Since I'm writing a mushy story, Moving Forward, and since my last two stories have a sweet, romantic Christian.. I thought I could bring out a little bit of asshole-ness in Christian. Of course he will have his easy going moment around his family, but when he's around Ana, that's a complete different story.
Christian is the same age as he in the books, But Ana is twenty-three almost twenty-four. Elena will pop up in this story, Christian has the same history and is still practicing BDSM.
Growing up with an older brother who befriended Christian at such a young age meant she was doomed to be a part of his life for pretty much ever. Christian always teased her growing up, making jokes and giving her a hard time. Even now at the age of twenty-seven he continues to do so. What happens when Ana is unemployed and desperate for a job, and Christian offers her one? Christian and Ana working together could either be a comical show or World War 3. But when unexpected feelings begin to arise, neither of them know how to handle this at first. Will Christian end up succumbing to desire? Will Ana gets involved with her brother's best friend? How could this possibly end?
Days like these make me realize how much Christian Grey annoys me.
"Damn it, Christian! You're late!" I glare at him as I step into his car. "I ask for ONE FAVOR and you can't even do this?"
"Why are you so mad? I'm sorry I didn't even notice the time but it's not like you're going anywhere important. We're headed to dinner now." He sighs and drives away. "How was the interview anyway?"
"Good, I guess." I shrug. "Christian, I asked you to pick me up at five especially since you volunteered to pick me up. IT'S ALMOST SIX!"
"Damn it, Ana! I'm sorry! I got busy."
"With who?"
"More like with what." He glares. "I work."
"Whatever." I sit back and stay quiet.
"Adam said he's sorry for not being able to call you." He suddenly says.
"What happened?" I ask turning to him.
"He smashed his phone after a meeting." He chuckles. "Typical."
"Of course."
Adam is my older brother. He's twenty-eight. He's also Christian's right hand man.
As we arrive to his parents house, I notice Mia's and Elliot's car are not here. "I thought Friday night was family night." I say.
"Mia is away for the weekend, Elliot is with Kate. I think your mom said your father won't be able to make it. He's working late." Christian steps out of the car and opens the door for me. "It'll just be you, your mom, my parents, Adam, Daisy and my favorite little girl."
"Sierra is the only little girl you know." I smile.
Our families are close, I've known Christian since I was two years old! TWO! Adam and Christian have been friends since they were little kids, making our families close friends. Friday's have been "family night" for years. I love it.
Sierra is my four year old niece. Has her daddy wrapped around her finger. And her grandpa and uncles. Daisy is my sister-in-law.
As we step into his house a car shows up. Knowing its my brother with my niece, but without Daisy, so I run up to them. I open the back door and take my little princess into my arms.
"Auntie Ana!" She squeals. "I miss you."
I see her almost everyday but she still says that.
"Well I missed you too, kiddo."
"Hi uncle, Christian!" She runs to him. "Are you nice or mean right now."
Sierra has seen Christian get mad due to work related issues. She finds it quite hilarious, actually. She takes his hands and tells him calm down and how he should use his inside voice. It's really cute.
"I'm always nice for you, munchkin." They high five then he takes her hand as they walk in.
"Hey, Adam. How are you doing?"
"Good. Tired." He throws his arm around his shoulder. "How was the interview?"
"Good.." I shrug. "Well I hope so."
"Don't worry, baby sis. You'll get this."
"I sure hope so," I sigh. "I don't like being unemployed at twenty-three."
"Things get complicated, you'll get this job." He smiles. "Come on, I'm hungry. I'm sure you are too."
"Where's Daisy?" I ask.
"Has to stay longer at work." He sighs. "That woman will overwork herself."
"She'll be fine," I laugh. "She's a hard worker. Like you."
We both walk in and we're immediately greeted by mom, Grace and Carrick. Food is ready, so we all dive into our meal.
"Ana, honey, how did today go?" Mom asks.
"It went smooth, good."
"That's great."
"Ana, is you boyfriend coming to the coping together ball?" Grace asks. "I'm making final seating arrangement this weekend."
"Oh," well I forgot to mention we broke up. "We're not together anymore, he won't be attending."
"Why?" Mom asks. "You both were great together."
I snort. "Sure."
"Ana you've only been in three relationships and none have lasted more than four months, what is happening?"
"MOM!" I turn red from embarrassment. "Not your business."
"Valid question." Adam teases.
"Peter was a jerk, Danny never had time for us and precious Isaiah cheated on me. Explanation enough?" I glare at both my mother and brother.
"What the hell?!" Christian and Adam say at the same time.
"With who?" My brother asks.
"I don't know." I shrug. "It's whatever."
Mom drops it but I feel someone staring at me. When I look up, Christian has his eyes on me. I raise my eyebrow at him and he looks away.
"Daddy, I want more!" Sierra says.
"No more honey, you ate enough. Plus, there's dessert."
"Uncle Christian, daddy is being unfair. Tell him food is good." Sierra turns to Christian.
"Adam, food is good." Christian smirks and Adam while he glares back. "But you can't it too much because you'll get a tummy ache" he turns to Sierra.
"Fine." She pouts.
I giggle as I take a sip, loving this interaction. Sierra always makes a little scene when it comes to food.
After dinner, Adam drives me back to my place. I can't wait for tomorrow, I'm finally getting my car back. I was getting it fixed.
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Saturday morning I'm up early and running. Morning workouts get me active and ready for the rest of the day. It also distracts my mind. I was told that today I would get an email concerning the job interview.
I'm crossing fingers I get this, I've been unemployed for the last four months. I have enough money saved up to help me, but I need a job ASAP. As I get back I turn on my laptop and open up my email.
Jesus Christ.. This is nerve-wracking.
I click on the email waiting for me and take a deep breath before reading.
Then I read.
But I stop mid sentence.
No.. No. No. No!
Gosh, this has been my third interview this week!
Frustrated, I shut my laptop and take a quick shower.
As I come out the shower I get a message from Adam.
Hey baby sis, can you watch Sierra? Got impromptu fancy pancy lunch meeting with Christian at some fancy restaurant. Daisy is tagging along, some of the men there are bringing their spouses. I'll drop her off in a few if you can.
Sure, I'll be waiting.
At 10am, Adam drops off Sierra and heads to work.
"Auntie, can we watch cartoons?"
"Of couuuurseeee," I smile. "Did you have breakfast already?"
"Mhm," she nods. "Pancakes!"
"Good, I'll make a snack for us later. Deal?"
"Deal!" She squeals and runs over to the couch as I turn on the tv putting on whatever cartoons are on at this time.
For the next few hours Sierra and I have fun. We watch tv, listen to music and eat cookies.
Around 3pm, her parents arrive to pick her up.
"Adam, Daisy come in- Christian?" What the hell? He rarely comes over.
"Hello to you too." He smiles. "May I come in as well or am I not allowed?"
"Come in."
"HI MOMMY AND DADDY!" Sierra screams and runs over to them.
"Why are you so hyper?" Adam asks.
"Auntie Ana gave me cookies."
"And that's why I'm her favorite aunt." I smile proudly.
"Hey, Ana. Thanks for watching her." Daisy says.
"No problem," I smile.
"Ana didn't you say you would hear from the employer today, yesterday after I dropped you off?" Adam asks.
"Right.. About that.. I didn't get the job." I sigh. "I'll look for something else."
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that." Daisy squeezes my hand. "I can always ask around."
"I don't think working at a hospital is for me." I laugh.
Daisy is a nurse.
"You can always come work for me." Christian says making me look up at him. "I need a PA."
"I'm flattered really, but working for you would probably be hell on earth."
"Oh it's not that bad." He says. "Well it's not that bad all the time." He smirks.
"No thank-"
"Ana, I don't think your in a position to turn down the job. Plus this would be temporary. Fourteen weeks max? Maybe less, we haven't finished discussing her leave." Christian turns all business mode and it takes a lot for me not to scowl at him. "Andrea, my current PA, is going on maternity leave. So I'm in need of a replacement."
"I don't think I'm qualified."
"You'll be fine. I can walk you through it. So, what do you say?"
"Can I at least think about it?" I ask.
"Sure, but I need an answer by tomorrow the latest. I have to go, just wanted to stop by an say hi."
"We have to go, too." Adam adds.
I walk them all out and then flop on the couch.
Work with Christian?
It's not like I have any other option.
This story will be much more fast paced than my other stories. Usually I do a slow buildup but I want to do things differently this time. I will post a second chapter tonight.