A Deal With The Billionaire

EPISODE FIFTY NINE

THEME: Booked on Sunday

CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

Getting into the car after leaving work, Raven thought it would be the right thing to do to text Christopher of her plans to have dinner with her family. The contract didn’t include not having dinner with each other, and she wasn’t sure if he might intend to eat dinner with her. Just as she texted him, his reply came briefly.

‘Alright. There is a company dinner on Sunday and we are obligated to attend. Just informing you.’

Raven snorted at how straightforward he was, if she didn’t know better she would have thought that was how he was. But she had seen him play nice and loving towards his family at dinner twice. So it had to do with something about her or women in general.

Kick-starting her car she drove towards home. Tiana had promised to drop by after getting changed.

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THE MCKENNA’S HOME

Raven’s heart soared when she saw Rowan sitting outside the porch waiting eagerly for her. She knew because he was watching the side she would drive in from with a keen interest.

As soon as Rowan saw his mother drop from the new car parked right in front of the house, his eyes glowed with interest and curiosity. He ran towards her in delight.

“Mom!” He screamed, jumping at her.

Taking him into her outstretched hands she lifted him off the floor. “How is my favorite doing?” She asked, smoothing out his hair.

“I am fine mom.” He wiggled his body out of her hold. “Is this yours?” He asked.

“Yes!” She responded.

“This is huge mom! I have seen this sort of cars countless time on TV. Can I ride in it mom? Please… please.” He pleaded, folding his little hands together.

Raven laughed. “Alright let’s ask mom first if we could go before dinner is ready.”

“Ok.” He beamed gleefully, holding her hands as they both walked up to the front door.

Eva was at the kitchen arranging some plates filled with mouth watering dishes that made Raven belly growl in hunger.

“Someone seems hungry!” Eva laughed. “You both should come and let’s eat.” She invited.

“How are you mom?” Raven asked as she kissed her cheeks.

“Very fine baby.” Eva answered.

“Grandma!” Rowan called out.

“I am so sorry I couldn’t help out with the dinner. It was pretty tight at work, but I did bring some desserts.” She raised up the food bag she had in hand and placed it on the kitchen island.

“Grandma!” Rowan called again, stomping his foot seeing that none of them was paying him any attention.

Eva laughed at his childish behavior. “What is it you want to tell Grandma, Rowan?” She asked.

Rowan looked excited now that he got her attention. “Look mom brought a new ride. I want to ride in it before dinner. Please grandma!”

Eva looked towards Raven for an explanation. “Yeah I told him we would need to seek for your permission before heading out.” Raven told her.

Her mom laughed lightly as she ruffled the boy’s hair. “If you intend to go on a ride with your mother, I can’t stop you my boy. You both should return before the food gets cold.”

“Ten minutes is all we need.” Raven jumped in excitement as her son. “Also mom, Tiana would be joining us.”

Eva clapped her hands in response. “Oh great! That’s just awesome! I have just about enough to go round.”

Raven smiled. She had taken after her mother in terms of the kitchen. Eva loved to cook and feed people just like her.

“We would be back soon grandma.” Rowan announced as he ran out the door.

Raven followed suit as they both boarded the car and drove down the street.

“Is this your new car mom?” He asked her, looking around it in fascination.

“Yes baby.”

“Can you come pick me up with it in school?”

“You have a school bus that picks and drops you off daily son.” Raven answered.

“But moooommmmm I want to show it off to my friends at school.” He whined.

“Don’t do that son. I can only drive you in it when you are heading for a sleep over or you intend to go to the mall. Stop being so insistent Rowan.” She replied.

“Fine!” He sulked.

“Should we go back home?” She teased him.

“Not yet!” He pouted.

Raven chuckled lightly and also ruffled his hair. “My baby, you know mom will do anything for you right? I don’t just want you to miss out on fun with your friends or get picked at because you live differently from them. Ok baby.”

Understanding his mother’s point of view he smiled. “Ok mom. I get it. But you promise to always come take me for a ride to the mall in it?”

“On my honor!” She mocked, causing them both to laugh.

They returned home after touring the streets for a few minutes. Tiana was already home by the time they returned.

“Aunt Tiana!” Rowan screamed as he attempted to run towards Tiana but Raven held him back and sighed.

“Remember what the doctor told you Rowan. Don’t run, you aren’t so fit for it yet!” Raven explained.

“Ok mom.” He sighed in frustration and Jay walked towards his destination.

The three women laughed out while Raven said. “When I said don’t run, I didn’t imply walking like a zombie.”

“Just following your orders mom!” He laughed.

“Naughty boy!” Tiana tickled him.

“Can we all eat now please?” Eva said, joining in the laughter. She watched in amusement as Rowan chatted with both young women at the same time making them laugh hard.

Glancing at Raven, for the first time since a long time her daughter seemed at peace. It had been long since she had seen Raven in such uplifting mood. This marriage was obviously the right choice for her.

“Mom, what’s running through your mind?” Raven’s words snapped her out of her deep thoughts.

“It’s nothing baby, you all should eat to your fullest.” Eva urged.

“It’s so nice to see you so full of life Rowan. Thanks for being a strong boy.” Tiana pulled at his cheek.

“I couldn’t leave mom and grandma all alone, I had to fight really hard.” He grinned.

“That’s my boy!” Tiana kissed his hair. “What are you doing on Sunday?”

“Me?” Rowan asked.

Tiana had to laugh at his reaction. “Yes you!”

“Nothing.” He replied.

“I owe you a day at the mall.” Tiana promised.

“Yayyy!” Rowan screamed in excitement. “I can’t wait till Sunday, we are going to have loads of fun aunt. Are you coming along mom?”Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

Raven dropped her cutlery. “I won’t be able to tag along baby.”

“Why?” They all asked at once.

She felt cornered by them. “Will you all try to breath please.” Raven chuckled nervously. “There is a company dinner at Crawford’s corporation on Sunday and I need to be there to support Christopher.”

Slowly they all nodded in understanding. And Tiana was the first to speak. “Okay. Seems fair enough. But do we really need a third party in the first place Rowan?”

Rowan thought for a moment. “No… no we don’t a third party.” He grinned.

“You know what? It is so nice to see you both backsliding me. Just perfect.” Raven scoffed.

“She is jealous!” Rowan said in a singsong voice.

“You naughty boy!” Raven pulled lightly at his ear.

“That’s enough you all, eat up on time. Your mom and aunt have to drive out to their destinations and I don’t want them getting on the road when it’s all dark.” Eva said.

“Alright grandma!” Rowan yelled in a bass tone.

“So silly!” His grandma muttered as they all ate in silence.