BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE EIGHTY ONE THEME: Drake’s Plans CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RIA ROBERT COUTURE THREE DAYS LATER Drake Robert stepped into Ria Robert Couture. It was a bit crowded on this day. He took in the beauty of the luxurious clothing store. Glittery clothes of all kinds of designs hanging on racks. No wonder his mom had insisted that she wanted to come to Ria Robert Couture to buy dresses. Drake had tried to talk to his dad into allowing her but he refused. Frederick said that she should be spending more time at Sanders family home to take care of Bay and their grandchild. Frederick remained adamant about it. And when Drake saw that his dad refused, he decided to keep his plans of striking a deal with Ria Robert a secret. He doesn't have to know anyways! Drake searched the large room to check out for Ria but he couldn't find her. He arrived in Chicago yesterda
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE EIGHTY TWOTHEME: Will you tell him everything? CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RIA ROBERT COUTURERia heard a soft knock on the door again few seconds after Drake left the office. She could hardly believe it when Liza said Drake Robert was here to see her. She had wondered why he was around to see her.Ria still feels offended that when he stepped right into the office that pervert had stared at her; her chest and it wasn't as if it was too exposed. He looked fixedly like how he did at the business men and women’s party. She felt uncomfortable at his intense gaze and she was forced to snap him out of the silly ideas forming in his head. Plus she had only managed to act calm around him.The knock sounded again snapping Ria out of thought. “Please...come in.”Ma’am Elise walked in with a concerned look on her face. "Miss Ria, I saw this man in the hallway when I was about steppi
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE EIGHTY THREETHEME: Possessive Ian Bryant CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RIA ROBERT APARTMENT IN THE NIGHTIan pulled up in front of the enormous steel gate but he didn't press the spare remote control in the car to open the gate. He saw no need to drive in since he would be leaving soon. He just came around to say good night.Ian got out of the car and punched in the password to open the small gate and it did. He motioned towards Ria's front door and pressed the door bell. He knows the password to her home but it is not polite to press on it and just go in like that.The door opened. Ria must have seen him from the intercom device inside. She can see and tell whoever was out here."Ian.” Ria greeted with a smile although she wasn’t expecting to see him tonight. She opened the door wide for him to step into the house.“I didn’t know you would still drop by.
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE EIGHTY FOUR THEME: Jealous Ian Bryant CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT IAN BRYANT MANSION Ian went in search of his phone immediately he walked into the room. He found it under the pillow. There was fifteen missed calls from Ria, his mom, and two elder sister plus two messages from Ria. She had sent the first message around 7:30 p.m. ‘Hi Ian, why aren't you picking up your calls? You are busy at the office right? I will be closing early at the store today and Ethan offered to drive me home so you don't have to come to the store. And I will understand if you decide to head straight home from work. Take care!’ Oh! She had informed him that Ethan would drive her home. Ian clicked on the second message that came in about ten minutes ago. ‘Are you home now?’ ‘Yes.’ He replied. The cellphone buzzed again. Ria is still awake. ‘Okay.’ She typed. ‘Still up?’ ‘Yes, I wanted t
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE EIGHTY FIVETHEME: Don of the prison IDAHO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT THE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION IN CELL SEVENTYA warder came to the cell and gestured to man called Scorpion. He had a scary looking scar that ran across his face. He moved closer to the gate at the call of the warder."How is it?" The warder whispered."Don’t worry, I have a perfect plan man. But I just need the money to settle my boys.” Scorpion replied in a deep tone.The warder gave him a brown envelope. Scorpion smiled at the bulkiness of the envelope and his smile grew broader when he looked into it."The boss wants you to do a perfect job and no mistake.” The warder warned him."He will be dead by noon.” Scorpion smirked."Good.” The warder was about leaving but scorpion whistled and he turned back at him."You haven't told me who the boss is. I’ll like to get to know him.”The warder frowned
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE EIGHTY SIX THEME: Is it love or mere attraction? CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AT RIA ROBERT COUTURE "You called for me miss Ria.” Ma’am Elise said when she walked into the office. "Yes, I called for you, ma’am Elise.” Ria stood up from the swivel chair and went to the couch. "Please sit down.” Ma’am Elise settled on the couch adjacent to the one Ria sat on. Ria took the first easy breathe she could manage."Are you okay?" She asked. "I failed again. I didn't tell Ian when he dropped by this morning. He was just so concerned about Drake Robert.” Ria answered. Ma’am Elise stood up and went to her. "Miss Ria, just relax and don't push it too hard. You can tell him anytime you are fully ready to face him.” She squeezed Ria's hands gently. Ria nodded in understanding as she breathed out heavily. "And is that the only reason why you called me?" Ma’am Elise asked. "No.” "So t
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE EIGHTY SEVEN THEME: The Right Guy CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA “Ria, meet Chad Efron the detective I told you about.” Ethan introduced. Detective Chad Efron is brown haired man. His hair was cut in a sassy style and a big chain dangling on his neck. Ria thought that this man really looked too stylish to be a detective. And not only that, she was meeting a detective in a bar and he was even the bar tender. So bar tenders wear chains at work? Everything looked awkward. What’s going on? She mused. "Nice to meet you—“ He paused and stretch out his hand. "Ria Robert. And it is also nice to meet you." Ria shook hands with him before she gave Ethan a confused look. "Oh well...” Detective Chad leaned on the countertop. "You must be wondering why I am dressed this way even as a detective. I am on a mission.” He whispered. “Oh.” Ria mouthed. No wonder! She relaxed and shook her head in understan
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE EIGHTY EIGHT THEME: Her greatest fears CHICAGO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RIA ROBERT COUTURE Ian waited patiently for Ria's return. She wasn't at the store when he came in and ma’am Elise said she went out with Ethan and that made him even angrier. Ian was quick to conclude that Ria didn't pick up his calls because she was with Ethan. After a few minutes of pacing, Ian saw Ria walking into the store with Ethan behind her and despite everything, the worry, the anger, the betrayal just the sight of her created an ache in him. When Ria saw the look on his face, the smile on her face disappeared in an instant. Ian was sure that she wasn't expecting him to be here at this time. Without wasting time, Ian went to her without a word and caught her by her upper arm before she could think of what to say or do. Ian pulled her behind him but she didn't move that much. He looked at Ria a
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