A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE TWENTY ONE Theme: A deal with the billionaire CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA CRAWFORD CORPORATION Raven tapped her feet anxiously on the marbled floor. If her nails ever come alive they would have her teeth ripped off. She had chewed on her nails unconsciously and out of nervousness and her breath hitched each time she heard a door open. The thoughts of leaving that spot and heading to the banks nagged at her. But the idea of her getting more than the amount she needed made her curious to know more about this deal. Her mind drifted to the man whom she was sure would be the intended fake husband. He looked cold, his presence had made the room standstill and he walked with grace and triumph that came from having this corporation for himself. He had a charismatic aura that would make any woman attracted to him. Raven shook her head to get rid of such thoughts of finding her fake husband to be attracted. S

A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE TWENTY THREE Theme: Lies from the depth of hell CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA LIBERTY UNION BANK On getting to the bank, Raven made a call to the hospital line to demand for the account details she would pay the money into. After getting it, she cashed the cheque and paid all the money into the hospital’s account for her son’s medical bills. Raven was beyond elated as she drove in excitement and relief to the hospital. It wasn’t until she got to the premises did her panic set in and she realized that she had to think of something to tell her mother. And Raven was about to lie about where she got the money from. Even at that, she had to think of something concrete to convince her mother. Eva McKenna was not a dumb woman and she could see through a lie by a thin thread. *************************** HARTFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Stepping out of the car, her cellphone vibrated. Tiana’s

A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (A Contract Marriage) EPISODE TWENTY FIVE Theme: Outcome of his proposal CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA CRAWFORD MANSION Christopher walked into the huge dinning hall, sighting all of his family members in one place. Ever since Mr James Crawford got discharged from the hospital, Christopher hadn’t caught up with them. He was too busy nursing his broken heart and trying to find a replacement as soon as possible. However, Christopher couldn’t escape the family dinner slated for tonight. And deep down in his heart, he had dreaded the question of his wife to be which his father was sure to ask tonight. Thankfully, he has good news to share. And with that Christopher grinned widely, mouthing a greeting to his family members. “Good evening mom. Hello dad.” He kissed his mother on both cheeks while he gave his father’s shoulder a mild manly massage. “How are you doing?” “Hey Chris, how are you?” His parents said at that same time. “

A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE TWENTY SEVENTHEME: The Perfect Pretense CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA HARTFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL“Really Ben, do you think it is right for me to go into an hospital as crowded as this one without a disguise?” Christopher questioned as he looked out of the car window. They just arrived at the hospital and he was trying to park his car properly.“Good Lord man! As anyone ever told you how obsessed you are about yourself? You want to hide your identity? Then put on a goddamn shade. Moreover, this is a hospital so do you think anyone would be in a good mood of taking note of the son of James Crawford and soon to be chief executive officer of Crawford Corporation? Stop playing my friend. This place is full of bunch of people battling with all sorts of ailments so I doubt any reporter would be lurking around for a story about you in here.” Benjamin taunted without missing a beat.He was at least glad that he could ge

A DEAL WITH THE BILLIONAIRE(A Contract Marriage)EPISODE TWENTY NINETHEME: The perfect son in law CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA HARTFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITALAs they stepped out of the hospital, Benjamin was still in a perplexed state of mind. Getting into the car and igniting it, Christopher could feel his friend’s pair of eyes staring at him.He turned to look at Benjamin. “Have I suddenly grown two or more heads?” He tapped his fingers against the steering wheels. “Ben, spill it out already! I don’t like it when you give me this look. And don’t burn me with your stares.”Benjamin sat up and leaned against the car door before shooting his eyes out in emphasis. “I think I need to call the police and have you arrested. News flash: Christopher Crawford is an imposter!”Christopher looked around wondering what Benjamin was yapping about at the moment. It was just the two of them in the car but Benjamin looked like he was reading a news to a larger audience. Was he going t