BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE THIRTY EIGHTTHEME: Awaiting Miracle BEIJING, CHINA BEIKE EYE CENTRE: IN A PRIVATE WARDRia was moved into a private ward that would enable Ian stay in the same room with her. A white band was over her eyes. When Ian asked about it, Doctor Lui stated that it was to keep germs away from her eyes so it won’t affect the healing of the stem cells.“Ria, can you hear me?” Ian sat on a chair close to the bed. Ria nodded her head in response."How are you feeling?" He asked again."Sleepy." Ria replied in a low tone.Ian held her right hand in his hands. "Ma’am Elise called while you were still in the operating ward. She asked how you are doing and I told her everything.”"How is Phoebe and Phoenix?” Ria demanded."They are doing okay. You should try get some rest.” Ian stood up and covered her body properly."Ian, did you wait outside the operating room the whole time?” Ria asked."Yes.” I
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE THIRTY NINETHEME: Meeting her family CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT RIA ROBERT APARTMENTThe limousine driver that picked Ian and Ria at the airport pulled up in front of her house. Immediately, Ria rushed out of the car ignoring Ian's warning to be careful. She was really anxious to see her family. Ma’am Elise, Phoebe and Phoenix. Ria wanted to see them!“Mom is back!” Phoenix screamed out when he heard the horn in the driveway.Phoebe and her brother ran out of the building and Ria spread out her arms to accommodate them. "Mom!" They screamed.Ria confirmed Phoenix look. He was a compact little thing with a dimple on his right cheek like her own too and his gold hair shimmered under the sun! Phoebe had her short black hair packed in ponytails. Her large cute brown eyes added beauty to her well sculpted heart shaped face. They are beautiful creatures!"How are you
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FORTYTHEME: A benefit of doubt CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT RIA ROBERT APARTMENTRia sat at the countertop in the kitchen sipping a cup of coffee. She was waiting for ma’am Elise to finish washing the dishes. Ever since Ria came back home ma’am Elsie stopped her from doing anything. Phoebe and Phoenix helped Ria arranged the clothes back in the closet, and she couldn’t cook dinner for the children because ma’am Elise kept saying that she should save up her energy for the discussion later in the day after the kids must have gone to bed."Now we can talk.” Ma’am Elise wiped her hands clean on a napkin. She sat on a stool facing Ria directly."Where do I start from?" Ria mumbled."Tell me what happened after you regained your sight.” Ma’am Elise said."Well Ian was there for me.” Ria started off."Yes I know. You told me that on phone.” Ma’am Elise reminded her."Actuall
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FORTY ONETHEME: Business Partners CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT RIA ROBERT APARTMENT"Thank you once again, Mrs Betty.” Ria thanked the old lady who came around to pick up her dress.“You are welcome, Ria.” Mrs Betty smiled at her before entering the taxi and Ria waved."Miss Ria! Miss Ria!" She turned back to the house and saw ma’am Elise on the porch."What's wrong?" Ria asked when she walked back to the porch.“Mr Ian is calling.” Ma’am Elise gave the cellphone to her."Oh!" Ria collected the cellphone and picked the call.‘Hello.’‘Hi Ian. I am sorry for not picking up on time. I was attending to a customer who came around for her dress.’ Ria replied.‘Alright. So are you less busy now?’ Ian asked.‘Yes.’‘Can we meet up now? I want you to see something.’ Ian requested.Ria looked up at ma’am Elise. ‘Ian, is everything okay?’"Yes. Ria, everything is fine.’‘Alright
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FORTY TWOTHEME: Mother of the day CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT PERLA JEWELRY STOREMrs Perla Bryant was walking around her large luxurious Jewelry store, checking out the old and new items in glasses and cases of different distinctive styles of gold, diamonds, silver in necklaces, rings, chains and bracelets.She stopped at a huge glass and stared at the accessories in it. She raised a finger in the air calling at the attention of whoever was in charge of the space."Yes ma'am.” A lady in black suit came to her side."Open up this glass and clean out the dust.” Mrs Perla ordered but in a soft tone."Okay ma'am.” The lady bow her head slightly.Mrs Perla turned away to look at some other things but then she saw an old friend who just walked into her store."Good morning, Perla!" The old lady greeted joyfully."Oh! Madam Charity!" Mrs Perla replied and they exchanged pl
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FORTY THREETHEME: The Spotlight CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT IAN BRYANT MANSIONThe continuous beeping sound under the pillow woke Ian up from a deep sleep. He reached out for the phone underneath and saw that the caller’s ID was his mother. The red light on the alarm clock beeped 11:45 p.m. “Why is she calling by this time of the night?” Ian grumbled and rubbed his sleepy eyes rapidly before picking up the call.‘Ian!’‘Hello mom.’ He yawned.‘Oh Ian! I am sorry for calling at this hour. I should have called earlier on but I have been really busy checking out some things at the store.’ She said in an apologetic tone.Ian sat up on the bed and rested his head on the large bed board. ‘Alright. What is it mom?’‘I need to see Ria.’ Mrs Perla blurted out.‘What?! Why do you need to see Ria all of a sudden?!’ Ian demanded with a shocking look on his face.‘It is really impo
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FORTY FOURTHEME: Rory Thomas Institute CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT RIA ROBERT APARTMENTRia stopped the wheels and accepted the glass of water ma’am Elise offered to her. "Thank you.” She said after drinking from the glass."You should get dressed for the meeting. Mr Ian will be here soon.” Ma’am Elise collected the glass from her."I know ma’am Elise. Let me just finish up then I will get dressed after.” Ria replied."Miss Ria, I can finish up with the dress. Please meeting Mrs Perla Bryant is more important! And remember this is a big deal!" Ma’am Elise enthused.“You are right.” Ria nodded in agreement."So what price will you give to Mrs Perla?" Ma’am Elise asked after she returned from the kitchen."I have thought of it but I have not concluded.” Ria answered."Listen Miss Ria, I have this feeling that you will make a lot out of this deal.” Ma’am Elise sat at the w
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FORTY FIVETHEME: Meeting his mother CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT PERLA JEWELRY STOREIt was nearly 12:00 p.m when Ian and Ria got to the Perla Jewelry Store. It was an enormous, old red building that had been renovated with an eye towards retaining the original design. The building was carved into a granite arch above the main entrance and Ria was curious to know how they came about such structure even as Ian pulled up in the private driveway and stopped the car.Ria couldn't help but glance around when they stepped into the store. "Want to check out some stuffs before seeing my mom?" He asked.Ria figured Ian must have noticed from the way she was looking around with a surprised look on her face. "No..no..I don’t need to check out anything.” Ria replied.Why does she need to check out anything when she doesn’t plan to buy one. She can’t even afford such accessories. R
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