A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE
(A Contract Marriage)
EPISODE FOUR
THEME: Suspected unfaithful girlfriend
IN CONNECTICUT
CHRISTOPHER’S APARTMENT
Christopher 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? But she likes her job more.” Benjamin snorted.
Christopher doesn’t want to accept his best friend’s words. Does Jessica’s no mean she doesn’t want him? Is she really choosing her job over him? No it can’t be true. Christopher thought.
They always have sweet moments anytime she is on leave at work or whenever her boss gives her a week break from work, mostly anytime he’s out of the country and he doesn’t need her help as his manager. So it is wrong to think Jessica doesn’t love him. Christopher concluded.
“Think about it bro.” Benjamin mumbled.
“You are wrong, Benjamin.” Christopher murmured.
“I am wrong? Look Christopher, if Jessica really wants a future with you then she would have taken a break from work just to do what you want. Think about it, Jessica is only playing you. She is using you to satisfy herself.” Benjamin said.
Anger crossed Christopher’s face. “Why would you think like that?!” He demanded in a slightly raised tone.
“Didn’t you explain the reason why you need to get married?!” Ben asked.
“Of course I did! I even tried every means to persuade her but she turned me down.” He breathed out in frustration.
Benjamin tried it relax. He was called over to provide a solution and not bring up a fight. Moreover he knew his best friend was blinded by love and would never find fault in his long time girlfriend.
“I feel she should be the most serious in this relationship. Moreover she doesn’t need the stupid job if she gets married to you.” Benjamin interjected.
“No, I am not marrying her to be a full house wife. She can always do her job.” Christopher replied.
“But you can as well open up a big store for her and she won’t have to work for anyone.” Benjamin said.
Christopher reasoned his words. “You are right, Benjamin.” He nodded in agreement.
“So where is she?” Benjamin asked.
“In Idaho planning to travel to some local areas with her boss. She won’t be free until the next three months.” Christopher answered.
Benjamin mouth dropped completely. “Three months?! Are you sure you are in a relationship?” He laughed.
“Don’t laugh, Ben.” Christopher frowned.
“Why?” Benjamin laughter faded.
“It’s not funny. But the most important thing is that we love each other so much.” He added.
Ben whistled. “So she is going to stay with her boss for more than three months without seeing her man?” He snorted.
“Stop acting like it’s a new thing in my relationship.” Christopher muttered.
“Exactly my point!” Ben coaxed. “Christopher, are you sure Jessica isn’t—“ he paused to study his best friend’s expression.
“What are you trying to say?” Christopher asked.
Benjamin contemplated if he should open up to his friend.
“Are you sure Jessica is not having an affair with her boss?” Benjamin asked.
Christopher’s frown deepened. “That’s absurd. Jessica can’t cheat on me.” He sounded so confident.
“You trust her that much?” Benjamin questioned.
“Yes she can’t cheat on me.” Christopher’s response was quick and sharp.
Benjamin sat back on the couch and decided that he wouldn’t tell his best friend the truth. On one or two occasions when Ben travelled to Idaho for modeling gigs, he had seen Jessica having romantic moments with her boss especially at dinners in a dim light restaurant to hide their identities. She claimed to be traveling from cities to towns campaigning but she was having a good time with her boss.
In the past, Benjamin had tried to tell his best friend about his suspected unfaithful girlfriend just like how he just did but Christopher would never want to hear it. He has so much trust in Jessica which resulted in Ben deciding to stay quite.
“Not all women can cheat on their man. My babe is just too busy with work.” Christopher sat down and clasped his palms together.
“Too busy to settle with her man. Open your eyes and see the reality staring right at your face.” Benjamin tried to make a way to spill the truth again. He didn’t like the fact that Jessica might be deceiving Christopher when he has been honest with her.
“Jessica is faithful to me and that’s final.” Christopher grounded out.
“Okay.” Benjamin sounded so resigned as he nodded his head in agreement.
Telling what he had seen won’t work out until Christopher catches her red handed. So in the main time Benjamin would sit back and watch things unfold naturally.
“What do I do? I need Jessica. She has to meet my dad within the next three weeks.” Christopher eyes pleaded with his best friend.
Benjamin Williams is known to always have a solution to every problem. He sighed and crossed his legs. “Okay let’s assume that Jessica turned you down because you propose on phone.”
Christopher snapped his fingers. “Yes! Yes! That must be the reason! You are right man! How can I propose on phone and expect her to say yes? I should have thought about it!” He enthused.
“Not only that. Let’s also assume again that Jessica might be thinking you proposed because your dad gave you a condition. Look at it this way, would you have proposed to her today if your dad didn’t add such condition?” Benjamin asked.
Christopher reasoned. “I was wrong to have propose on the phone. And I must have sounded so desperate too.” He replied.
Benjamin shook his head. “This is the solution. You need to travel down to Idaho and make a proposal to her. It has to be romantic. You need to prove to her that you are not marrying her because you want to be a CEO but for real. Make her believe that you want a life time with her.”
Christopher nodded in understanding. “You are right. This is why I always count on you. I should probably start by sending her an apology text message.” He reached for his phone on the table.
“I guess we are done here.” Benjamin said.
“No not yet. So how do I go about the arrangement of the proposal?” He asked.
Benjamin stood up ready to leave. “Leave everything to me. I’ll send the estimation of everything to you. Just make the payment.” He started the walk to the door.
“That won’t be a problem. Thank you, Benjamin.” Christopher followed his best friend to the door and waved him goodbye.
Christopher sighed after his best friend’s departure. He settled on the couch to construct a good apology message for his girlfriend. And he also planned to look up proposal lines to say to his girlfriend.
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
A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE TWELVETheme: The life of Raven McKenna CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA RAVEN MCKENNA’S HOMEThe room busted with activities causing Raven McKenna to smile heartily. Her little boy was so full of energy and it seemed like the whole country couldn’t contain him. And at that moment, he was exerting as much energy as he could on his poor grandma.Raven chuckled lightly as she placed the dishes she had been cleaning with a napkin back on the plate rack. She watched the two people she loves most on the world keenly from the kitchen. Her mother, Eva McKenna and her son Rowan McKenna, they meant a whole lot to her and she would go extra miles to satisfy them. No war was too tough to face with them by her side and able to protect each other.Raven McKenna busted her ass all day and night to ensure that she provided just enough for them with her chef job at Golden Restaurant. And not to bluff, Golden Restaurant was one of