Valentine's Day arrives, and the feeling I had the day before remains. I have no idea why I still have feel this way. Once tonight gets underway, I am sure I will feel better. Christian left early for a breakfast meeting with the owners of the company he is trying to acquire. He says the deal should be done by the end of the day. He said that he would meet me at outside work at 5:00 and to be ready for an enchanting evening.
"Morning Hannah, happy Valentine's Day." , I say as I make my way into my office. I notice a dozen red roses sitting at her desk. "Those are beautiful roses."
"Thank Ana. My boyfriend sent them to me." Boyfriend? Hannah has never mentioned a boyfriend. I glance at Sawyer, and he has the look of love on his face as he smiles brightly at Hannah. Suddenly, I pick up on the electricity between them. I have noticed in the past that the two of them have chemistry.
"That was very sweet of your boyfriend Hannah. I wish you both the best.", I say looking at her and then Sawyer. This is great news. I make my way into my office, expecting an email from Christian. Odd, there is not one. Just then, my phone rings. As I answer it, I see Christian's smiling face on the id.
"Morning, Baby. Happy Valentine's Day.", Christian says
"Happy Valentine's Day to you too Mr. Grey. I missed you this morning."
"I missed you too. The good news is the sale is almost finalized. I can't wait till tonight."
"Me either.", I say with a smile. Christian told me that he has a special night planned but it was a surprise. "So, I will see you at 5?"
"Yes, I will be there at 5 to whisk you away to the most perfect Valentine's Day. I have to go, Baby. Ros just walked in. I love you."
"I love you more." After hanging up with Christian, I get to work reading some manuscripts. It is hard to concentrate. Valentine's Day with Christian Grey is going to be something I never forget.
The day passes slowly by. At 4:45, my phone rings. It's Christian.
"Mr. Grey, are you here early?", I ask upon answering
"Ana, I don't know how to say this. I am going to have to cancel tonight. The sellers are being asses. Baby, I am sorry."
Suddenly, my feelings of disappointment turn into anger, and I can not hold back the feelings that I have inside me. "Sorry? Christian, I know that work has always been a big priority for you. I get that, but sorry doesn't fucking cut it! This was supposed to be a special night for us. But once again, I am shoved to the side. Silly me for thinking that I was important.", I say, feelings tears start to fall down my face.
"You are my number one priority. You and Blip . Please understand. I can't just walk away from this deal."
"Srew you Christian!" I slam my phone down. That man infuriates me at times. I can not believe him. Sawyer appears at the door at 5. I rush into the car and the thought of Christian cancelling on me pisses me off.
When I arrive home, I decide to read a book. This is not how I wanted to spend the night. I hear my phone ringing. It's Kate. "Kate, hey. Why are you calling? I figured you and Elliot would be enjoying Valentine's Day."
"We are about to head out to dinner. I was just calling to see how your day has. I am sure Mr. Money Bags has went all out."
"Actually, he is working." The tears that had fallen earlier have reappeared. "I am just going to read and probably call it a night early."
"That bastard! You are not spending the night like that. You are coming with me and Elliot to dinner. I will not have my best friend alone on Valentine's Day."
"Kate, no. I will not intrude on your evening. This is a night for just you two."
"Don't argue with me Ana. We will be there in 15 minutes. If you are not ready, I will drag you out of the house myself." Before I can reply, she hangs up. I know that she means what she says. Relentlessly, I change into the red dress that I had planned on wearing tonight on my date with Christian. I might as well put it to use.
Sure enough, 15 minutes later, Elliot and Kate are outside. I get into the back of the car, trying to smile. Kate gives me a sympathetic look. I know that she is probably furious with Christian too.
"How lucky am I to be spending Valentine's with two hot women," Elliot says looking into the rearview mirror at me. "I have always have had this fantasy where.."
"Stop right there.", Kate says holding her hand up. "If you ever plan on having sex with me again in this century, you will stop right there."
"Fine. Ana, I am sorry about your plans falling through. My brother is a workaholic."
"Thanks. I hope he is not this way when the baby comes."
"Son of a bitch. I think we have a flat.", Elliot says
Could things get any worse? Elliot pulls the car over to the side of the road. Kate doesn't look happy. "Change it then, Elliot.", she tells him.
"Babe, I have no fucking idea how to change a flat. I will have to call someone to come. Oh, there is someone right there who can maybe help.", Elliot says pointing towards a man in the distance. I can barely make out the figure. It looks like he is standing on a boardwalk leading to a nearby lake. "Ana, will you go and see if that guy can help us?"
"Sure, I will be right back." I start to make my way towards the boardwalk. The closer I get, the more clear he becomes. I stop dead in my tracks. Christian. There he is, the love of my life standing at the edge of the boardwalk in a tux. I notice rose petals scattered on the path leading to him. He has the biggest smile on his face. In his hand, he holds a rose. I hear music playing, "Stolen" by Dashboard Confessional.
"Christian, what are you doing here?", I manage to say through tears.
"Ana, I lied. The deal was closed this morning. I had all of this planned. Baby, I am sorry for lying.", he says as he pulls me into his arms.
"You are forgiven. I can't believe this. This is amazing Christian.",I say kissing him.
"My dearest Anastasia, since the day you fell into my office, I have been the one falling, falling more and more in love with you every single day. You are my lifeline. There is nothing in the world more important and special as you. My life used to be filled with darkness, but you have been a ray of light. I love you with all of my heart.", he says. He kisses me passionately.
"You are the most remarkable man. You never cease to amaze me. I love you."
With that, Valentine's Day is now complete. I said it before and will say it again. I have the perfect life.
Thank you all for reading. I enjoyed writing this, my first fanfiction :)
