A Deal With The Billionaire

EPISODE SEVENTY EIGHT

THEME: No commitment

CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

THE GOLDEN RESTAURANT

“Someone is glowing!” Tiana teased as she sighted Raven in the store room. Blushing profusely, Raven concentrated on the pepper balls she was picking.

“I should learn to keep things away from you.”

Tiana faked a yawn. “Like that would ever be possible.”

Raven shook her head as she walked out of the store. Tiana kept throwing series of questions at her. She wanted to tell her off so bad, but the silly grin was creeping up her face at the mention of him. She had never thought being in his presence would bring her so much solace. They had seen about two movies while eating their dinner and even exchanged small talks.

For the first time, since they had been together she noticed how more handsome he looked up close. His voice serenaded her and she wanted to lean into him so bad. The sex encounter they had made her coochie ache so bad and she wanted him inside of her again. She had to bite down hard on her lips to not spit out anything she might regret. She didn’t want to appear cheap to him. Admitting to the fact that she wanted him so bad would seem too early, like she had been intending to have sex with him for a long while. Thank goodness for self control, she couldn’t imagine what she would have done without it.

Dropping the plate of peppers on the cutting board, she moved to washing her hands.

“Avoiding me is really not an option you know.” Tiana pestered.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

Raven threw her hands up. “Would you ever let me rest, Tiana?”

Tiana shook her head in disagreement. “No… not at all. I will never do so. Not until I get to the root of all this talks.” She insisted.

Raven sighed. “Tiana, my baby we only talked and had dinner. That’s all.”

Tiana paused for a long while. “You aren’t lying are you?”

Raven placed a hand at her chest as she faked a hurtful expression. “Is that how low you think of me? I feel so hurt right now.”

Tiana laughed. “Great job Tiana!” She patted herself. “I have indeed rubbed off on you. Or is it just the happiness?” She teased. “Tell me Raven, how do you feel?”

Raven sighed deeply as she dropped the cutting knife. “I feel happy Tiana. Like deep inside me is happiness. I feel alive and wanted. You know it has been long since I felt this type of way, not even when I was with Jacob.”

“I am really sorry if it seems like I might burst your bubble, but you do know it’s all for a limited time? I don’t want you getting hurt, Raven.”

“I know Tiana. But like you always say, what’s life without taking chances?”

Tiana shook her head in disagreement. “This is a matter of the heart Raven. And the feelings don’t go away so easily. I know that for one.”

“I do know too. For a few years after Jacob left, I craved for his return so bad. I was ready to take in whatever lies he put up as long as he wanted to get back with me. But my hope withered when he didn’t reach out or show his face in the long run. As much as I know this ain’t right but I can’t help how I feel Tiana. And if this means for just a short while, it’s fine by me.”

Tiana cooed as she pulled at her cheek. “Awww, my Raven has grown up right before my eyes.” She pouted.

Raven slapped her hands off, m. “Get off me!”

“You are so unromantic.” Tiana huffed.

“How about your boyfriend?”

Tiana rolled her eyes and placed her hands akimbo as she stood rigid. “How many times do I have to tell you that he isn’t my boyfriend.”

“But he warms your bed.” Raven insisted.

“Then, he should be referred to as a bed warmer.” She shrugged.

“That didn’t seem the case when your face was scrunched up about a week ago on his absence.”

“We… wel… well that’s because he handles the other room really well. I can’t imagine not having him fuck me for six months.”

“What if you meet someone else Tiana?” Raven asked.

Tiana chuckled. “You must really think the dating world is okay now that you are getting on good terms with your supposed husband. It’s a jungle baby, and I am no animal. Which means I am so not interested in commitment.”

“Why are you so against finding love again?” Raven questioned.

Ever since she had known Tiana, she had never been in a long relationship despite being swamped by men. She preferred having them as fuck buddies. Tiana had never mentioned wanting to spend her life with a man or finding love.

“I am not against it for you, just not cut out for it.”

Raven stared at her squarely. “Listen Tiana, if you like girls just tell me. I won’t judge you. I promise that I am homophobic.”

“Ah!” Tiana scoffed. “Have you lost it Raven? You of all people should know how much I love penis! I loves dicks! I practically feed on them for a living. Girls? Cut that out!”

“I believe you.”

Tiana laughed lightly. “Good girl. I want to get something at the bag room. I will be back.”

“Ok.” Raven replied, keeping up with her work.

Tiana entered into the staff properties store room to get her phone when she heard Raven’s phone ringing. She took it out of her bag. It was Christopher that was calling her.

A grin spread on her face as she walked out of the store room. “Your hubby seems to be thinking about you.” She teased Raven before handing her the phone.

Raven blushed as she stepped away from the kitchen to pick the call.

‘Hey you.’ She whispered with the colors still on her cheeks.

‘I texted you not too long ago but didn’t get a response.’ He said.

‘Oh. I was busy… I had to stay away from my phone.’

‘Alright. What do you think about eating at Benjamin’s place after work?’ Christopher asked on the other line.

The request took her by surprise and it took her a moment to get herself.

‘Are you there Raven?’ He queried when she didn’t respond on time.

Waving her hands like he was there with her, she replied. ‘Oh oh no don’t mind me. That’s really nice. I… I mean it sounds like fun. You said at Benjamin’s?’

‘Yes, you don’t like it?’

Thinking of how weird it would be with just in between two men. Even though she was familiar with Benjamin, it would still be nice to not be the only lady there. An idea struck her and she smiled.

‘Can I come with Tiana?’

‘Oh your friend? That would be awesome.’ Taking his mouth away from the speaker to talk to Benjamin.

“You can make space for one more right?”

Raven waited for a while, seem like Benjamin had responded in the affirmative.

‘He says it’s okay. I would send you his address, then you can drive down here. I would have asked Steve to drop you off, but you drove yourself this morning. See you soon.’

‘Bye!’ She muttered in a foreign tone that surprised her. She face palmed herself.

“Don’t tell me you are flirting Raven?” She giggled at her own question.

She checked the message Christopher had sent to her before putting the phone back in the bag. When she returned to the kitchen, Tiana was only sitting and staring into space.

“Where did your mind travel to?” Raven taunted, startling her.

“You scared me!” Tiana said as she stood up.

“What’s going on with you?”

“Can’t a girl want a free moment?” She glared.

“Fine, fine! What do you think of dinner with me tonight?”

“Bills on you?”

Raven laughed. “You are such an unrepentant loafer. Actually, Christopher invited us to have dinner with him and his friend.”

“Hmmn, sounds interesting. Is this friend of his single?”

“I guess so, but I doubt he is ready to mingle.” Raven winked.

“Kill joy! But why do I feel like you asked for me to be invited.”

Raven grinned. “You know how it is Tiana, I don’t want to be the only one there.”

Tiana chuckled. “I know Raven and it’s fine. I got you. But I would rush out now, you cover for me. I don’t have any groceries to save my life if a chance ever arises.”

Raven nodded in understanding. “You want to go now?”

“No, I would go by noon.”

“Makes sense let’s get to work then.”

“Work, work, work, do you not have any other thing in your dictionary?” Tiana whined, making a face.

Raven patted her lightly. “You chose this life.”

“Nah, it chose me.” They both laughed, getting side glances from the other staffs.