A Deal With The Billionaire

EPISODE FIFTY SIX

THEME: A BeamerThis content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.

CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

CHRISTOPHER CRAWFORD APARTMENT

Raven felt an head ache as she fluttered her eyes open and for a moment she was confused on where she was before staring back at her hand. Seeing the shiny Diamond ring reminded her of what she had gotten herself into.

Trying not to shake her head too much, she grabbed her pause and pulled her phone out to check the time. It was past five and if she didn’t move fast enough she was going to be late for work.

Raven entered the bathroom hurriedly, she heaved a sigh of relief when she noticed the different set of bath and hair soaps for use. She decided to take a quick bath and wash her hair and then get driven home to change. She could get the clothes later in the evening when she got off work.

She stepped out of the bathroom with a towel to dry off her hair when attention drifted to the closet and curiosity took the better of her prompting her to check its content. She was shocked when from top to bottom of the closet was designer clothes, shoes and bags. When she checked the shoes it was her exact size.

Raven had a feeling that it must have been the idea of either Hope or Ava. She smiled to herself and searched through them but there was none she could wear for work. Which meant she still had to get her things from her mother’s house.

Raven braided her hair in a hurry and she went down the stairs. She was shocked to find Christopher at the kitchen in a gym attire and sipping on coffee. From the look of things he must have been up for a while.

“Good morning.” She greeted him, lowering her gaze.

His chest looked so chiseled and smooth. If she had guts like Tiana she would have ran her hands over it.

Christopher grunted a reply. “Why are you up so early?”

“I need to be at work in thirty minutes and I don’t have my work clothes with me. Well I hope your driver wouldn’t mind dropping me off? I would get my car from there to.”

Christopher arched his brows. “Didn’t you hear when I said Steve would be your driver to and fro from now on?” He said, sounding exhausted.

Raven looked ahead in surprise. “Excuse me, but I do not need a driver. I can drive myself.”

Christopher gave her a once over, she looked a bit disheveled and it must have been the stress from the other day. He had expected her to pick a cloth from the closet but it surprised him that she was still in the dress she wore from the other day.

The closet had been filled about a week before the wedding because he didn’t want to have to worry about her clothing whenever they had a function or family gathering. He had intentionally mentioned how she would be driven from work as of now to her last night but probably she wasn’t listening in the first place. He should have known she had been independent for too long to accept being pampered so easily.

Raven stance was rigid, which clearly implies that she wouldnt budge to his offer.

“Is there anything I can say to change your mind?”

“No!” She insisted stubbornly, folding her arms to her chest. She didn’t care that they weren’t on good terms and it would never be heard that she gave in to all of his rules while throwing away her freedom.

“What car do you use?” He finally asked, trying to not be too dominating.

“A 2006 Toyota Camry.” She replied, wondering what was running through his mind.

“There is a beamer outside in the garage.” He stood up, moving out of the kitchen. He walked towards the bar and opened a shelf that seemed like a key collection. He grabbed a key from it and handed it to her. “If you insist on driving, that would be your car from now on. Just incase the press gets to know about us, I wouldn’t want them seeing my supposed wife driving such car.” He kissed his teeth when he made reference to her car.

Raven wanted to argue and tell him off but thinking through it she realised he was right. She held out the key. “Hold on a bit… but I have never drove such luxurious car before.”

“It is automatic. You can easily maneuver it since you know how to drive well. I guess that’s all, please excuse me.” Downing the rest of his coffee, Christopher walked out on her without sparing her a glance.

Raven glanced at her wrist watch only to realize how late she was going to be if she didn’t move fast enough. The garage had her letting out a long whistle when she saw the cars parked in it. Pressing the button and her supposed car came to life. With no hesitation, she got into the car, drove out and headed to her mother’s place.

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RAVEN MCKENNA HOME

Eva was wide awake when Raven got to the house although she had been worried they might still be at sleep. But was shocked when she saw the living room lights on. Ringing on the doorbell, Eva opened the door.

“I knew you would show up this morning.” Eva said, hugging her daughter. She had missed the part where her daughter was expected to have her luggages packed for it to be moved. Not having to see Raven before going to bed as usual, had prompted her to go into her room. It was then she realized that her things were still in place. She had been expecting her to return by morning for them and had helped pack a few boxes.

Raven decided to tease her mother a bit. “Are you missing me already?”

Eva snorted. “Oh don’t kid yourself, your things are still here and it got me thinking.” She moved swiftly towards the kitchen to make her some coffee. “I am sure you haven’t had your coffee this morning judging by the look on your face.”

Raven made a puppy eye. “Yes the coffee will be really appreciated and as for my things I was going to have them moved by evening after work. So I would be having dinner with you guys.” She smiled.

“Will Christopher be okay with that?” Eva queried, dumping a teaspoon of sugar into the coffee cup.

“He gave me permission to have dinner with you and Rowan.” Raven lied.

“That’s okay then. You would get late for work. Go get dressed.” Eva urged, handing her the made coffee when she noticed her wedding dress was still on her.

“Ok mom. I am already on it.” She collected the cup, was walking away before remembering something. “How was Rowan last night?” She had missed her son and couldn’t wait to talk to him, but she knew better than to go meet him this morning. He would be awake and make her late for work.

“He was fine, since you both talked about it. I guess he has been trying to understand the situation of things.” Eva replied.

“Thanks mom.” She said before heading to her room.

Raven got dressed hurriedly, she moved out of the room and kissed her mom goodbye.

Eva stood at the door and waved at her. “Aren’t you taking your car along?” She asked, when she noticed her daughter walking past the car.

“I got another ride!” She yelled back, showing her mother the keys and pointing at the beamer parked on the other side of the street.

“Wow!” Eva exclaimed. “It must feel good to be rich!” She commented smiling widely.

Raven got into the car, ignited it and drove off. The car felt like it was made for her. And for the first time since she got herself entangled with the Crawford’s, she let herself believe in the new fantasy she was living.