Chapter 11
Ana POV
The sounds of voices speaking in hushed tones are what finally wakes me. Feeling groggy and confused I stay still and don't move. I remember where I am. Oh, God! Ana, I am pretty sure you are sprawled across your new boss's chest right now. I allow myself to mentally gather what's happening around me before I open my eyes.
"Dad... please stop, you just had a heart attack. We do not need to talk about my love life right now." That's Christian's voice trying to whisper but honestly, he is not very good at it.
"Christian… she is touching your chest. You really are going to not address this?" It's another male's voice but I don't think I've ever heard it before. "Come on son, what's happening here?" Ohh... Christian's father. I feel Christian tense underneath me slightly and his hand wrapped behind my body starts to gently brush through my hair. I feel myself instantly relaxing underneath his touch and it seems the action does the exact same thing for him. If it weren't for the fact that I'm hyper-aware we aren't alone in the room, I probably could have been lulled back to sleep.
"Dad, the truth is I don't know. She came into my life this morning and now everything is different. She is amazing…" His voice whispers the last part. I control my breathing, so he doesn't know I have woken up. Just as the silence of what Christian just admitted settles on the room, a door bursting open makes me jump. There was no hiding that was not asleep anymore and I immediately pull myself up.
In the door has stumbled Elliot. "He's awake! Mia! Get in here! The old man finally woke up!" The huge giant is like a bull in a china shop. He's yelling at full volume down the hallway of the hospital and half of his body hangs out of the doorway. Apparently, not only did Elliot wake me up but Christian's mom is also jolted awake from where she was sleeping. Christian's arm has tensed around me at Elliot's insane interruption.
"Elliot, son, you could wake the dead with that voice of yours." Christian's father gently scolds his giant son. As I push up off of Christian's chest I realize everyone is now staring right at me. Oh. God. This is literally my worse nightmare. As if sensing my unease Christian quickly jumps in.
"You ok?" Christian softly asks me, stealing my attention from the rest of the room. I manage a small nod of my head. Honestly, I'm in shock and ready to hide behind the sofa. I'm now sitting up, flush against Christian's side and my hand is still resting against his chest. Once Christian feels satisfied I'm not traumatized by the current situation he addresses the rest of the room.
"Ana this is my father, Carrick Grey, and dad this is Ana my – This is Ana." Christian eloquently stumbles over how to introduce me, and honestly, it's adorable. Oh god, I'm turning into one of those women who crush on their boss. Get it together Ana!
"Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Grey. I'm glad to see you are ok." My voice is croaky and I manage to speak through it and find my confidence in what I'm saying. Carrick smiles back at me while Grace moves to sit on the bed next to him.
"Ana, trust me, the pleasure is all mine. I'm also sorry for all the alarm, I really am ok." I smile back at his words. Christian, however, feels irritated though and I look to see him death glaring at Elliot.
"Elliot, you are an idiot. You woke up Ana and Mom, so I hope you are happy with yourself." His words, while not seriously angry, seem to hold an annoyance at something else I don't quite understand. I look at Elliot to see him staring at me with the strangest expression on his face.
"Well, well... Hey there Ana! Who would have thought you would already be invited to family events?" Elliot says as he makes his way around the room to sit on the other side of me on the small sofa and squishes me even closer to Christian. In shock at his bold actions and words, I don't respond. I can feel Christian's irritation growing also.
"Oh my god! Daddy!" A ball of fiery energy comes through the door in a blur. A small but fast young woman throws herself into the room and onto the bed with Carrick.
With a grunt, Carrick takes the small weight of his daughter slamming into him. "Mia, dear you need to be careful with your father." Grace scolds her daughter gently while fussing over Carrick. The concern is back on her face, I can't imagine how this day must have felt for her. It's obvious how much she loves her husband. I can't imagine what I would do if I lost Christian- oh my god! There I go again! What is wrong with me! Ana, you need to get out of here before you mentally marry the man!
"Oh, I'm sorry daddy! I was just so worried! But you will be ok, right? Because I don't want you to die! If someone has to die - let it be Elliot! He has spent the last few hours trying to get me to play angry birds with him and I might kill him! He also threw my Chanel purse on the ground when did play and he lost. Oh, daddy! Please don't scare us like that again!" The rambling monologue of this young woman is hilarious and amazing at the same time.
"Mia, darling, I'm not going anywhere soon so please calm down. Also please don't wish death on your brother. We both know you would be lost without him. Wasn't he the one that bought you that purse?" Carrick is obviously very amused at the antics of his children.
"Of course not dad! That was Christian! The last thing Elliot bought me was a trick calculator before my SATs because he was worried I wouldn't pass!" Elliot's roaring laugh shakes the sofa and Christian pulls me even closer to him. I may as well be straddling the man!
"Mia have you met Ana?" Elliot's amused voice suddenly asks. All eyes on me again. Great.
"Oh! Hi! Sorry I didn't see you there! I'm Mia… and you are- wait - what is going on here? Christian is she touching your chest?! What the hell lady!" Mia went from a polite debutant to wanting to kill me in three seconds. What on earth is the big deal about touching this man's chest? I think I need to be sedated now. Today has been a lot. Yet again Christian takes the lead.
"Mia don't you dare speak to her like that! This is Ana and yes she is touching my chest and it's totally fine so please don't start something right now." I may have only met Christian today but when he is mad, I already know it's not something I'd want to be on the receiving end of. His protectiveness over me makes me feel invincible. It's something I have hoped I could have from someone for a long time. Back to reality Ana!
"It's ok Christian." My voice is coming from nowhere and I'm not sure what I'm about to say. All I know is I feel so exposed and I just want to get out of here. I pull my hand from Christian's chest and wedge my way out of the gap I was in between him and Elliot so I can finally stand. Moving like a magnet with no choice Christian immediately stands also. "Hi Mia, I'm Ana. It's nice to meet you. I should be going. Mr. Grey, I'm glad you are ok." I meet Carrick's eyes and they are full of concern as he stares back at me. I can't even look Christian in the eye because I can already feel him wanting to stop me. "I'm sorry for intruding on family time. Nice to see you all! Goodbye." And like I was competing for the Olympics I hightailed it out of that hospital room faster than I have ever moved in my life. I made it through the open door and around two corridors before two hands reaching around my waist pulling me to a complete stop.
A yelp leaves my mouth as I'm hoisted off the ground and pushed flush against the corridor wall. Spinning around in the stranger's arms, I'm met with Christian's eyes. We are so close we are sharing the same air. I'm frazzled, he looks mad and determined and I'd be lying if I said it wasn't making me want to rip his clothes off.
"Ana." His breath is labored and emotional. Before I know what's happening his hands are moving around my waist and venturing lower onto my curves. I've stopped breathing at this point. My hands have found their way onto his torso and I don't know if I should yank him closer or push him away. My choice is taken from me when suddenly his lips find mine and I'm kissing him back with everything I have. Christian's hands roam lower onto my round ass, my hands grip his shirt and pull him closer down to me. His tongue is entangled with mine and electricity is vaulting through my entire body at his touch.
A loud bang of a door jolts us back to our surroundings. I can hardly breathe, and Christian is staring at me so intensely, but I have never felt more at home in my entire life.
"Ana." His eyes blazing right into mine as if he is searching for an answer. "Don't ever walk away from me again." His tone is soft but commanding and I have no idea why it makes me want him even more. He goes to kiss me again but then pulls back suddenly and adds. "Please." And like that our lips meet again, and I never want him to stop touching me.
There is another chapter for you! Today my heart hurts and I miss my love more than most days but all of your kind and beautiful reviews mean the world to me so here you go~ Thank you for you lovely support xoxo LJ