Chapter 7:

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I'm shuffling to close myself. There's no need though, because they've left. I'm so embarrassed. I wish the floor board would just swallow me whole. My cheeks are blazing hot, and it's not from the sun. I'm stunned to silence. That seems to happening a lot lately. The thought makes me giggle, and then out of nowhere I burst into full blown laughter. Somehow I find this so funny, Christian is looking at me like I'm crazy, that sets me off again.

The tears are rolling down my cheeks and my stomach hurts, the laughing finally subsides and he smiles at me.

"Glad you find this funny, Ana." He smirks.

"It's really not, but it could have been worse, I mean really, I'm sure it's not the last time..." I gasp and close my mouth with my hand. Sometimes I have no fucking filter!

He's smiling brightly, "So you intend for this to happen again?"

I smile shyly and nod. "If you want..."

"Right now?" He questions.

Yes, please! Take me now, Christian!

He doesn't give me time to answer, instead he gets up from the chair and holds out his hand.

"Come, let's go for a swim," I didn't even know the yacht has stopped. We're just bobbing on the water. A swim does sound good, I need to cool down. This man is turning me into an insatiable freak.

I watch him take his sweater off, how tight his muscles are, and then his shorts are next. I think I've died and gone to heaven. He pulls off his shoes and socks and reveals the sexiest feet I've ever seen on a man.

"Are you just going to sit there and drool?" He asks me, smirking as he does.

I giggle, but stop short as I see small scars on his chest. I must look confused because he stops smiling and gets serious.

"Don't ask. Should we swim?"

Yup, he saw me looking at it. I don't press the issue, it must still be hard for him to talk about. I decide to give him time. There are things he doesn't want to talk about, I can relate.

We jump into the cool water, it feels really good. I lie and float on my back, its so relaxing. The water is perfect.

I feel Christian pull me straight up, he looks into my eyes and for a minute I think he's going to kiss me, it doesn't come.

"What's wrong, Christian?" I ask him. He looks lost.

"Nothing is wrong, Ana. Everything is right. For the second time in my life, everything is right. You make me want things I never thought I'd want. You make me want..."

"What do you want?" I ask, caressing his face.

"After two days, this is ridiculous. I want more. With you. I don't do the girlfriend thing, but that's a conversation for another day. You have work tomorrow, right?"

I smile and nod. I'm excited for my first day at work tomorrow. I'm also excited at the fact that I'm breaking through his walls. Sure, I have walls of my own, but he can knock them down with his pinky finger.

"I'll have Taylor fetch you tomorrow morning, and drop you at my place tomorrow evening?"

I love how he's trying to spend time with me, always looking for something to do. It's nice knowing he enjoys my company. And my mouth, I inwardly giggle at the joke that isn't funny.

"I'd love that, thank you," I kiss his cheek and he smiles. He lifts me up and throws me into the water again while laughing. I love how normal this feels. I allow myself to think we're more than just friends.

The sun is setting and we're heading back now. We've eaten a snack and then a big dinner. Which was amazing. I drank some crisp wine and I'm feeling really good. I almost want to take Christian downstairs so I can have my way with him, but I don't.

He helps me off the yacht and we climb into the ever waiting SUV.

"We came with your car, why is Taylor here?" I quickly flick my gaze to Taylor, not wanting to offend him. When did he call Taylor anyway? I've been with him all day. Well, I did have bathroom breaks. "And why are Elliott and Kate going in your car?" I look out the window to the car driving away from us.

"I drank today, Ana. I told Taylor ahead of time that this is how we would do it. I wanted a couple of drinks. I wouldn't put your life in danger by driving with a couple of drinks in my system, Ana. If anything happened to you..."

Whoa, where is this coming from?

"Christian, it's okay. It's fine, I was just curious." I kiss his lips and he relaxes.

"Ana's place, please Taylor,"

"Sir,"

I get home and I want to invite him in, but it's dark out and I need to get things sorted out for work tomorrow. I'm sure he does too.

He walks me to the entrance of my apartment building and looks down at me. "Tomorrow, Anastasia," he gives me a full on smooch. He even makes the sound effects, I have a feeling he's not done that before. I laugh.

"Tomorrow what?" I breathe

"We will talk. I'll see you tomorrow. Oh, before I forget..."

He runs to the SUV, opens the passenger door and takes a box out. He brings it to me.

"For you, open it once you're up, ok?"

"I will, thank you. See you tomorrow."

I stand there, waiting for him to get into the car and drive off, but he doesn't. He's waiting for me to go inside. I'm just stood there looking an idiot so I wave stupidly and go inside. As I'm going up to our floor I find myself praying that Elliott is not there. I don't want any more surprises.

I unlock the door and walk in slowly. No one is in the lounge. Good. I pad to my room and close the door.

I go to my bathroom and take a quick shower, brush my teeth and throw on my pajamas.

I'm lying in bed smiling. Today was perfect.

I hope he opens up to me tomorrow.

I hope he doesn't expect me to do the same.