A Deal With The Billionaire

EPISODE FIFTY TWO

THEME: A Private Registry

CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

AT THE REGISTRY

When Raven got to the registry, the whole of Crawford’s family were already in line waiting, with Matthew and Benjamin including. They had all left their work to attend to the wedding. Perks of owning a family company, you can leave just when you like and want.

Stepping out of the car and seeing all of their gazes on her, except for Christopher of course who was so concentrated on his phone and Ashley who had decided to pay mind to Eisner’s well combed hair.

Raven let her gaze down, feeling her nerves gets jumbled up as she walked closer to them with her mom and son behind her.

All of a sudden, Hope held a hand to her mouth. “Wow! Raven, you look so breathtaking.” She complimented.

“I knew you were going to make a beautiful bride, but this…” Ava gestured towards her perfectly made up face and outfit. “this is absolutely amazing! You are just too beautiful Raven.”

“It’s obvious the Crawford’s men have the same test in women.” James chipped in. “Isn’t this the handsome Rowan I have heard so much about?” He muttered towards Rowan, grinning at him playfully.

“It’s nice to meet you sir.” Rowan said respectfully as he gave his special smile.

They all laughed lightly. Eva greeted each one of them whilst hugging them. Rowan already got himself in a playful mood with Adam and Liam.

“Won’t you compliment your wife to be Christopher? Is someone acting shy here?” Hope teased her son.

Christopher looked up sharply. He had been totally carried away and forgot to get into his acting mode. He cursed silently for almost giving himself away. Casting a glare towards Benjamin who acted innocent for not reminding him.

“Really mom, don’t I already know that before snatching her off the spinster street.” Christopher joked as he walked towards Raven and stared deeply into her eyes with a faked affection. “I must admit that you look stunning baby.” He complimented, kissing her on the cheek.

Raven stood stiff yet again when the kiss landed on her cheek. She wasn’t expecting it. He smelt like an ice cream palour and the smell invaded her nostrils. She couldn’t really decipher what sort of perfume he had on him but she was only certain that it was different from the one she smelt on him the last time they went to dinner.

They both stood still staring at each other not saying a word. The others whispered to themselves, making jest at how they can’t seem to get enough of each other.

“You both can wait till tonight, when you get home after being officially married.” James teased, “Let’s go in, the registry won’t wait all day.” He told them as they all filed in, with the supposed couple at their tail and their hands interwoven.

Raven thoughts raced for a moment when she finally got a hang of what James Crawford had said. She knew she had to live with Christopher but hadn’t realized it would be so soon. Pulling at his hand to get his attention. He gave her a cold stare which she ignored.

“Do I need to move into your home immediately?” she asked in a tight whisper just to prevent the others from hearing.

“Don’t tell me you haven’t packed up yet.” He bit back with an icy glare while whispering in her ears.

“You didn’t tell me that I have to pack my things.” Raven whispered back in his ears when she noticed the others were beginning to look towards them.

Christopher felt the urge to squeeze her hand tightly. “Are you that dumb that I need to tell you everything? Even if you haven’t gotten married before, where did you ever hear it that newly married couples live apart?”Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Raven felt stupid at that point. She had always prided herself in knowing what to do and not get told. But it didn’t even occur to her that she was suppose to have her bags packed for her temporary home.

“Look at them whispering into each other’s ears… looks really cute plus they look so good together!” Ava said to Benjamin who stood next to her as she watched the couple keenly, whispering into each others ears like teenagers.

“You wish.” Benjamin muttered silently, wondering what the two of them were getting at with the act they were putting up.

“They remind me of the both of us when we were younger.” James said to his wife.

Leaning into the hold of her husband, Hope sighed. “I am so glad our only son is eventually settling down. “Thank you for making him do the right thing.”

Placing a kiss on her forehead James held on to her tightly. “I will always ensure to do the right thing for our family as long as I live.”

“That looks too vague to me.” Ashley spat, looking towards Matthew for support as she sneered at Christopher and Raven who had finished biting each others ear and were finally making their way towards the person in charge of making them man and wife.

“Shall we begin?” The pale looking faced man called out to the family when both couples took their seat in front of him.

They had chosen a private registry which only people of their caliber could make use of and paid heavily for it. They did so to avoid the attention of the press or get snitched on by an anonymous. It was why the man had sat patiently waiting for them after they had wasted an hour of his time.

“Yes please.” James answered for them all.

The marriage certificate got opened and all the needed signees appended their signatures. Benjamin came forth to hand over the rings to them. When Raven sighted the ring she almost gasped, as much as she wasn’t familiar with jewelries worth she knew the diamond ring she was staring at was worth more than her annual savings. They exchanged the ring and locked their hands briefly with forced smile on their faces.

“I now pronounce you husband and wife.” The man announced as the whole family clapped excitedly, except for Ashley who clapped with less enthusiasm.

“You both can kiss freely now please.” Ava initiated.

Christopher pulled Raven towards him smiling lightly and bent his head down so they could be of same height. His soft lips met hers and the kiss started very lightly like a touch of a feather. Raven had almost sighed in relief that he wasn’t going too extreme until he deepened the kiss and kissed her so passionately she almost forgot they were only putting up an act. When he released her she felt wobbly. Christopher Crawford was a damn fine kisser!

Ava, Hope and Eva giggled happily while Ashley and Matthew paid attention to covering the eyes of their kids.

“Congratulations baby.” Eva patted her daughter’s cheek with tears in her eyes. “You deserve this, you deserve this love and happiness my baby. I love you so much.”

Holding her mother’s hands to her cheek as tears lingered in her eyes too. “I love you too mom.”

“Can I get a hug too mom?” Rowan beamed at her.

“My champ.” Raven cooed, bending low to his level. She pulled her son to herself and she held onto him like her life depended on it. And she felt reluctant to let him go. “I love you my baby.”

Rowan wiggled in her hold and giggled in excitement. “Let me go mom. Please don’t squash me.”

Christopher, Ava and their parents laughed at Rowan’s comment. “I am so glad this went well.” Hope said as she took turn to hug Christopher.

“Can we all go home and dine now? I am starving!” Benjamin whined.

“Is that all you think about Williams?” Christopher teased.

“I guess it is who I am meant to be.” He replied with no remorse but a smirk grazing his lips.

“Do you both never get tired of throwing banters at one another?” Ava said, laughing.

“It’s really fun to do it with your brother.” Benjamin replied.

“But you know he is right, let’s go get our bellies stuffed.” James said, laughing along.

They all stepped back out of the registry, each boarding the cars they had brought to the registry and all riding down to the Crawford’s family home.