What the Hell ….
****THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION! I DO NOT OWN THE CHARACTERS, THEY BELONG TO EL JAMES. THE STORY LINE DETAILS BELONG TO ME***
I am starting from the point he opens the red room on her first visit.
As I look into this room, many disturbing images pop through my head. Unfortunately the word Serial Killer pops in my head and I refuse to step inside. Part of me feels safe with him, but the other part is telling me to run and don't look back. I keep asking myself why he is showing me this room. Reality finally kicks in and I step back from the door slowly keeping a safe distance between the two of us. I may be acting timidly, but my protective instincts are kicking in. Christian hasn't said anything and I don't know of that is a good thing or not.
"Would you like to go back to the living room?" Christian asks with disappointment in his voice.
"Yes please." I say without looking up at him.
I purposely wait for him to lock up the door and I wait for him to go first, not wanting him behind me. I see him take deep breath as he goes first, but still not saying a word. I have so many thoughts going through my head, but one is screaming out the most. Get out of this apartment alive. I may be over reacting, but then again I may be on the right page...
"Please say something." Christian pleads with fear in his voice.
"I think it's getting late and I should be getting back home." I say cautiously.
I see my purse and I go towards it trying to look confident. I try thinking how much I have in my account so I can find another way home. What the hell did I get myself into? I feel Christian step closer and I step back thinking of every move Ray has taught me to protect myself.
"I'm sorry if I scared you, I wouldn't hurt you." Christian says with remorse.
"Thank you for everything Mr. Grey, but I think I am going to stay in the city after all and I will find my own way home." I say as I make my way to the elevator.
"What? Ms. Steele ... please let me take you back home or where ever you would like in the city. Don't do this." Christian responds in a panic manner.
"I'm not a child Mr. Grey; I can take care of myself. Don't worry, I signed your NDA and I won't say anything. I think it's best we go separate ways from here. I'm not asking for your permission." I say with a firm voice.
I muster all the confidence I have left and I walk quickly towards the elevator and press the button. I sense Christian following me and I keep my guard up.
"Please let me pay for your expenses at least." Christian says in a firm voice trying to intimidate me.
If he really knew me, he would know that is the worst way to make me listen ... ask my father or mother. I suddenly turn around and look straight into his eyes.
"I don't need your money! Hope you have a nice evening and I have made up my mind, so don't think you can change it." I say with anger.
Christian looks stunned with my outburst and only nods. The door finally fucking opens and I step inside. Good thing I see one that says front desk and quickly press it. Without saying a word, once the door closes, I release the breath I was holding. What the hell did I get myself into? I take a deep breath and let my instincts kick in on how to handle the situation. I realize I don't even have a jacket on, this is just perfect. I see the doorman and he nods that he has a cab waiting for me. I inform him to give me a minute, so I decide where I'm going. I'm thinking I may have to take the bus back or find out how much a one way ticket flight may cost. I need a computer.
"Is there a cafe near hear?" I ask politely.
"Yes Ms. Steele, it is only one block down to your right." The doorman says with a smile.
I figure Christian would call him so I can get a cab. I thank him and head in that direction as quick as possible. The air is freaking cold, this is just perfect. I order an English tea and I get on one of their computers and start searching quickly. It cost $289.00 for a one way ticket and probably another $20.00 for the cab. Yeah this was real smart of me to think with my hormones. $300.00 may not be a lot of money to most, but to a college student... yeah. I look down at my wrist and I see the bracelet my father gave me as a going to college gift. I look up places that buy gold or pawn shops and I'm lucky enough that one isn't that far. I walk over there quickly and I take a deep breath before I walk in. They only offer me $250.00, but I talk my way into $300.00. I hold my bracelet for a second and close my eyes as I hand it to him. Before I release my bracelet I feel a certain feeling going through me as I feel a hand on me. Without opening my eyes, I already know who it is. I guess I can add stalker to his profile. I look up at him and I see the saddest eyes I have ever seen.
"You don't have to do that. I'm not the type of man to beg, but I am begging now. Please let me take you home and you can even call whomever you wish to let them know I'm taking you home." Christian says with such sad eyes.
My instincts tell me he is telling me the truth and I am not in danger from his offer. I only nod in agreement and we walk out without saying a word. I suddenly feel Christian put his jacket on me and I smile as I look up at him.
"Thanks." I say with a blush.
"You're welcome." Christian says with a smile.
"Ana ... do you mind if we eat first?" Christian says with hope.
"If it makes you more comfortable, we can eat at one of these around here." Christian says with a boyish smile.
"I am a little hungry, which do you suggest." I say with a smile.
I see the biggest smile on his face that actually reaches his eyes. We go into a quiet but not too fancy place. It's actually perfect.
"This is my first time here, so please forgive me if the food isn't good." Christian says as I just realize that he is holding my hand.
"I'm sure it will be fine." I say with a blush.
"Thank you again for joining me for dinner and trusting me again." Christian whispers in my ear.
I only nod with a blush and he squeezes my hand not wanting to let go. I notice we are getting a lot of looks from both men and women. I understand why they are looking at Christian like some goddess, which I find myself feeling jealous. Without thinking I stand closer to him and hold his hand tighter. I am cursing myself out when I realize what I have just done. I take a deep breath and look up to him to apologize for my behavior. I find myself blushing only as I see him smirking at me and give a wink. Holy crap… Christian is now doing the same and giving every man the most deadly look as they are looking at me. I am so confused on our behavior. We are both acting as we own each other. I am so relieved to finally sit down.
"Are you okay?" Christian says as he puts his hand over mine.
My inner self is jumping up and down, trying to control herself, but I see my other inner self folding her arms and telling me to snap out of and stay in charge.
"I am fine." I simply say with a small smile.
"Do you like a certain wine?" Christian asks with a smile.
"I rarely drink wine, so you can choose." I say honestly.
The waiter is a young guy about my age. He is pretty good looking, nothing like Christian … but still very good looking. I notice he holds my hand tighter as he orders the wine. I notice the waiter smile at me before he leaves our table and I hear Christian growl I think. I start a simple conversation, so I can lighten up the mood … sure enough it works. We both are talking about the simplest things and laughing mostly about me. I allow Christian to order whatever he thinks that sounds good, mainly because I want to continue our conversation. I still cannot believe our conversation has not stopped, even while we are eating. The asparagus is so good that I point to something on the ceiling and I snatch one of his asparagus. He looks shocked, but only smiles that absolutely reach his eyes. I cannot believe this is the same man from earlier today. I suddenly feel Christian tensing as he is looking at someone coming our way. I automatically look at some older woman, actually old enough to be my mother, with platinum blond hair dressed in black. She is walking in our direction with a fake smile and you can just feel the evil coming from her. My instincts are already warning me that she is nothing but trouble. I feel Christian hold my hand tighter and I don't know if he realizes that he is, but I start lightly rubbing my thumb on his hand so he can relax. Automatically I see him relaxing and he gives me a smile, as he sits closer to me.
"Christian, I didn't realize you were back in town. What a great surprise to see you, we have so much to discuss now that you are back." The old hag says as if meaning for some kind of secret.
I find myself wanting to claw this bitch's eye out already. She keeps speaking to him as if I am not even here. I feel Christian squeeze my hand letting me know I am squeezing it too hard. I blush with a smile and he only smiles back. We get lost in our glaze that we only remember the old hag when the troll speaks once again, making me want to kick her ass once again. I laugh to myself as I wonder if retirement homes have a curfew. Christian raises his eyebrow and I only nod in response making me laugh more.
"CHRISTIAN!" The troll yells out trying to get our attention.
I suddenly feel myself getting angry and I felt myself getting up from the table to show this hag some manners. Christian is now rubbing his thumb on my hands trying to calm me down. I take a deep breath, wondering if Christian would bail me out of jail if I decide to kick her ass right now.
"Elena, lower your voice! I will speak to you another day, I am having dinner at the moment and you have rudely interrupted enough." Christian says with a glare and anger in his voice.
"You cannot be serious? You haven't even introduced me to your little friend." The hag says as she looks down at me with disgust.
"Goodbye Elena, don't make me repeat myself." Christian says slowly.
I feel the anger lighten up a tad only as she finally storms off without saying a word. I see the evil look she gives me before she walks out and I only smile in response. Christian notices the look she gave me and takes a deep breath trying to calm down.
"I am so sorry for that Ana. She is a friend of the family and I have never seen her act that way before." Christian says with confusion and remorse.
"Don't worry about it, but I think she may be more than a family friend by the looks of it." I say without thinking.
"What does that mean?" Christian asks with a confused and lost look.
"Shit, I am sorry. I tend to speak without thinking at times. I am good at reading people and I speak out loud at times. We were having such a nice evening; I don't want something like that to spoil it. Can we just move on or would you like to leave instead?" I say with sudden sadness that I am trying to hide.
"I agree with you, lets enjoy our evening. So where were we before we were rudely interrupted?" Christian says as he touches my lip.
"I think we were talking about the time I was young and chasing my cat as he had my goldfish named Tank in his mouth." I say in laughter.
We both are laughing so hard when I am describing how I was yelling so loud, that my parents eventually joined me on catching that damn cat. We start laughing to a point with tears when I told him that I kept telling my mom to call 911 repeatedly. I am trying to catch my breath and pressing on my side, when I notice another girl approaching us. This one is like the total opposite and has the biggest smile on her face skipping our way. Who in the hell still skips I think to myself; that I start laughing again. Christian notices me laughing as I am looking at someone and he only smiles and pulls me closer.
"CHRISTIAN! How are you doing and who is this lovely girl?" This very excited with way too much energy about my age asks with a big smile.
"Hi Mia, I am fine and this lovely girl is Ana Steele." Christian says with a smile.
"Hi Ana, I am Mia … Christian's baby and favorite sister of course." Mia says with excitement as she hugs me as I am still sitting down.
"It is very nice to meet you Mia." I say with a smile and still a little shocked that she just hugged me as if I was family.
"Christian … where is my hug?" Mia pouts.
Christian squeezes my hand before he lets it go and gives his sister a hug and a kiss on the head. I find myself smiling with the closeness they share. Christian moves closer to me when he sits down and holds my hands without thinking, making me blush. I see Mia smile bigger as if a thought just hits her.
"Are you joining us for brunch tomorrow? Everyone is going to be there." Mia says sweetly.
"I didn't know they were having brunch?" Christian says confused.
"Well now you know … so are you coming with Ana of course." Mia says too sweetly but in an adorable way.
I can tell Christian is thinking as well. I am at a total loss now.
"Mom would be disappointed if I didn't show up since I missed the last one. Would you like to join me Ana? I could even have Taylor bring Kate with him since he still over there, so you can be more comfortable." Christian says with excitement.
"Are you sure, I don't want to intrude with a family gathering?" I say shyly but I find myself really wanting to meet his family now.
"It would mean a lot to me if would join me … please join me." Christian pleads with puppy eyes.
I nod yes as I blush. How can those eyes make me want him even more? We just remember about Mia and we both notice she is on the phone already forgetting about us too.
"I guess you know where to eat if you are looking for someone." I say with a smirk.
"I do now…" Christian says with laughter.
Note to readers:
This is meant for a short story, but considering on moving forward from my point… What do you think?