A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE SEVENTY SIX THEME: Apologies CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA CHRISTOPHER CRAWFORD APARTMENT Raven had walked into the house humming a calm tune to herself as she locked the door only for her to turn to find Christopher coming to a halt from a pacing fit and he stared at her squarely. Christopher saw her take an indecisive pause before calling herself back to order. “I am sorry for not preparing you breakfast this morning. I had to leave early to get some things done.” She walked with caution towards him as she mouthed the apology and made an attempt to walk away. Christopher grabbed her by the wrist lightly and blocked her pathway. Raven looked shocked at the act. She had thought he was pissed at the fact that she didn't cook him any breakfast that morning. But Raven had intentionally left home early, since she wasn't going to work or even going to the library to cool her crowded head off. Thinking the bre
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE SEVENTY SEVENTHEME: Sweet RevengeCONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA BENJAMIN WILLIAMS APARTMENTBenjamin stood at the entrance of his apartment with a glare shooting at his friend. Christopher nodded his head awkwardly, short of words. He didn't know what he was meant to say. He had tried calling Benjamin consistently to talk to him and apologize for what had happened between them the last time. However, he had ignored every calls. But with a determined mind to get on good terms with his friend; he had left home as early as possible to meet him at home. Christopher had placed a call to his personal assistant to affirm if he was home.Christopher wanted to share the good news with him so bad and couldn’t wait till the moment Benjamin's anger would dissipate. He felt relieved and happy that he had seek for Raven’s forgiveness.They had both had a good time last night. The movie and food complimented the moment. In the r
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE SEVENTY EIGHTTHEME: No commitmentCONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA THE GOLDEN RESTAURANT"Someone is glowing!" Tiana teased as she sighted Raven in the store room. Blushing profusely, Raven concentrated on the pepper balls she was picking.“I should learn to keep things away from you."Tiana faked a yawn. “Like that would ever be possible."Raven shook her head as she walked out of the store. Tiana kept throwing series of questions at her. She wanted to tell her off so bad, but the silly grin was creeping up her face at the mention of him. She had never thought being in his presence would bring her so much solace. They had seen about two movies while eating their dinner and even exchanged small talks.For the first time, since they had been together she noticed how more handsome he looked up close. His voice serenaded her and she wanted to lean into him so bad. The sex encounter they had made her coochie ache so bad a
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE SEVENTY NINETHEME: Tiana’s LifeCONNECTICUT, UNITRD STATE OF AMERICATiana heaved as she stepped into the warm weather that engulfed the whole of Connecticut. The heat from the kitchen most times makes one forget how comforting the weather outside was.She walked towards her car with an heavy heart; talking things out wasn't much of her thing. Putting herself in Raven’s shoes was easy since she watched her own mother struggle through fending and educating her due to her father's negligence. And it made her swore to herself that falling in love was going to be a taboo.Fate must have laughed at her with such thoughts. For years in high and culinary school all she did was have romps and quickies with random guys that she found of interest. Her mother would always call to complain of how reckless Tiana was living her life. Thinking of how much hurt involved she had shifted from everything that could give her emotional traumas.At
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE EIGHTY THEME: The look alike CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA BENJAMIN WILLIAMS APARTMENT Benjamin laughed heartily as he stirred the greens on the fire. "You should have seen her face, she thought I was gay. And I had a good time making her believe her judgement." Christopher chuckled as he took a sip of his wine. "I had always thought I was the only one you intend to always make feel miserable. But I never knew it's actually an intended purpose. What were you wearing to make her think you are gay?" Benjamin shrugged nonchalantly. “I had this tight fitted Jean and body-con top. I was testing out the clothes a company asked me to model for them. It's meant for gays who intend to feel comfortable in men like clothes and at the same time not hide who they are. I guess they did well then, so I would be censoring it." Christopher cheered at him. “You are something Ben." He laughed loudly. “Now, back to you. Did you i
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE EIGHTY ONE THEME: The Real Christopher Crawford CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA CHRISTOPHER CRAWFORD APARTMENT Raven tried hard to hide the smile creeping up her face. Ever since Christopher apologized he had become more intentional in the way he treats her. Since their work timings are different and she has to leave home before him, he makes it a point of duty to wake up at the exact time she gets ready to tell her goodbye. It seemed cute to Raven, as the gesture was always made in a shy attempt. One time she had caught Matilda giggling at how childish the both of them were acting. Everyday went by with her falling more in love with him. Christopher just had simple ways of making a woman feel loved. Maybe this is the real Christopher Crawford. After a long day at the restaurant, she had hoped to get a quick snack since she wasn't all that hungry and go to bed. It had become her routine over the years, she was alw
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE EIGHTY TWOTHEME: Beastly desiresCONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICACHRISTOPHER CRAWFORD APARTMENTHeat radiated every part of Christopher's body despite being outdoor. He had the urge to slap his mouth for rebelling against him. Why didn't he try to figure out if it was a sensitive topic for her? They had only just gotten friendly with each other recently and he had to ruin the atmosphere because he was being nosy.Christopher had been wanting to know a titbit about her and his curiosity had been part of the reason for the dinner set up. But now he was having some sort of regret.Christopher stretched his hands towards her. “It is fine if you don't want to talk about it Raven. I don't mind.” He assured her.Raven blinked twice, she wasn't aware that she had stood still. One look at Christopher showed she had given off the wrong vibe. He would think she was upset. She met his outstretched hands halfway.“I am so sorry for zo
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE EIGHTY THREETHEME: Intruder CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA CHRISTOPHER CRAWFORD APARTMENT“Fuck!" Christopher groaned, as he rolled off Raven whose face was colored in embarrassment.He sat up and turned his back at Ava. He needed to soften his cock that was begging for attention.“What the hell are you doing here, Ava?" He queried with his voice sounding tense.Ava rolled her eyes as she walked towards them. She had been watching the both of them for a few minutes before her eyes couldn't take it anymore. She pushed her brother forward and it made him somersault on the grass. She sat next to a temporary dumb Raven, who looked everywhere but her way.Ava nudged her side to gain her attention. “I never knew you had such fierce bone in you. Making outdoor now are we?" She teased.“Leave her alone Ava!" Christopher came to her rescue, dusting himself from the grass stuck to his butt. Still not turnin
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEEN THEME: EPILOGUE CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA A YEAR LATER "I can't believe I get to be the first person to cook for your guest and be your head chef right here too!" Tiana screamed as she awed at the delicate designs of Raven’s restaurant. “It’s so unfair that you knew about this and didn't think to tell me about it." Raven argued. "Have you gone bad on understanding simple words. It was a surprise. A surprise!" Tiana chuckled at her own words. They were doing the grand opening of Raven’s restaurant. Raven looked around reminiscing on how far she had come within a year. When they returned home from Brooklyn, Raven told christopher about Jacob’s return and they had asked him to come over to Connecticut and discuss how they would go about co-parenting. Jacob had been devastated at the news because he had been hopeful on Raven getting back with him. Since it wasn't going to be as
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN THEME: Can second chance ever have a chance? BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, USA. "Rowan, baby. Come help me out here." Raven called out to her son. He had asked for an early breakfast. She had obliged to his request, but she was feeling sort of tired and needed some things to be handed to her. Instead Rowan mused in reply. He had been at the window all morning staring out like he was expecting someone. “Did your dad say he was coming today?" Raven asked him as she whisked eggs to pour in some flour. He had requested for pancakes. All of a sudden Rowan yelled out of excitement. “Grandma!” He ran towards the door. "Grandma?" Raven muttered. And just as she looked up from the bowl she had in hand. Rowan had opened the door and jumping at her mother. Raven gasped in shock when she saw every member of the Crawford family and Benjamin behind her mother. Each of them strolling into the house. She abandoned the bow
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN THEME: Raven is pregnant. CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA Eva couldn't bring herself to fall asleep after receiving Rowan's call. When she checked the time it was past eleven and it was impossible and disturbing if she tried calling Christopher. Instead she had turned all through the night till she got carried away by the sleep. When she opened her eyes again, the bed stand time read 5:30 a.m and she didn't care anymore if it was too early. She dialed Christopher's number and he picked up on the first ring. ‘Good morning, Christopher. I know this might seem too early. But I really need to talk to you.’ She ranted into the receiver. ‘Good morning to you too Eva. What's the matter?’ Christopher sounded very awake. He must have been up earlier than Eva had imagined. ‘Rowan called last night!’ She told him. ‘What? When? What did he say?!’ He asked anxiously. ‘I would tell you on the way. But ho
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTHEME: Rowan’s decision BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, USA.Raven cried persistently, her cries seeping through the walls of the bathroom to the room. Despite her attempt to muffle the sound just to prevent her son from hearing, Rowan laid on the bed pretending to be asleep and he could hear her cries. This had become a regular pattern for her every night, she would cry for some long minutes, at times she would remain there close to an hour just shedding tears.The little boy was getting tired of his mother’s consistent sadness and wished he could tell it to someone. He had thought of informing his father about it but Rowan knew better. He had seen the tension and heard the stiffness in their voices whenever they were together. Rowan loves his mother, he knew how much she endures to make sure he was fine. And he had never seen her so disheartened before. He felt her weight when she returned to the bed, noticing
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE HUNDRED AND THIRTEENTHEME: Mother and son BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, USA.Rowan stared at his mother as she picked on her food. She hadn't been eating much for days now. He had asked her countless of times if she was sick but she always responded otherwise. When he had been in the room with her, she must have thought he was asleep as she spoke to Tiana and informed her of the pregnancy saying it is the reason behind her constant early morning sickness.Rowan didn't understand most of the conversation, but one thing was clear to him—his mother was pregnant. His father Jacob had been away for a few days and Rowan had began missing him already. He had grown accustomed to his presence within a short period of time."Why won't you and Dad get married?" He questioned out of the blue.Raven stared at him with an open eye. "What are you talking about Rowan?" She had been too lost in her thought that she wasn't paying much mind to him.R
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE HUNDRED AND TWELVETHEME: Let’s get back together, Raven. BROOKLYN, NEW YORK, USA. TWO WEEKS LATER“Please ensure he doesn't play any sort of game that would stress him or cause his blood to pump too much." Raven told Jacob as she brushed through Rowan's hair.Ever since Rowan met his father, he had been spending maximum time with him. And Jacob took every advantage of the boy’s enthusiasm to walk his way into their lives. He began dropping by everyday since Rowan hadn't started school yet and made it easy for him to move around with his father.Raven didn't join them and always waited till Rowan got back. Somehow she trusted Jacob to take care of her son. Since they came to Brooklyn about two weeks ago, she still hasn't gotten over the breakage of her supposed marriage. Every night she wailed wishing everything would change. However, her ego wouldn't let her reach out to him or any other person in connection to him
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE HUNDRED AND ELEVENTHEME: It was just a contract CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA CRAWFORD MANSION“Raven and Rowan are missing.”The whole room went silent as their eyes popped out in shock. Christopher wished he could turn back the hands of time and not say a word to them. He blamed himself for asking them to meet up, he should have waited to hear from the police. The looks on their faces made him want to run far away.“Wh...what do you mean by they are missing?" Eva stuttered, her face devoid of any color.Christopher held his hands to the back. It’s now or never. “I wish I can explain in detail. I am sorry I lied to you all. They have both been missing since Tuesday and I can't reach Raven up until now."“Will you stop this nonsense right this minute young man!" James slammed his palms on the table in anger. "Why would you joke with something as delicate as this?"Christopher sighed. “This isn't a joke
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE HUNDRED AND TEN THEME: Christopher’s Regret CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA CHRISTOPHER CRAWFORD APARTMENT Christopher tossed and turned on the bed as he checked the time again. He had slept in all through Friday and Saturday after Jessica left. Seeing Raven had been gone for too long, he knew it was time he let the rest of the family know what was going on. The day had refused to break since he went to sleep. Instead of waiting till dinner, he decided they should all have a Sunday breakfast. He had texted his parents and siblings not excluding Eva that he and Raven had some important news to share. And they couldn't wait till dinner when all of the Crawford were expected to meet. All his life Christopher had never felt so lost. Within few days his whole life tumbled down the hill and gave his heart bruises. He missed Raven so much that it hurts. Checking the time it was six in the morning. Deciding not to go bac
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE HUNDRED AND NINE THEME: Jessica’s Confession Tiana moved past Benjamin to see the shattered glasses on the floor. “Are you okay Chris?” she asked. “I am fine!” Christopher responded still not taking his eyes off Jessica. “Oh that’s the bitch?!” Tiana queried as she made an attempt to run at Jessica. Benjamin caught her midway and held her in place. “Behave yourself.” He purred into her ears as his hands was weaved perfectly around her waist. “Okay. Fine. Let me go.” Tiana gritted. Jessica stared at the room as she wondered what was going on. “Chris, did you ask your friends to come gang up against me?” She let out a snort. “Wow. I am so disappointed. You know we could sort this out on our own.” Christopher ignored her as he took a seat on one of the couches. Tiana copied his movement and only Benjamin walked towards Jessica handing her the documents he had previously shown Christopher. “You might want to see this.” He