BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE
(They call it madness but he calls it love)
EPISODE SIX
THEME: The blind lady
CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA
IAN BRYANT MANSION
"Welcome home, sir Ian.” A young girl dressed in a maid outfit greeted Ian with a smile on her face.
Ian arched his eyebrows when he saw her. "Who are you?" He asked.
He has never seen her face in the house. Even if there are lots of workers working in his mansion, Ian Bryant can tell if there is a new face and although he is also not the one hiring them.
“I am Ruth.” The young girl replied.
"Ruth?" Ian repeated as he walked further into the living room.
"Yes sir.” Ruth smiled.
"Where is Mr Griffin?" Ian demanded.
"Mr Griffin is in the Kitchen.” Ruth answered.
“Please tell him I want to have a word with him.” Ian ordered.
Ruth rushed off to the kitchen. Ian unbuttoned his suit jacket and sat on the couch.
"CEO Ian, welcome back home.” The fifty eight years old chef greeted him cheerfully.
"How are you doing, Mr Griffin?" Ian asked.
“I am fine. And it is good to have you back home.” Mr Griffin smiled.
"When did Ruth start working here?" Ian questioned.
"Last week sir. I should have called to inform you that Mrs Perla sent in another worker but I didn't because I figured out you would be too busy to pick up calls.” Mr Griffin explained.
Ian rubbed his forehead continuously. Mrs Perla Bryant would never stop treating her son like a high school kid that needed babysitters. She always hire new worker just for Ian to have people around him. And having too many workers in this home is one of the reason why he doesn’t like coming home.
Ian Bryant would rather stay at one of his hotels. Initially Ian had planned to stay in a small apartment but his mom insisted that he lives in this mansion to fit his reputation. Mrs Perla bought the mansion for her son on his eighteenth birthday. And her main reason for persuading Ian to move in was so that she can always come around to stay with him and she feels more comfortable with more workers around and not just her alone.
"How many workers in total?” Ian demanded.
"Eighteen workers sir.” Mr Griffin replied.
"Okay." Ian Bryant stood up from the couch.
"Sir, what would you like to eat?” Mr Griffin asked.
"I am full. I dropped by at Lauren's place to say hi so she gave me pasta. I just need a glass of water and painkiller.” Ian responded.
"Okay sir. I’ll get it.” Mr Griffin raced off.
Ian walked up the steps leading to the first floor. He switched on the room lights and crashed on the king sized bed. A knock sounded on the door about two minutes later.
“Come in.” Ian said.
Mr Griffin walked in with a tray filled with glass of water and painkiller. "CEO Ian, here is the water and painkiller you requested." He sets it on the bed.
"Thank you Mr Griffin. But I’ll appreciate it if you stop calling me CEO just call me Ian and drop the formality." Ian mumbled.
Mr Griffin only smiled. Ian had told him that several times but the man ever listens and doesn’t want to sound disrespectful.
"By the way, Miss Josie dropped by to check on you on her way back from the office.” Mr Griffin informed him.
"Really?" Ian arched his brows.
"Yes sir, she even tried calling but your phone was switched off.” Mr Griffin added.
Ian plucked out two pills and swallowed it before gulping down the whole glass of water. "I visited the park just to clear my head. I had to switch off my phone just so I could be at peace.”
Ian sat at the edge of the bed. Mr Griffin picked up the suit jacket from the bed and dropped it laundry basket in the closet. The old man is Ian’s only friend. Mr Griffin has known Ian since he was a little boy. To Ian, this man was also like a father to him. Mr Griffin understands Ian better than his parents.
Mr Griffin has been there to always put a smile on Ian’s face and always ready to listen to whatever he has to say. Right now, Ian has no other companion than Mr Griffin but he used to have a close friend.
His name was Bert and he was Ian’s childhood friend. Bert and Ian both grew up together but they were from different backgrounds. Ian Bryant is from a rich home while Bert was from a poor home but they were best friends irrespective of the differences.
During Christmas, Ian met Bert when he was ten years old. Bert came to the park with his mom and dad while Ian went with Lorna's parents because his parents were too busy. At the playground Mason had kicked Ian’s butt because he stepped on his expensive boot. It was unintentional but Mason was jealous and retaliated because Ian had Lorna's attention.
Bert saw what happened so he punched Mason on Ian’s behalf for being a bully. Mason and Ian were never on good terms because Mason felt that Ian was a threat to him and also his rival in everything. Bert fought with Mason until Lorna went in search of her parents and that fight had made them enemies.. They were never friends anyways. The fight caused a riff between both parents. Mason told his parents a different story but Lorna defended Ian since she was a witness.
When Ian was little he used to be a very shy and timid child. He always finds it hard to talk among his friends and some of his classmates took advantage of him. They called him a dummy and sometimes a bird brain which means stupid but that changed when he met Bert. Ian never saw Bert since the fight at the park until he was twelve.
Bert won a scholarship to study in a rich kids school that was meant to fund his education till higher level. Ian was so happy to see him but then Bert didn't recognize him. Ian had to explain things to him before he could remember and they became friends. Bert was a genius and he did better than everyone in class. He became the best student in high school taking away Mason's fame as the school most intelligent boy.
At sixteen, Bert started sleeping at Ian’s home sometimes so they could study together because Ian wasn't all that good in arithmetic. His personality and bullying from classmates really affected his grades. But in a nutshell, Ian studying with Bert made him the second best student and even his parents were surprised he could get to such position.
Mr and Mrs Bryant decided to reward Bert for helping their son by paying him for tutoring Ian but he refused. Ian convinced Bert to take it as if he was tutoring another person and that he could use the money to buy stuffs for his mom and siblings but he didn’t accept it.. Bert worked during weekends to get money after his dad died when he was fifteen then Ian would always give him some of his allowance to buy food for his family on his way home. And sometimes Ian always help him at work to deliver papers and mails. Riding on a scooter with Bert was fun and Ian had enjoyed every bit of it!
Unfortunately Bert died in a hit and accident at twenty. His death was painful that Ian had cried for weeks finding it hard to believe that he was ready dead. But Ian made a promise at his funeral that he was going to take care of his mom and two siblings—Caleb and Cassidy.
Ian fulfilled that promise. Presently Bert’s siblings are in college and he is the one sponsoring their education and expenses. Also Ian always send allowances to Bert’s mom and he has given them a good life that Bert had envisioned for them. It was the least Ian could do to repay Bert for being a good friend to him.
"How was your visit to the park?" Mr Griffin asked as he picked up the tray.
"Well I was able to clear my head at the park. At least for a moment, I was at peace.” Ian answered.
"Okay then..now you just need to take a shower and have a good rest." Mr Griffin made an attempt to head for the door but Ian stopped him.
"Wait..Mr Griffin!” He stopped and turned to look at Ian. "I just want to ask you a question."
Mr Griffin shook his head urging him to go ahead. "What is it?"
Ian clasped his hand together. "Is it possible for a blind woman to bear children?" He asked concerning what he saw at the park today.
"Why did you ask?" Mr Griffin screwed up his face in confusion. His expression was as if the CEO has just grown two heads because he didn’t expect such question.
"At the park today, a thief snatched a lady's purse and a little child raised an alarm but I was the only one who was quick to help her. I chased after the thief and managed to get the purse. I returned it to the lady only to find out that she is blind and she has two children!” Ian explained.
Mr Griffin heaved a sigh. The CEO is fine. He reassured himself. "Sir, you see being blind doesn't mean one can't give birth. It is the sight that is affected not the reproductive organs.”
Ian chuckled. Why didn't he think of that in his head?! He mused. "I am a fool to not know a blind lady can give birth. I felt pity for her and I was tempted to offer them a ride but she was quick to dismiss me...like my presence irritated her.” He huffed.
"Disabled people are always sensitive and very cautious of strangers. But did she thank you for retrieving her purse?" Mr Griffin questioned.
"Yes, she thanked me.” Ian muttered.
"Okay. Please take a hot bathe and get some rest now. I need to tend to some things in the kitchen.” Mr Griffin sounded resigned.
"Good night, Mr Griffin.” Ian waved.
"Sleep well.” Mr Griffin managed a small smile on his face before exiting the room.
Ian stepped into the shower thinking he was going to forget the blind lady but her face kept replaying in his head.
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE SEVENTHEME: The Bryant Family CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA TWO MONTHS LATER RIA ROBERT HOME"Ma’am Elise, can you please check out this drawing if the style came out correctly the way Mrs Belinda had explained it.” Ria requested as she sat blindly behind the desk designed for drawing purpose."Oh sure! Let me take a look.” Ma’am Elise came closer to Ria and collected the drawing pad from her to check the drawing."Wow Miss Ria! You got the dress so perfectly! You are so talented! Well I was expecting this much from you. I am sure Mrs Belinda would be so happy to see her dress.” Ma’am Elise giggled."Thank you ma’am Elise. I just hope she likes the dress.” Ria toyed with the pencil in her hand."So what’s next now?" Ma’am Elise asked as she dropped the notepad at the spot where she had taken it."We should get the materials for the dress and some other things tha
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE (They call it madness but he calls it love) EPISODE EIGHT THEME: Not my child CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AINSLEY HOSPITAL IN A PRIVATE WARD The ladies exchanged glances when their mom began to cry again. "Yes..yes and I am sure of it my son.” Mrs Perla sobbed "Who is she?" Piper asked with a raised eyebrow. Their mom might be too dramatic but they all choose to believe her knowing that their dad was never a saint when it comes to women. "Now you want to know? Why don't you just go and ask that your father who is never satisfied with one woman or even two!" Mrs Perla fired back at her daughter. Piper shrugged. "Well that's because —“ Ian cuts Piper off. "Will you just stay quiet, Piper! You don’t need to talk back at mom.” He snarled. His sisters weren’t so surprised but Piper felt offended by his words. "Show some respect Ian. Piper is your elder sister.” Lauren said. "Then tell her to behave like one
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE NINETHEME: Shrimps allergies CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AINSLEY HOSPITAL AT THE RECEPTIONMa’am Elise led Ria to the reception desk. "Good day nurse.” She greeted the petite nurse on glasses who stood at the desk.The nurse looked up at them. "Good afternoon, please how may I help you?" She asked."We are the family of a little girl that was rushed in here not too long ago.” Ma’am Elise replied."Please what's her name?" The nurse requested."Phoebe Lawson.” Ria answered. The nurse glanced away from them and searched the system. "Yes she is currently in ward two hundred and six.”"Can you give us the directions to get to the ward? I am not so familiar with this place.” Ma’am Elise said.The nurse gave the directions to the ward and they walked away. “I am scared. What if it is something serious?” Ria mumbled."Don't worry miss Ria, Phoebe will be alright." Ma’a
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE TENTHEME: The meet again CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AINSLEY HOSPITAL IN WARD 206Phoebe coughed as she was about to fall asleep again. "Are you okay Phoebe?" Ria asked.Phoebe cleared her itchy throat. "Yes mom." But she coughed."Hold on, let me get water." Ria stood up from the bed."There is no water in the room.” Phoebe mumbled.Ria stood on a spot as she tried to figure a way to get water for Phoebe. There was only one way to get water for her which is going back to the reception and ask the nurse at the desk for help."I will be right back.” Ria said."But how will you get water?" Phoebe asked sleepily."I will retrace my steps back to the reception and ask the nurse for help.” Ria replied."No, don’t worry I will be fine mom." Phoebe coughed again.“You should drink water. I counted my steps on our way here so I can go back to the reception by myself.
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE ELEVENTHEME: The fear of men CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA AINSLEY HOSPITAL IN WARD 206Ria reminisced over the earlier incident with the man who had retrieved her purse at the pack. She had really tried to concentrate on counting her steps back to the ward with the bottle in her hand but then someone had bumped in her way and she lost concentration with the bottle falling off her grip. It didn’t take long for her to hear giggling in the hallway then she realized children were around. She had searched for the bottle of water but couldn't find it and at that point she almost regretted not letting Emily take her back to the ward. All her mind was on Phoebe who needed water and she was still searching when she heard masculine voice but as usual she could see nothing. Ria was blind so she couldn't see whoever it was!Ria remembered how she had tensed up immediately,
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE TWELVETHEME: A classless bastard CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA LINT CORPORATIONIan sat at the desk, handling the hundreds of paper files that running the corporation required and his thoughts was also on Ria. It has been two days since he met her at the hospital. Ian had traced the address on the business card and he found Ria's workplace and house.Ian had watched Ma’am Elise talking to some women at the entrance but he couldn't walk up to her since he wasn't ready to make a dress. He needed to have a purpose before going to see Ria again.Ian dropped the ball point pen on the desk and clasped his hands together. “I can see her under the pretense of getting a dress for my sister but it won't be possible without me bringing my so called sister.” He mumbled to himself. Ever since Ian found Ria's house he has been trying to figure out a way to see her but he hasn’t been able to co
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE THIRTEENTHEME: The spoilt heiress CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA IN SIMMONS MANSIONLorna Simmons. She is twenty four years old and the only child of her parents. Her father, Mr Camden Simmons is the chief executive officer of Simmons Entertainment. Her mother, Mrs Belle Simmons is a superstar, a well known veteran actress in the country but she already quit acting.Lorna is a famous actress. She started her acting career as a child actor at the age of five. She has been in love with Ian Bryant since forever but he doesn't love her and she is aware of it. Ian once told her on her eighteen birthday that they are being forced into an arranged relationship and she shouldn't get her hopes high. Ian made it clear that he wasn't going to like her in anyway even if their parents force them into marriage.Lorna never believed what he said that day because Ian was fond of saying silly things
BLIND BILLIONAIRE BRIDE(They call it madness but he calls it love)EPISODE FOURTEENTHEME: The arranged marriage CHICAGO, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA IAN BRYANT MANSIONMr Griffin rushed into the kitchen after a maid informed him that Ian instructed her to leave the chores. "What's going on, sir Ian?”Ian heard Mr Griffin’s voice behind him in the kitchen. "Nothing.” He mumbled and concentrated on the dishes he was washing in the sink."Really? But you only offer to wash the dishes whenever you are worried or in a bad mood." Mr Griffin said.Ian rinsed the plates and removed the red rubber gloves from his hands. Mr Griffin was right. Ian only does the washing of plates anytime he is worried or bothered about something."Sir Ian, please tell me whatever is wrong.” Mr Griffin requested."Can you stop addressing me formally? It is pissing me off, Mr Griffin.” Ian fumed."Okay, I’ll stop addressing you formally if you can also call me by my first name.” Mr Griffin