Blind Billionaire Bride

CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

AT RIA ROBERT APARTMENT

THREE DAYS LATER

Ria heard the door bell jangled and she stood up to answer it although she wasn’t expecting anyone that morning.

“Good morning, miss Ria!” Cassidy greeted cheerfully. They exchanged pleasantries and Cassidy introduced the woman she brought along. “Miss Ria meet my aunt.”

“Loretta.” The woman said.

“Ria Robert.” She shook hands with Loretta. Ria sized her up. She should be about the same age with ma’am Elise or quite older probably in her early forties.

“Nice to meet you, Miss Ria.” Loretta replied.

“Please come in.” Ria stepped aside for them to walk into her home. “Please take a seat.” She led Loretta to the couch.

“Where is ma’am Elise?” Cassidy asked.

“She went to pick an old lady’s dress down the street. She should be back soon.” Ria answered.

“Okay…. so what are you doing?” Cassidy didn’t sit down but she went straight to the machine.

“I am still on Amber Foundation’s work.” Ria responded.

“What do I need to do?”

“Just relax a bit. Ma’am Elise already shared the works so you will start working when she comes back.” Ria smiled.

Cassidy rolled her eyes. “Just show it to me-”

“We have a visitor, Cassidy.” Ria gave her a wink.

“Oh! Sorry Aunt Loretta! I am just so excited!” Cassidy giggled.

“Please get juice for her.” Ria instructed.

“Okay.” Cassidy dropped the cross bag around her on the couch before she walked off to the kitchen.This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

“She can be very naughty.” Loretta said.

“And sweet at the same time.” Ria added.

Loretta nodded in agreement. “Cassidy told me about you… and the Amber foundation’s work.”

“Yeah that’s what we are dealing with at the moment.” Ria nodded.

“I don’t have to think much about it. You can just tell me more about it and what I need to do.” Loretta clasped her hands together.

Ria explained in full details. She already made a sample of the dress. She finished it the day before and sent it to Mrs Perla who liked it! And she called to tell Ria that she wants the dress for the kids within the selected ages.

Ria went to her store and they agreed on a price which is for her to pay three hundred dollars for each dress. But Mrs Perla said the dress was worth than that so she offered to paid five hundred dollars for a dress. The pay was good! Enough to buy more machines and do some other things like paying Ma’am Elise and Cassidy and now Aunt Loretta. Mrs Perla even gave Ria the option of buying materials from their textile branch at a lower price. She gave Ria the number of her daughter in charge of the branch but she was directed to the manager of the warehouse by her secretary. And it pays well buying from the textile branch warehouse than the store!

“They will deliver the rest of the materials soon so we can start work fully.” Ria ended.

“Have you taken the kids measurement?” Loretta asked.

“Yes. We went there yesterday. Didn’t Cassidy tell you that we went there yesterday?”

Loretta smiled. “We didn’t talk much because I have been busy with my sister.” Loretta answered.

“Okay.”

“Can I see the design?” Loretta requested in a polite tone.

Cassidy gave her a glass of or orange juice. “Sure.” Ria went to the large table and took the sample she had made and also the sketch in the drawing pad.

“Wow! This is really nice.” Loretta complimented after checking the dress out. The drawing design was almost perfect like the dress itself.

“I told you!” Cassidy exclaimed. “Remember I said she is good.” She added quickly.

Loretta nodded. “I am impressed.”

The door opened and Ma’am Elise stepped in. “Miss Ria-”

“Ma’am Elise.” Cassidy interrupted her.

“Hello Cas-” Ma’am Elise voice trailed off when her gaze fell on Loretta who also arched her brows. “Loretta… Hill?” She said. It sounded like she knows the woman.

“Elise.” Loretta stood up from the couch.

“Do you know each other?” Cassidy asked as she exchanged confused looks with Ria.

“Perhaps, are you Loretta Hill?” Ma’am Elise wanted to be sure.

“Yes. Loretta Hill!” Loretta enthused.

“Oh my God! Loretta! It is really you!” Ma’am Elise placed her palm on her mouth.

“Elise!” Loretta walked closer and they embraced each other.

Loretta and Elise know each other but how? Ria thought. “Oh my goodness.” She mumbled when she figured the connection!

Ma’am Elise used to live in Denver with the woman who took her in and raised her before she moved to study in college here in Chicago!

“It is so good to see you again, Elise!” Loretta withdrew from the embrace.

“What a small world.” Cassidy muttered.

“Where have you been all this while Elise?! You just disappeared in Denver without any trace!” Loretta demanded.

“Oh no come on Loretta, I was in Denver some years ago when Mrs Hope died.” Ma’am Elise replied.

“Can someone please explain the connection?” Cassidy cleared her throat.

“We used to classmates in high school.” Ma’am Elise said.

“We were seat partners and close friends in high school until she left Denver to study in Chicago.” Loretta added.

“Oh! Now I understand!” Cassidy snapped her fingers. These few words from her aunt explains it all! Loretta and Elise both sank onto the couch. “And.. don’t I get a reward for bringing you ladies back together?” Cassidy pouted.

“Of course!” Ma’am Elise giggled.

“A token for you when we get back home.” Loretta added and they all laughed.

“I am so happy to see you.” Ma’am Elise held Loretta hands.

“Are you into sewing too?” Loretta asked.

“Yes.. she taught me and I am also working with her.” Ma’am Elise replied with a bright beam on her face.

“That’s good, Elise. I am so happy to see you.” They embraced each other again.

“I should take a picture.” Cassidy brought out her phone from the handbag that was on the couch close to her.

“Hmm now.. I think these two needs some space. There is a lot of catching up to do! And I don’t see us talking business now!” Ria murmured to herself as she takes in a sharp breathe.

“Cassidy, let us go down to the store quickly.” Ria said.

“Do you need to buy something?” Cassidy looked up from her cellphone.

“Yes.. yes.. I am yet to buy the zips and buttons. And I also need to withdraw some cash at the machine for grocery.” Ria responded.

“Okay.” Cassidy dropped her phone into her bag.

Ria grabbed her purse from the table. “Ma’am Elise, I will be right back. Ma’am Loretta please feel at home.”

“Thank you, miss Ria.”

“See you later!” Cassidy said before she and Ria walked out of the house. “Hmm you are actually leaving by this time because them.” She said when they stood on the porch.

“Yes. They need to chat and catch up on old times.” Ria sighed.

“Yeah. Miss Ria, you are right.” Cassidy nodded in agreement as they bounced down the small stairs.