A Deal With The Billionaire

EPISODE THIRTY

THEME: His mysterious woman

CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

CRAWFORD CORPORATION

“Benjamin, wake up.” Christopher tapped him softly.

“Are we home already?” Benjamin asked as he rubbed his eyes.

“I drove you to my company.” Christopher unlocked the car doors.

“Did I sleep for long?” Benjamin yawned.

“Yes.”

“How long was I gone for?”

“Long enough for me to sell you off to the willing pirate buyers at the sea shore.” Christopher replied with a snort and stepped out of the car.

Benjamin did the same too but controlled his steps as he got down from the car. He was still feeling sleepy. “You are an explicit example of rude, Christopher. Count yourself lucky today because I am not interested in bantering with you. Place an order of some roasted chicken and lobster rolls for me. Bills on you.”

Christopher acknowledged the greeting of the workers with a short nod as they walked passed him.

“Are you even listening to me?” Benjamin questioned as they walked towards the elevator.

And Christopher didn’t response until they got into the elevator. “World class model, what happened to your healthy dieting plan?” He taunted.

“Really? Well… since you asked for it then I will give you the appropriate answers. Trying to diet with you close by is like a waste of time. Trying to eat healthy next to you is no difference from committing suicide. You zap every strength and breathe that the supreme being above has gifted me freely. So do me the honors of doing what I want. Christopher, you owe me enough already and this is too little for me to ask for after everything I have done for you.” Benjamin lamented as if he was about to cry.

“Is it that bad?” The elevator dinged and the door opened to let them out.

“It is that terrible! You are stressing me out!” Benjamin responded.

The secretary said hello to them but only Christopher gave a warm response.

“I believe it is really that bad if you are not in the mood to flirt with my secretary today.” Christopher laughed at his friend whose pose was looking slouched.

“I hate you, Christopher.” Benjamin muttered.

“Hey Tricia, please call the cafeteria and place an order of roasted chicken, lobster rolls and the new Englander. I want it in my office as soon as possible.” Christopher ordered.

Without waiting another second, Tricia picked up the phone to make the orders.

Benjamin looked at his friend. “Am I supposed to believe the new englander is a bonus to my meal?”

Christopher rolled his eyes. They walked into his office. “You are not the only one who is famished and likes good…” His sentence got caught in his throat when he saw Ava sitting comfortably in his chair and staring at him.

“When in the world did you get here? Tricia also didn’t say anything to me.” He was surprised to see her.

Ava held out her hand in delight. “I told her not to tell you anything. Come and give me a hug my dear brother.” She called out to him.

Christopher threw his head back in laughter as he went to her. “How are you doing? I miss you so much… so badly.” Ava said as she held onto her brother.

Christopher released himself from her hold. “Didn’t we see each other last night?” He pulled off his suit jacket and placed it back on the hanger. “You are acting like I have been gone for so long. And why do I feel like there is more to your visit, Ava?” He noted.

“And if it isn’t my least favorite person.” Benjamin commented as he slumped into the couch. “Hmm. This is bliss.” He muttered and rested his head further into the arms of the couch with his eyes closed.

Ava raced to the couch and jumped right next to him and the action made him curse out. “What the fuck is wrong with you, Ava?!”

“That’s really rude of you, Benjamin. You shouldn’t be so vulgar.” She rebuked with her eyes teasing him.

“Oh should I courtesy while you break my fucking ribs into pieces?” Benjamin yelped as he sat up abruptly.

“Well that would be considered a martyr act.” Ava winked.

Benjamin rubbed his temples. “Oh my goodness. I have had enough of the Crawford siblings for a day. Can I have some damn break please?!” He let out a sigh of frustration which caused Ava and Christopher to laugh.

A rasp knock sounded on the door and Ava didn’t wait a minute before getting it. She saw Tricia with the food package Christopher had ordered her to get for them.

“My dear Tricia, you are an angel.” Benjamin said as she dropped the food package on the table.

“Thank you, Tricia.” He made a move to grab the ones that belongs to him.

“You are welcome.” Tricia smiled heartily as she exited the room.

Without caring if he was being watched, Benjamin dipped his hand into the roasted chicken, chewing on it and savoring every of its taste.

“Hmm. Take me home to where I belong. This is delicious.” He commended. “I should probably move in to somewhere close so I will always have this sort of meal for free.”

“Idiot.” Christopher laughed as he motioned towards the table to grab his meal.

“What did you order, Chris?” Ava questioned after checking through Benjamin’s meal and found out that it wasn’t her thing.

“New Englander.” Christopher waved it for her to see it and he walked back to the swivel chair. “You want some?”

Ava shook her head in disapproval. “Your appetite is gross… the both of you. How can you indulge in junks when it is just past eleven in the morning?” She fumed.

“Junks are heart warming!” Benjamin said while Christopher shook his head in support.

Ava laughed at both men as she propped her butt on the table next to her brother’s chair. “Grab a good meal.”

“We’ll try.” Christopher replied.

“So… do I get to meet your fiancée before anyone else?” Ava grinned showing off her perfect set of white teeth.

Taking a pause from his chewing action, Christopher looked straight at his sister. “I knew it! I knew you are not just here to see me because you miss me so much… so badly.” He mimicked her.

“Come on, Christopher, do I-”

“Not in your dreams.” Christopher interrupted her.

“But why? Why are you hiding your woman?” Ava demanded.

“Ava, tell me something I don’t know. I mean why are you so eager to meet my woman?”

Ava shrugged. “I want to get her on my side before Ashley does. She got to meet Jessica before me and they were even closer than I ever expected. To be honest, I never liked that woman and I am glad you ended the relationship with her.”

“Oops. I thought I was the only one.” Benjamin mumbled to himself.

Christopher heaved a deep sigh. “I didn’t know you never liked Jessica.”

“That’s because I always look cool around her. Plus you liked her too much so I didn’t have any choice but to be good to her. Let me meet Raven before anyone else.” Ava pestered.Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

“Don’t worry, you will get to meet my wife to be soon. Sunday is just hours away.” Christopher answered.

He tried to distract his thought from drifting to Jessica with his meal. And he was in no mood to talk about the dinner that he was already dreading so much.

Ava’s visit only made him anxious that his family were too curious about his mysterious woman.

“Alright! Bye!” Ava announced as she jumped down from the table.

Christopher and Benjamin’s head snapped up to look at her. “Are you leaving?” They both blurted out in surprise.

Ava rolled her eyes. “Of course! I am leaving. Christopher already jeopardized my mission for visiting him. So bye!” She picked up her bag and walked out of the office.

“Oh man! You are in for a long run. Christopher, my prayers are with you.” Benjamin consoled as he bite into the lobster roll.

Christopher put down his food and wiped his mouth with some serviettes. He has lost his appetite. And he couldn’t wait to be done with all of this drama.