A Deal With The Billionaire

EPISODE FIFTY EIGHT

THEME: Raven is pretty

CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

CRAWFORD CORPORATION

The phone screen bled into his face as he read the contents, his teeth kept grating each other almost like they would crush out in no time. However, that didn’t stop him from doing it.

Christopher was boiling with anger. He didn’t know which exactly was annoying him; is it the fact that the human resource department failed to inform him that their business analyst had been indisposed for sometime the best of which they had, and they didn’t do anything to rectify it not even temporarily. Or probably the fact he just received a memo of a supposed company dinner this Sunday! He couldn’t even figure if it was hunger instead. He hadn’t eaten anything edible since morning and the time was shifting to late evening.

Picking up the Telecom he dialed his secretary. “In my office right this minute.”

The young lady practically head-butted the door in an attempt to get to her boss on time. She knew from his tone that he wasn’t pleased with something and if she must be sincere she already knew what it was.

“How is it that I am the last person to know about a damn company dinner this Sunday?” He glared trying hard to curtail his voice.

Shaking a bit, she calmed herself. “I already sent it to you since Wednesday sir. It is an annual celebration of the end of the business year second quarter.”

Christopher folded his arms on the table. “Oh explain it well to me since I can’t comprehend a thing.” He stated.

The poor lady gulped hard and very unsure of what else she was to say. “I am sorry sir.” She muttered.

“You know what? Leave my office right this minute.” He boomed.

Christopher almost felt sorry when he saw how destabilized the young lady was. He knew it was his fault for not checking through the mail. He had been a bit preoccupied with the happenings within the past few days that his mind had been a bit off. It was no wonder his father didn’t say much about handing over.

Things didn’t dawn on him much until he saw Raven earlier this morning and she smelt more like him whenever he had his morning bath. Not knowing what beauty products she might like and his refusal to ask Ava for help, he had bamboozled the whole bathroom with skin care products that only him was aware of. He had tried googling but he only ended up with a raving headache. Looking at her closely, he realized he might like seeing her face with no makeup on it.

Christopher shook his head vigorously when he realized the direction his thoughts were heading. “Come on, focus Chris, you can’t get distracted. Not now, not ever!” He fumed.

“Since when did you join Buddhism? Didn’t they tell you they do not speak out loud.” Benjamin interrupted his thoughts sitting with a poise on his favorite couch.

“Fuck Ben! How the hell did you get in here?!” Christopher yelled out in shock. He was certain he hadn’t closed his eyes for long so how did he miss his entry.

Benjamin kissed his teeth. “You make it sound like you just got burgled.”

“How does this not seem like it? You creepy walker!”

Thinking for a moment, “I wouldn’t mind the title, it seems so cool!” He beamed.

Christopher heaved a sigh. “And to what do I owe seeing your annoying self this morning?”

Benjamin stretched out properly on the couch. “Well… let’s just say I have a free time today and the coming weekend, which implies I can do whatever it is I want.” He grinned widely.

“Do you always have to be in my space whenever you are free, Benjamin?” Christopher murmured sounding frustrated.

“It’s my favorite pastime!”

“Did I ever mention how much I hate you?”

Benjamin shook his head. “Yeah… I think about a thousand times!” He shrugged.

“And it still doesn’t get to you?”

“Not one bit!”

Christopher groaned like a wounded lion. “Ahhhhh! I hate you, Benjamin Williams!”

Benjamin laughed his head off as he sat up. “I am that much of a pain to your ass?”

Christopher scoffed. “Like you don’t know already.”

With a smirk on his face, Benjamin stood up and sat in front of his friend. “So, tell me how is it like to be married?”

Christopher stared at him like a dumb ass as he lifted a brow slowly. “Are you even listening to yourself?”

“Of course I can, I ain’t deaf!” He beamed.

“You know what all of this is about but here you are talking trash.”

“It wouldn’t have come to mind if you aren’t rocking your wedding ring so faithfully.” This time Benjamin had a full grin on with an intention to annoy his friend.

Christopher looked down at the accessory on his finger. “Really Ben? Really? What’s wrong with me wearing a proof of being married?”

“I just feel like you are getting into your act with more enthusiasm than expected.” He taunted.

“Do I need to murder you to get you off my back?” Christopher gritted.

“That won’t do, you might as well prepare to be haunted by my ghost all through the end of your miserable life.” Nodding his head slowly, “Because it will be really pathetic without me in it.”

Christopher scoffed and rolled his eyes at the same time. “I didn’t realize how crazy you were until now.” He looked up in emphasis. “Oh save me dear lord!”

Benjamin laughed. “Oh now you are the dramatic one. Anyways how is Raven coping?”

“From the looks of it, I feel like she is settling in well. We had a bit of an argument today over her movement.” Christopher answered.

“What do you mean?”

“I offered to let Steve chauffeur her but she outrightly refused me with a deep scowl on her face that made it look kind of pretty.” Christopher explained.

“Wait a sec… did you just admit Raven is pretty, Chris?”

“You have got ear problem? Is that like the only thing you heard me say?” He lifted his eyebrows.

“That’s the last thing my memory caught.” Benjamin chuckled.

“Lord have mercy on Benjamin. You need help. Now listen good… I… I Didn’t. Mean. It. That. Way. It. Was. Literally.” He ended using his finger to separate each word on the table like he was addressing a dummy.

Benjamin chewed on his lip in rebellion. “If you must do this, you might have to repeat yourself.” He smirked.

In frustration, Christopher threw him a pen cover. “You Buffon!” He laughed loudly.

Observing his friend closely. “I must admit you seem much more relaxed. I am glad you don’t look so lost anymore.”Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

“All thanks to you man, I feel more relieved now that I have gotten the main deal out of the way. Also, I will be getting conferred with the CEO post on Sunday and you are invited!” Christopher announced as he clapped his hands.

“Wow, that’s a huge deal. Congratulations man, I am so proud of you!” Benjamin joined in clapping too.

And with a sombre look, Christopher said. “Sincerely Ben, I don’t know what I would have done without you. Thanks so much man.”

“Come on Chris, you would do the same for me. We are brothers.”

Stretching out his hand, Christopher did a fist bump with Benjamin. Just as he withdrew the hand, his phone message notification dinged. He checked the sender, it was Raven.

‘I will be having dinner with my mom and son tonight!’ It read.

Christopher looked up at Benjamin who was watching him keenly. “What do you think about dinner?”

“If you are paying then I am in!” He stated with his eyes dancing mischievously.

“Do you always have to be so cheesy?”

Benjamin danced with his shoulders. “It is all I crave to be.” He said, causing them both to burst out laughing.