A Deal With The Billionaire

EPISODE FORTY FOUR

THEME: A life saver

CRAWFORD CORPORATION

Christopher slumped into the swivel chair as he flapped at his shirt. He leaned forward a bit to grab the bottle of water on the table. He opened it and chugged down every of the content without taking a pause.

The meeting had taken longer than desired. The people he met with were their intending Asian investors and having to deal in a foreign language which isn’t so convenient and wasn’t a good thing either and I t almost made him become grumpy after trying for so long.

However, Christopher kept his composure and didn’t have any sort of outburst knowing how important it was for him to paint a good image of himself if he was ever going to handle the company from now on.

His stomach grumbled so loud reminding him that he hasn’t eaten anything yet. Christopher craved for some good food badly and wished he had someone he could go out to eat with. And slowly his mind drifted back to the moments he would come out from a long boring meeting and meet up with a nice lunch and a touch of wild sex with Jessica. The thought made his balls ached at the mention of her.

Ever since they stopped talking about a month ago, he hasn’t had sex or even have any intention to do so with any other woman. Christopher shook his head wildly to get her thoughts out of his head and he uttered profanities loudly for his fragile heart that refused to let go of Jessica’s memory.Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

Twirling the chair around, Christopher turned to face the city of Connecticut showing behind him. His office being on the upper floor had a nice view of the world outside the office. The walls guarding the office were glassy and transparent.

Christopher recalled that few nights after his hurtful breakup, he had spent some nights at the office working his butts off and that was when he took note of how beautiful Connecticut was at night and also how bubbly it was; full of people who moved around briskly.

His heart skipped a beat to express his shock when the door opened suddenly behind him. He turned his chair back hurriedly and was taken aback by the presence of his father in the office.

“Dad!” Christopher called out as he stood up to meet his father.

James Crawford held his hand up to stop his son from moving any further towards him. “No take a seat son, don’t worry about me.” He said as he settled in the seat facing his son directly.

Christopher almost groaned out loud, wondering why his family decided to pick today of all days to drop in on him without any forewarning. He hated surprises.

“How are you doing son?” James questioned with a smile on his face.

“I am fine dad, thank you! I see you haven’t gotten used to leaving the reigns of your company and the rest of the staffs to me. I thought we agreed you would work from home till I get married.”

James made a face as he nodded in understanding. “Of course, I trust you son. I only got bored because your mom and sister left me at home all day. Your mother said they wanted to go on a shopping spree with Raven. I really do hope she doesn’t indulge in their fantasies.” He clicked his tongue.

Christopher chuckled at that. If anything, his father always got irked by his mother and sisters love for intensive shopping. He had never like the thought of it all his life.

“You know how they can be dad, no one can say no to their excesses. And I doubt Raven would be able to decline either.”

James shook his head in agreement. “Speaking of Raven, she looks like the perfect fit for you. You did a great job son!” He commended.

Christopher felt the urge to laugh out loud at his father’s ignorance but he held it in. He still can’t imagine everyone mentioning that they looked good together when they didn’t even know what the other loved to eat for breakfast, favorite color or even outfit.

“Thanks dad.” Christopher mumbled as he turned up a convincing smile.

“I am really glad you got yourself such reasonable woman. She reminds me of your mother, Hope was just as independent and free minded like Raven and these traits had drawn me to her in the first instance. Then I noticed how beautiful and sensitive she was, her inputs have been of great help to me when I was bringing up this company and it is the legacy this company has developed on; love. Most especially family love… I mean when you have a loving family and make them happy then you would be able to handle tons of companies. The first and most important corporation is your marriage and family. This is why I insisted on you getting married first before getting to handle the chief executive officer position.”

Trying not to sound like he had wanted it from the beginning and been dreaming about it all his life. Christopher tried to sound unsatisfied. “But dad if this is about having a good home to handle the company well, you have Matthew and he is married to Ashley. So why didn’t you make him the CEO?”

“Matthew isn’t my son and he doesn’t carry the Crawford’s name. I like him a lot but I have to give my position to my own blood… and that’s you.” James insisted.

“I understand you dad. And I promise to not disappoint you.” Christopher assured his father.

James nodded in delight as he stood up from the seat. “Well that’s all I came to tell you.” He cleared his throat. “My son, you have made a perfect decision. I will take a walk around the company and head home soon. I am sure your mother and sister will be on their way now.” He said checking his time.

“Do you need me to see you off dad?” Christopher asked as he stood up too.

His father waved him off. “No do not worry son, I can see you were in the middle of meditating when I came in. Just carry on. I will be fine.” James said and without waiting for his son’s reply, he turned around and stepped out of the office shutting the door close behind him.

Christopher exhaled, slumping back in the swivel chair the second time in a row. He was already feeling exhausted and even guilty for fooling his parents. He should have just opened up to them and let them know he was heartbroken and had no intention to love any woman again.

However, it was just too late to turn back the hands of time. He had to play along till the end of six months. He wished it would come soon and it can all be over and done with.

He stood up again and went to lay himself on one of the long couches in the office. He breathed out and closed his eyes tightly to rest for a while.

“And how is my least favorite person in the world doing?” Benjamin breathed air on his face.

“Oh my God!” Christopher yelled, falling off the couch out of fear. “How the hell did you get in?!”

Benjamin snorted at him, taking a seat on his favorite couch. He had noticed Christopher was in a deep thought when he came in. He had been so lost in it that he didn’t notice him open and close the door.

“Hey Christopher, what exactly do you have on your mind to make you hold on so stiff?” Benjamin asked.

Composing himself, Christopher stood up dusted himself and sat on the couch again. He looked furious as he glared at Benjamin.

“Just because you hardly have anything to brood over doesn’t mean someone else doesn’t. Do you even know how shocked I was Ben?!” He screamed.

Benjamin flashed him an unbothered look. “I really can’t deal with you right now.”

“Me neither, I have had enough of you all popping up on me with no notice.” He huffed.

“So it isn’t about me huh?”

Throwing daggers at his best friend with his eyes. “Of course it is about you. Don’t tell me you missed him?”

“Who?” Benjamin arched his eyebrows in confusion.

“My dad. He just left few minutes ago.” Christopher answered.

“Nah, I saw no one. Probably he had left longer than you thought since you were busy brooding.”

Tired of listening to his best friend. “What are you doing here, Ben?”

“Are you tired of me already?” He stated with a chuckle.

“Get on with it man!”

“Well I came to ask if you would like a late lunch. I had a shoot not far from your office and all they served was crap and my belly aches so bad.”

Christopher sighed in relief. “Just what I need. I was wondering when someone was going to ask if I still needed food to survive.” He stood up from the couch and stretched himself out.

Benjamin smirked. “Christopher you should always call me your life saver.”

Christopher snorted as he grabbed his suit. “In your fucking dreams man!” He mumbled.

He stepped out of the office as Benjamin followed closely behind.