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
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FORTY SIXTHEME: Leaking the secret CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT THE MALLMa’am Elise caught a glimpse of a figure she knows or no a glimpse of someone she knew. She didn’t believe her eyes at first until she followed him. The figure leaned closer to a woman holding a basket in her hands and she was pregnant! The two figures laughed happily as the man placed a kiss on her cheeks.Tears gathered at the corner of ma’am Elise eyes as she watched her ex husband, Leo and her ex best friend, Abigail displaying their love right in front of her. Ma’am Elise couldn't take her eyes off Abigail’s baby bump. Again Abigail was carrying her ex husband’s child, probably the second or the third child.Ma’am Elise turned away quickly before Leo could see her. She shouldn't have followed Leo when she caught a glimpse of him. Ma’am Elise lost concentration as she couldn't control the t
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FORTY SEVENTHEME: No more arranged marriage CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICAIan let out a handful of breathe before walking into the restaurant. Earlier on, Lorna and Ian had agreed to meet up since she insisted that they needed to talk like two matured adults. Speaking of maturity, Lorna is quiet far from it!Ian felt like stuffing a bread in her mouth as they were at the store because she didn't take her eyes off Ria while she was talking to him. And he just hopes that Ria didn't get the wrong idea about Lorna. If Ria is thinking the other way round then how would he even explain things to her?Lorna must be mad at Ian because he didn't introduce her to Ria and that he even acted like she wasn't important to me. What should Ian have done? “Ria meet Lorna, she is the lady my dad wants to me to marry but I don't love her. Does that make any sense?” Hell no! Ian thought.About the meeting with L
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FORTY EIGHTTHEME: The money figure CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT PERLA JEWELRY STOREIan heard laughter from inside the office when he got to the entrance and he stepped in. And seeing the way Ria threw her head back in laughter as Mrs Perla said something funny made him happy to see her this way."Oh son!" Mrs Perla said.Ria's vibrant aquamarine blue eyes which had left Ian mesmerized the moment he had looked into them after the surgery sparkle slightly as she looked at him."I was telling Ria about our last vacation in Swahili.” Mrs Perla laughed.Ian nodded. The vacation in Swahili was hilarious and fun filled. Everyone was present, Josie's family, Lauren's family and Piper who came along with her celebrity boyfriend who almost ruined the vacation. "So have you both decided on the plan?" Ian asked."Yes! We already finalized the whole plan!” Mrs Perla exclaimed. Sh
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FORTY NINETHEME: Comforting Ma’am Elise CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT RIA ROBERT APARTMENTIan stopped the car but didn't pull into the driveway of Ria’s home. "Thanks for the ride.” Ria said when she got out of the car."You are welcome.” Ian replied.Ria expected him to drive away but he didn't make an attempt to do so. Ian just sat in the car staring at her. Ria raised an eyebrow at him and then he just simply nod his head."Yeah. Bye!" Ian waved before driving off slowly."Ma’am Elise.” Ria called when she walked into the house."Oh..Miss Ria, you are back.” Ma’am Elise sat up on the couch.Immediately Ria noticed the sad expression on her face. "What's wrong, ma’am Elise?" She went to her quickly."Oh..nothing.” Ma’am Elise sniffed."Something is wrong. You just don't want to tell me about it.” Ria settled beside her."I am just tired.” Ma’am Elise mumbled incohere
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FIFTYTHEME: She found out the truth CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA IN THE NIGHT: AT IAN BRYANT MANSION"Welcome home sir." A maid greeted Ian when she unlocked the door to let him into the house.“Drink this.” Mr Griffin joined in with a glass of water in a tray in his hands.“Thank you, Mr Griffin.” Ian accepted the glass of water and gulped down the whole liquid."We need to talk." Mr Griffin said as he passed the tray to the maid. She bowed and walked away."What is it, Mr Griffin? I am so tired." Ian asked as he bounded up the curvy stairs leading to his room."It is about Miss Ria."Ian stopped abruptly and turned to face him. "What’s wrong with her?” He asked in a concerned tone.“Nothing bad. Please can we have the discussion in your room?” Mr Griffin requested politely.Isn noticed two maids close by cleaning the interiors in the living room. “Alright.” Ian agreed.Mr Grif
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FIFTY ONETHEME: Start a family IDAHO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT SANDERS MANSION"You look pretty Alexis.” Bay complimented the maid who had a pretty red rose sitting in her her hair. She moved a chair at the dinning and sat in it."Thank you, miss Bay.” Alexis replied with a smile as she dished out food.Bay picked up a spoon and stuffed food in her mouth. “Wow! This is so good! Delicious!” She have Alexis a thumps up.Minutes clicked by and Bay became irritated at the taste of food in her mouth. All of a sudden, bile rose up at the back of her throat from the taste of the food she complimented earlier on. Immediately Bay placed her hands over lips as she ran to the bedroom at a fast speed and then into the bathroom. She emptied out the contents in her mouth.Bay heard footsteps in her room. Mrs Sander walked into the bathroom and held her daughter’s hair up behind her head. "
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