Ouch. I feel sad. Are you thinking what Ria is thinking? Hm. I hope this ends soon so Ria and Ian can be together again?
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE NINETY THEME: Evil ways IDAHO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT ROBERT MANSION IN THE STUDY "Come in." Frederick Robert said at the sound of a knock on the study door. David, one of his bodyguards walked in. Frederick studied his expression. It was tight. "What is it?" Frederick Robert asked. "Speedy is dead.” David informed him. A smile formed automatically on Frederick’s lips. Now Speedy was out of the picture and Frederick doesn’t care to know how they killed him. Finally he is gone! "And the other one?" Frederick asked again. "I sent the file to Lint Corporation and I already paid the man off.” David responded. "And are you sure he won't tell anyone about it?" Frederick looked straight at his bodyguard. "He won't spill a word to anyone.” David reassured him. "How sure are you, David?” "His family. I threatened to kill them if he exposes the secret to an
RIA ROBERT COUTURE "Did you talk to him?" Ethan asked. "No, I didn’t get to see him. He was in a meeting.” Ria replied. "Listen Ria...” Ethan covered the gap between them. Ria blinked back tears. Ethan was close and his warm hand reached for her cheeks. "It tears me apart to see you hurting this way.” Ethan mumbled. Ria looked up at him and his image blurred slightly by the tears. "What do I do, Ethan? It hurts me to be apart from him and...” Her voice trailed off. Ethan pulled her in for a hug. "Ian will come around. Don’t worry too much about it.” He whispered into her ears. "Well I hope he comes around soon and I can’t help but worry about this situation.” Ria muttered. Ethan stood back when she calmed down. He touched her face and wiped her tears with his fingertips. “Just relax.” "Thank you." Ria sniffled. Ethan stepped backward and pushed his hands into his pocket. "I talked to Chad this morning and I told him about the recording. And he said, there is a possibility th
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE NINETY TWO THEME: Box of evidences IDAHO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA He sat in his room thinking back to why he was jobless, why he had moved in to the slum, why his love had left him since he couldn't get a well paid job. He had wanted justice for that family and he turned in enough evidences to summon the culprit and they accepted it but he got fired the very next day. And ever since then his life has been miserable for eight years now. Derrick wiped his tears as he gathered the paper works to burn them in a small fire place. It was pointless keeping all the evidences he had put together eight years ago. The whole truth which they had fabricated. Derrick knew the whole truth but he couldn't do anything about it and the case was closed. He was about dropping the papers in the small fire place in his home when he heard a knock on his door. Who could it be? He wondered. Derrick closed his eyes
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE NINETY THREE THEME: When love wins CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT RIA ROBERT COUTURE "Miss Ria.” Ma’am Loretta called out as she looked for Ria around the ready made dresses section. “Yes. I am right here.” Ria came into view. She looked up from the clothes rack she was checking out. "Oh there you are...Elise told me that you haven't eaten anything since the day before yesterday. Should I get you something to eat now?” Ma’am Loretta had a pitiful look on her face. "Thanks for your concern. I am fine. And I am also not hungry.” Ria feigned a small smile. “You look pale. I can’t see the bright color and cheerful Miss Ria that I once knew anymore.” Ma’am Loretta moved closer to her. "I am fine. Thanks.” Ria mumbled as she led her to another visible spot. "No. You are not looking fine to me.” Ma’am Loretta countered. "Ma’am Loretta, we can worry about me later. For now,
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE NINETY FOUR THEME: Stay safe for me CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RIA ROBERT COUTURE ONE WEEK LATER Ria looked down at her phone when it beeped. A message from Ethan. She picked up the phone and clicked on the screen to read the message. ‘Chad found Derrick. And he is going to his place to talk to him.’ ‘Okay. I will inform Ian about it.’ Ria sent it back to him. She heard a knock on the door. "Come in." The phone buzzed again. Another message from Ethan. ‘How are you doing?’ She asked Ethan. ‘I am fine. I can guess you are doing great too. Is Ian there with you?’ Ethan texted back. ‘He should be on his way.’ Ria smiled at the mention of Ian. "Chatting with someone?" Ria looked up and Ian was there. "Good morning.” Ria greeted with a bright smile on her face. Ian was holding the two in one coffee pack. She stood up and went to him. "Good morning
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE NINETY FIVETHEME: Deal canceled IDAHO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICADerrick looked back for the fifth time but he didn't see anyone behind him. He had noticed the brown haired guy following him from the mini mart where he went to get a loaf of bread and coffee. He made a sharp turn at the corner just to get away from whoever was following him but to his surprise the brown haired guy appeared by his side and pinned him to the wall quickly causing the stuffs in his hands to fall to the ground. No one was passing by so Chad thought he could use this chance. He was a bit stronger than Derrick so it was easy to cage him to the wall."Who are you?" Derrick asked as he tried to fight him off.Chad ignored his question. "Are you Detective Derrick?" He asked."No. What do you want from me?" He managed to push Chad away."Are you detective Derrick?" He asked again."No." Derrick denied. He picked up his bread an
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE NINETY SIX THEME: Evidences from the past CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT RIA ROBERT COUTURE A soft knock sounded on the door. "Come in." Ria answered. Ma’am Elise walked in with Detective Chad behind her and a box in his hands. Ria sat beside Ian while Ethan sat with Attorney Ava. "Ma’am Elise, please join us.” Ria said when ma’am Elise was about leaving the office. She didn't want ma’am Elise to feel left out in the plan. "Okay.” Ma’am Elise bowed her head slightly before settling down beside detective Chad. Ethan cleared his throat and performed the introduction. He introduced Chad to Ian and ma’am Elise. Chad hasn't met them. "So let us get down to business." Detective Chad said as he opened the box he had brought in. "This box contains all the evidences and files which detective Derrick gathered eight years ago." "So what about Derrick?" Ian asked. "He is not comi
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE NINETY SEVEN THEME: Forgiveness CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT RIA ROBERT COUTURE FLASH FORWARD "So have you listened to the tape?" Ethan asked Chad. "Yes...” Detective Chad took out the envelope and gave it to Ria. Ian collected it and handed it to her. "Speedy sent this to you.” He added. "Can we listen to the tape first?" Ria asked. "Sure.” Detective Chad took out the device and pressed the button. Dane Julio, Speedy. ‘My name is Dane Julio but my gang called me speedy. I used to be a member of the money make life gang. Actually I was second in command in the gang because I was the closest to the boss. Wow, what a life I have lived. I am making this recording as an evidence to be used against Frederick Robert in court because I am certain nemesis will catch up with him soon. He is a bad man. Frederick used us for dirty jobs. He ordered us to kill peo
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