A Deal With The Billionaire

EPISODE EIGHTY ONE

THEME: The Real Christopher Crawford

CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

CHRISTOPHER CRAWFORD APARTMENT

Raven tried hard to hide the smile creeping up her face. Ever since Christopher apologized he had become more intentional in the way he treats her.

Since their work timings are different and she has to leave home before him, he makes it a point of duty to wake up at the exact time she gets ready to tell her goodbye. It seemed cute to Raven, as the gesture was always made in a shy attempt.

One time she had caught Matilda giggling at how childish the both of them were acting. Everyday went by with her falling more in love with him. Christopher just had simple ways of making a woman feel loved. Maybe this is the real Christopher Crawford.

After a long day at the restaurant, she had hoped to get a quick snack since she wasn’t all that hungry and go to bed. It had become her routine over the years, she was always too lazy to whip up something to eat. Entering the house, it amused her when she caught sight of Christopher and Matilda in aprons with plates covered in foil papers as they headed towards the garden.

“Hey guys!” She greeted.

“Welcome Raven!” Christopher responded, still heading towards his destination.

“Welcome ma’am.” Matilda said.

Raven followed suit in their direction, she got extremely curious on what they were up to. Initially she would have never thought to meddle, but since she and Christopher were a bit friendly with each other since a couple of days so it felt safe to act free.

Raven gasped at the sight of the garden, she had never been there. But had always been aware that the house harbored a garden which she catches a glimpse of from her window. But it wasn’t just about the flowers, it was the nice setting in the middle of the beautiful flowers that got her attention.

Christopher and Matilda had tabled a pretty cloth on the grassy ground with a whole lot of mouthwatering dishes to taste.

“What’s going on?” Raven asked, when she found her breath. Hoping she was invited, she hadn’t realized how hungry she was until she saw the feast.

Moreover, Christopher looked so handsome in the armless t-shirt and sweatpants he had on that she wished for sometime alone in such beautiful scenery with him.

Christopher walked up to her with a smile on his face as Matilda excused herself. “I was thinking we haven’t really gotten to know each other and we hardly have time due to work so I put this together for us. I know it’s quite late and I hope you haven’t had dinner yet because I and Matilda had hand cooked all of those dishes you are seeing.” He pointed towards the spread. “So, if you don’t mind. We could get talking after the food.”

Finally letting the smile out as her cheek gleamed under the moonlight. “Ok, can I get just a few minutes to freshen up?”

Christopher nodded his head. “Yeah. Sure. Please take as much time as you want. I will be waiting.”

He let out a small laugh when he noticed Raven taking light jumps towards the house. Christopher sighed in contentment as he took a seat on the mat not getting too close to the food.

Ever since he apologized to her, he felt at ease being with Raven. They had limited time to spend together. However he was beginning to enjoy every little moment. She had a wittiness to her that got him pulled towards her.

After a long day at work and seeing he had nothing to do. He had put a call through to Benjamin to ask if they could hang out. However, Benjamin had declined saying he was having a company over at his house and wouldn’t miss the drama for anything. They had cursed at each other for a few moments, before he whined about being bored. And Benjamin in his usual character had advised him to put up a dinner and have a nice chat with Raven.

The idea had been rearing its face in his head, but he didn’t want to seem too forward. When Benjamin had the same thought just as he did, it made more sense to him. Without waiting to hear more from his friend, he had hung up and made his way to the house.

“I am so sorry. Hope the food isn’t cold yet?” Raven rambled, bringing him out of his train of thoughts.

Christopher got up from his sitting position. “No. Not at all. You came right on time.”

Raven made herself comfortable as she took another look at the filled plates. “Hope this isn’t too much work, you didn’t really have to do this. We could have just ordered some pizza.”

Christopher smiled. “I really wanted to do it. I miss cooking. And it has been long since I took time in the kitchen with Matilda. So, no need to feel bad because I had a good time doing it.”

Raven picked up a diced pineapple as she grinned happily.Copyright by Nôv/elDrama.Org.

“What’s on your mind?” Christopher asked out if curiosity.

Raven giggled. “Well this might sound cheesy but you do know this is a romantic gesture?” She mused, hoping he wouldn’t get angry at her conclusion.

Christopher shrugged lightly. “I did great right?” He asked throwing a wink at her.

Raven let out a laugh that made Christopher stare at her for a long while. Her hair was packed in a ponytail, she had released it from the bun she had on when she had returned from work. He had been taking note of how delicate her beauty was right now. Honestly it is needed to have a good eyesight to see how much of a beauty she was. He had been denying it for a while, but he was beginning to like her.

Christopher opened and closed his eyes in embarrassment when she caught him staring.

“I could send you a picture of mine if you want.” Raven teased.

Christopher laughed as he threw his head back. “Are you always such a tease?”

Raven tilted her head to look up at him. “I try my best as much as I can.”

“That’s naughty.”

“I kind of got such attitude from Tiana if I must be sincere.”

“Wouldn’t say Benjamin didn’t rub off on me either.” He chuckled.

“You know it is just crazy that we are stuck with them for life.” Raven giggled.

“Wouldn’t trade Ben for anything in the world.” He said sincerely.

“Tiana too.” Raven added.

Christopher rubbed his palms together. “So what would you like to start with? Even though I want you to taste my signature pie so bad. And since you are a chef I want to hear you comment on it.”

Raven chuckled. “Okay, we could do with that.”

Fishing out a plate, Christopher served a slice of pie and handed it over to her. With expectant eyes Christopher watched as she took the first bite. Raven chewed on the pie carefully for a moment, before releasing a soft moan that sent shivers down his spine. To distract the junior in his trouser from putting up a show, he cleared his throat.

“How is it?” He asked.

With her mouth full, she commented. “This is really good Chris. I never knew you had it in you.”

“There is something, I, Christopher Crawford can’t do and that is nothing!” He beamed with pride in his tone.

“Show off.” Raven scoffed playfully.

“Let’s eat now.” Christopher offered as he dished food on their plates.

After settling in for about a few minutes, he glanced at Raven and all of a sudden he began talking to his own surprise.

“I know this might seem awkward and its fine if you don’t want to share. But I am in a mood to talk about my past relationship. Can you tell me about your ex, I mean Rowan’s father?”

Christopher almost took his question back when the look on Raven’s face that had been so full of smiles minutes ago morphed into an unreadable expression.