A NIGHT WITH THE BILLIONAIRE (Falling Too Deep)

A NIGHT WITH THE BILLIONAIRE

(Falling Too Deep)

CHAPTER ONE

< THE LUTHER'S FAMILY >

"Gri, gri, gri..."

The blaring buzzing sound of the alarm can be heard. Yet, she used the blanket to cover up herself the more.

"Gri, gri, gri..." The alarm came up again.

She stretched her hand forth, switching off the alarm. Now, she can sleep well. She used the blanket in covering herself again for the second time obviously enjoying her sleep.

It was past eight in the morning and the day looked bright and gay. James and Grace walked about trying to get themselves ready for the day. After many rejections, Grace decided to set up her mini restaurant while James was still on the lookout for jobs of any sort.

"That girl would not kill me. I hope she is not still asleep", Grace said to the hearing of her husband.

Opening the door to her room, she raised her hands to her head. Her daughter was on the bed sleeping. Her two legs were spread widely in different directions. Her head, in another direction. Shaking her head, she came back with a bucket of water and a mopping stick. Wasting no time, she poured the water on the sleeping beauty while hitting her slightly with the mopping stick.

"Heaven and Earth is real. Jesus Christ! Is this rapture? Dear God, forgive me my sins", Alicia ranted while spranging up as the cold water and mopping stick hit the spores of her skin.

"Welcome to the world. This is not only rapture but your wedding day. Silly girl, get up, freshen up, come eat breakfast and join me in the restaurant. We have some orders to deliver", her mother said.

Huffing and being reluctant, she rolled her eyes in reply.

"Roll those eyes of yours and you will surely regret it. For goodness sake, it is late already!", Grace said.

Rolling her eyes for the second time, her eyes met with the wall clock. Shocked, she screamed out hurrying with cleaning up.

"Past eight! The time is moving faster than my imagination", she said to herself while rushing with cleaning her hair.

"Why would it not be faster than your imagination when you sleep for long. Hurry up and do not be late", Grace said while walking out of the room.

Getting anxious of the time, she fell on her butt when trying to put on her trouser. Raising her hands up in frustration, she groaned. Finally done, she hurriedly took her bag not without catching a glimpse of the magazine that was lying on the floor. She smiled and rushed out.

"Good morning mom, good morning Dad", she greeted while pecking both parents on the cheek.

"Good morning princess. Did you sleep well? James asked.

"If she does not sleep well, what is her gain? Take a look at your daughter right now. Look at her legs, her sandals! She is even wearing them wrongly", Grace said eyeing Alicia from her head to the fingers on her toes.

"Mother, you know I love you. Where is Romeo?", She asked wanting to change the subject after she had worn the sandals well.

"I am here darling sister", Romeo replied as he entered the sitting room where they all gathered.

"Good morning Mom and Dad. I love you", he greeted, grabbing his backpack.

"Come eat breakfast".

"Dad, I am getting late for school already".

"Come here. Just a bite and tea", Grace said shuffling the meal in his mouth. Sipping the tea, he dashed out of the house.

"Now, I feel like the rejected stone", Alicia said as she sat down to eat up her breakfast.

"Shut up your mouth and eat".

Smiling, James watched as both mother and daughter bicker. To avoid trouble, he decided to be alone without supporting any of them yet they still find a way to include him in their bickering.

"All set and ready. Mother, after the delivery, I would be going again to see if I could get a job", Alicia explained after packing the used plates.

"My dear, you do not need all that. We can sort things out".

Smiling, Alicia went ahead of her mother to the restaurant.

"I feel more or less a good father. I am also trying my possible best but no one wants to give employment to me. I feel like a burden to my family", James said with tears slipping from the corners of his eyes.

"My husband, do not say that. We are here for each other", Grace replied giving her husband a soothing hug.

Fancy looking at the restaurant, you'd think the owners are living fine. The truth is that they actually rented it on credit. Meaning they are still in debt until they finish paying up.

Both knew their present condition was not worthwhile. Sighing, they each went out to their respective destination.

Alicia walked up and down trying to attend to the customers. Getting tired already, she prayed her mother would be available and get there soon.

"Alice, Alicia, my love and sweetheart", Cherry squealed rushing to give her a hug.

Cherry was her childhood friend. It is of no surprise that girls are really close together.

"Cherry! What a pleasant surprise. When did you arrive?".

"Not long ago. I arrived with Mom and Dad. I just could not wait to see you", Cherry gushed in reply.

"My darling is back" Alicia said while trying to walk to a particular table to pack up the used plates.

"Come here. Where are you going to? Give me an apron, let me assist you", Cherry said whilst dragging her arm.

This was an answered prayer come through.

She handed the apron to her and they continued with the work. Not long after, her mother came in and the work felt less burdensome to her.

"Got any deliveries today?" Cherry asked.

"Yes, about seven of them. Thinking about the last delivery, I feel so good", Alicia gushed.

"Allow me to make a guess. The last one is your favorite crush", Cherry smirked knowingly.

"Yes. I look forward to my own delivery to his house".

"This is crazy", Cherry said shaking her head.