Chapter 12
Ana pov.
I smirk at Christian as I lean over the table and take my shot potting yet another ball, I pot two more after that and then miss the third as it bounces of the corner. I stand upright again and look to Christian so he can take his shot, he steps forward and scans the table carefully trying to decide what the best move is. I admire the view as he leans over the table and takes his shot potting a strip with ease, he pots two more and misses the third like I did making me smirk and step up for my own shot.
"I must say I'm very impressed Miss Steele" He says to me.
"Why thank you Mr Grey I think this might be a close one you're very impressive yourself" I say and lean over the table.
"Although I must say I'm more impressed by this view" He says behind me.
He's enjoying this so much because he likes staring at my ass, I blush a little bit and take my shot missing completely. I realise then that he's doing this on purpose he's trying to distract me so I won't pot and lose, well Grey two can play at that game you want to play dirty I can play dirty too. I step away making room for him to take his shot and I watch carefully, when he leans over the table to take his shot I lean over on the opposite side of the table so he gets a view of my cleavage. His eyes lift to my chest as he takes the shot and also misses widely making me smirk, He stands upright again and sighs heavily.
"Alright Miss Steele you've made your point no more cheating from either of us otherwise we'll be here all night" He says smirking.
"Yes that's very true we would be" I agree.
I lean over the table and take my shot potting a ball this time, I pot several more and so does Christian. We're neck and neck each one of us just as good as the other one at this game, finally we're down to the last ball the black and it's my shot. This is my chance to win and get what I want so taking a deep breath I lean over the table and lining it up hit the ball, it rolls towards the pocket and slides in but the white follows it.
"Shit" I giggle.
He chuckles and comes over to me as I stand upright again, he takes our cues and puts them away again before coming back to me. I stand still feeling a little frightened at what he's going to do next since I promised to try and let him in if he won, he stands in front of me and his eyes meet mine trapping my gaze. Bright blue to dark Grey but it's not intense or intimidating, instead his eyes are soft and full of love which shocks me. I've never been looked at that way before is that more proof that he won't hurt me because he's the only one that's truly looked at me with love in his eyes, in that moment he makes all my fear disappear and an overwhelming feeling of safety and trust blooms in my heart making me gasp a little bit. I know in this moment as we gaze into each others eyes that I will keep my word and I will try just for him, I will let him earn my trust and my heart because I feel like he really cares about me and that he loves me.
My eyes must tell him how I feel because a smile spreads across his face and he gently cups my cheeks, He leans down and presses a soft kiss on my lips setting my whole body alive with buzzing. I could travelling throughout my whole body I was letting my emotions back in instead of feeling numb all the time. I feel happiness spreading all through me and I happily welcome it instead of pushing it back out, Christian's right it's time to stop being the way I am I need to open up and become the old Ana again.
I beam at him and taking his hand I lead him through the apartment towards his bedroom and push him towards the bed so he falls on it, he looks at me confused but I just smile and climb on the bed beside him. I lie down and snuggle into his chest closing my eyes wanting to feel closer to the feeling of safety that he's giving me, he wraps his arms around me and holds me close to him making my smile grow even wider if possible. I know this still won't be easy I'll still get scared and the walls will keep trying to build themselves again, I just have to remember this moment and remember that as long as I'm with Christian he won't hurt me and I'll be safe.
A few days later
I'm sitting at my desk looking over some manuscripts when I hear a knock on the door, I call for the person to come in and the door opens revealing Christian. My face breaks out into a shit eating grin and I stand up to greet him as he closes the door, I bound into his arms and hug him tight making him chuckle and wrap his arms around me. I bury my face in his neck and sigh deeply happy that he's here, I've missed him all day while I've been here and can't stop my thoughts from straying to him as I work. Over the past few days I've been really trying to open myself up to Christian and even though we haven't done anything sexual with each other yet as we're taking things slow it's been the most intimate few days of my life, we release each other and I gaze into his eyes and smile up at him.
"Hello beautiful I thought I would keep you company for lunch" He says.
"I could use the company thank you for joining me Mr Grey" I say and go over to couch.
I sit down on it and grab my lunch from my bag as Christian sits beside me with his own lunch, we start to eat and sip on our coffee and cup of tea. Christian isn't like anything I expected he really surprised me, he loves to sit down and eat together while having a conversation and getting to know each other more. I'm still in a little bit of denial on my feelings for him because it scares me how fast they're developing especially after all the hurt I've been through, I'm scared to admit it but I think I'm falling for Christian Grey and I don't know if I can get the courage to tell him. For now I just enjoy our lunch together before he has to leave to get back to Grey house.
"So will I see you tonight Miss Steele" He asks me.
"I would like that yes" I say smiling.
"I'll pick you up tonight then and we can go for dinner together" He says.
"Well I know Mrs Jones is there but can I cook for you that's something we've never done before" I say.
"Well if that's what you want to do then I would love to taste your cooking baby" He says smirking.
I beam at him and reach on tiptoe to kiss his cheek making his smirk bigger, I blush seeing the look in his eyes and giggle. He runs his finger along my cheek in a sign of affection that makes me go weak at the knees, I tried to fight it but he turns me to jelly every time he's near making it impossible for me not to fall for him.
We say goodbye and I walk him walk to the elevator then go to the window to watch him getting in the car, I keep watching until he drives away and is out of sight before I finally go back to my desk and start the rest of my work. I keep glancing at the clock every now and again as I work and smile when I see it's getting closer to finishing time, finally it's time to go so I switch off my computer and gather my things. I head along to the elevator and take it down to the ground floor saying goodbye to everyone as I walk by, I walk out the front door to find Christian waiting for me leaning against the hood of his Audi R8. I smile as I walk towards him and place a kiss on his lips which he returns before opening the car door for me, I get in and put my belt on while he walks around the other side and gets in.
"Mrs Jones asked me to tell you that everything you need is in the pantry, fridge and cupboard" He says.
"Okay sounds good to me I can't wait" I say.
"How was the rest of your day" He asks.
"It was good I missed you" I say.
"Well well Miss Steele finally opening up are we I missed you too" He says smiling brightly.
I giggle as he starts the drive back to Escala and I enjoy the view of him, I bite my lip nervously because as I was lying in bed last night I couldn't help but remember that we haven't been intimate together yet and I wondered when we would both be ready. I know that I would like to show my feelings for him more but are we ready to go all the way do I trust him enough, I continue to bite my lip as I contemplate my thoughts. I guess we'll just have to see how tonight goes...
