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A Deal With The Billionaire A day with Hope and Ava
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE FORTYTHEME: A day with Hope and Ava CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA GOLDEN RESTAURANTRaven wondered who the people were to have even known her name and asked to see her. On getting closer to the table twenty four, she saw the reason why her name had been stated specifically.“Good morning, Mrs Crawford! Hi Ava.” Raven greeted both of them with a tight lipped smile.This was the point Raven realized why most people would say; they wished the ground would open and swallow them. She was in such a tight situation right now and disappearing into the thin air sounds really laudable at the moment.Raven’s mind raced at the sight of Christopher’s mom and his younger sister sitting with so much composure at the restaurant she worked at and also calling her out.Her heartbeat accelerated about a four hundred meters and taking two beats at a time as she also tried to think of the reason they had showed up at her workplace.
Last Updated : 2022-09-05A Deal With The Billionaire Strong Rave Mckenna
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE FORTY-ONETHEME: Strong Raven McKenna CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA A TASTE OF ROME RESTAURANTRaven’s meal was halfway from being completely devoured when she remembered that she hasn’t called to hear from Rowan and her mom this morning. She almost smacked her head wondering what was wrong with her memory. A good mother was not meant to get carried away from anything when the child was on a sick bed.Raven brought out her phone and swiped a certain area. She had purposely placed her mother on speed dial for emergency situations.“I would like to make a phone call please. I need to speak to my son.” She excused herself.“That’s fine.” Hope said.But Raven decided to make the call right in front of them so she won’t seem rude and to avoid any form of doubt. Her mother picked the call on the first ring.‘I was just about to call you. He has been asking of you since he woke up today.’ Eva ranted.‘I am really sorry
Last Updated : 2022-09-05A Deal With The Billionaire Emotional Raven
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE FORTY-TWOTHEME: Emotional Raven CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA GOOD TIME KIDDIES STORERaven couldn’t fathom the number of toys that were being tossed into the shopping basket. Hope and Ava were going bonkers as they began to bombard Raven with questions about things that Rowan fancied. They must have planned a coup while she was still taking slow strides towards the car. Raven had been taken by surprise when they had taken a different route and had dropped by at the children toy store and started picking whatever they could lay their hands in and according to her list of what her son loves so much.Raven laughed lightly. “There is really no need for you both to do this, Rowan has enough toys.” She said to them. She has lost count of how many times she is saying these same set of words.“No grandchild of mine will lack anything. Now that Rowan is in the sick he would need lots of companion.” Hope replied.Raven’s
Last Updated : 2022-09-05A Deal With The Billionaire Eva McKenna’s Fears
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE FORTY-THREETHEME: Eva McKenna’s fears CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA HARTFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL“Are you both my mom’s new friends?” Rowan asked Ava as he pointed towards Hope who was chatting away with Eva outside.“Not really friends like you see it. We are soon to be part of your family.” Ava explained as she toyed with Rowan’s free hand.“Family?” The little boy repeated her last word with a raised eyebrows. He was confused about what she just said to him.Ava giggled at his expression. “I see your mom hasn’t clarified things to you yet. So Rowan the flash news is that your mom is getting married to my elder brother.” She said with a bright smile her expression.The little boy didn’t miss the excitement in her tone. “Oh.” Rowan muttered slowly with his little head still trying to process the information. His mother never mentioned anything of sort to him. Then Rowan remembered something. “Wait a minute, perh
Last Updated : 2022-09-09A Deal With The Billionaire A life saver
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE FORTY FOURTHEME: A life saver CRAWFORD CORPORATIONChristopher slumped into the swivel chair as he flapped at his shirt. He leaned forward a bit to grab the bottle of water on the table. He opened it and chugged down every of the content without taking a pause.The meeting had taken longer than desired. The people he met with were their intending Asian investors and having to deal in a foreign language which isn't so convenient and wasn't a good thing either and I t almost made him become grumpy after trying for so long.However, Christopher kept his composure and didn't have any sort of outburst knowing how important it was for him to paint a good image of himself if he was ever going to handle the company from now on.His stomach grumbled so loud reminding him that he hasn’t eaten anything yet. Christopher craved for some good food badly and wished he had someone he could go out to eat with. And slowly his mind drifted
Last Updated : 2022-09-12A Deal With The Billionaire Thinking ahead
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE FORTY FIVETHEME: Thinking ahead A WEEK LATER HARTFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL"I am so glad you are finally out of this place, Rowan." Tiana pulled at his cheek lightly even as she smiled at him."Have we gotten all of his stuff?" Raven asked checking the bedside.Eva and Tiana stared at each other and rolled their eyes while Rowan giggled. "Yes mom. We have everything packed in the bags already." Rowan answered.Raven sighed. “Good. I don't just want you forgetting anything behind."Why she was anxious? Raven had no idea. It has been two weeks since Rowan got admitted in the hospital, two weeks since she met the Crawfords and a few days to her supposed wedding. Everything has really put her on an edge that she couldn't explain it. The doctor had said Rowan could be discharged from the hospital today and being on Sunday it made it easier for her since she wasn't going to be at work.They even had to wait till af
Last Updated : 2022-09-13A Deal With The Billionaire Her little wise son
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE FORTY SIXTHEME: Her little wise son RAVEN MCKENNA HOME“Hey baby!" She whispered.“Hi...mom." Rowan smiled as he sat up gently and he rested his head against her bosom."Are you really getting married mom?" Rowan asked innocently as he stared at his mother's bewildered look.Questions could be asked obviously, but having a seven year old who has been on the hospital bed for days and had to undergo an intense surgery that went on for about twelve hours; ask something as intense as, “Are you really getting married mom?" had Raven going into a fit of cough.Rowan stared at her in confusion even with his eyes still laden with sleep. He patted her back with his little hands just the way she does whenever he coughed consistently like that. The little boy hoped that his mother wasn't in such condition because of him.“Are you all right mom?” He queried in a concerned tone. “You could tell me later if you can't now...because y
Last Updated : 2022-09-14A Deal With The Billionaire Paranoid
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE FORTY SEVENTHEME: Paranoid CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA THE GOLDEN RESTAURANT“Hey! Over here Raven!” Ava hailed at Raven on sighting her. She and Hope had arrived at the restaurant at noon as promised. To avoid taking chances, Raven had asked to work till past twelve when there wasn't much rush hour and Tiana could cover up for her.“How was the shoot?" Raven asked smiling at her, as they hugged each other.“Fine, fine! I missed you and Rowan though. I owe that boy some time out!" Ava replied.“Where is Mrs Crawford?" Raven asked.She didn’t know Mrs Crawford was walking towards them after she went to use the ladies to pee. “I am right here Raven and do you mind not calling me that. You sound so formal, Hope is just fine. How have you been?" Hope chuckled as she hugged her.Raven let her invade her space. “Oh I am fine Mrs...” She paused to correct herself. “Hope.” She muttered silently. “How was your vacatio
Last Updated : 2022-09-16
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A Deal With The Billionaire Epilogue
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 Can second chance ever have a chance?
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 Raven is pregnant
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 Rowan’s Decision
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 Mother and Son
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 Let’s get back together, Raven.
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 It was just a contract
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 Christopher’s Regret
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 Jessica’s Confession
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
