Christian
We get back to the apartment and I am feeling frustrated. Its been so long since I have had a sub, but I just don't have the desire to get one. Of course Elena has been on my case non stop which makes me even more pissed off because, does she not realize I am a fucking grown man who knows how to look after himself?
"Sir here is the information on the person that bought the property." Why is Taylor so hesitant to tell me?
"Ok then hand it over." He hesitates again this makes me very curious.
"Taylor just fucking tell me what the problem is? You of all people know I hate waiting."
"Well boss. Welch ran a check and this person seems to not be in the system."
"What the fuck does that mean?"
"Sir the file on this person is sealed. That means this person is either in protective custody or was hurt as a minor and the case was sealed. We can't get anymore info on them. Your best bet is to call Sally and try to get at least a name out of her." This is really got me curious. Welch is the best at what he does and for him not to get any info is just plain odd. I pull out my cell and call Sally.
"Hello."
"Hello Sally its Christian Grey."
"Yes Sir how can I help you?" Right who is she kidding. She is just like Ros my number two at GEH. She is by no means intimidated by me.
"Well, as we recently spoke. I am very interested in the property next to my parents house in Bellevue."
"Oh yes about that Mr Grey. The property is no longer on the market." Yes tell me something I do not know.
"Yes I just found out today. Is there any way the current owner will sell. I will double their price."
"Oh no sir there is no way. This I can promise you. She actually got another offer today for 3 times its value and she declined."
"Ok it is a women that bought it?" I know I am fishing for information but hearing this makes me more confident.
"I am sorry sir I have already said more than I am supposed to. I am sorry but I cannot speak about my client." Dam another road block.
"Ok Sally I will work another angle here." And I slam the phone down in frustration.
"Ok Taylor she let slip that it is a women that purchased. She will not tell me anything else. What else do we have?"
"Ok so she is 24 years old."
"What the fuck. 24 years old?" Impressive but probably a trust fund baby.
"Yes sir. The only information Welch could get just shows her birth date that's how we knew her age. That's all we got sir." Shit that is nothing.
"Well, tell Welch to stay on it."
"Yes sir. Permission to speak sir." I nod at him to carry on.
"Sir you realize the safety issues at that ridicules fair if you lose this bet sir." Of course in the heat of the moment that was the last thing on my mind. When it comes to bets with Elliot I tend to do things on impulse which is always a bad idea.
"Taylor I don't intend to lose this bet and if I do well you and I will go under cover for the fair. It will be fun."
"Fun sir. I do not think so but ok. You are the boss"
"I am glad you know it. You my be excused." Fuck I need to pay a visit to Sally tomorrow and see what deal I can make for that piece of land.
Elliot
There is a knock on my office door and I realize my appointment is here.
"Come in the door is unlocked." I am very surprised when a tinny brunette women with shiny hair braided all the way down pass her backside walks in. What the fuck? She is wearing sexy as hell black leathers that clearly state she is on a bike.
"Good morning ma'am. I am Elliot Grey. Owner of Grey Construction."
"Good morning Mr Grey I am Anastasia Steele. But please call me Ana."
"Ok Ana I am Elliot. Mr Grey is either my brother or my father." She has such a sweet smile. Pity she is not my type.
"Take a seat Ana and tell me how can I help you."
"Thank you. I just bought a property and want to build a house for myself on it. So I would like your company to do it since I hear you are the best in Seattle." Yes, of course I am. I am glad she know it.
"Ok where is this property and what do you want built on it?"
"It is 2034 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Bellevue." This causes me to burst into laughter and she is looking at me like I am insane.
"Is there a problem Elliot?"
"No not at all Ana. I just had a conversation with my brother over that plot and he insisted he is going to get you to sell to him." I can see the shock and surprise on her face.
Ana
Listening to him tell me about his brother makes me laugh inwardly. Just before I came to meet Elliot, Sally called to say that Mr Christian Grey wants the plot I have just purchased and is willing to pay any amount for it.
"No Elliot. I will never sell. I was already offered 3 times what I paid and I refused. This is my dream and I am not going to give it up for anything. Now will it be a problem me being a client of yours?"
"No problem at all. I am just surprised because normally Christian always gets what he wants one way or the other."
"Well he has not met me yet and I can guarantee you he will not get this place. I to get what I want."
"Ok if you say so, now what do you want built?"
"I want a 6 bedroom house that faces the lake. I want as many glass walls as possible, There has to be a boat house on the lake. I love to play sport and work out so you can see what needs to be. I need at least 12 garages as well and a fully fitted workshop. The rest is all cart blanche."
"Ok why the workshop? What do you plan to do in there?" Out of everything I said thats what he wants to know? Typical man properly thinks I want a sewing room or something.
"To service my cars of course I also do re builds." Ok now he just looks lost for words and I can't help giggle at him. I get this response all the time.
"Wow ok any other specifics you need or can I get the architect to draw you up plans and we can make the changes as needed."
"Yes, that would be easier to work with. I don't have any other specifics."
"Ana do you realize I am your neighbored?" Wow thats a shocker no wonder Mr Christian Grey wanted this land.
"Wow no I did not. I am guessing you own the impressive log cabin?"
"That's the one. That's my baby."
Elliot
I know I sound a bit to enthusiastic when I talk about my home but fuck me. I put my everything into it and it turned out better than I could imagine.
"Would you give me a tour sometime it's absolutely beautiful."
"Anytime you want you call me up and I will show you around. Maybe when we meet on sight to go over the plans?"
"Yes that would be great."
"Oh before you leave Ana I forgot to ask. What is our budget for this?"
"No budget." Oh holly fuck but I think I am in heaven. This is any contractors dream.
"Elliot do your worst I promise you I can afford it."
"Ok this will be fun. I guess Christian really has met his match. Let me walk you out and I should have those plans for you by next week."
"That would be great. Thank you." We shake hands and I walk her out. When I spot what she is ridding I know my mouth is wide open because she is laughing at me.
"Yup she is a beautify isn't she. She is the 5th one we built and the best ride ever."
"She is incredible. Do you have others?"
"Yes I got all 5 that we built. Do you ride?"
"Wait a minute you built this?"
"Sure did. My daddy taught me everything before he passed. This was like our little secret."
"Well, ok. Yes, I do but never got around to buying me one."
"Well how about when the plans are ready for me to check, you meet me at my condo and we can ride out to Bellevue together?" The smile on my face must say it all.
"Yes I accept your offer. Wow Ana thank you. Were do you live at the moment?"
"I bought a 3 bedroom condo on the 29th floor of Escala a while back."
"Are you fucking kidding me?" I am laughing again but I cant help it.
"No I am not why would you sat that?"
"So I guess you are the tenant that occupies apartment 2806?"
Ana
Why is he is looking at me with raised eyebrows that make me laugh. How the hell?
"Elliot how do you know that? I just met you."
"Because my baby bother owns the penthouse and he is always complaining what a security issue you are because the vehicles in you're parking space always change. So thats why all the parking space at the new house?" This makes me laugh. Oh boy his brother sure is a piece of work.
"Yes I have had a note or two on the windshield of my cars. You see as a hobby I do rebuilds on classic cars. It's something my late dad and I used to do together and I can't seem to get myself to sell any of them. They hold so many memories and are a piece of him. So I rent some space in town to store them. I try to rotate the driving on them so they don't stand to long."
"Ok that makes perfect sense. How many cars do you have at the moment?"
"Oh boy. I have 10 in storage and one at my apartment parking lot. So that's what? 11."
"Fuck that is very impressive. What the hell Ana? You are probably paying $150 per month per car in storage? Do you not want me to put portable storage containers on your property then you can save on that rent and your cars will all be on the property ready for you?" That is a brilliant idea. I dint even think about it that would save me a small fortune.
"No I actually pay $350 because of the level of security they have, so having containers brought onto site would be a fabulous idea. Would you help me out when it is time to move all the vehicles?"
"Of course I will help if you allow me to pick which cars I get to drive?" This is a typical male thing.
"Ok deal how soon can I get those containers there because I will have to give notice for the end of this month if that is ok with you?"
"Perfect. I will sort it all out for you. Now drive safe."
"I will and thank you for everything. I will see you next week." Just then my cell rings and I realize it's work. They only call if it is an emergency. I hold up one finger to Elliot to ask him to wait a minute.
"Yes Sam. How can I help you?"
"Ana I need you to run a crime scene for me please?"
"Same I am off duty today and am not in the mood to be poking around dead bodies today." Shit I forgot Elliot was there and by the look on his face he is not impressed.
"Fine I will swing by. Send me the address."
"Thank you Ana you are the best."
"Ok see you in 30 minutes." I hang up and Elliot is staring at me.
"Oh that was work I am a forensic pathologist if that explains the dead body comment. They just found a girl dumped outside a club and need me to run the forensics before they can move the body."
"Wow that is some heavy shit Ana."
"Yup I will tell you all about it another time. I have to run. Bye Elliot I will hear from you?"
"See you Ana. Enjoy. I think." This makes me laugh and I rush off. Obviously I have to rush home first to grab my kit.
