A Deal With The Billionaire

EPISODE SEVENTY SIX

THEME: Apologies

CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

CHRISTOPHER CRAWFORD APARTMENT

Raven had walked into the house humming a calm tune to herself as she locked the door only for her to turn to find Christopher coming to a halt from a pacing fit and he stared at her squarely. Christopher saw her take an indecisive pause before calling herself back to order.

“I am sorry for not preparing you breakfast this morning. I had to leave early to get some things done.” She walked with caution towards him as she mouthed the apology and made an attempt to walk away.

Christopher grabbed her by the wrist lightly and blocked her pathway. Raven looked shocked at the act. She had thought he was pissed at the fact that she didn’t cook him any breakfast that morning. But Raven had intentionally left home early, since she wasn’t going to work or even going to the library to cool her crowded head off.

Thinking the breakfast issue was the case, the first thing she mumbled was an apology and it took her by surprise when he pulled her back. She tried to wiggle out of the hold without looking up at him but Christopher held on to her wrist.

“What happened that night, Raven?” Christopher queried with his face creased in a frown.

Raven looked up at him. His eyes stared deep into her soul. He let her go. She took a step backward and she avoided his gaze again.

Raven sighed. “I am really sorry for what happened that night. It is all my fault and I take the blame.” She answered.

Raven didn’t even wait for him to respond and hear him admit to how much he regretted spending the night with her. So to save herself another dose of heartache she sighed and moved away from him. Her focus was to get into her room before she broke down completely.

On realizing that she was moving away from him, Christopher swirled her around and pulled her into himself. “I am so sorry Raven.” He said.

Raven was taken aback by the swift movement. She stood stiff in his hands and wondered what had gotten into him.

“I remember all of it now and I have realized how selfish and inconsiderate I was. Forgive me Raven, please. It was never my intention to hurt you. That night just happened to be a little bit complicated and I am sorry.” He inhaled her sweet smell deeply as the memories of their bodies colliding that night became more vivid.

The view was so real as he could remember all of the details and how much he loved the feel of her skin against his skin. Christopher gulped hard at how bad he had made her feel by calling out Jessica’s name all through the pleasurable moment. To think that he eventually had a mind blowing sex with someone entirely different from his ex and he had to blow it.

Raven felt like her ears were playing tricks on her as he pulled her closer to himself and whispered series of apologies. She could feel him smelling her. She wouldn’t have ever thought Christopher Crawford would apologize to her.

Raven pulled away from him and looked up at his face. “Are you really sorry?” She whispered, unsure of how he might take her words.

Christopher reached out to her jaw and titled her face so she could look into his eyes. “I mean every word, Raven. Please forgive me.”

Raven couldn’t hold back her emotions. She leaned into him again and held him tightly. “I thought we were never going to have this conversation. I forgive you.”

“It’s my fault for being so insensitive to your emotions.” One of his hands patted her back gently. He heaved a sigh of relief that she had accepted his apology. “Do I need to do something to make it up to you? Anything at all. Just name it.” He pulled away from the embrace.

Raven smiled shyly. “No… no, it’s all good. I am fine.”

“Are you sure? Have you had dinner?” He asked.

Just as she shook her head to lie about it her belly rumbled in betrayal.

Christopher chuckled. “Someone seems hungry. Would you like some Taco’s or Chinese?”

“Chinese should be fine.” Raven replied.

Christopher pulled out his phone from his pocket. “Alright, let me place an order for it.”

“I will just go change then.” Raven said, trying so hard to hide the crimson color creeping up her face.

She practically walked away at a close run on the stairs to her room. She locked the door firmly to avoid getting caught before doing a flip on the bed. She jumped excitedly like a child in a bouncing castle.

“Thank you so much Dad! Thanks! You brought back this smile on my face!” She whispered, grinning widely.

Her heart palpitated and her nerves was unsteady as she remembered how Christopher had swirled her around and hugged her. Raven didn’t know the emotions she emitted or how to explain them. But it was certain that she was extremely happy. She was very happy; Love could make you act crazy truly.

Her phone rang indicating a call coming in and she searched through her bag for it. Tiana was calling. Raven mused on how she always called at the right time.

‘Is everything alright, Raven?’ Tiana said, sounding worried.

‘Awwn, have you been worried about me?” Raven teased.

There was a bit of ruffling around over the phone. ‘Raven did you hit your head? Are you sure you are fine?’ Tiana was expecting the usual sad tone but this one was filled with some kind of excitement.

Raven sighed in relief. ‘Everything is just perfect, Tiana. It is perfect!’ She yelled. On realizing that she wasn’t alone in the house, she muffled her giggles in a pillow.

Tiana grumbled. ‘I really wish I could see your face. Why are you acting like an high schooler?’ She sounded confused.

‘You wouldn’t believe what just happened!’ Raven blurted out.

‘How about you give me a rundown of what went on as soon as you left the cemetery.’ Tiana made herself comfortable on the couch she had been sitting on before making the call.

‘Now, I need you to pay attention. I really don’t have much time to spare, cause I am heading downstairs for dinner.’ She giggled again.

‘Dinner? What dinner? And with who?’ Tiana questioned frantically.

‘Remember I told you I was heading to mom’s place?’

‘Yes you did. So what?!’ Tiana said in an impatient tone. She was really curious.

‘When I got home, mom informed me of Christopher calling to ask about me. For a moment I had thought he had placed a search warrant on me to avoid running from the contract deal. So mom made me leave early like I was in a total dread of what was to come when I got home. I drove back and forth the whole town till I felt the time was enough to go home. Honestly my intention was to sneak into the house when he was in his room. But Tiana! I almost lost my breath when I saw him pacing the sitting room! I wanted to run back out but it was impossible! I didn’t make a run for it to avoid any form of drama. I walked towards him, mumbled a few apologies and was about heading to my room when he pulled me back and apologized.’ She recounted in excitement.

‘Wait a minute! This isn’t a joke right?’ Tiana demanded.

‘I am not near playing! He grabbed my wrist and hugged me and then he didn’t stop blaming himself about what happened that night and he kept on saying that he is sorry for hurting me.’

“Christopher Crawford apologized! OMG! Oh girl, you have got the man smitten.’

Raven grinned widely. ‘No now, don’t get it wrong. He is just being nice.’

Tiana whistled. ‘That’s a fresh start, don’t you think?’

‘Maybe.’ Raven shrugged.

‘So what’s gonna happen now?’

‘Dinner.’ Raven stated as she stood up from the bed to pull off the trousers she was wearing.

‘And…’ Tiana taunted.

‘And?’ Raven raised her eyebrows.

Tiana huffed in frustration. ‘Stop being so boring. You both should reignite the past night, that seems like an awesome plan.’

Raven laughed out loud. ‘Shut the hell up Tiana! We are only getting to feel comfortable around each other.’

Tina tittered. ‘I will try to agree to your denial. But just one quick truth, tell me you didn’t feel the heat when he grabbed your wrist and hugged you?’

Raven blushed profusely and she was glad Tiana wasn’t next to her. ‘I had no such thought T.’ She lied.

‘Oh Raven, you are such a two faced liar. I could feel them seep through your teeth. I am sure you are blushing this minute.’ She laughed.

Raven chuckled. ‘You are crazy, Tiana.’

‘All I do is tell you how it is Raven.’

Just then a light knock sounded from the door. “Are you there Raven? The orders are here. I will bẹ waiting downstairs.” Christopher said from behind the door. And she heard his feet depart to the stairs.

‘Who was that?’ Tiana muttered on the line almost in a whisper.

‘That was him.’ Raven drawled, the blush coming up to her face again.Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

‘You know what, I will let you go. But do not forget to get dicked, my baby! I am rooting for you.’

Raven laughed lightly. ‘Get away from my phone!’ Hanging the call, she got into the bathroom to freshen up.

Her heart fluttered as she moved around, hoping the joy she was feeling lasts forever.