Ria - Season 1 - Episode 21

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Ria - Season 1 - Episode 21

THEME:BUSINESS PARTNERS ✌


• A WEEK LATER •
•LINT CORP •

IAN POV ?
“Sir..I just received a call from an agent now” Grace said

“Does he have a bigger space now?”
“Yes.. he sent some pictures”
she handed me the company’s tablet. I looked at the pictures in it. The images looked good but it isn’t the type of space I want for Ria

“I want the working space to be bigger than this..and then the personal office should be a bit bigger too”

“Okay Sir. I will let him know”
“What about Ramsey?”
“He is trying to find the House agent you requested”

“Tell him to see me as soon as he finds one”
“okay Sir” she exited

Two days after we arrived in Chicago. Ria called to inform me that she was ready to be my partner. She agreed that I should invest in her business. I don’t know what had changed her mind.. cause it seems Ria will never say yes when we were in China. I felt she would turn me down because I insisted that she doesn’t refund the surgery bills.

But, I was happy she agreed in the End. So ever since, I’ve been trying to find a good place for her. One that will attract rich people to come to her workplace.

“Mr Ian..” I looked up from my system
“Yes Ramsey”
“I just found a place”
“Let me see” I collected the tablet again and checked the images
“This is it Ramsey”
I tapped on the screen.

Exactly what I want for Ria! A big space like a small company..by the road side where people can get to see her work.
“What about the house?”
“I’m still working on it Sir”
“Okay..call the agent and set up a meeting”
“Will you like to meet him today?”
“Uhmmm..do I have any meeting?”

“No Sir”
“Good..tell the agent I want to meet him today”
“Okay Sir”
“Do that while I call Ria..”
“Okay”

He walked away
I picked up my phone and dialed Ria’s Number..but she didn’t pick up.


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RIA APARTMENT

RIA POV ?♀
“Thank You once again Mrs Betty” I thanked the old Lady that came up pick up her dress. She smiled at me before entering the Taxi and I waved.

“Miss Ria! Miss Ria!” I turned back to the house and saw Mrs Elise on the porch
“What’s wrong?”
She gave me my phone
“Mr Ian is calling”
“Oh!” I collected it and picked it
“Hello”
“Hi” I replied

“Sorry for not picking up on time…a customer came for her dress”

“Okay..so are you less busy now?”

“Uhmmm Yes”
“Can we meet up now?.. I want you to see something”

“Is everything okay?”
“Yes Ria”
“Okay..”
“I will text the address to you”
“Okay” the line dropped
“Mrs Elise..Ian wants to meet up with me”
“Where?”

“I don’t know yet..he will send me the address”

“Well maybe he found the space for the workplace”

“I’m not sure that’s the case”
“Go and meet him”
“Uhmmm.. Can I go like this?” I asked
Mrs Elise raised her brow
When did I start caring about how I look just because I want to meet Ian

“No..Change into something better.. Hmm let’s see..a fitting jeans and a sexy top will do”
“Sexy top?”

“Yes..like that top you made… The off shouldered one”
“No..that’s too revealing”
“Hmm but it looks good on you”
I rolled my eyes before walking into my room
I came back some minutes later. But not the off shouldered top.. I can’t wear that to meet Ian
“How do i look?” I asked her

“Still good”
“Thank You Mrs Elise”
My phone beeped. A text from Ian
“He sent the address”
“Go to him on time”

She gave me my purse and followed me out to get a taxi

“Bye”
I waved when I got into the taxi


♦••♦

RIA POV ?♀
I came down from the taxi and paid the driver when I got to the exact address Ian sent to me
“Thanks Ma’am” the driver said before driving off
My phone binged. It was Ian! I picked
“Hey…I’m there”
“Look ahead..I’m right in front of you”
I turned and looked ahead. He was standing at the other side of the road waving with his phone still on his ear. I hang up and crossed the road to meet him

“Hi” He greeted as he flashed me a smile that almost blinded me
“Hi” I managed to say while I surveyed the area.

It was quite busy..with half dozen streets lined with shops and businesses. Its heart and widespread residential area sprouting out in all directions around it. The first thing that struck me about this place was how clean and well kept everything was.

And why does he want to meet up here?
Ian cleared his throat

“I found a space for your workplace” I stared at him trying to make sense of his words. He pointed to an enormous building right behind him as he moved to let me get a clearer view of the place. There were some structures on both sides ..a diner,counter service, ice cream parlor, a grocery store and some major fast food business wasn’t far from it. Shops were set up in their own distinctive styles. And there was the requisite Starbucks,as well as gas station complete with Mini mart down the block. For the most part of it seemed best with available spaces.

“Let go in the agent is waiting to show us around”

He held my hand and we walked in through a glass door which was beautifully designed. And I was curious about how the inside would look like!
“Hello” a young man with glasses on greeted when we walked into the Stour room

“Ria meet Daniel..he is the agent”
“Nice to meet you Miss Ria”
“Same here Mr Daniel” I shook hands with him
The room was enormous..a luxurious room with a blue marble floor with large windows

“Here..can be used for the workplace” Daniel said

“Since Mr Ian said that you’ll be using it for a sewing business. There are other rooms too that can serve as office for you..your secretary,..the payment desk and all that” Ian nodded in agreement. We walked through a connecting door into another room

“Here can be a closet..more like a dressing room to check out dresses” Ian added when we entered a room. Daniel showed us around as Ian didn’t stop complimenting every part of the building. It was incredible!

“So do you like it?” Ian asked after we were done checking the whole place
A phone beeped almost the same time of his question

“Please excuse me..” Daniel excused himself to pick his call. And slowly I turned to face Ian

“So..how is it?” He asked again
“It cool..but – ” I paused
“But what?”

He asked with a concerned look on his face. It struck me that Ian won’t be Happy if I didn’t like the place.

“I like it” I said with a smile
No that’s an understatement! I love it!
“But..don’t you think it too big for -”
Ian leaned closer

“It not too big Ria. You need somewhere like this to start your business”
Yeah! This is starting in a big way! A really enormous way!

“This place would be able to accommodate a lot of workers and probably people who might want to learn. Or don’t you want people to work for you?”

“I do”
“Then we are not getting a small place. We will take this place” he stared intensely at me
“What are you thinking?”
“Well..I’m just thinking of the rent and the bills to set up a place like this -”

It would require a lot of money to furnish this whole place

“You don’t have to worry about the money..I will take care if of Ria”

And there he goes again..wanting to take on responsibility! This is getting too much!

“Ian I still don’t think it a good idea..”
“Of course it is a good idea Ria…just wait and see once everything is set. I will get interior designers to set up the whole place”

“It -”
“Sorry for the delay” Daniel cuts me off as he joined us

“Miss Ria are you doubting this place?..if you don’t like it I can get -”
“We want this place”
Ian said even before I could think of saying anything to Daniel.

Daniel’s face brightened at Ian’s response
“Send your Account details to Ramsey so he can transfer the payment to you”
“Okay Mr Ian”
“And thank you Mr Daniel”
I said before walking out with Ian
“I will drive you back home”
“No..never mind. I will just take a taxi”
I didn’t want him to stress himself driving me home and going back to the office
“I don’t have Much work at the office..so let me take you home”

He opened the SUV and gestured to me to go in. He wasn’t going to change his mind after all so I did as he said. Ian rounded the Car and entered. The engine purred to life and the car moved.
“How about if I introduce you to the people who will help you set up your place?..so you can talk to them about what you want and how you want the place to be”

I knew it would be useless to argue with him not to bring in expert designers so I just agreed

“That a good idea”
“I’ll also tell Ramsey to help in getting the people you’ll be dealing with when they bring things in or come In to set the place”
I didn’t want to consider why Ian was willing to go to such extent to fulfilling all my long dreams. He’s done a lot for me..more than enough. And soon i hope I don’t start getting this strange feelings that I’m a burden to him.
I pray it doesn’t occur to me!

We didn’t say anything after what Ian said cause he had to answer his cell phone. Calls from work.

“Thanks for the ride” I said to Ian when he pulled up in front of my house
“You’re welcome” he replied
Then I came out of the car and closed the door
“I’ll give you call” He said

“Okay”
“Bye” I waved at him
Then he drove off
I was welcomed by the smell of Deep fried Pomfret in the air when I walked in. I watched Mrs Elise as she worked her around the kitchen. She hummed a song I couldn’t make out
“What are we celebrating?”
“Oh you’re back Miss Ria!”
I nodded as I eased myself on the stool
“I’m just preparing dinner”
And I’m so hungry!

“So how was the meeting with Mr Ian?” She asked

“It was good..”
I explained everything to her without leaving any detail

“Sound like everything is working for you Miss Ria!”

“Maybe..”
“It not maybe. Everything is working! You’re beginning to have those things you’ve ever wanted”

She paused and stare at me. Mrs Elise pointed the perforated spoon in her hand towards me
“Are you still doubting Mr Ian?”
Maybe that the problem!

“I know what this is about. But at the same time I want you to remember that you already agreed to be his partner. And I think as business Partner he wants to invest in some ways. So just see it all as a Business Relationship… And not that Mr Ian wants your body in return”

I nodded slowly

I just hope that’s all it is for Ian. Business Partners and nothing more!


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“…you gat me grooving into the beat of your love Feen for your touch
I don’t need much
It’s okay with me

If we keep it simple and sweet..”

Once again thanks for reading this story!

Things are getting better for Ria!

But the Best is yet to come!