BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE TWENTY TWO THEME: Taking a loan CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT LINT CORPORATION Well Ma’am Elise hopes that Ian's expression is not what it means to her. He continued. "I’ll be very honest with you, ever since I set my eyes on Ria at the park, I haven't been at rest at all. Thank God I met her again and also thanks to you for giving me her card.” Well to be sincere, Ma’am Elise didn't give out Ria's card for Ian just make a dress but it was for him to get closer to her since she noticed that he was interested in her. She had seen how concerned Ian was and how happy he was when Miss Ria was talking to Phoenix. He had looked at her differently, like he felt something for her. “If only Ria could see him then his look would have swept her off her feet.” Ma’am Elise said to herself. "Ma’am Elise, I will really appreciate if you tell me few things about Ria.” Ian requested. "Hu
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE TWENTY THREETHEME: Give and Take CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT RIA ROBERT APARTMENTMa’am Elise walked in using her own keys. Ria ears perked at alert when she heard the door click but she relaxed after she heard ma’am Elise humming a solemn gospel song."Welcome back, ma’am Elise.” Ria greeted."Oh thank you miss Ria. Sure you are good?” Ma’am Elise dropped her bag on the couch.Ria hummed a positive response. "I will be right back. Let me put this ice cream in the fridge so it won’t melt and the cake too.” Ma’am Elise made her way to the kitchen and came back almost immediately and she flopped down on the couch.“How was your visit to see..Mr Ian? Did you get the little girl’s measurement?” Ria asked.“It was fine.” Ma’am Elise replied.Ria shook her head and continued sewing while ma’am Elise watched her from where she sat. "Miss Ria.” She called in a low tone and Ria stopped
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE TWENTY FOURTHEME: She said Yes CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT LINT CORPORATIONIan Bryant clicked on the laptop to connect with Doctor Hawn through a video call. Doctor Hawn is the Bryant family doctor."Good day, CEO Ian." Doctor Hawn greeted cheerfully.Ian laughed at his charming smile that was enough to blind any woman. "How is work today?" He asked."I should be the one asking you since you are the one doing the greatest work.” Doctor Hawn chuckled."Work is fine.” Ian replied."What about you?" Doctor Hawn asked."I am feeling good now. Thanks to the drugs you recommended.” Ian responded.Doctor Hawn arched his eyebrows. "Well I thought you set up this meeting to complain.”Ian nodded his head. "Doctor Hawn, I just want to ask if we can get an eye transplant done at your hospital.”Doctor Hawn scrunched up his face in confusion. "CEO Ian, I don’t understand what you are say
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE TWENTY FIVETHEME: Alone with Ian Bryant CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICAIan looked wonderful in a casual and comfortable outfit. He was dressed in a fitting pair of pencil black jeans and body hugging round neck top that hugged his broad shoulders and well sculpted chest. He slide out of the car and came up to Ria Robert front door."Miss Ria! Miss Ria! That should be sir Ian!” Ma’am Elise said excitedly when she heard a horn. She peeped through the window to confirm and she rushed back to Ria. “Oh my God! He is here! He came with an expensive car—A Bentley!” She whispered.“A Bentley? I don’t know how to looks like but it must be really expensive right?” Ria mumbled.“Of course! It is worth thousands of dollars!” The doorbell jangled. “I’ll get the door.” Ma’am Elise rushed to the door.Ria opted in for a black large pants and white turtle neck top to hide her body. She doesn't like the idea of any
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE TWENTY SIXTHEME: Artificial lens CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT AINSLEY HOSPITALIan pulled up in front of the hospital where a man in uniform directed him to park in to the driveway. He stopped the car and got out to help Ria but she was already out before he came to her side. Now how can he lead her into the hospital when she doesn't want him to touch her? Ian mused not knowing what to do while Ria stood waiting for him to make a move to help her.Ian wasn't sure of how to lead her in. "Why aren't we going in?" She asked him.Ian swallowed hard. "I don't know if you want me to hold you.” He confessed.Ria already knew he would have to touch her because she doesn’t know the area. “It is fine.” She said in a low tone."Okay." Ian moved closer and put his arm in hers that Ria had to lean closer to him. Ian felt her trembled a bit and then she relaxed. "Are you okay?" He asked.Ria c
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE TWENTY SEVENTHEME: A care worker CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT RIA ROBERT APARTMENT"Mommy! Mommy!" Phoebe and Phoenix ran down the stairs to meet Ria. A smile formed on her lips immediately as she open her arms wide to accommodate them. Ian and Ria were stuck in traffic for hours that he had thought they won't make it back home till night. A fully loaded cabbage truck broke down on the highway so it had taken hours for the road traffic officers to moved it."How are you doing?" Ria asked when she felt them in her arms,"I am fine, mom." Phoenix and Phoebe chorused respectively."What took you so long mom?" Phoenix questioned."We got stuck in the traffic caused by a loaded truck that broke down on the highway.” Ria explained.Ma’am Elise joined them too. "Welcome back, Miss Ria, Sir Ian.”Ria acknowledged her by nodding her head while Ian smiled. "I'll go ahead now." He said.
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE TWENTY EIGHTTHEME: Ian Bryant’s Investment CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT THE BRYANT MANSIONIan turned the SUV off the main road onto the private driveway. The driveway in his family home was lined on both sides by red oak trees. He came out of the car and made his way to the main entrance. Mrs Perla Bryant had requested her son’s presence for some important issues. Ian wondered what the issue might be that they can’t talk about it on phone.Ian sniffed. “Wait up, maybe Lorna called already to inform my mom about what happened at the office. I hope they don't believe that I am also sleeping with Grace.” On stepping into the house Ian was met by several gazes. “Family meeting I guess?” He mumbled because everyone was present in the big living room."Son.” Mrs Perla met her son halfway and kissed his cheeks."How are you mom?" "I am doing fine.” They exchanged pleasantries."Ma
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE TWENTY NINETHEME: Drive to the airport CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA THREE DAYS LATER: AT RIA ROBERT APARTMENTIan got out of the car and came up to Ria's front door. They both agreed that Ian would come and pick her up to the airport instead of her taking a taxi together with the kids. With Ian Bryant’s connections in the country, he was able to get their visas ready and prepare the necessary documents they would need for the trip.Ian had felt that Ria won't be comfortable with men around if they took a commercial plane that was why he opted in for his private jet since it would just be few of them on board. He pressed the doorbell and the door opened.Ma’am Elise met him with a bright smile. "Good afternoon, ma’am Elise.” He greeted."Good afternoon, mr Ian. I hope...” Ma’am Elise paused while her eyes did a slow crawl all over him. "You look good.” She complimented.Ian just simply s
TITLE: A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIREThis is just a sneak peak of the story. BLURBChristopher Crawford is the perfect combination of good looks and wealth. He is the rightful heir to Crawford Corporation but to claim his possession, he had to do one thing — Get married. It was easy, he had a girlfriend. The love of his life, so he thought. But she turned his proposal down thus crushing his soul. He vowed not to love again, but still needs to get married in order to get the company. Desperate and eager, he heeded an advise from a friend. A simple and easy contract marriage.Raven McKenna is a smart, hardworking, ambitious and kind single mother of one. She loves two people more than herself — her mother and seven years old son. She loves them and can go any extent for them.So what could a poor twenty six years old single mother offer to a thirty years old corporate heir? Raven has to get married to a stranger because she needed money. She sold herself to a rich heir to save her s
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) FINAL EPISODE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN EPILOGUE: A together forever CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT IAN BRYANT MANSION SIX MONTHS LATER It was at the wee hours of the day. Ria’s eyes shot open and she headed straight to the bathroom when she felt bile rose up from the back of her throat. She poured the content from last night into the toilet. "Honey, are you okay?” Ian popped his head into the bathroom. When Ria didn't respond so he stepped in and held her hair up for her. Tears sting her eyes as she emptied more content from her belly. He switched on the tap to keep it running and he splashed water over her face. When she calmed down, Ian passed her some papers from the toilet roll. She staggered a little but Ian held her quickly. "Careful. How are you feeling?" He mumbled. "I feel so dizzy and weak.” Ria replied. Ian carried her up in his arms to the bedroom.
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTHEME: To love and be loved CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT IAN BRYANT MANSION THREE YEARS LATERIan lifted Phoenix up on his shoulder and whirled him in a fast motion. "Wow! I feel like I am on top of the world!" He laughed happily.And Ian dropped him on the couch gently when he heard Ria approaching. He knew that she was going to scold them for noise making."Sorry...honey." Ian apologized when he saw the deep frown on her face as soon as she walked in to the living room.Ria ignored him while Phoebe went to her. "Mom...look I made another design." She said."Let us do this some other time Phoebe.” Ria said in a cold tone.Ian forehead creased at her sudden change in attitude. Ria stared at Phoenix and then back to Phoebe before she made her way back to the bedroom. Something was wrong! So Ian followed her immediately. Ria was pacing the r
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN THEME: A trip on forever CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT IAN BRYANT MANSION Ria drove down to Ian's house in a rush. Mr Griffin called her and said that Ian had slipped and fell in the bathroom. All he could do at the moment was lay in bed due to body pains. "Good evening, Miss Ria." A maid greeted her. "Where is Mr Griffin?" Ria rushed out her words. She looked really disturbed. "Mr Griffin just stepped out just now.” The maid responded. "What about Ian?" Ria asked again. "Sir Ian is in his room.” She replied. The maid didn't act like anything was wrong. Ria rushed up the stairs leading to Ian's room. She knocked but no one responded. "Ian.” She called. But still no one responded. She twisted the knob and opened the door. "Ian?” Ria said softly when she entered the area. The room was dark. “Where did he go? Why is the room so dark?” She walked i
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE HUNDRED AND TWELVE THEME: Make me a dress CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT RIA ROBERT COUTURE "Excuse me.” Ria turned to the soft voice and Lorna was there! Ria recognized her even though she had only seen her once. "Hi.” Ria greeted. "Lorna Simmons." Lorna said as she stretched out her hands. Ria shook hands with her. "Ria Robert.” She replied. "It is nice to see you again. Do you remember me?" She asked. "Yes. I saw you at Mrs Perla’s store months ago.” Ria answered. "I am guessing that you never forget a face.” Lorna said with a bright smile on her face. Now she was different from the lady Ria had met the other day. That Lorna looked at her so disgustingly but now she was smiling at her. "I am getting married in a month time so I need a beautiful wedding gown.” "Oh! Congratulations, Lorna.” Ria smiled. "Thank you. Can you give me a tour instead of your workers?”
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN THEME: I am getting married IDAHO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT THE ROBERT CEMETERY TWO WEEKS LATER A week after Frederick was sentenced. Ian and Ria travelled down to Idaho to visit her parents graves on the actual date of their common birthdays and anniversary. That date fell on the same day. Her parents shared the same birthday dates and they even got married on that same date. FLASHBACK Ria had a bouquet of flowers made for the occasion. She and Ian picked it up at the florist before driving to the cemetery far on the outskirts of the town. She has seen their faces in some of the pictures Ethan gave her and she also realized that she looked more like her mother. She has even made a big frame of them in her home. "Careful.” Ian said as they both made their way to the graves. Ria stared at the headstone for a while
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE HUNDRED AND TEN THEME: Justice Prevail CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SIX WEEKS LATER The Supreme Court of Justice in Chicago, Illinois was full of reporters, jurymen and spectators attracted by the sensational nature of the case. Today is the day Frederick Robert would receive his punishment for every crimes he had committed. He was charged for so many things with seven others. Drake Robert was doing fine now after being shot by his own father. And it left Mrs Vivian Robert with a great shock that she could hardly believe that her husband had shot their own son. And Ria never knew Drake was going to be a father until his baby mama. Bay Sanders showed up at the hospital with her mother Serena. They all came to the hospital with Mrs Vivian Robert the day after the incident. Mrs Vivian couldn't stop apologizing to Ria on her husband's behalf. She was innocent just like her
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE HUNDRED AND NINE THEME: Dropping all charges CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT SAINT ANTHONY HOSPITAL It all seems too familiar but all in a bad way. It was the same rush to the hospital. Detective Chad and Ria made it to the nearest hospital and Drake was taken into the operation room to get the bullet out of his system. All thanks to the fact that detective Chad had his identity card as a detective with him and he briefed a doctor about the case. Detective Chad and Ria waited outside the operation room. “Don't worry he will be fine.” He placed his hand on Ria’s shoulder gently to stop her from trembling. "Ria!” She heard Ian's voice. Ria looked toward the direction and Ian was there with Ethan walking towards them. “Ian.” Immediately she stood up from the bench and ran to him. Ian hugged her tightly and she sobbed in his chest. “I am glad that you are safe my love.” Ia
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE HUNDRED AND EIGHT THEME: Who is guilty? CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The drive to the location was silent. Ria sat at the front seat next to Drake with her hands tied to the front now. She was lost in thought of Ian. She knew how worried he would be knowing that she was missing. Drake didn't say anything even as he pulled up in a site. It was an abandoned house on an open field. No one would ever think of coming to this place to rescue her! Ria thought. He came out of the car and opened the door and dragged her out of the car. Ria surveyed the surrounding. The land was more like a dessert. He took out his phone and dialed his father’s number. ‘Hello dad.’ He said over the phone. ‘Where are you?’ ‘We are here dad...at the location.’ Drake responded. ‘Bring her into the building.’ Frederick instructed. ‘No dad, I am not bringing her into the building. I suggest you step out from wherev