Chapter nine

" Are you seeing anyone? " It just popped out and she couldn't take it back.

He grinned evilly at her. " I see you. "

Aurora rolled her eyes. " That's not what I meant. "

" Rolling your eyes is rude. And to answer your qustion, I'm not seeing anyone. I don't do relationships. " He said and took another bite of his food.

She shook her head. " So you're a player? "

That made him laugh. " No I'm not a player. I just don't do hearts and flowers. "

It was her turn to laugh. At least he was honest. A lot of men would have lied and told her anything she wanted to hear.

" Do you find me funny Miss Gotti. "

She nodded her head and calmed down. " Most of the men in the lifestyle I grew up in promise their women hearts and flowers. They sell them a dream of a perfect life where their husbands love them and are faithful to them. Then the man goes to prison or gets killed and the wire taps get leaked and they find out their home wasn't so happy. "

When she realized that she was ranting she blushed a little and drank the last of her wine.

" I can only imagine. " He said pouring her some more.

" Sorry sometimes I hate where I come from. " She said taking another sip. " So if you don't do hearts and flowers what do you do? "

He was expecting this. " Have you ever heard of Domination? "

" Christian, I'm almost thirty six. Of course I know what it is I'm not a prude. " She said rolling her eyes.

Now that he wasn't expecting. " I tell you that I'm a Dom and that's all you have to say? "

" What's the big deal? We all have our own sexual preferences. ' She said finishing her meal.

Christian stood up and came around to her. " I want to show you something. " He said taking his shirt off.

She stood up and walked closer to see. Small, rounded scars littered his chest, obviously made by cigarettes.

" Who did this to you. " She whispered, putting her hand inches away from his bare chest.

He pushed her hand away. " The crack whores pimp would do it any time he wanted to. "

And she let him.

His words broke her heart. " Why didn't you tell me that you don't like to be touched? I've been doing it this whole time in one way or another. " She said remembering the night at his parents house. He hadn't pushed her away when she slept on his chest.

Putting his shirt back on her held his hand for her to take. " You didn't know and I didn't want to go over all of this before tonight. " He said taking her hand and leading her out of the dining room and down a hallway.

They stopped in front of a huge door and he unlocked it and led her in. Lights instantly came on and she almost gasped at what she saw. It looked like a torture room, but she had seen enough porn to know that the devices she saw were used for pleasure/pain.

" How did you get into this? " She asked walking to a particular nasty looking sex device.

He stood right where he was and watched her explore. " Elena Lincoln. " Was the only answer he could give.

" You mean the blonde woman from dinner with your parents? " She asked incredulously.

" Are you judging me Miss Gotti? " He asked softy.

She shook her head. " I Guess I'm just surprised. Why her? " She asked.

" She helped me. I was out of control and getting into fights at school. " He said finally moving over to her.

What? " School?! How old were you? "

" Almost fifteen. " He answered like it was no big deal.

His words infuriated her. " You mean she's a fucking chomo?! " She yelled.

Aurora started pacing back and forth plotting the best way to kill the bitch. How dare anyone touch one of their friends children like that?

" Calm down Miss Gotti. " He said sternly.

Her head spun to him so quick she almost gave herself whiplash. " Calm down? Seriously? What that woman did would mean a death sentence where I come from. "

" You truly are confusing. I tell you I like to whip women and you don't bat an eye. You find out I lost my virginity and you lose your mind. " He said smirking at her.

All of the information was swirling around in her head. She was so sure she wanted to know him. Now she could feel a pounding in her head. " I'm not feeling well. Maybe we should finish this later. "

Christians face fell. " Very well Miss Gotti. "

FSU

Everything was great at Say You're Sorry, one of the flower shops that she owns. They specialized in making arrangements for sorry significant others. Aurora made sure that her new shipment of tulips had been watered before quitting for the day. Sighing she rolled her shoulders trying to get the stress out of her body.

It had been five days... Five days since she has heard from him. No calls, texts, e-mails, nothing. It was like he dropped off the face of the earth. He would do this after their talk.

To make things worse Karen took Karina back to Arizona to get ready for the new school year so she wouldn't see them for a while. Tonight was open mic night at Vesuvius. It wasn't mandatory for her to be there, but she wanted to get out. She just didn't want to go alone. Damn that Karen. She really needed more friends. Then a lighbulb went off... Mia

Walking to her car she dialed Mia's number.

Rori! What a pleasant surprise.

" Hey Mia what's going on? "

Nothing really. It's been quite boring really.

" Oh yeah? Feel like getting out for open mic night at Vesuvius? "

Really? What about Christian?

" Forget him. What he doesn't know wont hurt either of us. "

Oh my god Rori you are so my new best friend. I'll meet you there say nine?

" Yeah that's fine see you there. " She said hanging up.

Aurora pulled up to Vesuvius just in time for the paps to flash a thousand pictures of her in her black and white romper.

Aurora are you dating Christian Grey?

What is it like to be with a billionaire?

Are you guys serious?

She thanked god her security team got to her and pushed them all back. Mike, her head of let her know that Mia had already arrived and he made sure she got in safely. She found her at the bar looking flawless as usual in a sapphire Gucci dress.

" Let me get a white russian. " She told the bar tender.

Mia smiled upon seeing her. " Wow Rori I love that romper. "

Aurora rolled her eyes. " Yeah like I could hold a candle to your Gucci. "

" You like it? It was a Christmas gift from Christian. " She said smoothing it with her hands.

She smiled, but it didn't reach her eyes. " It's gorge. " She said grabbing her drink and taking a sip.

" So how are things with you and my brother? " She asked making Aurora cringe. " Uh oh what happened? "

She sighed. " We had a serious conversation. I learned some things about him that I maybe wasn't ready to. "

Mia looked shocked. " And you couldn't handle it? " She asked in an almost angry tone.

" What!? No! I haven't heard from him in five days. I think he regrets telling me. " She said.

Mia busted out laughing.

" What? Is my emotional pain funny to you? "

" No! No I'm sorry. " She said in between giggles. " Christian was called away to New York for business. He gets so busy that he forgets about everything. I haven't heard from him either that's why I asked. "

Aurora blushed bright red. Of course a billionaire would get busy. Oh how she missed New York. " Well that explains it. "

Mia laughed again. " I know my brother is an ass sometimes, but he likes you. If he didn't he wouldn't have put forth so much effort. "

" Maybe. " She said unsure of these new feelings.

Mia rolled her eyes and dragged her to the dance floor. This time they didn't have Christian there to pull them out. The beat went through their bodies and pulsed with the crowd. It was hot and everyone clung together like the world would end if they stopped dancing.

When they had enough they went back to the bar and got a couple bottles of water. Andy, one of the bartenders came up to them.

" I'm sorry to interrupt Rori, but you have a call in the office on line one. " She said.

She nodded and excused herself, motioning for Mia to wait for her. The club was still banging, making her happy about her decision to sound proof her office. Once she closed the door the sound stopped. Going to the desk she picked up the receiver and pressed the line one button.

" You have Aurora. " She said into the phone.

A tempting offer as always Miss Gotti. And as always I get left waiting. If you were mine you wouldn't be able to sit for a week.

His word spread heat through out her body. " Promises promises. " She said flirtatiously as she sat in the comfy computer chair.

Miss Gotti are you offering to let me punish you? You are full of surprises.

Lust had filled his voice causing it to deepen deliciously.

Aurora grinned. " I might be willing to try it out... but you know everything comes with a price. "

It does with you any ways. I'd love to spank your pretty ass so hard that you will never step out of line again.

Her panties were instantly drenched. She didn't know why the idea of being spanked turned her on so much... but the idea of it had her so excited that she just might let him. Flynn be damned.

" Okay teasing aside we really should have a talk. Not about either of our pasts, but about the fact that we can't keep things professional between us. "

I couldn't agree more Miss Gotti. I shall send Taylor to get you from Vesuvius.

" No! I'm here with... A friend and I can't just leave. It would be rude. " Shit! If he found out that Mia was with her their faces will be all over every tabloid she just knew it.

A " friend? " Now I'm really interested. I shall be coming to get you Miss Gotti and I look forward to meeting your " friend ".