Chapter 2

Anna POV

I knew my marine family would not let me down. Danny and Sam have always pulled through for me when I needed them the most. They have been there from the time I met Ray when I was 8. They have already set security into place for Graduation and my move to Seattle. We have kept my location a secret and plan to keep it that way. I will collect my degree then disappear. Dad walks in and I am so trilled to see him.

"Daddy I am so glad you are here. I have been so stressed with Carla turning up now."

"Hey baby girl. I would have not missed this for the world. I am so proud of you. I don't want you to worry about that woman. It is all sorted out."

"I know dad. It's just why now? After all this time, she turns up suddenly. And how did she find me?"

"Probably because you are graduating Summa Cum Laudeand your photo was in the local paper."

"Oh yah I forgot about that. It's because of that big shot CEO guy coming to give a speech the school wanted to edit a piece on the schools success."

"Don't worry Anna. Between Sam, Danny and I you are going to be fine. Now I will see you later at the school. I love you."

"Love you to Dad."

He hands me an envelope and says it's an early graduation gift. Kissed me on the cheek and walks out just as Jose and Elliot walk in. Elliot is also one of our closest friends. He has always just been around he is so sweet and treats me like family. They both sit next to me and I am stunned when I open it.

To my beautiful Anastasia

I am the proudest dad to watch you graduate today. You have worked very hard to be were you are. I am the luckiest man alive to have such a wonderful daughter to carry his name with such grace and pride. I loved you from the first time I held you in my arms 15 years ago. You have grown into an exceptional young women. Great things are still yet to come for you.

This is my gift to you for graduating with such honors. Cherish it and always remember that through this new venture we will always be bound.

You are now the proud owner of 'Steele Bound'. There is also a fund available to you once your certificate is in your hands. The total of those fund are $20 million.

I love you always.

Dad

I turn to the guys and they are looking at me like deer's stuck in front of headlights. I am also stunned.

"What? Dad gave me a gym and a shit load of money for graduation? No big deal guys."

Then Elliot says.

"Anna you don't know what that mean. It's not just a gym. Steele Bound is the most exclusive gym in Seattle. Are you shitting me? Fuck Anna that is the biggest best gym in the country. I have been trying to apply for the past 3 months but the backlog for applicants is so high they are trying to open more gyms. This is incredible." I am stunned at what Elliot is telling me.

"Members have to go through an entire background check before they get membership. It's very successful. Your dad was actually in the process of signing up with GEH to expand the business. But that fell away due to things I don't understand but I know my brother is very interested in buying"

"I did not even know dad owned a gym. Why didn't anyone ever tell me? So I can count on you'll to help me with everything."

"There is no drought in that Anna. We will always be there for you. Your dad kept it a secret because it was supposed to be your graduation present and he is also keeping it under the radar like the ranch so Carla and Matt can't claim against it." Jose says.

"True I didn't think of that. If they don't know it exists they wont try to blackmail us for money against it."

I left the lounge with a lot on my minds. I went to my room to chill. I now own a Gym. Not to forget I am now a Millionaire. Today I am graduating and my best friend is moving into a Condo in Escala with Elliot. I have spent a lot of time with Elliot, he is so cool. I tried to go out with a few guys but with Jose and Elliot as my chaperones they practically chased the boys away.

When I went back to the lounge the two of them was sitting on the couch drinking.

"Hey Anna how was the rest? " Jose asked

"Yah, I didn't do much of that. To much on my mind."

"Like ok what's on your mind?"

"Well, dad gave me Steele Bound. And it's a big responsibility. It means I will have to check the place out. I will go today to Seattle with you'll. I will get a place till I sort out all the business details. Elliot you said your brother interested in joining with Steele Bound but I want to keep it to myself and I can afford to now. I will just feel safer not having to answer to anyone else."

" Shit that is a lot to sort out but no way are we allowing you to stay in the city on your own. "

"Excuse me? I am a big girl thank you very much. I could probably take both you guys out on the mat before I even break into a sweat. You'll should be using me as protection." Dam boys I have already agreed to stay with them for a month to sort out the business at the gym then I am going onto the ranch for a while. Then I will decide what I want to do.

"Not happening Anna. You will stay with us. If you continue to be stubborn I will call Danny and Sam and get them to put 24/7 security on you and you know they will. Ray will back us up on that to." Jose says and Elliot nods with his silly goofy grin.

"You know what? You'll do not play fair. You'll suck, but fine I rather stay with you'll than get security anyway. But I am not going to be treated like a baby. I have my own life and things to do so back off because if you'll don't I want to have a bet." Of course Elliot says bet? What sort of bet?"

"We will arrange a kickboxing match on Saturday at my gym. One of you, against me. Winner gets to decide on my security while in Seattle."

"Deal." They both scream making me giggle.

"We have made plans to go to a club tomorrow when we get to the condo and you are going to dress up and come with us. It is at one of Elliot's brothers clubs." Jose says.

"Ok I will go out with you'll this once then I have to work hard so no more distractions. Deal?"

"Deal" they both say again.

My graduation went off without a hitch. Security was even tighter just as I suspected. The man who gave us our certificates was the most gorgeous guy I have ever come across. When we shook hands it was as if there was a current between us. I know it just in my mind. But dam I would like me a piece of that ass. When I accepted my award I kept my head down from embarrassment. I grabbed my award and left. I noticed a reporter snap a picture of us but didn't care. I didn't wait for mingling afterwards we all went straight to the car and left for our new home.

We are now in the condo getting ready to go out. Graduation for me today was fabulous. Ray was there with Sam and Danny looking so proud when I said my speech. They looked so silly with there big grins.