A Deal With The Billionaire

EPISODE EIGHTY

THEME: The look alike

CONNECTICUT, UNITED STATE OF AMERICA

BENJAMIN WILLIAMS APARTMENT

Benjamin laughed heartily as he stirred the greens on the fire. “You should have seen her face, she thought I was gay. And I had a good time making her believe her judgement.”

Christopher chuckled as he took a sip of his wine. “I had always thought I was the only one you intend to always make feel miserable. But I never knew it’s actually an intended purpose. What were you wearing to make her think you are gay?”

Benjamin shrugged nonchalantly. “I had this tight fitted Jean and body-con top. I was testing out the clothes a company asked me to model for them. It’s meant for gays who intend to feel comfortable in men like clothes and at the same time not hide who they are. I guess they did well then, so I would be censoring it.”

Christopher cheered at him. “You are something Ben.” He laughed loudly.

“Now, back to you. Did you indulge in any office work today, cause you are here a bit too early?”

“Do you always have to be a nuisance?”

“No, why?”

“I came earlier to help you prepare before our guests arrives. But here you are making me regret my decision.” Christopher scoffed.

“I never asked you to assist me. I can do fine on my own.” Benjamin retorted.

“Ben?”

Benjamin raised a brow. “Did you call me?”

Christopher grunted. “Keep your bloody mouth shut and let me be.”

His shoulders shook in laughter. “I love how much I get under your skin.”

“It’s plain annoying!”

“That’s what it’s meant to do!” Benjamin insisted.

“You are so pathetic.” Christopher pointed a finger at him.

Benjamin grinned widely. “I try my very best.”

Christopher laughed out at his friend’s childish behavior as he checked his phone again. He had texted Raven the address almost an hour ago and she had told him she was on her way with her friend. He wondered what was keeping them so long. He also had something he needed to do and that was apologize to Tiana for his attitude at the wedding reception was poor. He wouldn’t be surprise if Raven was finding it hard to convince her to attend the dinner.

The doorbell rang.

“I will get that!” Christopher offered, moving hurriedly towards the door.

Benjamin gave him an odd look. “It wasn’t like I was ever going to do it.”

Opening the door and feeling nervous, Christopher held his breath. He didn’t know what his reaction would be when he saw her.

“Hi!” He raised his hand shyly.

“Hey Chris.” Raven also replied with her voice a bit silent.

Tiana stared in irritation as she watched the both of them. She cleared her throat and they both look at her. “Can you both move from the way please. You can share silent stares later.”

Christopher composed himself. “I am so sorry-” He stopped halfway.

Tiana shook her head and sighed. “I am not invisible.”

“Tiana!” Raven gritted as she nudged her friend’s side.

Christopher chuckled nervously. “Yeah Tiana. I’m sorry that we haven’t been properly introduced. I am Christopher.”

Tiana extended her hand and smiled too widely. “Nice to meet you. Can we go in now I am starving. I hope dinner is ready.” She pushed him aside and found her way into the house.

“Is she always that blunt?” Christopher queried as looked at Raven.

“I am sorry.” Raven whimpered, feeling embarrassed.

“No, you don’t have to be. I am just surprised a female version of Benjamin exist. Tonight is going to be fun!” He rubbed his hands together with a smile on his face. “Come on, let’s go in.”

“Raven, aren’t you coming?!” Tiana called out to her when she was almost at the entrance of the kitchen. “What?!” She stood still when she sighted the person in front of her.

“What’s wrong Tiana?” Raven asked behind her.

“You!” Both Benjamin and Tiana exclaimed at the same time.

“You both know each other?” Christopher asked with a confused look on his face.

Tiana turned to Raven. “He is the guy from the mall.”

Christopher looked towards Benjamin for confirmation. He nodded his head, looking bored. “She was the one who called me queer!” Benjamin answered his silent question.

Raven covered her mouth as she gasped out. “Was it Benjamin you said was gay?” She pointed out.

Tiana frowned her face. “Isn’t he?” She asked.

Christopher and Raven burst out laughing. Raven replied. “No he is never gay. It’s obvious Ben was only playing a fast one on you.”

Tiana grunted as she slapped her forehead. She looked up at Benjamin again. “Just know that I really do not like you already. But I will still eat this dinner, cause I don’t like to waste food.”

“Just say you are an hungry individual.” Benjamin threw a jab at her.

“Has anyone told you, you have the most disgusting and smelly attitude ever!” Tiana retorted as she gritted her teeth. And they both indulged in a stare competition.

Noticing the tension, Christopher cleared his throat. “Can we just have dinner?”

Nodding towards him, Benjamin headed to the kitchen. “Come and help me with the chicken, Chris.”

“I will be right back so please make yourselves comfortable.” Christopher told the ladies before jogging towards the kitchen.

Raven gave Tiana a disapproval look. She went to take a seat by the dining table.

“What? Didn’t you hear everything I told you he said?” Tiana countered.

“You could have ignored him still.”

“It’s not like he acted matured either.”

“Can you drop this Tiana?” Raven rolled her eyes.

“Don’t go all angry at me please.”

Raven heaved a sigh. “That’s not what I mean Tiana all I am saying is, Can you just let us have dinner in peace?”

Tiana shrugged. “We could do that.”

Raven grinned tightly. “Thanks!”

“Here we are!” Benjamin announced as he and Christopher placed the dishes on the table.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

Raven rubbed her palms together as she beamed. “This smells so nice, Ben. I never knew you could cook.”

“You never gave me the chance to cook for you.” Benjamin replied.

Tiana rolled her eyes. “I hope it doesn’t choke us though.” She muttered under her breath.

Hearing her snide comment, Benjamin bent a bit low towards where she was seated. “We shall see then. But if anyone will choke it will be you.”

Christopher sighed in frustration. “Will you both quit throwing shades at each other and let’s enjoy dinner.” He said, slumping into the chair next to Raven.

“I told you they are both alike.” He whispered to her.

“I quite agree now.” Raven whispered back.

“Thanks for coming Tiana. I am certain you would enjoy the food, as much as we all would.” Christopher told her.

“I would try.” She muttered, with her nose up in the air.

The rest of the dinner went on with no drama, aside Benjamin and Tiana throwing a bit of disses at themselves. It wasn’t so bad. The two of them obviously didn’t start on a good note and their friendship might not come easy.

Raven looked around the room and awed on how her life has changed within a few hours. She would have never thought they would get along, she had never thought her seven years celibacy would be broken by a man who is her fake husband.

Giving Christopher a side glance, she marveled at his smile. This was the first time she would see him relaxed with anyone aside his family. It made her heart soar, following the conversation between him and Tiana, as she answered to Benjamin. She hoped sincerely that she wasn’t dreaming.