YEAH YEAH I KNOW I KNOW I'M WRITING A CHRISTMAS STORY AND IT'S NOT CHRISTMAS ANYMORE. WELL GUESS WHAT THIS IS GONNA BLOW YOUR MINDS I ACTUALLY DO HAVE A LIFE! I KNOW IT'S SO WEIRD. JUST KIDDING JUST KIDDING I LIKE TO MESS AROUND. BUT I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A FEW THINGS CLEAR. I HAVE NO UPLOADING SCHEDULE I HONESTLY HAVE NO IDEA WHEN OR IF I'M GOING TO POST A CHAPTER. ALSO I HAVE A LOT OF IDEAS IN MY HEAD SO CHANCES ARE I'M GOING TO START PLENTY OF OTHER STORIES THAT ARE IN NO WAY RELATED WITHOUT FINISHING ONE I'M WORKING ON. ALSO IF ONE STORY IS DOING BETTER I'M GOING TO WORK ON THAT STORY(IF THAT HAPPENS IN THE FUTURE) SO DO NOT GET TOO ATTACHED TO THIS STORY PLEASE. AND IF YOU DON'T GIVE A FLYING FUCK WELL GOOD FOR YOU, IGNORE ME AND KEEP READING. OH YEAH FINAL THING SHOULD I START ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, ETC? LET ME KNOW. OKAY I'LL SHUT UP NOW. I LIED. DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN FIFTY SHADES OF GREY. NOW I'LL SHUT UP.
FLASHBACK: 3 weeks ago
Christian had been in his office sorting through paperwork on his latest submissive. What? You thought because he was "seeing" Kate that he would live like a monk? The fact that he slept with Ana should prove that theory wrong. Ah Ana. Sweet Sweet Ana. He could still remember everything, from her baby blue eyes, and all the way down her petite, slim frame. What was it that intrigued him the most? Her lip biting? Her submissive yet feisty personality or the fact that he was the first to ever claim her. For some reason that brought him joy? No that's not right. He had called Elena and told her everything that had happened. Well maybe not everything. And boy did she have a lot to say about that.
Elena had ranted that the girl was not the usual submissive, she didn't know anything about their lifestyle, ( notice how Elena said their as if they were doing it together even though Elena stopped being his dominant years ago due to a slip on both of their parts. But nonetheless Christian hadn't notice her choice of words.) how she might reveal his secret. She even dared to say that she was using him for his money. Christian hadn't like that so he ended his conversation with Elena almost immediately. Since then he kept Elena at a bit of a distance. Keeping their conversations short, not revealing much. It had made Elena quite bitter. Not that he had noticed.
Now Christian was in his office waiting for a meeting with Kate's father, Mark. Christian had been playing the role of the loving boyfriend for a while now and it was getting quite tedious. He had to check in on Mark to see if he was getting any closer on that deal with him. Once he does he can drop the whole charade. Best part, once he sells me the company I can say adios to Kate and Mark won't be able to do anything about it because his company will be mine. The only person who knew of my plans was my housekeeper, Gail. While she didn't say anything I could feel her disappointment. Oh well break a few eggs as they say. Christian's mind drifted back to Ana.
Unfortunately in order to keep up the ruse he had to keep his contact with Ana limited. Only saying a few hellos, waving and avoiding eye contact. On occasion he failed and when he looked into her blue eyes it took all his self control and then some to distract him. His office door opening and an assistant coming in pulled him out of his thoughts.
" A Mr. Mark Kavanagh is here to see you." The blonde assistant said. "Send him in." Christian replied. The assistant walked out of the room and less then a minute later Mark Kavanagh came into the room and sat down in front of Christian. Time to put on the charm.
"Mr. Kavanagh it is great to see you again." Christian said coolly. "Can't say the same Grey." Mark rudely replied. Christian had to restrain himself from loosing his cool because of the man's blatant disrespect. "Why ever not Mr. Kavanagh?" "because my daughter seems to be in love with one of the biggest jackasses on the planet." Mark snapped. Oh Christian was about to break. It wasn't his fault Kate had fallen for him... okay it was but it's her fault for getting attached. Love is for fools just like Elena said.
"Well what is the problem if she is in love with me?" "I want Kate to to be with someone she loves and loves her back NOT egotistical, cruel business men." The two glared at each other. Christian was pissed because this man didn't seem to break easily like most people. And he really needed Mark's companies but he wasn't cracking. "Well Mr. Kavanagh if I apologize if you have problems with our relationship." Christian said. "Cut the crap Grey we both know you don't care about her." Mark hissed. Christian had to get him out of here now because one more second and he would be arrested for breaking this fool's face in the desk. Christian reached out for his office phone.
"I am afraid are mistaken I care for Kate very much. Unfortunately I have a meeting to go to, so my assistant will see you out." Just then the blonde woman form before came in and led Mark away leaving Christian back to his thoughts.
Mark was right if he wanted those companies he would have to do something that would make him seem unflinchingly loyal. He knew exactly what would do it... and he hated it.
END OF FLASHBACK.
Everybody at the table was frozen. Christian (still on one knee) seemed as cool as a cucumber. Grace and Carrick had their mouths open. Elliot seemed to be a bit jealous. Kate was flat out shocked. Even Elena let her poker face turn into a confused and perhaps a bit a angry look. And Ana? Her face was a crossover between all the looks at the table. Including, upset, pitiful and heartbroken. It felt like hours went by before Kate cleared her throat. All eyes were suddenly on her.
Kate smiled but it wasn't necessary a happy one. More anguish than joy. "Well Christian this certainly was one hell of a surprise and I have another surprise of my own. No." Everybody exchanged looks. Christian's face went from calm to...annoyed? And it wasn't any annoyed look it look at bit like a 'How dare you' look. Kate excused herself from the table and went outside. Ana followed.
Now Ana wasn't going to lie while she felt bad for Kate she felt great for herself because sleeping with your best friends boyfriend is one thing. But her fiance? Would just be plain cruel. Also, there was this nagging part of her that felt that something was wrong with this entire situation. Not because of how she might have felt for Christian but because even from a mile away anybody could see that Christian was not one to marry. Plus, Ana had done some research on him. He's been seen with a significant other of any gender, or any woman that wasn't family. And even then he seemed a bit distant. So why would a person who never seemed to have interest in anybody and slept with her best friend ask her to marry him and only after a few months? It just didn't seem right.
Outside Kate was sitting on the top step playing with her bracelet. Ana sat down next to her. "Hey" Ana said. "Hey" Kate replied sullenly. "You wanna talk about it? Or leave it for later?" Ana asked. "Let's talk about it now because delaying it would only seem to make things worse." Kate said. "Well don't let me stop you let it all go Kate." "Why, just why? I really like Christian, maybe even love him, but something about this just doesn't feel right." Kate admitted. "How come?" Kate shook her head, stood up and started pacing. "Because I feel like he's holding back, not telling me thing, just not being himself. Also he's never said or done anything that implied that wanted this. He's even said 'I Love You' and here he his introducing me for the first time and he springs a marriage proposal on me?" Kate ranted.
At the beginning Kate was quiet but the more she talked the louder she became. Ana was half listening and half thinking. She knew she could get away with it because at times like these Kate didn't want a reply just someone to listen to her and Ana would do exactly right. Ana felt horrible for Kate, she couldn't imagine how confusing and heartbreaking this could be. But she could imagine how horrible things would be if Kate ever found out what happened between her and Christian. To the grave as they say.
After a few minutes Kate seemed to calm down and somewhat relax. Ana knew this was going to be a horrible weekend, she just didn't expect it to turn in to this. Ana wished they were at home eating cookies and eggnog and watching everything that had anything to do with Christmas in their pj's like they had done year after year. Now she was on the most expensive porch she sat on, in the most uncomfortable outfit trying to comfort her friend. Ana finally spoke up. "Maybe we should just go home." Ana didn't want them to go home for selfish gain. She wanted them to go home because Kate and Christian needed space to think and this dinner was turning out to be a disaster. Plus, that Elena woman was giving Ana the creeps. Luckily, Kate agreed.
The two girls went back inside after a few more minutes of pure silence. In the kitchen the table was mostly cleared and but not the people. Once again everyone had their eyes on Kate. "Um. I am so sorry for ruing this dinner, Ana will just go." Kate said. Grace shook her head and walked over to Kate and Ana. "Oh no no no no no. You two must stay, please, this was not your fault. If anything Christian's mostly to blame since he sprung it up on you. And what kind of hosts would Carrick and I be if we left you two alone on Christmas?" Grace said. Carrick joined in. "Yes, Grace is right. Please girls stay." Kate tried to refuse but Grace was having none of it. Grace convinced Kate by saying that the girls could sleep in a guest room together. Kate relented and agreed.
Everybody seemed relieved over this news, even Christian. All except Elena who gave glares to Ana time to time. What was up with this lady? Everyone was going to retire to their rooms since the night had been quiet draining and it was almost eleven. Mia showed the girls to their guest room and tried to cheer up Kate with her bubbly personality. She was so adorable. Eventually Mia left to her own room. Kate said she was going to change and headed for the bathroom in the bedroom. Ana wanted to brush her teeth so she went to the bathroom she saw a few halls down.
On her way there she was looking at the paintings and pictures on the walls so she didn't notice the person in front of her until she crashed straight into it. Recovering from the blow, Ana focused her eyes. It was Christian. Christian's face seemed to soften as soon as he saw her and stepped closer. "Ana I..." "Christian don't."Ana stopped him and stepped back. This night had been a horrendous torture of feelings and everything was getting so complicated. Also she already betrayed Kate once and the guilt devouring her, she wasn't about to do it again. Fool me once.
Sadly, Ana shook her head and whispered don't and walked away leaving Christian in the hall.
Originally Ana had wanted to brush her teeth but now she was exhausted physically, mentally and emotionally. She was just a few yards away from the guest room crossing another hallway when a hand snaked out from the darkness and pinned her to the wall. The person used one hand to restrain her hands and one hand to cover her mouth. Once Ana's eyes adjusted to the darkness the person revealed to be...Elena? Ana knew there was something wrong with this woman!
Elena got real close to Ana ear. "I know what you're up to and you won't get away with it. I won't let you hurt him you gold digging tramp." Elena hissed. And just like that Elena was gone. No trace of her being there. Ana unpeeled herself from the wall and looked around shocked with her mouth open blinking rapidly, trying to figure out what just happened.
"Well that wasn't unusual at all"
THIS CHAPTER KICKED MY ASS. IT WAS SUCH A PAIN TO GET THE IDEA OUT OF MY HEAD AND INTO WORDS. AND IT'S NOT EVEN THAT LONG I'M SORRY BUT I'M BUSY AND WRITERS BLOCK IS CRUEL. IT WAS ORIGINALLY SUPPOSED TO BE 2 PARTS BUT LIKE I SAID WRITERS BLOCK BEING A BITCH RIGHT NOW. SO LOOK OUT FOR PART THREE NEXT. NO IDEA WHEN THAT'S BEING UPLOADED. I WANTED TO GET THIS OUT BECAUSE I THINK I PROMISED IT TO A FEW PEOPLE. SO ENJOY! HOPEFULLY IT LONGER NEXT TIME. REVIEW I LIKE HEARING YOUR THOUGHTS.
