A SON FOR A BILLIONAIRE
(A night with the stranger)
EPISODE TWENTY NINE
Theme: I can’t do this anymore
IVY RIVERA’S APARTMENT
Ivy was busy cleaning the house when her son raced into the living room. “So mom I heard you talking to Aunt Emily earlier, when is she coming?” He questioned.
Ivy eyebrows snapped together. “Hey you boy! Were you eavesdropping on every calls I made today?!” She feigned a angry look.
“No mom..I was just passing by your room when I heard you talking on the phone.” Leroy countered.
“Oh was I speaking so loud?” Ivy asked retaining her normal facial expression.
“Yes mom.” Leroy answered.
Ivy chuckled. “My bad.”
“So
A SON FOR A BILLIONAIRE(A night with the stranger)EPISODE THIRTYTheme: A meeting with his sonBELLA'S RESTAURANTAce had sounded thrilled at the chance to finally meeting his son that he had called Ivy that morning to see if the meeting would still be possible. Ivy had told Leroy after cleaning the house that he would be meeting his father. He had jumped in excitement, had talked nonstop about what it would be like to finally know his dad. He had rushed his mom, determined not to be late for his first date with his dad and they had arrived twenty five minutes early. Ivy watched as her son jumped each time the door bell jangled announcing the presence of a customer.“What's the time mom?” Leroy asked feeling tired o
A SON FOR A BILLIONAIRE(A night with the stranger)EPISODE THIRTY ONETheme: I don’t want to wait any longer.OUTSIDE BELLA'S RESTAURANTLeroy flashed her a grin. And as time seems to fly, Ace Clark concentrated on learning and knowing as much as he could about his son and Ivy. The more he learned the more impressed he was about their lives. After several hours of chitchatting, it was evening time. They stepped out of the restaurant and walked down to where Ivy had parked her car.“Dad thanks for today!” Leroy jumped in excitement as he held on to his dad’s hand.“You are welcome.” Ace smiled down at him.“Thank you very much.” Ivy thanked him and unlocked the car for Leroy to get in but her didn’t.
A SON FOR A BILLIONAIRE(A night with the stranger)EPISODE THIRTY TWOTheme: Aunty Emily Failed MarriageNEXT DAY: IVY RIVERA APARTMENT“Mom, why don’t try calling dad to see if he is still going to come around.” Leroy pestered his mom.“I didn’t remember to get his number.” Ivy face palmed herself.“Oops...let’s make sure to get it today so we can always call him up on days like this okay?” Leroy said and Ivy nodded her head in agreement.The door bell jangled. “You think he is here? Do you think my dad is here?” Leroy asked impatiently.“It is not yet time for the meeting so will you just relax and stop gettin
A SON FOR A BILLIONAIRE(A night with the stranger)EPISODE THIRTY THREETheme: Dad is here!IVY RIVERA APARTMENTLeroy paused his video game and dashed out of his bedroom running towards the living room.“How are you Leroy?” Emily asked, gesturing to him to sit close to her.“I am fine, aunt Emily. My mom already told me so much about you.” Leroy smiled.“Oh really?!” Emily looked at her sister. “So what did she say about me?” She requested.“She said good things about you, aunt Emily.” Leroy replied as he toyed with the bracelet on her wrist when she snuggled him closer.“Hmmm...Didn't your mom tell you aunt always sleep wa
A SON FOR A BILLIONAIRE(A night with the stranger)EPISODE THIRTY FOURTheme: An inspirationIVY RIVERA APARTMENT“Don't worry too much Ivy.” Emily said few hours after they came back from the hospital. “I am sure they are doing fine.” She added.“I know.” Ivy replied glancing out the window for what had to be the fiftieth time in many minutes.There was still no sign of a Blue BMW pulling up in front of the house. Still no sign of her son and his dad.“They were due to be back from the movie at 5:30 pm.” Ivy lisped with a worried look on her face.“It's not even...seven o’clock yet...or maybe they stopped for hamburger or something.&rdq
A SON FOR A BILLIONAIRE(A night with the stranger)EPISODE THIRTY FIVETheme: He is not a situation(NEXT MORNING: CLARK MANSION)Ace Clark’s mouth dropped slightly when he stepped into his mom’s room. “Mom what's wrong this time?” He asked his mom who was lying on the bed as she just finished receiving treatment. “I received a call from Mr Steve yesternight but I couldn't make it down here because I had to a see through some business files that needed immediate attention. I didn’t know it’s this serious, Doctor is she okay?” He asked.“Mrs Clark is fine, she is suffering from mild shock.” The doctor smiled at Ace, and just that gesture gave him the assurance that his mom was truly fine.Ace forehead creased. “Shock? Shock of what?” He a
A SON FOR A BILLIONAIRE(A night with the stranger)EPISODE THIRTY SIXTheme: Calling off the weddingCLARK MANSIONIt hasn’t been easy for him pretending to love Camilla. He had tried to make his dad understand that he didn’t want the marriage when he got back from Winslow but it didn’t help solve anything. It was as if there was no way out of this marriage. But the moment he found his son and Ivy again, Ace knew he had to be the to break free. And of course it wouldn’t happen without him taking a step, and the first step was calling off the wedding before he moves on to his next plan. In all, Ace was prepared for the worst things to come.“Now what are you still going to do? Ace, you know I have always supported you in
A SON FOR A BILLIONAIRE(A night with the stranger)EPISODE THIRTY SEVENTheme: You don’t know me(IN THE NIGHT - IVY RIVERA’S HOME)Ivy heard a sound of the door bell and she frowned at the wall clock. The time was 9:45 p.m, and she wasn't expecting anyone to be here at this time of the night. Ivy unlocked the door when she peered through the gap and saw that it was Arthur Young. She was surprised to find him there because she did not remember giving him a time to visit her. He has never been to her home.Ivy opened the door for him to come in. “Arthur, how did -“Arthur Young cuts her off. “Surprised to see me? Well I have always known this place. I was only waiting for your invitation...and since I don't see any coming anytime soon that's why I came today.&
FINAL EPISODE SEVENTY EPILOGUE LOS ANGELES TWO YEARS LATER Ivy woke up to a hand stroking her face only to see the cute face close to her. Ivy blinked several time to clear her vision. Her two years old baby girl was staring right back at her. “Mama...” Beverly clapped her hands together. Ivy sat up to carry her daughter. “Baby, where is daddy?” She asked. “I am right here.” Ace answered. And when Ivy looked up, she saw her husband standing with a big cake in his hands while Leroy had a party pumper in his hand too. “Happy birthday!” The party pumper was puffed into the air and Beverly giggled at the sound. Ace sang a
EPISODE SIXTY NINETHEME: An addition to the familyLOS ANGELESAce nodded repeated as he wiped his tears. He had missed his first child’s delivery, missed so many years of his life but it wasn’t going to happen again. He would watch his daughter’s toddling stage, help to change her diapers, witness her first tooth and even get to hear her first word. Ace felt like he was going to burst of too much happiness. His daughter’s brown hair was plastered on her headand she let out a cry.The nurse took the baby from Ivy so they could clean both the mother and child. Ace knew he had to tender an apology to his wife. So he leaned down to talk to her.“About the abduction..it’s all my fault.” Ace whispered.Ivy looked up at him. “What do you mean? How is it your fault?&rd
EPISODE SIXTY EIGHTTHEME: A new born babyLOS ANGELESThe tension from the last few hours made it more difficult for her to breathe. The contractions Ivy was feeling made Ace stroketheir intertwined fingers as he comforted her. Sweats broke out on his forehead as Ivy screamed out in pain.“Push..Mrs Ivy.” The doctor instructed.More sweats sheen her already pale skin as she made a push. To Ace, nothing else mattered in the world except Ivy and his baby. He swallowed hard. All he wanted was to take the pain away from her.“One more push..please Mrs Clark.” The female doctor said again.“You can do this, my love.” Ace muttered.Ivy cried out again, she held on to her husband, her nails digging deep enou
EPISODE SIXTY SEVEN THEME: Forced delivery LOS ANGELES Ace reached into his pocket and brought out his cellphone. “I did the recording of everything we discussed.” The private investigator collected the cellphone. “This will serve as an evidence in court.” “Is it possible that I drop all charges against her?” Ace requested. “Abduction and attempted murder on your son and wife’s lives. My men apprehended a man at the hospital who Miss Jenny had planted in there to kill your wife. Mr Ace, this is more than just your personal feelings. If you decide to drop the case, the state will take it up with the culprits. What if we didn’t act fast to rescue you, your unborn child,your son and wife? And in case you don’t know..the attempted attack on your wife has forced her into labor so you need to head straight to the hospital and leave us
EPISODE SIXTY SIXTHEME: Dropping all chargesLOS ANGELESAce couldn’t stand knowing that this incident might really ruin his family completely. Leroy was too young to go through all of these things and he doesn’t deserve to be in this situation.“And that’s why we are here. I waited for so long to see this day. Many years ago, you didn’t want to see me but here you are to save your son.” Jenny let out a short devious giggled.“Jenny, I am sorry for everything you have been through. I am so sorry. I know..that I don’t deserve your forgiveness. But if there is anything I can do, or anything you want at all..tell me.” Ace apologized sincerely.Jenny snorted. “You’ll do anything I want?”Ace shook his head positively in respo
EPISODE SIXTY FIVETHEME: Jenny’s PlansLOS ANGELESAce couldn’t dare to move himself because his knees were so weak as Jenny vented out her anger. It was true. Everything she said was true.When Ace was seeing Jenny, he had said that he loved her. He said he has never loved any woman the way he loves her but he was seeing other women. Ace had used that same lines with every woman he had met in his life except Ivy Rivera.Ace didn’t have to sugar coat his words when he met her. He had fallen in love with Ivy at first sight and she had changed him.Why Jenny of all the women he had been with in the past? Ace remembered buying so many things for Jenny at that time. He thought satisfying her needs would solve it all. He had made sure to pay her each time they had sex and she never rejected his money
EPISODE SIXTY FOURTHEME: His PastLOS ANGELESAce Clark pulled the car to a stop and he got out of it. He rolled up his sleeves and started towards the uncompleted building. Ace switched on the flashlight of his cellphone to see properly. Soon the cellphone pinged and he picked it immediately.“I can see you from where I am.” The abductor said.Ace scanned the dark area but he couldn’t make out any figure.“You came with the police.” The abductorblurted trying to find out if the cops were truly around.“No..no..I didn’t tell the cops about you. I am here alone.” Ace rushed out his words.“Alright..make your way up to the third floor of this building and don’t even try to think of calling the cops to disclose this location. If I find out the c
EPISODE SIXTY THREETHEME: I’ll save my sonLOS ANGELES, USA.Ivy’s eyes was slightly opened. She could see her husband. She could make out his figure from her blurry vision.“My love, I am glad that you are safe and the baby is fine too.” Ace held one of her hands as they moved into a private ward.“Let me carry her.” Ace offered when the medical team wanted to transfer her tothe bed. Gently he carried his wife in his arms and placed her on the bed.Ivy winced. “I am sorry. You’ll be fine.” Ace whispered as he placed a kiss on her forehead.The medical team exited the room after doing their jobs.“My son..have you found him?” Ivy breathed out through the oxygentool trapped to her a p
EPISODE SIXTY TWOTHEME: Not Leroy, Not Ivy.LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA.Ace Clark didn’t like the fact that his wife’s heart was beating faster and the sound of her voice spilled fear. Tears already welled up in her eyelids as he reached out to hold her hands.Ace forced himself to be strong as he also managed to speak up. “Babe, I need you to calm down for the sake of our child.” He knows how much effect the news would have on his wife because of her delicate condition.“Leroy is okay right?” Ivy mumbled. Her mind was going in circles. She was paranoid. What if there had been an accident on their way back home? Have they been rushed to the hospital? Is my son still alive? She pondered deeply.“I tried calling the driver but it got picked by someone else. I think..Leroy has been abducted by some unkno