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 EIGHTY FOURTHEME: The foreplays CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA CHRISTOPHER CRAWFORD APARTMENTChristopher twisted and turned, his mind wandering to every corner of the house. Trying to picture what Raven might be doing or thinking. Whether she had already made a decision to sleep in the guest room and leave him all by himself.He groaned at how his body reacted to the mere thought of her. How did they go from zero to one hundred real quick? He thought to himself. He tried to listen for any sort of sound that might come from the hall way towards his door. He had heard her door open and close back; when he first heard the sound he felt like she was retiring to sleep and ignoring the questions Ava might ask in the morning. When he heard it closed and he didn’t still hear any knock on his door, he already fixed his mind that she wasn't coming.He tried to go to sleep, but it only made it worse. Christophe
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE EIGHTY FIVETHEME: New Feelings CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA CHRISTOPHER CRAWFORD APARTMENTRaven stirred lightly as she placed her arm in front of her face to block the rays of the sun. She tried to moved but was held back by a strong arm and the memories of the previous night danced around her brain and she couldn't help the blush that accompanied it.Then she jerked up in a hurry when she remembered that she had to be at work. “Oh my goodness! What time is it?" She questioned, making an attempt to jump out the bed but he pulled her back in."Where are you running off to?" Christopher asked her in a sleepy voice. "It's past seven if you must know."Raven gasped trying to ignore how sexy his voice sounded. "I am super late for work!" She made an attempt to move again.“Easy Raven!" He said holding her back. "I already placed a call to Tiana and told her you would be running late!"“You told who?" Sh
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE EIGHTY SIXTHEME: Feelings so strongCONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICAChristopher kept taking a peek at Raven as he drove the car. He had told Steve to take the day off so he could have some moments with her before getting to work. It amused him how much he was starting to enjoy her company.The silence they shared in the car wasn't uncomfortable. It’s almost as if they were both settled in their minds. Shifting slightly Raven cleared her throat, turning her body a bit towards him. Christopher's eyes unknowingly shifted to her boobs and his throat tightened as he tried to gulp, memories of her being naked came rushing back.“About last night..." Raven began."Shhhh." He interrupted her. “Who told you I was done yet? Thank the deities Ava is taking you out tonight because trust me baby I have got so many plans for you." He smacked his lips at that.Bracing herself, Raven looked up and straight in his eyes. "I am prepared for
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE EIGHTY SEVENTHEME: KillJoy Benjamin CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA CRAWFORD CORPORATIONChristopher walked into the office with his head bowed but when he looked up he almost ran back out. Benjamin was seated in his chair with his legs on the table, hands folded and eyes boring holes into him.“You scared me man.” Christopher said.Just as he attempted to walk into the office further. Benjamin stopped him. "Hold your horses right there mister!" He told him, giving orders like he owned the place.Christopher scoffed as he moved an inch. "You aren't the boss of me!" He retorted.Clapping his hands together, Benjamin stood up and put his hands in his pocket. He took his step one at a time before staying about three feet away from his friend. He crossed his arms and he snickered. “Now, tell me what responsible CEO resumes work by 9:00 a.m?" He queried with one of his brows raised.Christopher looked at him in
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