A Deal With The Billionaire

EPISODE HUNDRED

THEME: A femme fatale

CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

CRAWFORD CORPORATION

Christopher ran into the house like he was being pursued. Shortly after he reached climax with Jessica, he came back to his right senses. He had ran out of the company when his brain finally caught on the situation on ground. He had told jessica off, even though the way he said it didn’t sound like he meant it.

When he got home and saw Raven’s car he was a bit relieved thinking she was still in the room and probably crying her eyes out. His plan was to apologize to her thinking it would end it all.

Running up the stairs, he didn’t wait to listen to what Matilda had to say to him. Christopher checked his room first but she wasn’t there. He checked her room and realized it was empty too. He ran towards her closet and noticed some clothes were missing. He still couldn’t comprehend anything until his eyes caught the contract on the bed.

Opening it up, he saw Raven’s signature underneath it. And another paper that said, she would repay him back for not completing the contract and there was no need for him to find her.

He dialed her line but it was unreachable. Christopher yelled in anger as he threw the papers at the wall. He ran back downstairs.

“When did my wife leave and you didn’t see it fit to call me?!” He yelled at Matilda.

The old woman gave him a hard glare. “How was I suppose to call you to stop her when you didn’t do that in the first instance?!” Without sparing him a glance, Matilda walked away in annoyance.

Christopher looked taken aback by her response. He had acted foolish and everyone knows that now. He didn’t know who to call first.

Eva came to his mind, there was no way Raven wouldn’t have gone home. That was her safe haven.

Eva picked on the third ring. ‘Hello Chris, how are you?’

‘I am fine Eva. I just want to ask is Raven with you?’

‘No, she isn’t. I just got back from an outing with your mom and she isn’t here.’

‘Ok.’

‘Is everything alright?’

He thought for a moment on what to say. But he couldn’t bring himself to explain the situation. ‘It’s all good Eva. We just had a bit of argument and she left the house in anger.’

‘Don’t worry about that, she might be with her friend. She would return soon.’ Eva assured him before hanging up.

Christopher ruffled his hair severally. He dialed Tiana’s line but she wasn’t picking. He was beginning to have an headache. He decided to call the only person that could proffer a solution-Benjamin.

“Please tell me, this is just a prank?!” Benjamin asked as he came into the house. He had dropped everything he was doing to meet up with his friend.

At this point Christopher was already weeping now. “It’s not… a prank. It’s all my fault.” He knelt down in the middle of the room. He showed Benjamin the divorce papers Raven already signed.

Benjamin stared at him in disgust. “Of course it’s your fault! How could you pick Jessica over Raven?!”

“I am sorry, Benjamin.”

“Oh please! You should say that to Raven but she already left! What’s the hell is your problem?!”

“I haven’t gotten over Jessica… goddamnit. I couldn’t control how I felt on seeing her and she took every last resistance out of me.” He tried to defend himself.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“I am so disappointed in you Chris.” Benjamin stated clearly.

“I love Raven. I have fallen in love with her, I don’t know if I would be able to survive knowing she is far way from me.”

“Oh, you would have to survive since the love of your life is back!” Benjamin spat in distaste.

“Help me Ben, I feel so helpless.”

“I have said it before and I would say it again. Jessica doesn’t love you and I would get to the root of this.” Benjamin grimaced in anger.

Christopher shook his head in disapproval. “Jessica isn’t like that, she is just too ambitious that’s all. And now she is back because she already realized her mistakes. I just want to find Raven.”

“Are you even listening to yourself?! You sound like a fool. This lady just ruined your marriage!”

Closing his eyes, Christopher sat up. “It wasn’t a marriage in the first place, it’s all just a facade.” He sniffed. “I guess we both have to go apart this time to avoid any form of complication.”

Benjamin stared at his friend with his mouth agape. “Are you… for real right now?” He stuttered.

“Isn’t it the truth?” Christopher sounded confused.

Arguments ensued downstairs and got to their ears. The two men glanced at each other in confusion, before heading back down.

“What’s going on Matilda?” Christopher asked from the stairs.

“A woman here says she is your fiancee and she wants to come in!” Matilda yelled in response. She sounded angry.

Christopher ran downstairs at the description. “Jessica?” He called out. At the mention of her name, Jessica pushed Matilda heavily to the ground letting herself in with her suitcase.

“Hey baby!” Jessica cooed as she walked up to him and her heels clanking against the floor. She hugged him tightly with a bright smile on his face and she kissed him too.

“I am here to offer you some moral support.”

Christopher removed her hands from his neck. “You aren’t suppose to be here right now. My wife wouldn’t appreciate you showing up here after what just happened.” He told her, cringing at his own statement.

Jessica snorted. “If I am correct, she isn’t in this house at the moment. The way she reacted, it’s obvious she is the kind of woman to run away from situations.” She held on to him again. “But I am here for you baby. Anything to make you happy.” She cooed.

Christopher stood dumbfounded, unable to say anything. Benjamin scoffed loudly as he motioned towards Matilda and helped her up.

“Oh you are here Ben. It has been a while.” Jessica said as if she hasn’t seen him before now.

“You are not allowed here! You are not meant to step your filthy foot into this house!” Benjamin lashed out at her.

“Stop Ben, she is my guest. Let her breath. Matilda get her something to eat.” Christopher said as he walked back towards his room feeling dejected.

Benjamin shared a look with Matilda in bewilderment. “What in the world did you come back here to do Jessica?” He groaned.

“To take my place of course.” Jessica replied as she snapped her fingers towards Matilda. “Get my bags upstairs.”

“In your wild dreams.” Matilda retorted.

Jessica laughed cruelly. “You had better watch your mouth oldie, I might send you out of your job, don’t make it too easy for me.”

“I can’t believe you had the guts to return her Jessica. You do know I know you.” Benjamin said.

“You know nothing Ben and Christopher would never believe you over me. You must have tried several times since you never did hide your hatred towards me.” She scoffed. “You should back down now. I have returned to take my man and if you know the supposed wife tell her it’s in her own good to never return.” A devious look grazed her face.

“This won’t end well for you, Jessica!” Benjamin warned.

Jessica smirked at Benjamin. “You would think that I already cast a spell on your best friend right? No, I didn’t do anything. It’s love, my friend. Christopher loves me like crazy. Just keep that in mind.” She jeered, tagging her suitcase along as she went up the stairs.