Blind Billionaire Bride

BEIJING, CHINA

AT THE SUITES

The soft beeping sound from the system woke Ian up from a deep sleep. He raised his head up and rubbed his sleepy eyes. Ian looked around and saw that he had fallen asleep on the dinning table.

“How come I slept off here? Geez! I am so tired!” He yawned loudly.

When they finished eating in the afternoon, Ria said that she would take a nap so Ian led her to the room and also helped her in bed. Ian was busy with work all afternoon while Ria was sleeping. He assumed Ria was still stressed from the flight before and needed enough rest.

The files Ramsey sent to Ian’a mail was enough to keep him glued to the system all day. Around 6:30 p. m, Ria came out and said she was hungry so he placed an order for her. After dinner, Ian was hoping she would sit around for a while so they could have a little chat about random things but Ria only said her goodnight and walked back into bedroom.

Ian began to think that Ria might be a woman of little words or maybe she doesn’t want to talk to him. Ian doesn’t really know but sometimes he just wished that they could sit down and talk like normal people do or like friends. Ian feels as if Ria doesn’t want him to get close to her but at the same time she has never pushed him away anytime he is so close since they arrived in China. Ian is so confused! He can’t think straight about what is going on in Ria’s mind. It is so hard to tell what she wants!

So Ian figured that it is best if he just let Ria do whatever she wants so she won’t feel pressured. He is hoping that with time Ria would get used to the fact that he want to be around her and do things for her.

The system beeped again and Ian saw an incoming video call from his mom. He checked the clock only to find out that the time was eleven o’clock. He clicked to connect to the video call.

“Good day son.” Mrs Perla smiled brightly.

“Hi mom, it is really late here.” Ian yawned.

“Oh! The time zone is different.” She huffed.

“How are you doing, mom?” Ian rubbed his sleepy eyes.

“I am fine. What about you?” She asked.

“I am good.” Ian sniffed.

“Where is Ria?”

“She should still be asleep in her room.” Ian answered.

“Did I disturb you?” Mrs Perla questioned

“Not really.. I was working on the files Ramsey sent to my mail and I slept off in the process.” Ian yawned again.

“Oh! Ian sorry for waking you up. I just wanted to check on you and Ria.” Mrs Perla said in an apologetic tone.

“It is okay.” Ian mumbled.

“I will be at the office tomorrow. Do you want me to do anything for you? Probably send you a file or do a proposal review on your behalf?”

Ian sighed. “You can help me meet up with Robert. We are working on a current deal concerning the technological branch.”

Mrs Perla arched her eyebrows. “Which Robert?”

“Frederick Robert.” Ian answered.

“I thought Frederick Robert already retired from his company.” Mrs Perla said.

“Yes, he already retired. But his son, Drake Robert is the one managing the company. Drake has been the CEO for about two years now.” Ian responded.

“I didn’t know. Well I thought you stopped partnering with Limos company.” Mrs Perla itched the bridge of her nose.

“No mom. Frederick Robert only withdrew his shares at the restaurants and transferred it to the textile branch. You know how these things works.” Ian explained.

“Okay, I understand. So I have to make a deal with Drake Robert on your behalf.”

“Yes. Ramsey will show you the documents. And mom you have to be careful when making a deal with Drake Robert.” Ian cautioned her.

“He is cunning and greedy like his father right?” Mrs Perla chuckled.

“Exactly! The Robert always want the best part of the deal!” Ian coaxed.

Mrs Perla nodded in understanding. “I know how to handle wolves like the Robert. I’ll take care of everything.”

Ian smiled. “I trust you mom.”

“So what did the doctor say about Ria’s case?” Mrs Perla demanded.

“She will be admitted at the eye center tomorrow for some treatments then surgery takes place the next day or in two days time.” Ian answered.

“It will be a success.” Mrs Perla prayed.

“Yes I know mom. What about dad?”ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“He is fine. Your dad is still mad at you for walking out on him and for leaving your work to care for a lady in China. But you don’t have to worry, I already explained things to him… I mean how you feel about Ria.” Mrs Perla stated.

“Oh mom! You shouldn’t have told him about Ria or how I feel for her.” He rubbed his temples.

“I had to tell him so he would understand the situation.” Mrs Perla pointed out.

“I really don’t care if he understands me or this situation. The truth remains that dad will never see things eye to eye with me. And I don’t want to involve him in my business because he sees Ria as someone who is irrelevant. I want to prove him wrong this time.” Ian’s voice was harsh.

“Okay, I am sorry for talking about Ria with him. Listen son, you don’t need to prove anything to your dad. Be yourself and be good to Ria too.” Her voice was calm.

“It is fine mom. I just don’t want him to come after her because he wants me to marry Lorna.” Ian countered.

Mrs Perla tried so hard not to roll her eyes. “Your dad won’t hurt Ria or do anything silly now that he knows how you feel about her. And about Lorna Simmons, I am working on stopping your marriage.”

“I hope dad agrees to put an end to his daydreaming.” Ian heaved a sigh.

“Trust me to work things out for you. Please go to bed and rest.”

“Okay mom.” A bright smile beamed across his face.

“And check on Ria before going to your room.” Mrs Perla waved.

“I will do a check on her. Bye mom.” Ian clicked on the screen and ended the call.

Ian closed the system and made his way to Ria’s bedroom. I opened the door slowly and popped his head in to see. The dim bedside lamp provided the light in the room. Ian stepped in and saw Ria in bed, sleeping soundly like a baby. She looked so beautiful in her sleep with her long hair spread out on the pillow.

He moved closer and covered her properly. Ria stirred and mumbled in her sleep but she didn’t wake up. She settled back slowly, her chest rising and falling at a normal rate signifying she was having a good sleep. No terrible nightmare today.

Ian watched Ria with his hands tucked in the shorts pocket. He didn’t know how long he stood just watching her sleep because he liked it. Just watching Ria made him smile and at that point Ian wished he could get to watch her like this forever.

“That’s enough for tonight Ian! Go to bed!” He snapped out of thought.

Ian walked out of the bedroom silently. He has no idea what Ria has done to make him this way. He sat on the bed and shook his head from side to side. There was an inexplicable something about Ria that always flipped a switch in him. And when that switch was flipped it was as if he came alive all of a sudden. Ian would feel alive in a way he has never had with other women and a way he has never been in his whole life.

And what does it means? When Ian wants to make those sad looks into a happy one. Ian Bryant wants nothing than to take away the nightmare and make it into the best moments.

Wanting to do this all for Ria could mean just one thing which Ian clearly knew -Love!

“That’s impossible.” Ian chuckled.

Ian is in love with Ria and he had figured that out ever since the day he met her but he doesn’t want to acknowledge it. Everything is different now, the feelings are growing too deep.

The truth remains that in a short while, Ian Bryant has fallen in love with Ria Robert and it didn’t matter if she was blind.