A Deal With The Billionaire

EPISODE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN

THEME: Raven is pregnant.

CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

Eva couldn’t bring herself to fall asleep after receiving Rowan’s call. When she checked the time it was past eleven and it was impossible and disturbing if she tried calling Christopher. Instead she had turned all through the night till she got carried away by the sleep.

When she opened her eyes again, the bed stand time read 5:30 a. m and she didn’t care anymore if it was too early. She dialed Christopher’s number and he picked up on the first ring.

‘Good morning, Christopher. I know this might seem too early. But I really need to talk to you.’ She ranted into the receiver.

‘Good morning to you too Eva. What’s the matter?’ Christopher sounded very awake. He must have been up earlier than Eva had imagined.

‘Rowan called last night!’ She told him.

‘What? When? What did he say?!’ He asked anxiously.

‘I would tell you on the way. But how fast can we get to Brooklyn this morning?’

‘If my time says right we should be at Brooklyn by latest 7:00 am as soon we land.’

‘Are we flying a plane or something?’ Eva asked feeling uncertain. She didn’t expect him to give such quick calculation.

‘Of course Eva. I am not a Crawford for nothing. Get dressed I will send my driver to pick you up soon.’

‘Ok Chris. I will be ready in no time.’ Eva assured him.

Christopher sprang up from the couch he was sitting on. He had been awake since 4:00 am. It had been about two weeks and counting since he told the family about his marriage and he still hadn’t heard any news about Raven’s whereabout. He was beginning to lose his damn mind. His concentration at work was minimal, but thanks to Benjamin and the rest of the family who kept him sane.

Rummaging through his closet he dialed Ava’s number. ‘Hey sis!’

‘Bro, top of the morning to you!’ Ava panted like she was on a treadmill.

‘You exercising?’

‘Yes.’ Ava replied.

‘I need you to wake the whole house up. I just got to know about Raven’s whereabout. I would get the private jet ready to fly Eva and I down to the place.’

‘Oh my God!’ Ava screamed. ‘We would get back to you right this minute.’

Christopher cut the call and immediately dialed Benjamin’s number too.

‘You had better be calling for a good reason.’ Benjamin whined.

‘I have found Raven’s address.’ Christopher said to his friend as he tried to squeeze his legs into his trouser pants.

‘Are you serious?!’ Benjamin demanded as he sat up from his sleeping position.

‘I am not kidding.’

‘I will be at yours in a couple of minutes.’

The line went dead.

Christopher called Steve barking out orders to go pick up Eva from her house. Rushing down the stairs, Christopher dialed a number.

‘Can you pilot the plane this morning? How is the weather?’ He asked the person on the receiver.

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‘Brooklyn.’

‘The weather is very okay sir, when do you plan to board?’

‘This morning. I would be ready in the next…’ He checked his time trying to calculate Eva leaving her home and them driving to the airport. ‘Say in the next forty minutes. Would that be enough time to prepare?’

‘It is more than enough time sir. Will be expecting you.’

‘Thanks.’

Christopher felt nervous all over that he didn’t know whether to sit or stand. He stood up to check for the necessary things he might need. Then he stepped out of the house waiting by the porch.

He dialed his secretary’s line. ‘I am so sorry to wake you. But can you make available a hired car at Brooklyn airport in the next two hours?’

‘Good morning sir. It’s okay.’ The secretary greeted. ‘How many cars should I make available?’

Just as he attempted to say one for him and Eva, his parents car rolled in, followed by that of Ashley and her husband’s. Benjamin came along in his car too.

‘Four cars will do.’ He responded.

‘Alright sir.’

Christopher disconnected the call with his mouth agape at their turn up. Just then Steve drove in with Eva. They all stepped out of the car in a rush . Christopher was more surprised to see Ashley.

Ashley locked eyes with her brother before he could say anything. “I need to tender my apology.” She said to him and also shared a look with her husband.

“She needs to pay her dues, Chris.” Matthew said.

Christopher smiled as he walked up to her. He hugged her. “And right there is my big sis. Thanks so much for coming guys.”

“We came as soon as Ava informed us.” Hope said.

“You shouldn’t have bothered dad.” Christopher told him.

“I want to bother about my daughter in law and grandson. Can you not stop me please.”

“Hello everyone.” Eva greeted.

“How are you Eva?” Hope and Ava hugged her at the same time.

“You ready?” Christopher asked Eva.

“Very ready.” Eva replied.

“How do we get there?” Benjamin asked.

“Through air of course.” Christopher smirked.

“Let’s move then!” Ashley yelled.

They all got back into the car and headed towards the airport. When they got there twenty minutes later the pilot was already in place as the hostess ushered them in.

“How is she?” Christopher asked Eva as they settled into their seats when the plane took off.

Eva sighed. “Well not doing fine according to Rowan. She has been crying all night for a while now.” She paused to look at Christopher properly. “And she is pregnant!” She raised her voice for everyone to hear.

“Oh my goodness!” Hope gasped.

“Are you for real?”

“Seriously?!”

“Raven is carrying your child!”

Those were the handful of comments from each member.

“Rowan said she is pregnant.” Eva said again.

“Wow! We are going to be grandparents again James.” Hope told her husband as everyone congratulated each other.

Christopher sat dumbfounded as Benjamin tapped him from behind. “You did shoot your shot well. You bastard!” He laughed.

Christopher let out a breath as he watched everyone beaming at each other for the news. “I can’t believe this.” He muttered.

“What? You did it man!” Benjamin chuckled.

“I mean… that implies she was pregnant before she left home.” Christopher added.

“I believe that’s the case.” Eva affirmed.

“Oh my goodness! I can’t wait to see them!” Ava giggled.

“Me too!” Ashley said.

“I guess we all can’t wait to see them.” Hope agreed.

“I can’t wait to see them either.” Christopher murmured as he looked out through the window.

The plane landed in less than thirty minutes. The cars were already awaiting for them as they got down. Eva read out the address to the drivers and they all set out. The cars followed one another like a convoy.

Christopher sighed as they rode through the streets of Brooklyn. “You are coming back home with me mama. It’s time to return to your rightful place.” He whispered to himself with a smile on his face.