A Deal With The Billionaire

EPISODE EIGHTY NINE

THEME: The Perfect Couple

CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

CHRISTOPHER CRAWFORD APARTMENT

“I still do not like you, hope you do know that?” Tiana glared at Benjamin as she pulled the plate with him. Benjamin held back the end keeping up the same energy as her.

“The feeling is mutual!” He spat back.

“Really?” Raven queried. “You both are at it again when you are suppose to help me pack up.” She sounded exhausted.

“He started it first.” Tiana defended herself.

Benjamin scoffed. “Like you are any saint. She was the one who tried to snatch the cookies plate from me when I had it first.”

“Can you do me a favor, Tiana, I will make you a fresh plate of cookies. But can you play nice and just help me out here? I have no idea where Christopher is.” Raven pleaded.

A pout formed on Tiana’s lips as she whined. “Why do I have to be the one to drop it? He is older so he should let go.”

“I am not dropping it.” Benjamin mouthed as he had his tongue out at her.

“Can you see what he is doing? Damn! I hate this guy!”

Raven robbed at her head feeling a headache. “Please you both.”

“Fine!” They both dropped the plate at the same time causing the cookies to fall out.

“Oh my God! Did you see what you have caused?!” Tiana accused him.

“Just leave it be Tiana. There are load of cookies in the fridge. Can you both stop acting like teenagers?” Raven said.

They both nodded finally each person taking different turns. It was her mother’s birthday and Christopher had insisted on throwing a party for her at his house. He had prepared a feast without her knowledge, even though Tiana, Rowan and the rest of the family were in on it. They didn’t have much guests just the Crawfords and McKennas as usual, not forgetting Benjamin and Tiana. Aside them, Ashley and her family had refused to show up which was understandable since they still weren’t on good terms.

Christopher had ensured that Eva had a really good time. This was their fourth month of being fake married couples and all she wished for was for it to last forever. The Crawfords had become part of her and she didn’t want to not be with them anymore. She hoped Christopher was getting deep into what they shared just like her.

For some weeks now, they had started living like real couples, they went on date nights and took more time out in spending moments with both of their families together. Christopher had gotten so accustomed with Rowan and the little boy loves him dearly.

Christopher knew how to show up for those he cares about. They had started sleeping in one another’s room and their sex life was ever mind-blowing. Every time seem like the first time. Raven loves him so much that all she ever wants to do was be in his arms.

Raven hopes by the end of the six months contract they would be able to renew their vows of wanting to be together till death do them part and also have a family together. Her life was looking so good and she wants nothing to jeopardize it.

“Thinking about me?” Christopher jumped into the middle of her thoughts startling her.

Raven held out her chest as she turned to face him and slapped his arms lightly. “You scared me!”

Christopher chuckled deeply as he wrapped his arms around her. He pulled her into a tight hug and he inhaled her smell. Just few minutes away from her, he already missed her so much. Since they got to know each other more, it had been one interesting moments after the other. Despite knowing the circumstances surrounding their relationship, his mind always raced at the mere thought of her. Deep down he didn’t want to be any where else except with Raven.

“Did you miss me that much?” He asked.

Raven released herself from his hug a bit. “Where were you?”

“Didn’t I mention that I was taking Rowan and your mum home?”

“Oh right!” Raven gasped. “I am so sorry. Sincerely it skipped my mind. How are they?”

“They are very fine and well rested now. You seem tired, we can leave all of this till tomorrow.” He observed in concern.

“Actually, it’s those two who are stressing me out.” She pointed towards Benjamin and Tiana who were bickering at themselves again.

Christopher laughed lightly. He hadn’t paid them attention when he returned. It was always a scene to watch whenever those two team up against each other.

Holding Raven hands and he said. “We should hear what the ruckus is all about.”

The sight of both fighters was endearing, the way they bickered at each other made Raven and Christopher laugh their hearts out.

“Raven!” Tiana screamed all of a sudden. Snatching her hands away from Christopher, Raven ran the few feet to meet her friend. “What’s the matter Tiana?”

Pointing viciously towards Benjamin. “Please can you never invite me to a space where this crazy human is?”

“Like I ever want to be in your space. How can a single person be multiple folds of annoying!” Benjamin whined, sounding frustrated.

“It’s funny how you can’t chew your own pill.” Christopher muttered under his breath, causing Benjamin to glare at him. “Sorry!” He mouthed and raised his hands up in surrender.

“You know what? I will leave now!” Tiana announced. She turned her back and walked away with Raven hot on her tail.

Christopher gave his friend an amusing look. “Why do I feel like there is a spark mounting up between you two?” He taunted.

Benjamin scoffed in annoyance. “Why would I want such a crazy lady for an intimate relationship when I have someone as calm and collected like Rissa.”

“However, Rissa doesn’t get you riled up like Tiana does.” Christopher put a hand on his jaw. “Isn’t that what results in attraction?” He said.

“Probably you didn’t take your psychology lessons right. Cause you suck at it man!” Benjamin stated as he walked away.

Christopher laughed so hard. “Are you leaving man?”

“Fuck you Chris!” He retorted back, walking into the house to get his things.

Christopher ran after him. “See you next time then.”

“That is if I don’t blow you off the earth when next I see you.”

Christopher spread out his hands. “I know you are shaken and emotionally destabilized right now. But come, come hug me. That’s what families are for.”

Benjamin tried hard to keep up a long face, but the stored laughter found its way to blurt out. “You are a bastard!” He said, still laughing.

Patting his back with a smile Christopher hugged his friend. “Thanks for always showing up.”NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.

Benjamin reciprocated the gesture. “Anything for you man. I will leave now, before Rissa blows up my phone with her messages. She is home waiting for me.”

“Don’t let me keep you. Drive safe.” Christopher said behind him.

Raven met Benjamin on the way out and gave him a brief hug. “Thanks so much for coming at a short notice Ben.”

He hugged her back. “You are always welcome Raven. Good night.” She and Christopher waved at him as he drove out the compound.

Christopher sighed looking at how beautiful Raven looked under the night sky. A thought clicked in his head and with a smirk he lifted her off the floor.

Raven gasped out. “Oh goodness! Will you behave yourself Chris.” She said laughing.

“We have some issues to sort out in our room.” He replied, like that was all she needed to know.

Raven rested her head against his shoulders as he attempted to climb the stairs. “We should set them up on a date.” She said.

“Who?” He asked looking a bit confused.

“Benjamin and Tiana.” Raven replied.

“That’s the worst idea ever. They would rip themselves up into shredded pieces and it would be hard for us to pick them up.” Christopher laughed at his description.

“Sounds like a bad idea.” Raven nodded in agreement.

“Very bad. Now let’s focus on our matter at the moment.” He opened the door of his room. He dropped her gently on the bed and took off his shirt.

Christopher jumped right next to her and he whispered. “So, where did we stop last night?”

Raven let out a giggle as she let him kiss every inch of her.