BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FIFTY FOURTHEME: A man of his words CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICAIan entered his car and drove to her side and stopped right in front of her. He motioned to Ria to come in but she was too embarrassed to even look at him. She lied and he caught her in the act!"You can pay me if you don't want a free ride.” Ian said with a bright smile on his face.Ian’s decision to act like he didn't know Ria lied to him made things awkward for her. She slipped into the car while avoiding his gaze."To the store or your place?" He asked when the car moved into motion."To the store.” Ria whispered."I am not familiar with the stores..so be precise.” Ian interjected"Downtown side line twelve.” Ria fiddled with her fingers."Come on Ria, don’t give me that look.” Ian chuckled. Their gaze met but Ria looked away quickly. "It doesn't suit you.”Ria swallowed hard trying to find the right words to say to him. "I
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FIFTY FIVETHEME: The nicest man on earth CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT RIA ROBERT APARTMENT“Will you come in and have tea or coffee or soda?" Ria asked when Ian pulled up in front of her home. She thinks inviting Ian in for a drink is fair enough to make it up to him.Their visit to the store went well. Ria was able to pick out good materials to make the dress samples for Amber Foundation. Ian was right there with her and he was even the one that picked the hot pink colored silk at the store and they both went to the workplace after buying the necessary materials. Ramsey introduced the designers to Ria and Ian and they were able to discuss on how the place should be set.On their way back home, Ria told Ian her plans of using whatever she makes from the Amber Foundation’s deal to pay the designers. But Ian insisted that Ria should save up the money or use it to purchase th
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FIFTY SIXTHEME: A new worker CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT RIA ROBERT APARTMENT THREE DAYS LATERRia heard the door bell jangled and she stood up to answer it although she wasn’t expecting anyone that morning."Good morning, miss Ria!" Cassidy greeted cheerfully. They exchanged pleasantries and Cassidy introduced the woman she brought along. "Miss Ria meet my aunt.”"Loretta.” The woman said."Ria Robert.” She shook hands with Loretta. Ria sized her up. She should be about the same age with ma’am Elise or quite older probably in her early forties."Nice to meet you, Miss Ria.” Loretta replied.“Please come in.” Ria stepped aside for them to walk into her home. “Please take a seat.” She led Loretta to the couch."Where is ma’am Elise?" Cassidy asked."She went to pick an old lady's dress down the street. She should be back soon.” Ria answered."Okay....s
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FIFTY SEVENTHEME: Good news for Drake Robert IDAHO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT FREDERICK ROBERT MANSION“Oh finally! Sir Drake, you have decided to visit us!"Drake was greeted by a plump old woman with gray hair and very red cheeks. “Good evening, ma’am Dora.” Drake spun towards the old lady to embrace her. Ma’am Dora runs things around Robert family home."What do we have here? You are looking younger and beautiful every day.” Drake exclaimed."Really? Thank you, sir Drake." Ma’am Dora blushed even more as the hug ended. "How are you doing?" She touched his forehead to feel his temperature."Ma’am Dora, I am fine. Thanks for you concern.” He held her hands and kissed them.“Hmm it is pretty obvious. Mr Robert is waiting for you.” Ma’am Dora replied."Where is he?" Drake asked."The dinning room.” Ma’am Dora replied as she stepped aside for him to walk into the house."Okay. I’l
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE FIFTY EIGHT THEME: Acceptance IDAHO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT SANDERS MANSION Out of frustration, fury and anger, Mrs Serena barged into the luxury living room and she threw her purse on the couch aggressively. She was more disappointed because Mr Frederick Robert had portrayed his son to be a young and responsible man but Drake Robert turned out to be the opposite of everything his parents said about him. “Drake Robert is rude, mean, a spoilt brat and he has no regards for anyone! He is a foolish young man who is also irresponsible and I have never seen a man like him! He doesn't deserve my child! Bay deserves a better man!” Serena thought within herself. And if only Drake wasn't Fredrick's son she would have slapped him in the face when he denied his child! How dare he deny it when everything proves that the baby is for him! "Mom." Bay called in a low tone but her moth
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FIFTY NINETHEME: Little Angels Home CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT RIA ROBERT APARTMENT FIFTEEN DAYS LATER"Don't forget to get the hand towels too!" Ma’am Elise reminded loudly from the kitchen."Oh! Yes!" Cassidy exclaimed and then rushed to the large table to grab the pack of towels.Ma’am Loretta sat on the couch arranging clothes into a set of big paper bags. Fifteen days has passed since Lint Corporation textile branch warehouse supplied the materials and Ria and her team have been able to finish seventy dresses for the children at Amber Foundation.To be honest in the process of making the dresses, Ria had to admit that it wasn't an easy task but they did it anyways! Ma’am Elise, Ma’am Loretta, Cassidy, Phoebe and Phoenix and Ria. During the course of making the dresses, Ma’am Loretta and Cassidy spent most of their time at Ria’s place and they ha
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE SIXTY THEME: This Feeling Of Love CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT LINT CORPORATION The meeting with the board of director has ended. Ian Bryant sat at the desk handling the hundreds of mundane tasks that running the corporation required. His thought was on Ria and he was so eager to finish up and go and see her. Ian’s looked away from the paper he was about to sign when his cellphone binged. He checked the caller’s ID hoping it was Ria but it turned out to Harvey Wesley! An old friend. They both attended the same high school and college and Harvey Wesley owns the best construction company in Chicago. Ian sighed and picked up the call. "Hello Harvey.” He said. "Hey Ian! Long time buddy!" Harvey’s voice boomed over the phone that Ian had to shift the device away from his ear. Ian turned on the speaker and placed the phone on the desk. "Yeah dude. It has been a while." T
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE SIXTY ONETHEME: Melissa CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AMBER FOUNDATION : LITTLE ANGEL HOME“Is that child okay?" Ria asked Jenna. She is one of the workers assigned to help the kids try on their dresses.“Who?” Jenna looked around.Ria pointed to a six years old girl who sat alone with her legs curled beneath her. The little girl has been like that since they came in about twenty minutes ago."Her name is Melissa. She is always like that...alone.” Jenna answered.Melissa is not looking happy about the dress like the rest of the kids. Ria turned to face her. "Please can I know her history?” She requested.Ria knows that every child in Amber Foundation has a history. "Melissa lost her parents in a fire accident when she was four years old. Her paternal uncle left her at the hospital and none of her family members were ready to take her in when she regained consciousness after one mont
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