CONSUMMATING OUR MARRIAGE

CHAPTER 16… CONSUMMATING OUR MARRIAGE

When they arrived home, it was almost evening and Timothy was not home yet. She took Bella to her room for a shower before entering into the bedroom she shared with Timothy.

For a while, she laid there, feeling bored and lazy. Selena was used to cooking dinner for herself and Rick at home. But here, she did not need to do that as Timothy had a house full of maids and a cook.

She hissed when she could not find anything to do. Without an option, she stood up from the bed and changed into simpler wears before going to Bella's room. And for the rest of the evening before dinner, she engaged herself in playing with Bella.

*****

At the dinning table, Selena was suprised when she saw Tricia seated at the table with Timothy. Mumbling a few greetings that only Timothy responded to to them, she helped Bella into a seat before sitting at Timothy right.

Tricia looked at Selena and said mockingly, "I heard you used to be a lawyer. What happened? Did you do something to get laid off?"

Selena was not angry. She continued to help Bella slice the steak on her plate as she replied.

"Yes, I used to be a lawyer. And, no, I did not do anything wrong."

Tricia chuckled loudly and was about to speak when she met Timothy's gaze that was shooting daggers at her.

"One more word from you, Trix, and I will make sure that you spend the night in a hospital," Timothy warned.

Tricia looked at him in suprise and sneered.

Did he just threaten her?

She could not believe him.

"Did you just threaten me? That too, because of a stranger?"

Timothy looked at her and remained calm.

"I don't make threats, Trix. And for your own good, do not ever refer to my wife as a stranger."

Selena looked between the siblings and sighed inaudibly. She felt touched that Timothy was standing up for her but she did not want him to have problems with his sister because of her. She made a mental note to speak to him after dinner.

After dinner, she helped Bella into bed and only came out when the child had slept off. Selena walked into the bedroom where Timothy was seated on his side of the bed. He was immersed in a book he was reading.

Selena sat beside him and Timothy put the book down. He turned to face her, knowing she had something to say to him. He was patiently waiting to hear it.

"Thank you," Selena started with a small smile. "For standing up for me today. That was very sweet of you."

Timothy nodded and waited for her to continue.

"But, Tricia is your sister and I really do not want you and her to be at loggerheads because of me." Selena mumbled sadly, looking at her feet on the floor.

Timothy replied and said, "Tricia needs to understand that you are my wife now and that you deserve the same respect she would give me. If she does not understand that, I would have to bring it to her knowledge."

Selena thought that he would not listen to her so, she decided to leave the matter be. She thanked him one more time and made way to stand up but he held her back.

"Mum called," Timothy said and Selena turned to face him again.

"What did she say?"

Timothy hesitated.

He did not know how to tell her what Debbie had asked him to. Somehow, it felt stupid and awkward.

Selena saw how he was hesitating so she sat down again. As she waited for him to speak, she thought of what Debbie could have said to Timothy to make him so hesitant.

"Our wedding night," Timothy finally said. "I'll wait for you. Whenever you are ready, we will have it."

Timothy went with whatever came out of his mouth. He could not just blurt out how his mother wanted to know if they had consummated their marriage.

As thankful as she was for his thoughtfulness, Selena saw no reason to delay. They were already married, though it was not a church wedding, but it was still legal and she had no right to make him wait.

With this thought in mind, Selena shifted closer to where Timothy sat and leaned over his shoulder. She let her breathe trail on his skin as she whispered, "I am ready."

Timothy looked at her in suprise as she sat upright to face him.

"Are you sure about that? Once I have made you mine, there is no way out of this."

Selena's breathe that had trailed over his body made him weak. It had woken a desire that Timothy was trying so hard to keep in checks.

"Are you sure, Selena?" His deep voice was hoarse and full of desire.

"I am sure,"

Hearing Selena's response, Timothy did not restrain himself anymore. He wrapped an arm around Selena's waist and pulled her closer to him before slamming his lips into hers.

With his other hand, he undid the zip of her dress, bringing her shoulders into full view.

Selena's mind buzzed. When Timothy pulled away from her lips, she was breathless and red as a tomato. She had not expected his kiss to be so rough and enchanting at the same time.

She opened her eyes and met Timothy's gaze and for the first time since they met, she let herself wallow in the sea of Timothy's handsome looks. The soft smile at the edge of his lips made her tensed shoulders ease and she felt safer. His eyes held a kind of unspoken passion, one that seemed to be raging.

Timothy slammed his lips into hers once more. This time, he dug deeper into her mouth as his hands removed every piece of clothing off her body.

Selena wrapped her hands tightly around his neck, wanting more of his kisses. Timothy did not need another invitation than the one her body was giving. He pushed her gently till she was lying on the bed.

When Timothy pulled away to remove his clothes, Selena found herself craving for him. She watched him discard every piece of clothing and each one left her mesmerized. He had a body that could make anybody fall into temptation.

Timothy soon finished and lowered his body over Selena's. He placed a peck on her lips before asking her once more, just to be sure.

"Do you really want to do this?" He asked. "You have only now to change your mind."

Selena did not answer. Instead, she reached out and cupped his face in her palms before placing her lips on him.

Timothy chuckled inwardly and was unable to fight the urge again. He placed his erection and was about to enter when Selena broke into a scream of pain.

Timothy pulled back quickly and stood up. He stood by Selena's head in shock, unable to find the right words to say.

He thought that she must have already been touched down there but he was wrong. The obstruction just now proved otherwise.

Timothy placed his hands on his hips and asked, "Have you-"

"No," Selena said, shaking her head. She already knew what happened and she was as red as a tomato now.

Timothy was speechless. He did not know what to say to Selena anymore. He helped her up, picked a blanket from the side and wrapped her in it before leading her into the bathroom.

When he had filled the tub with water and placed her in it, he sat on the edge of the tub and watched her in silence.

"Why?" Timothy asked and Selena raised a brow. She did feel shame for siting before him almost bare, save for the water she was in.

"Why have you not been touched?" Timothy asked. He did not understand how a woman her age could remain a virgin. Also, the fact that she was a lawyer made it even hard for her to be one but she was.

"I had been too busy trying to keep life going for my brother and I," Selena responded with a shrug.

It was true. She did not let herself have a boyfriend until she was ready because she did not want to complicate issues for herself. Also, her father had chastised her and told her that her virginity was only for her husband. It was one of the reasons she never allowed her ex-fiance to touch her.

Timothy nodded.

Her reason was good enough. He felt proud of her, to be honest. To be able to maintained one's chastity in such times was very praiseworthy.

After their shower, Timothy helped her into her pajamas and tucked her into bed before lying down besides her. Today, he would be sleeping in the room with her for he saw no reason to leave. After all, they were married now.

*****

When Selena woke up in the morning, it was already seven o'clock. She did not find Timothy in bed so she thought that he had left for work. She bathed and dressed for work.

When she was done, she grabbed the marriage certificate from the court and placed it inside her bag. She had plans to meet with her father's lawyer later in the day and start the processes of accessing her father's will.

Selena reached the living hall and found Timothy on the couch. He was already dressed and so was Bella. They had breakfast and Tricia was present too. She had spent the night in the house.

Drew took Selena and Bella to school while Timothy drove off to work, leaving Tricia in the house