A Deal With The Billionaire

EPISODE FIFTY

THEME: Wedding Jitters

CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

RAVEN MCKENNA HOME

The day moved past so fast, Raven could almost swear she didn’t have a good sleep as it felt like she might have a mental breakdown. She had asked for a day off after giving an excuse that she needed to be with her son urgently.

Knowing Allen well he wouldn’t let her off without a cogent reason as to why he had to give her a day off work, since she was most relevant in the kitchen. However, he didn’t bother to ask for any further reason when she had mention Rowan. He even went ahead to send his regard.

The wedding dress she had picked had been delivered to the house as promised by Hope. She was more awed when she saw the first box sent to her by Ava. The box had a silver buckled heel in it that fitted her so perfectly, the earrings, necklace and wristwatch she had put in was beautiful and it was complete diamond.

Raven tried not to imagine their prices to avoid choking to death. Hope also told her a make up artist was going to come up to the house to fix her up and Nelson would come pick she and her family to the court. She wished Tiana would have been with her so bad, but she consoled herself knowing she would be at the dinner party slated for tonight. They didn’t have to be at the registry until noon so it gave her more time to sort herself.

Stepping out of the room at the late hours of the morning, she found Rowan seated in front of the TV chewing on a bowl of popcorn. She had almost forgotten he hadn’t resumed school yet.

“Isn’t it too early for TV, young man?” Raven called out as she walked towards the kitchen to make herself a cup of coffee.

Rowan turned his head to look at her. “Come on, mom… it is your wedding so I can at least get a break.”

“Hey smarty pants don’t get funny with me.” Raven smiled. Sometimes Rowan acts older than his age and it really scared her that he was growing old so fast.

Taking a leap off the couch, he sat on his knee looking eagerly at his mother. “You should see my tuxedo mom, it is so fine!” He enthused.

“And you would look dapper in it!” Eva said out of the blue as Rowan ruffled his hair.

“Good morning mom.” Raven greeted as she sipped on a cup of coffee. “Good morning my princess. So how does it feel to be married?” She teased.

Raven rolled her eyes. “Oh cut it out mom, I am not even married yet.”

“You will be married in a few hours.” Rowan cut in before he diverted his attention back to the TV.

“Shut it mister!” Raven said with smile working up her face.

“You would make a beautiful bride, Raven.” Eva pulled at her cheek.

Just then a knock came from the door. “I will get that.” Raven offered.

Opening the door the supposed make up artist had arrived. “Hello, good morning to you. I am Lisa from the Ava Crawford.” She introduced. “I am her personal make up and hair artist and I was asked to dress you up.”

Raven gasped out. “Oh my goodness! Is it time already?!”

“Yes mom. It is past eleven.” Rowan answered for her.

“Oh my God! I didn’t notice!” She turned back to look at her son who just simply blinked rapidly.

“Come in and have your seat Lisa.” Eva offered.

“Pardon me… please come in.” Raven stepped aside for Lisa to walk in.

“Thank you.” Lisa said and she motioned to sit next to Rowan on the couch.

“Please give me few minutes Lisa, I will just go and have my bath.” Raven told her before rushing back to her room.

The water felt like ice on her skin, she knew the goosebumps had nothing to do with the water. It was her own nervousness that was getting the best of her. Thoughts of something bad happening kept crossing her mind. Not wanting to waste Lisa’s time and keep every other person waiting, she moved on to bathe herself quickly. She stepped out of the tub only to realize that this would be the last time she would be bathing in her room for the next six months. Her heart ached again.

Preventing the tears threatening to fall, she arranged the bed properly and called for Lisa to come in.

“You ready?” Lisa called out from the door before walking in.

“Yes.” Raven murmured with her hands shaky a bit.

“You are going to look extremely beautiful because you have a lovely skin and a gorgeous face.” The makeup artist commented. “And your hair is lovely.”

Raven sat unsteady as she chuckled nervously. “Thank you, Lisa.”

“Let me get to work then.” Lisa announced and she began to set her kits on the bed.

Raven felt her phone ring next to her and it was no other person than Tiana.

‘Are you feeling some wedding jitters? I feel like you are feeling it!’ Tiana stated.

‘Why ask a question when you already feel like answering it.’ Raven muttered.

‘Still sassy, huh?!’

Raven laughed. ‘You bet my dear friend.’

‘How are you feeling?’

‘Numb.’

‘Fair enough.’

‘What? Why did you say fair enough?’

‘Well I thought you might be having plans to run off but since it is just numbness then that’s a good sign.’

‘Come on, Tiana, I am not a coward.’

Tiana clicked her tongue. ‘Hmm those who turned out to be had denied being one at first.’

Raven shook her head which caused Lisa to nod towards her instructing her to sit still. “Sorry.” Raven murmured softly.

‘Tiana, you aren’t helping matters and you are distracting my makeup artist.”

‘Oh my! You don’t say. Perks of marrying a billionaire. Please promise you will take a picture and send it to me?’

‘Probably if you promise never ever to post it.’ Raven replied, knowing how much of a social media freak Tiana was.

‘Its not like I asked you to send me a picture of you and Christopher Crawford. I meant just you alone and send me that of Rowan in his tuxedo.’

‘How on earth did you know about his tuxedo?’

‘He told me.’

Raven snorted as she could picture Tiana’s face priding herself on being able to have a secret discussion with Rowan.

‘It’s nothing to be proud of.’

‘Yeah but at least he considers me more relevant than you do.’

‘Don’t I try my best, Tiana?’

Raven was getting more relaxed now by flowing in line with Tiana to get her mind off her bad thoughts.

‘Nah, you just hate me.’

Raven giggled lightly. ‘Hold up… aren’t you suppose to be cooking and barking out orders?’

Tiana let out a dramatic huff. ‘Cut me some slack, Raven. My ass has been on fire going back and forth since morning so for now I am only taking rest in the store room.’

Raven laughed. ‘Oh my goodness, Tiana! Will you ever get serious?’

‘Well maybe when I get to the age of seventy because it sounds like the appropriate time to get serious and focused.’

‘An excuse to when you are more old and withered.’

‘Hell no, I will be as fine as hell and with a new butt.’ Tiana laughed.

‘Nah nah nah liposuction won’t look good on you.’

‘Well we should wait till then.’

Raven couldn’t hold back her laughter now as she released a set of giggles. A few more touches on her face and then Lisa made an announcement.

“And you are all set!” Lisa turned Raven towards the mirror.

“Oh my God!” Raven let out a gasp.

‘What’s wrong?’ Tiana asked from the other line.

‘You are going to scream when you see me, Tiana! Wait for it!”

‘I can’t wait!’ Tiana wailed.

“And thank you so much, Lisa.” She smiled at the lady.All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

“Always at your service.” Lisa bowed slightly. “I will leave now.”

‘Let me call you back, Tiana.’ Raven said.

‘Don’t forget to send me a picture!’ Tiana yelled in response before hanging the call.

Admiring herself in the mirror, she stared for a while. Her hair had been put into a neat bun that stood pretty on her head while her face was lightly made up and it was beautiful.

Getting her heels and jewelries on, Raven stepped out of the room to find her son and mother waiting.

Eva held on to her with tears in her eyes. “You look so beautiful and amazing baby. The car is waiting outside.” She told her.

Rowan blew kisses at her. “No lies, my mom is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.” He grinned.

“Aww my boy.” She cooed and almost kissed him on the cheek but he avoided her.

“Stop mom, don’t paint me with your lipstick.” He protested.

“You are no fun!” Raven pouted, turning towards her mother and she hugged her tightly.

“I am so proud of you honey. So let us go and get you married.”

Taking a deep breath, Raven stepped out of the house with her heart in her mouth. Hoping she wouldn’t collapse right in the middle of it all.