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Fifty Shades Abandoned – Chapter Seven
Ana had a decidedly bouncy spring in her step that next morning. She didn't know if it was because Taylor made her feel safe or whether or not she felt like Christian was pulling out all of the stops to look after her and protect her – with or without mentioning the baby. Maybe it was the baby hormones filtering thoughout her system. Or maybe it was all of the above.
Whatever it was, she wanted it daily because this feeling was perfection. Feeling like the world was at her feet waiting for her to take it and make it come alive had never felt better.
"Morning Hannah," She chirped as she walked past her assistant and went into her office. Yes, today was going to be an amazing day. As soon as she was in, she was met with Christian's careful gaze.
"You're late," He told her, his tone tightly wound.
Looking at her watch, she felt confused – she was early. Looking back at him, she saw his lips pull into a grin and he then stood and approached her, slipping his hands over her waist.
"Not for work, for me," He answered her confused state. "You look breath taking today, Ana," He told her and moved in so he could kiss her neck.
Slipping free from her sexual temptation, she took in her office, "What is this?"
"You're not making this easy, Ana" He exhaled at her as he allowed her to make the distance. After spending the night with her in his arms had made him miss her all the more. What didn't settle with him was Jack's sudden boldness. There was startling repercussions from going from standing on fire escapes to actually following someone everywhere and he worried that Jack would just appear at any possible chance.
Irrational as it was, Christian felt like everything was happening at startling speed and so had upped security around Ana for his own peace of mind.
Ana looked at Christian's exasperated expression, "I'm not ready to just go back to how we were, Christian." She looked up at him and saw his semi-understanding gaze. "You're not going to wait forever, are you?"
"I'd wait eternity for you, Baby," Christian told her in response. You're my siren, Mrs Grey, of course I'd wait. No one will ever be you. He kept his eyes trained on her, "For now, I brought you breakfast."
"You knew I hadn't eaten," Ana murmured at him shyly.
"I always know," He responded and guided her to her desk. "Mrs Jones surpassed herself with this."
Oh Mrs Jones, how I miss you. Ana smiled some as she thought to breakfast back at home, how much she missed them. "Looks delicious," She commented as she picked up the lid to something to see pancakes with bacon, "I've been craving these!"
He chuckled at her excitement, "Well, I suppose we best get stuck in," Christian commanded and cut into the pancakes before raising the forkful for his wife to eat. He smiled as she did so. "Wasn't hard was it?" He asked her and she shook her head bashfully. He smirked and proceeded to feed them both with pleasure.
As they slowly finished, their stomachs were full, he pulled her up and towards him. "I love you, Ana, you know that right?" He watched her nod her head at him. "You're mine."
"Yes, Christian," Ana replied to him sweetly. "I'm yours."
"Then come home to prove it," Christian said, his hands gripping her face, readying to kiss her.
Ultimatums! No way, Ana. Don't take it! Her subconscious was growling at Christian like a wild cat on heat, and Ana couldn't ignore it. "This is what I mean!" Ana shouted at him as she pulled back, the good mood gone, "You give me something perfect and you take it away." She didn't want facades and bribery, she wanted him to want her home for no other reason but to want her, and she wanted him to do it on his own without trickery. "You said no pressure, Christian, and you just ruined this by pushing that decision on me," Ana told him, feeling like she was spiralling from heaven.
"I think it is best I let you get on with work," Christian told her as that comment registered. He didn't want to another argument however much he was biting to just retaliate. "Taylor will be up to collect all of this soon."
Then he was gone.
Once again they were one step forward, five billion steps back.
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From: Christian Grey
Subject: Would you
Date: September 23 2011, 18:57
To: Anastasia Grey
...Mind me moving in for the weekend?
Christian Grey
CEO, lonely husband, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.
Ana's scalp prickled. Something was up, it had to be, but she refused to let it cloud her mind. It was a surprise to say the least, but she was more than willing to ignore any sinister ultimatum or motive to his action.
Having gone through all kinds of waves and emotions throughout the day, Ana felt spritely and like herself more so than ever before. Now sitting at home, she had the promise of her husband.
From: Anastasia Grey
Subject: Don't go getting ideas
Date: September 23 2011, 19:01
To: Christian Grey
I'm not as easy as I once was, Mr. Grey.
Anastasia Grey
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Oh I know
Date: September 23 2011, 19:04
To: Anastasia Grey
That's what makes it more thrilling, Mrs. Grey.
Christian Grey
CEO, now horny and lonely husband, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.
Ana had to smirk at that message. For the first time in nearly the last ten days since her independent trip, Ana felt like she wanted Christian. She felt her entire body thrum to life with expectation and want. She wanted to fill his hands over her body, taking her, teasing her, drawing her to a climatic union with his body.
She wanted to go back to a fortnight before when it was her birthday – God, was that only like a fortnight ago? – and he had spoilt her regardless at how she was in pain not knowing if Ray was going to survive or not. Ana would give anything to have that treasured day back, but then what would be the point? This experience was changing Christian. Sure there were the push and pull of the relationship. His control seeping out every now and then, but that came with the territory didn't it?
Ana knew she couldn't change her husband, but she could shape him to realise that there was more to life than seeking control over everything in her life.
From: Anastasia Grey
Subject: If you're
Date: September 23 2011, 19:10
To: Christian Grey
... joining me for the weekend, where are you?
Anastasia Grey
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Closer than you think
Date: September 23 2011, 19:12
To: Anastasia Grey
Let me in, Baby.
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.
There came the familiar rap on the door. Her husband wasn't lying.
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"Where are you taking me?" She asked as he took her hand and led her from her apartment. "Christian," She warned, wanting to know. After turning up at hers, Ana had expected an intimate night in, but quickly she found herself being pulled from the comfort of the apartment and into the awaiting Audi.
"Always wanting information," Christian mused with mirth, "Always my inquisitive siren."
Ana felt a blush hit her cheeks as he pulled her towards the awaiting Audi – such a normal sight for Ana in this turn of life. "Well, I like to make my husband keep busy with my annoyance."
"Not annoyance," He said as he stopped and pulled her to his chest, Taylor waiting by the door to let her in. "It can be frustrating, but, Baby, I love knowing you're always curious."
"So," She began and bit down on her bottom lip.
"Don't bite you lip," Christian stopped her before she could any further.
Releasing her lip at his will, she continued, "Where are we going, Mr. Grey?"
"You'll just have to wait and see," He told her, giving her a teasing peck on the lips before taking her to Audi. "Sorry about the wait, Taylor, someone held us up."
Ana gawped as Christian smacked her butt and grinned at her.
"It's okay, Sir, we're fine on time," Taylor replied and Christian got in and slid over allowing Ana to join him. "Mrs. Grey," Taylor greeted her warmly.
"Good evening, Taylor," She said and jumped into the car immediately being pulled close to Christian like always. "Behave," She warned him, but even she couldn't wipe the look of sexual tease from her face. It was just a reaction to having Christian close to her. She looked to him, finally feeling thoroughly turned on by him after almost a fortnight of no sexual encounter with him. "If you won't tell me I'm not putting out."
"Ouch," He murmured and she giggled. "I do love that sound," He commented to her and saw her look at him, "I promise you, Mrs Grey, by tonight you'll be mine."
I already am. "That still all depends," Ana trailed off, her hand running up his leg. She was not making this easy for him. "I'm still mad at you," She whispered, "Just not as bad."
"I know," He told in reply, a soft grin on his lips. "I won't let you down."
Ana smiled and settled in for the journey, finally allowing him to hold her however he wanted, touches included. She had no idea of what to expect at the end of this car journey, but she knew it had to be good.
Allowing him to take control this once, he dragged her into a building and into an elevator whilst pushing the bottom for the roof. Charlie Tango? Her heart thudded at the thought. Maybe it was a romantic meal? Something close and intimate, something personal. Her mind buzzed the entire way as they made it out into the open.
"Christian," She started to ask as she realised there was no helicopter, no waiters, no nothing.
"Just look," He commanded her softly and she obeyed.
The sight before her made her heart stop entirely.
It was the Seattle skyline on his key ring from when she had said yes to his marriage proposal. He had brought her to the exact spot that was on that key chain and he had held her in the night air, keeping her warm and safe as they just looked.
"One of the best sights ever," He told her and he couldn't hide the happiness at the memories this view gave him. "You'll always be my best," He finished.
"Good save, Mr. Grey," She responded and turned away from the skyline to look at him. She couldn't deny herself any longer. However much her inner goddess readied for a full night of sex-ercise, she was going to have to wait, but Ana couldn't deny herself his kisses. She needed a delicate connection like that.
Slowly she placed her hands on his face and kissed him, allowing Christian to enforce whatever type of control he wanted. His hand gripped into her hair and he held her in place as he made the sweet connection with their lips.
She would give him this step towards getting her home.
