A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE SIXTY ONE THEME: Devilish Stares of Ashley Crawford CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA CHRISTOPHER CRAWFORD APARTMENT Christopher paced the living room grounds like a soldier on duty even as he kept glancing at his wristwatch. It was just about five minutes to three and he was meant to lead by example if he was to be taken serious. He knew his father would try getting to the venue before him if he wasn't careful. He had intentionally told Raven to be prepared by three to enable them get to the venue latest few minutes to four. The program was slated for 4:00 p.m. Just as the clock stroked fifteen minutes past three and he was about to stomp onto the stairs and drag her by the tail. With that thought in mind, Raven appeared dazzling in the attire she wore. He needed to admit, she was beautiful and every look did fit her perfectly. Raven walked down the stairs nervously, hoping she hadn't missed the scheduled time. In

A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE SIXTY THREETHEME: Reflection of the pastCONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AT THE GRAND HALLHope watched as Raven nitpicked at her dessert and something seemed off about her. She had tried calling James attention to it but he was away from the table chitchatting with some people at the party. Tired of the somber atmosphere, Hope cleared her throat.“Is everything alright, Raven?" She asked, but was met with utter silence.It was obvious the young lady was lost in thought and had a lot on her mind. She hadn't heard Hope call her the first time. Rather than shout out her name again, Hope switched seats and sat next to her.“Why are you so lost in thought?" Hope asked gently with concern.Raven jumped so hard and she almost slipped out of the chair. She had zoned out completely and wasn't even aware of it. The night had taken a toll on her so much that she has lost track of time and her environment.“Goodness! Rave

A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE SIXTY FIVETHEME: Hidden feelingsCONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA THE GOLDEN RESTAURANT TWO MONTHS LATER“Can I get a plate of shrimps and grits?" A waiter asked.“Coming right up!" Raven replied as she moved around the kitchen swiftly.As usual The Golden Restaurant was busy as ever in the morning. And they had their hands full. The day got Tiana less talking and more work plus she didn't seem like she was in the best of mood for a chitchat. Raven had decided to postpone the probing till they had a brief break.“Here you go!" She said, handing the order to the waiter as more orders came in.“Can you at least take a break? You have been everywhere since you came in.” Tiana smacked her lips in annoyance.“Oh Lord, I actually thought you went mute." Raven taunted in reply as she cleaned up her hands by the washing basin.They eventually got some time to take a rest while the other orders coming in could b

A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE SIXTY SEVENTHEME: He bailed out on herCONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICACHRISTOPHER CRAWFORD APARTMENTRaven had rode the car at an higher speed than usual in her anxiousness to get home before Christopher did. Since they would be leaving home together, she intended to drop her car at home and also get a change of cloth.Driving into the compound, she entered into the house whispering Ed Sheeran’s shape of you to herself.“You seem so excited tonight?" Matilda said on sighting her.Raven laughed lightly. “I guess so."“Thank Goodness you are home early, what would you like to have for dinner?" She asked.Raven waved her off. “Oh there is no need to worry Matilda. We would be eating out tonight."“Oh ok." Matilda sounded dejected.Raven took note of her countenance. “Please don't be like that Matilda. You know what make whatever it is that comes to mind. Any of us might get hungry when we return, so we can just warm it up.

A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE SIXTY NINETHEME: Stay JessicaCONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICATrying to rush the taxi driver up made her get glares from the man every time she made a request to go faster. Raven ignored all of jabbing stares as her mind conjured up different situations Christopher could be in and what could have made him drink such amount of alcohol.In the two months of being with him, she has seen him consistently and he wasn't the type to drink much. Even when he and Benjamin hang out they hardly ever drink so much. She hoped he hadn't split the secret about their wedding in this drunken state to the bartender or the contract over the phone to any of his family members.The taxi parked in front of a bar, right there at the entrance sat Christopher on the floor with a man who she felt might be the bartender standing next to him.“You came right on time. I was just about to leave him here." The bartender said to Raven when he saw her dr