A/N: Once again a song has gotten me hooked, meaning a new one shot. This is inspired by Ellie Goulding's Love Me Like You Do, one of the songs on the FSOG movie soundtrack.
There's the girl. No wait. There's this angel walking the earth in disguise. She's sweet and caring and funny. Her beauty, fuck. If you think one of those airbrushed supermodels in magazines is the epitome of beauty, then you need your eyes checked. The brunette, blue eyed angel is the most beautiful and breathtaking creature I've ever laid my eyes on. For some crazy reason, she's chosen me. Never did I think a guy with such a fucked past would get someone so good and pure. She knows and accepts the man I used to be and loves the one I am now. Anastasia Rose Steele, my fiance, literally fell into my life and has been turning it on its axis ever since. The day she accepted my marriage proposal was the best day of my life. We're ready to begin a new chapter...together.
Growing up, I didn't think I was worthy of that four letter word called love. I was given a shitty beginning in life and ended up making things even worse. My family would tell me they loved me, but I didn't believe it. I only thought they were saying it out of obligation. My parents Carrick and Grace Grey adopted me when I was four and have been there for me even when I wanted to ignore them. No matter how much they or my adopted siblings Elliot and Mia tried to be there, I pushed them away. I still have brief moments where I wonder why they didn't give up on me. Now I'm only a week away from marrying the woman of my dreams and getting the happily ever after I only thought existed in fairy tales.
"Mr. Grey, Mrs. Lincoln is here and insisting she's not leaving until you see her.", my assistant Andrea says over the intercom on my desk. Elena Lincoln is the last person I want to see today or any day for that matter. Now a former friend of my mother's, Elena and I have a history that I'd rather forget. During my youth, I got into trouble and was close to failing school, but one day at Elena's house changed that. I had been doing work in her garden when I smarted off to her, thus getting slapped. I was a hormonal fifteen year old boy who got turned on by it. A few days later, Elena caught me off guard by kissing me. I should've pushed her away and went home, but I didn't. I stayed and slept with her. A pattern began between us as I'd come to her house, do some work, and then have sex with her. During one of our meetings, she started talking about BDSM. She explained that she could help me get on track through the lifestyle. I would learn discipline and also be sexually fulfilled. Once again, I should've have ran, but I couldn't. I was curious and gave it a try, learning that I liked it. After being Elena's sub for a few years, I made the choice to turn the tables and be the one dom. I wanted Ana to be my sub, but it didn't take me long to realize she was more. She was someone who I wanted to have a real relationship with. Elena didn't agee. Love is for fools she said. There was no choice between being with Ana and having a friendship with Elena so I cut Elena out of my life.
"Send her in.", I snap. I've already said all there is to say to Elena so I don't know why she's here now. I take a long, deep breath and feel my gray eyes ice over while waiting on Elena. The door slowly opens and in she saunters in a skin tight white mini dress with matching stiletto heels. The woman who once turned me on in nanoseconds now literally makes me sick to my stomach. What the fuck was I thinking?!
"I was shocked but pleased you agreed to see me.", she smirks. She's about to take a seat, but I shove my hand out.
"Don't bother sitting. You're not going to be here long. I only allowed you in here so you could tell me what the hell it is you're wanting. If it's to run my relationship with Ana into the mud once again, you're wasting your time and more importantly mine." She purses her lips and runs her fingers through her hair, cleary agitated.
"You may not believe it, but I've always wanted you to be happy. When I taught you the ways of the lifestyle, I thought I was helping to get you that happiness. The same goes for when I gave you the money to start your company. I was determined to do whatever I could to see you in a good place."
"Guess what Elena? I'm in a good place. I'm in a place where my face hurts from smiling so much. It's not because of anything you did. No. Ana's the reason for me being so content and happy."
"I wanted to like Ana when you first told me about her, but the moment I saw her in person and with you, I couldn't. She can't give you what you need. The girl is too sweet and boring for you."
"I assure you Ana is no where near boring. She makes me laugh at the drop of a hat. I can be having the worst day at work, but just hearing her voice makes it all better." Elena scoffs and shakes her head. "I don't give a damn whether you believe me or not. Your opinion doesn't mean shit." She places her hands on the front of my desk and leans forward.
"You're so brainwashed. She has your convinced you can be someone who you're not. You and I both know deep down you're still the man who got off on spanking and fucking his subs in that playroom. You're not a romantic guy Christian Grey. It's not you. You're going to marry that naive girl and put on a facade, but it'll get old. One day, you're going to wake up and see I was right all along. Of course, Ana might see that before you and decide to take you to the cleaners. You'll be left with nothing."
"Ana wouldn't do that. She loves me, and I love her.", I snarl, grabbing a piece of paper and wadding it in my hand.
"When you say love, all I'm really hearing is blah, blah, blah."
"Because love is for fools.", I repeat her words. She places her hands on her hips and smiles.
"You remembered. I'm touched. I'm sure that's not the only thing about me you remember." Her finger begin trailing down her neck towards her chest.
"Your time here is done. Get out." She acts as if she might argue but instead turns and waltzes out of the room, hopefully getting the hint to get out of my life.
"After work, Kate came over and helped me into my dress.", Ana beams. "I may have stood in front of the mirror for several minutes." I kick off my shoes and remove my tie while feeling her eyes on me. "I started imagining you next to me as we said our vows. It almost seems unreal that we're getting married in a week. In one week we're going to be husband and wife."
"It does seem like a dream.", I say. "I hate to be the mood killer, but Elena came to my office today." Not taking her eyes off me, Ana pulls her hair back into a low pony tail. "She was trying to get under my skin by telling me you're not right for me, and I'm making a mistake by marrying you."
"She's bitter. Please don't tell me she got to you." My baby's blue eyes are pleading with me.
"She didn't get to me." I unbutton my white dress and toss it to the floor. "You got to me." Ana's eyes narrow at my words. I take her hand and bring it to one of the many scars on my chest. Touching my chest was once something I wouldn't allow anyone to do, but Ana's love changed that. The first time she touched me sent tingled thoughout my body while also soothing it.
"I like touching you.", she smiles
"I like you touching me. Ana, only you can set my heart on fire. With you, I'm not thinking straight. My head's spinning around, and I can't see clear." I brush my lips against her ear. "What are you waiting for? Love me like you do. Touch me like you do. What are you waiting for?" She pulls away and winks before moving her hands over each scar while our mouths unite in a fiery kiss.