A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE
(A Contract Marriage)
EPISODE THREE
THEME: She is not ready
IN CONNECTICUT
CHRISTOPHER’S APARTMENT
Christopher rushed to the door when the bell jangled. He unlocked the door and was greeted by a grin from the slender looking man standing on the porch.
“Hey buddy,” Benjamin Williams raised his hand up in a bid to give his best friend a high five.
“Come in.” Christopher slapped his hand and stepped aside for Benjamin Williams to walk into the apartment.
“How are you doing?” Benjamin asked.
“Do I look okay to you?” Christopher furrowed his eyebrows and pointed to himself.
“You look like a starved puppy.” Benjamin laughed as he sat on the comfy couch and crossed his legs. “Get me water.” He said.
“Are you trying to take advantage of me because I asked you to help me out?” Christopher frowned.
“Is that how you see it?” Benjamin smirked.
“Don’t give me that look.” Christopher pointed at him.
“Tsk tsk I don’t even know what help I am about to render. I am only teaching you a simple courtesy. You should serve a guest before choking he or she with your demands and troubles.” Benjamin said.
“This is —“
Benjamin cuts in. “You need to be fast because I don’t want to turn up late for a shoot.” He glanced down at his wrist watch with a feigned serious look on his face.
“At your service, majesty.” Christopher gave him a mock bow before walking away into the kitchen.
Benjamin chuckled at his friend’s gesture. The good looking man is a thirty years old model and fashion stylist. His light brown quiff hairstyle revealed his wide forehead. Dark small eyes sitting below a nice trim eyebrows that seems to fit his broad and rounded nose. His slender shoulders and lean chest depicts his profession.
Christopher came back with a tray filled with a glass of chilled water and his favorite biscuits. A wide smile graze Benjamin’s face at the sight of his favorite biscuit—crackers.
“Please take a seat so we can talk.” Benjamin gestured to his best friend to sit on the couch facing him directly.
“I missed all your calls but came as soon as I read your message. What’s wrong? Is daddy okay?” Benjamin drank from the glass and set it down before munching on the biscuit.
Christopher looked up at his best friend, sighed before he spoke up. “Dad is fine. But there is a problem.”
Benjamin leaned forward placing his elbows on his knees. “Problem? What else is the problem if daddy is doing fine?” He furrowed his eyebrows.
A concerned look crossed his face as Christopher rubbed his palms together. Christopher only does this habit anytime he is really bothered about a situation.
“Can you stop the habit and tell me what’s wrong?” He questioned frantically.
“Dad wants me to be take over the company.” Christopher said.
Benjamin heaved a sigh of relief. “Is that it? This is great news! Congratulations, CEO Christopher Crawford!” He coaxed.
“You can save the congratulations for later. Didn’t you hear me say there is a problem?” Christopher hissed.
Benjamin smile faded immediately. “Can we just go straight to the point and save my blood pressure from causing any harm to my heart.” Benjamin snapped at his best friend, feeling frustrated.
“I will take on the position of the CEO at the company but firstly I have to get married.” Christopher blurted out.
“What? Are you serious?” Benjamin couldn’t stop the laughter that erupted from his chest.
Well Christopher already expected such reaction from his best friend.
“How can he give me such a condition? Get married before becoming a CEO.” Christopher grumbled.
“I think this is good news.” Benjamin sat back on the couch after reaching out for the glass on the table.
“You can say that again.” Christopher rubbed his temples.
“It’s simple. Get married.” Benjamin said with a shrug.
“That’s the problem.” Christopher replied.
Benjamin raised his eyebrows. “I don’t think there should be any problem. You have a girlfriend, the woman you love so much and you have been together for years. All you need to do is propose to her, do the necessary things for a wedding, tie the knot and became the CEO of Crawford Corporation.” He stated.
“Seriously Benjamin? I feel it’s easier said than done. Although I wish everything would happen just as you have said it.” Christopher countered.
“Why is it not easy when all you have to do now is talk to Jessica. She is your girlfriend. Do what is needful and settle down with her.” Benjamin emphasized.
“I don’t think things will work out with Jessica.” Christopher stood up from the couch.
“What do you mean?” Benjamin eyebrows drew together.
“That’s the problem. The reason why I called you over. I spoke to Jessica before I reached out to you right after I left the hospital.” Christopher answered.
“So what did she say?” Benjamin asked.
“I explained everything to her but Jessica is not ready to get married.” Christopher replied with a scrunched up face.
“What?” Benjamin jaw dropped slightly.
Christopher ran one hand into his hair. “I asked Jessica to marry me over the phone but she turned me down. Did I do something wrong?” He wondered.
“How am I suppose to know if you have done something wrong? Wait, maybe you didn’t use the right words.” Benjamin said.
“I told her everything. I have never been so careful with choosing my words like I did today.” Christopher pointed out.
“And she still said no to you?” Benjamin itched the bridge of his nose. He was confused.
“Look Ben, the reason why I called you over is to help me provide a solution to this problem. I need to figure out a way to get my girlfriend to say yes to my proposal. I have just three weeks!” Christopher paced to and fro trying to think.
“This is serious. You have been dating for almost four years now and she is still not ready to get married. What reason did she give?” Benjamin requested.
“Her work. Her boss is running for the governorship seat so she is too busy working as a campaign manager.” Christopher huffed.
“So when would she be ready for marriage?” Benjamin hissed out.
“She didn’t say anything about getting married anytime soon. As a matter of fact she pointed out that settling down would affect her job and career.” Christopher recounted the words his girlfriend had said to him.
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE FOURTHEME: Suspected unfaithful girlfriend IN CONNECTICUT CHRISTOPHER’S APARTMENTChristopher recounted the words his Jessica had said to him on phone.“Unbelievable.” Benjamin chuckled.“I didn’t have a problem with her. We were good the last time she visited me. So I don’t expect her to say no to me just like that.” Christopher was still shocked from the rejection.“So what do you intend to do?” Benjamin asked.“I want Jessica to be my wife. It’s her or no one else.” Christopher stopped pacing.Benjamin stood up with a screwed up face. “Don’t you get it? Jessica chose her job over you! She doesn’t want you! That’s what she’s trying to tell you!” He grimaced trying to control his anger.Well Benjamin never liked Jessica so he is not surprised by the rejection.Christopher shook his head in disagreement although surprised by his friend’s sudden outburst. “No...Jessica loves me and I love her too. But—““But what? B
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A CONTRACT MARRIAGE) EPISODE FIVE THEME: Time starts now FEW DAYS LATER “Hey buddy. I am about to board the plane to Idaho right now. I will definitely call you when I touch down. So wish me luck, best friend.” Christopher texted after completing his check-ins at the counter. He was texting Benjamin so he would finalize the whole proposal plans. He dragged his box and motioned towards the plane together with the other passengers. Christopher waited for his turn to claim the few stairs and he also went in search of his seat number in the plane. After he found it, Christopher settled on the chair and plugged in his AirPod. He took out his cellphone and connected the Bluetooth device. He turned on a song title ‘Ghost by Justin Bieber.’ This song has been a source of inspiration to him since the proposal plans started. It was the perfect song to set him into the proposal mood. The cellphone beeped. It was an I*******m message from Benjamin
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A CONTRACT MARRIAGE)EPISODE SIXTHEME: Deep thrusts IDAHO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICAFinally, Christopher reached Jessica’s apartment in seven minutes. He pressed the horn to alert her as he drove into the private driveway.Christopher slide out of the car in a hurry and rushed to the porch. But before he could pressed the doorbell, the door opened up revealing Jessica at the entrance with a surprised look on her face.“I made it down here in seven minutes.” He drew her in for an embrace.Jessica withdrew from the embrace and her fist made a hit on his chest.“Ouch! Why did you hit me?”“That serves you right for not telling me you were on the plane.” She folded her arms with a feigned annoyed look on her face.“I just wanted to surprise you!” Christopher tried to hold her hand but she avoided making a contact with him. “Are you mad at me?” He pouted“Of course! If I had known I would have prepared so much for you. But I don’t even have—“He caged her to
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE SEVENTHEME: Passionate moments IDAHO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT JESSICA CAMPBELL APARTMENTJessica snuggled closer to Christopher while he pressed a kiss in her hair. He hasn’t been able to fall asleep due to the excitement stirring up inside him. He had stayed awake for over an hour now just watching his girlfriend and listening to her mumbling incoherently in her sleep.“Babe, are you awake?” He asked in a tight whisper.“Hm...you didn’t get any sleep?” Jessica mumbled.Christopher hummed a positive response. He couldn’t dare to close his eyes due to the fact that his subconscious was was at alert because of the proposal plans. He tried to detach from the embrace but Jessica held on to him tightly and she wouldn’t let go.“How long are you staying in Idaho?” Jessica asked. She enjoyed what they had shared and still wanted his warmth and more of him.Christopher knew what was at stake. He can’t afford to mess up the wh
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE EIGHT THEME: The Proposal IDAHO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT THE SERVICE APARTMENT Christopher had the best and brightest smile on his face. He cleared his throat to utter the words he had prepared to say to her. “Jessica, I didn’t expect that we would grow so fond of each other. Right? It all started as us being friends and along the line I fell in love with you. No lies, you are the reason behind my laughter and smile. Four years of dating you made me realize one thing, it is that I’ll always want you. I am certain that I can never get tired of you. I am deeply in love with you and I want you in my life forever. I have had many dreams but the greatest one remains to make you my wife. So make my fondest dream a reality. Will you marry me, Jessica Campbell?” Christopher smiled as he uttered those words. Slowly Jessica shook her head as tears formed in her eyes. He shouldn’t have put up such a surprise for her. A
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE NINETHEME: She said...NoCONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA BELL RUSH PUBAfter a few minutes of driving around, Christopher found a spot and he parked the car in the driveway. He entered the pub, his eyes scanning the area lightened by colorful lights. His intention was to have good shots of tequila several times until he gets drunk.At least getting drunk would stop him from thinking about Jessica’s rejection and how to deal with his family and the outcome of not being able to meet his father’s condition just to claim his possession.“A bottle of tequila.” Christopher requested when the pub attendant turned to face him.The music booming through the speakers was a bit loud.“A shot of tequila?” The bar man asked just to be sure of the order.Christopher got angry by this question. So out of frustration, he repeated his order louder than the usual tone and taking a break after each word.“I. WANT. A. FUCKING. BO
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE TEN THEME: Bride—Doom CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA BELL RUSH PUB Benjamin heaved a sigh as he moved closer to him. He placed his right hand on Christopher’s shoulder. He knew he had to comfort his best friend. He already prepared to hear the worst concerning the proposal plans. “She said...No.” Christopher laughed. Benjamin watched as tear slipped down his cheek again. He didn’t know what to say to comfort his best friend. He has never seen Christopher act this way ever since they became friends for more than two decades now. “Come on...” Christopher removed the hand on his shoulder and he stood up. Benjamin was quick to hold him when he lost his balance. “I am fine. Come on...don’t feel bad for me!” Christopher laughed. “Chris—“ “Watch this! Watch me, Ben!” Christopher stood straight before holding the table and he threw one leg over it until he was standing on it. Benjamin tried to stop him but it
A DEAL WITH A BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE ELEVEN THEME: A contract marriage CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA CHRISTOPHER CRAWFORD APARTMENT It was in the morning. Christopher rolled to the right side of the bed. He yawned but closed his mouth abruptly after he felt a sharp pain in his head. Christopher opened his eyes fully and winced in pains as he sat up on the bed slowly. He saw Benjamin staring at him with a tray filled with blended fruits and toast in his hands. “You are awake.” Benjamin walked closer to the bed and handed him a glass of blended fruits. “It is good for hangover.” He stated. “Hangover? Hold on, why are you here?” Christopher demanded when he noticed that Benjamin wore his T-shirt. Benjamin screwed up his face. “You don’t remember?” Christopher blinked in confusion before sipping from the glass of blended of fruits. “Oh! You are so ungrateful! How can you not remember anything after what you put me through last night?! First, I tried c