding his entire body. His face was grim, as though he was about to pounce on a rabbit at any moment. 'You still don't get enough of that?" she heard him speak, and she stopped smiling, gently tapping him on the shoulder. 'I thought you were sleeping," she replied. He faced her, their eyes meeting. He caressed her face and leaned in to kiss her forehead. 'How can I sleep when you're leaving in a few hours?" he said, releasing a deep sigh. She chuckled softly and moved closer to him. She rested her thigh against his waist, and Braun's hand automatically wrapped around her waist. 'I'll just work, Braun, I'll be back soon," she said, gently squeezing his nose. Their eyes weakened until her gaze focused on his red, soft lips. She ran her finger over them, biting her own lip as she felt his hand gently squeeze one of her buttocks. Her hips moved automatically on top of him, and she immediately felt his arousal and readiness. She bit her lip as she continued to grind. She heard Braun moan, and it seemed like every fiber of her being came alive. It was like a wake-up call to ignite her body and feel the need for her husband. 'I want you, Braun..." she breathed as she began to remove his white undershirt. Braun diverted her nightie and pulled down the small garment covering her. Their lips met, and she couldn't help but smile again when she heard Braun's soft moan while their lips were still together. In an instant, they changed positions, and she ended up below. Their eyes met, and in an instant, their lips met again. Her thighs automatically clung to Braun's waist, and his long hardness pressed against her abdomen. Fck! She screamed in her mind when Braun's hand reached the juncture of her thighs. A loud moan escaped her throat as he inserted his finger inside her. He released her lips and his kisses descended to her neck until he found the top of her chest. 'Braun..." she moaned his name as she writhed in the intense pleasure her husband was giving her. Only a loud moan was his response as his finger continued to move in and out of her. 'Oh, sht! Uhm..." she moaned, unsure where to turn her head. She gripped his hair tightly, and soon she felt herself nearing climax. She tightened her grip on Braun's hair and thrust her body harder. 'I-I'm coming, Braun! Faster, please..." she said amid heavy breaths. She gasped as she felt Braun insert another finger and quicken his movements. 'Jesus!" she exclaimed and bit her lip hard as she felt her orgasm wash over her. She gasped for air, still holding onto Braun's hair tightly. It was all messy and disheveled, but it seemed even hotter and sexier to her. Their eyes met again, and she saw his mischievous smile form on his lips. 'Stop seducing me, wife," he said, kissing her lips, then down to her chin and neck . . . again. 'W-What?" she asked, puzzled, following him with her eyes. She didn't know what he meant by seducing him, as she was just trying to catch her breath and return to normal breathing. 'You're seducing me," he repeated. She gasped as he reached her clit. She bit her lip as he slowly entered her, holding her breath and keeping her mouth open, waiting for their bodies to merge completely on their own. Both of them moaned as Braun completely buried himself in her. She gripped his muscular arms tightly, and her fingers instinctively dug into his back. 'Damn it, Briella. Why do I feel so powerless if I'm inside you?" Braun said with heavy breaths. She bit her lip and reached for his lips. 'You tell me, President Braun, because I feel the same way, too," she replied with a smile. Braun began to move atop her, and soon the room was filled with their alternating moans and cries of each other's names. Their sweat poured, but their bodies seemed to synchronize, and it looked like they didn't want their union to end. Braun lifted one of her legs onto his shoulder while his finger played with her clit. A loud and sharp moan escaped her lips as she felt the extraordinary pleasure he was giving her. 'You like that?" Braun asked amidst the thrusts. She could only nod in response, unable to speak clearly due to the mixture of moans and cries escaping her mouth. After a few moments, Braun's movements quickened, and she could feel they were both nearing their peak. 'Damn it!" Braun exclaimed, and the following thrusts brought them both to ecstasy. They both reached climax simultaneously, their eyes closed. Braun slowly rolled to her side, and they both struggled to catch their breath. He gently pulled her closer, embracing her shoulder. She felt his hand caressing her back, and even without him saying it, she knew he was concerned that she might sweat again. He covered her with the blanket. They remained in that position for a few minutes before he got up. 'Drink this," he said. He helped her sit up in bed and handed her a glass of water. 'Thanks," she said after gulping down the contents of the glass. They both lay back down on the bed, his arms wrapped around her waist. 'You still have an hour to sleep, rest for a while. I'll wake you up at five a.m.," he kissed her head. She closed her eyes. 'I love you, President Braun," she whispered, unaware that she had accidentally vocalized what she meant to keep in her thoughts. **** Briella woke up to Braun's warm kiss, snuggling closer to him even though she knew she needed to get up and prepare for her departure. 'You need to wake up, wife, or else, you won't be able to leave today," he gently threatened her while his lips continued to caress her entire face. She smiled and searched for Braun's lips while her eyes were still closed. 'Do I need to be threatened by you, President Braun?" she asked before kissing his lips. 'Try me," he teasingly replied. She chuckled softly and opened her eyes, looking directly into his. 'I'll be gone for two weeks, can I still ask to be your wife when I come back?" she asked, smiling at him. Braun stared at her, and she felt the seriousness in his response. Suddenly, he seemed sad and hurt. 'I'm all yours, Mrs. Braun El Cueva. Since you signed our marriage contract, I've given you my entire family name," he said, full of love. She smiled and caressed his handsome face. 'I know," she said. 'I just wanted to hear you say it to me." His arm tightened around her waist, and she pressed her thigh against him. They remained locked in each other's eyes for a few seconds before their lips met again, sharing a warm and passionate kiss. 'Time to take a bath, wife. I might forget and blame you if you don't continue your journey today," Braun said as their lips parted. He carried her to the bathroom and positioned her under the shower. He removed her nightie and tossed it into the laundry basket behind the door. She allowed him to do whatever he wanted, her body becoming accustomed to his warm touch that tirelessly caressed her entire body. He turned on the tap, making sure the water wasn't too cold or too hot before opening the shower and directing it towards her. She smiled, and it didn't escape Braun's eyes. 'Please don't smile like that in front of other people," he said as he reached for the sponge and poured liquid soap, then lathered her body. She managed to create bubbles on his well-built chest and drew shapes using the bubbles from the sponge he held. 'Why?" she raised an eyebrow. 'Because that smile is for my eyes only, it should be only for me," he replied. 'Why?" she asked with a smile again. 'Because it's special," Braun replied again. She opened her mouth to speak again, but he sealed it with a kiss. 'There, do you have any more questions?" he asked with a smile. She shook her head and smiled. He's starting to be possessive and territorial, well, it was fine for her because she knew they were just the same. 'When I mark you, it means you're mine forever," he said and gently bit her rinsed shoulder. She leaned closer to him and mimicked what he did, gently biting his lip. Braun momentarily froze, but he quickly reciprocated. 'Now that's our seal and our vows," she said with a smile. *** When she left her room with Braun, she found Luigi and Chelsey arguing again. Since yesterday, they had been constantly debating, and even though Braun reprimanded them, they seemed unwilling to stop. 'Good morning, Briella. How was your sleep with the Big Boss?" Chelsey asked with a grin. She suppressed a burst of laughter, remembering the intense shock on Chelsey's face when she found out about the man she married. If she hadn't stopped herself yesterday, Chelsey might have spent the whole day kneeling in the living room, apologizing to Braun. 'It was okay. Did you sleep well?" she asked Chelsey. Chelsey nodded. 'Hello? Who wouldn't sleep well in such a luxurious room?" Chelsey's wide-eyed response came. 'G-Good morning, Big Boss!" she greeted Braun as he approached them. Braun didn't respond and came straight to her. 'Are you sure you don't want to eat before you leave?" Braun asked, concerned. She smiled and nodded. 'Don't worry about me," she reassured him. 'I made sandwiches for you so you have something to eat on your journey. Take care of yourself, wife," he said, handing a lunch bag and a tumbler filled with her favorite coffee to Luigi. 'Don't worry, Big Boss. I won't let anything happen to her, but can I ask a question?" Chelsey asked. Braun glanced at her and nodded. She saw the spark in Chelsey's eyes as she glanced at the lunch bag on Luigi's shoulder. 'I know it was wrong to judge you and mistake you for one of the 4Ms yesterday, but is there food for—" she didn't get to finish talking as Luigi pulled her out. 'We'll wait for you in the car, Madam," Luigi said. She bit her lip and bowed her head to conceal her suppressed laughter from Braun. She heard his exasperated sigh before he faced her. 'I swear, if she's not your manager and best friend, she's hiding somewhere and reflecting her stupidity," he said grimly. 'She's the best one for me, even though she can be slow and foolish sometimes. But I can rely on her for everything," she defended Chelsey with a smile. She had tested the woman, and never once, since becoming her Personal Assistant, had she disappointed her or caused her any problems. Even though she had been stuck in the agency for years, she never left her side. He took a deep breath and hugged her. 'Alright, I'll spare her life, but promise me to remind her not to mention that damn 4Ms," he said. She giggled and kissed him on the lips. 'Promise," she said. He smiled and their lips met again, this time for a long and lingering kiss. Their breaths were both chasing each other when they parted. 'I need to go, Braun, please wait for me," she said. Their foreheads touched, and Braun kissed the bridge of her nose and her forehead. 'I will patiently wait for you, but if you ever miss me tonight, just tell me, and I'll come and warm your bed," he teased. She blushed at his words and lightly slapped his shoulder. They shared a tight hug and a deep kiss before they both left the mansion together. Chelsey was already inside the car waiting for her, the sky was still dark, and she felt the cool breeze. Luigi immediately opened the back door of the car and patiently waited for her to get in. Why do my feet seem to refuse to move, and why do I prefer to be by Braun's side? She sighed quietly and realized that she really needed to make an effort to be worthy of being called Mrs. Braun El Cueva. Braun approached her and hugged her. She froze and couldn't immediately process what he whispered to her, which really startled her and quickened her heartbeat. 'I love you, wife. I'll wait for you here, then we'll talk about us when you get back. Take care of yourself, and don't let yourself get hurt or injured for the two weeks I'm not by your side. If I see even a small scratch on your body, I'll make sure that the owner of Sun Glow Fashion herself will need to explain everything. I'll sue them for not taking care of you."