BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FOURTEENTHEME: The arranged marriage CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA IAN BRYANT MANSIONMr Griffin rushed into the kitchen after a maid informed him that Ian instructed her to leave the chores. "What's going on, sir Ian?”Ian heard Mr Griffin’s voice behind him in the kitchen. "Nothing.” He mumbled and concentrated on the dishes he was washing in the sink."Really? But you only offer to wash the dishes whenever you are worried or in a bad mood." Mr Griffin said.Ian rinsed the plates and removed the red rubber gloves from his hands. Mr Griffin was right. Ian only does the washing of plates anytime he is worried or bothered about something."Sir Ian, please tell me whatever is wrong.” Mr Griffin requested."Can you stop addressing me formally? It is pissing me off, Mr Griffin.” Ian fumed."Okay, I’ll stop addressing you formally if you can also call me by my first name.” Mr Griffin
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FIFTEENTHEME: The plans CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA NEXT MORNING: IN RIA’S APARTMENTIan pointed his finger at a building. “That’s her house.” He said.Mr Griffin looked sideways. "Which one of them?” His eyes tried to follow the direction of Ian’s fingers.“The brown one.” Ian specified.“Oh okay! Over there.” Mr Griffin shook his head in acknowledgment."Yes, Mr Griffin. All you need to do is just go in there and work according to our plans.” Ian said.Mr Griffin nodded. "I think we are still missing something.”Ian arched his eyebrows. “What are we missing?” He asked.“What about her fear towards men?" Mr Griffin stated.Ian rolled his eyes. “That’s why I am doing this with you. And moreover you are an old man and you have a cool face so Ria won't mind you.”Mr Griffin screwed up his face. "Cool face? How on earth can she see that when she is blind?" He demanded."Ria will sense it. S
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE SIXTEENTHEME: A dress from a seamstress CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA IAN BRYANT MANSIONRuth rushed to the door when she heard the bell jangling. She met bright Cassidy at the entrance. “Hi.” Cassidy raised her eyebrows because she was meeting the maid for the first time.“Good morning.” Ruth smiled.“Cassidy! Ruth, let her in.” She heard Mr Griffin’s voice boomed.“Good morning, Mr Griffin.” Cassidy greeted as she stepped into the house."How are you, Cassidy?" Mr Griffin asked."I am good.” Cassidy answered."How is school?" Mr Griffin smiled."I am fine, mr Griffin. So where is Mr Ian?" Her eyes scanned the large beautiful area."He is in his room.” Mr Griffin answered."Okay. So she is a new worker here right?” Cassidy pointed at Ruth who was already walking off to the kitchen.Cassidy rolled her eyes knowing that it was Mrs Perla’s work to bring in new maid. “Mr Ian called
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE SEVENTEENTHEME: She is an inspiration CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICAPhoenix checked the small book shelf and brought out volume three style book which had the collections of Ria's work. He gave it to Cassidy who was busy staring at Ria."Here Ma'am.” Phoenix said."Thank you.” Mr Griffin took the book from him instead. He opened the book and showed Cassidy the dress he had picked the other day."Wow.” Cassidy mumbled as she exchanged glances with Mr Griffin. “Miss Ria, these designs are pretty.” She complimented."Thank you.” Ria replied."Do you like this one?" Mr Griffin pointed to a short dress."No, it is too short. I don't want my legs to be exposed. But I really like the one you already picked for me.” Cassidy replied."Is that what you want?" Mr Griffin asked again."Yes..dad.” Cassidy forced a smile on her face."Okay miss Ria, we'll go for the same dress.” Mr Griffin said.Without being t
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE EIGHTEENTHEME: Keeping her company CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA THREE DAYS LATER: IN RIA ROBERT APARTMENTRia stopped the machine as soon as she heard the doorbell. Slowly she stood up from the stool and walked to the door. No one was home to help her get the door but she knew the number of steps in her head. Phoebe and Phoenix are in school while Ma’am Elise went to the salon to style her hair because her cousin is getting married tomorrow."Who is that?" Ria asked loudly."Hello Miss Ria, it is me. Cassidy, Mr Brown's daughter.”"Oh! Cassidy! Okay!" Ria unlocked the door and twisted the knob."Good morning, miss Ria.” All of a sudden Ria felt solid arms around her. Cassidy just hugged her.Ria was surprised by the gesture. "Good morning, Cassidy." Ria forced a smile on her face when the young lady retreated. “Please come in.” She opened the door wide for Cassidy to step in."You are he
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE NINETEENTHEME: A New Idea CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA IN RIA ROBERT APARTMENTRia’s fake smile grew broader. "Nothing serious. It is just something relating to my past." She managed to say and hoped that Cassidy won't ask anymore questions.Cassidy wheeled the sewing machine focusing on amending the dress for some minutes. "Well Miss Ria everyone has a story to tell..about their past.” She said."You have a past too?" Ria asked. She didn't realize how foolish that question was until she said it. Immediately Ria also thought that the question would stop Cassidy from asking her questions for now. Who likes to discuss about their past with people?"I have a past too but it is nothing big. I’ll tell you about it. It is just that I broke up with my first boyfriend two weeks ago after I found out he cheated on me with my best friend.” Cassidy replied in a sad tone."I should be blamed fo
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE TWENTYTHEME: Her angelic friend CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA TWO DAYS LATER AT LINT CORPORATIONIan stopped pacing the small area around the couches. "Cassidy, do you really think this idea is going to work?" He looked straight at Cassidy who sat on the small couch with her eyes glued to her phone."We just have to give it a try.” Cassidy replied with a shrug."Well, what if she refuses to come around?” Ian asked."Then let us hope she shows up and everything works according to plan.” Cassidy looked up at him with a small smile on her face.Ian walked back to the large desk. “That’s not the answer to my question. But it is alright.” He looked away from Cassidy and glanced down at Ria's card on the desk."Go on and give her a call.” Cassidy urged him.Ian picked up the card as he sat down on the swivel chair. “Do you know which of these numbers belongs to ma’am Eli
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE TWENTY ONETHEME: CEO of Lint Corporation CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT LINT CORPORATIONMa’am Elise alighted from the taxi and looked up at massive outer part of Lint Corporation. Two armed men dressed in uniforms stood at the huge glass door leading into Lint Corporation. “Wow! Such an enormous building.“The employees in here must be so lucky to work here. And where is the person sent to bring to bring me to Mr Ian?” Ma’am Elise mumbled to herself as she waited for some seconds as she glance down at her phone to put a call through to the man who requested for her presence.A handsome looking man emerged from the entrance and looked around. Ma’am Elise noticed him. “Is he looking for me?” She pondered until their eyes met. “I guess so.” She met him halfway."Are..are you the one mr Ian sent to bring me to his office?" Ma’am Elise asked."Yes. And you must be ma’am Elise.” Ramsey
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