Back in the Bentley and I couldn't be happier. Christian was five minutes early, but I had been ready for the last half an hour so I didn't mind in the slightest. Kate had warned me not to do anything that she wouldn't do. I couldn't help but blush thinking I bet Kate has never let her men tie her up before. My inner devil giggles twice as she eyes Christian's tie wondering mouth wide open and drooling if that will be his next binding instrument. I quietly giggle as smooth music plays from the radio. Christian turns to face me.
"Something amusing you? Do tell?" He asks flicking his eyes back to the road.
"It's nothing." I try to blow it off.
"Don't make me read your mind Ana." I stare at him stunned.
No please god no, I don't want him to know what's inside my mind. How wonderful he makes me feel, how when he smirks I can barely control myself.
"You can't can you?" I ask in a hushed whisper. He smiles at me.
"No, I can't read minds. That's not one of my powers. I wish I could get inside your mind, though." He says to me and smirks.
Oh, damn it that sexy smirk. My inner devil whispers at me to lunge for him. I bat away the thought, not wanting to die in a car crash. I can't help but admire him. He is wearing a deep grey suit that goes well with his eyes. A white shirt and grey tie. He always looks so handsome as I stare longingly at him. How did I get to be so lucky?
We pull up outside of a beautiful Italian restaurant and they have the valet take Christian's car. As Christian hands him the keys he smiles to the young fresh-faced guy.
"Enjoy." They swap the keys for a ticket and the valet howls with joy as he speeds down the street towards the corner. I look at Christian confused. He drove off with his car. I see Christian's eyes find mine.
"It's okay Anton is just parking the car. The car park is a block away. So I let him let loose for the block." He gives me a happy boy smile.
"That's nice of you." I smile back.
"It usually makes his night." He replies.
We are whisked into the restaurant by a more than eager concierge. They must recognize who Christian is. As we walk I can feel Christian's hand at the base of my spine, leading me, guiding me. I'm his to control as we walk over to a lovely small two seater table. Christian pulls my chair out for me before the concierge reaches for it. The true gentleman, once I'm comfortable he then sits down across from me. The concierge leaves and then moments later the waiter brings over a bottle of wine. The waiter offers it up to Christian.
"Two thousand Chateau Petrus Pomerol sir." Christian nods and the waiter begins to pour it out first into my glass and then Christian's. I must have my mouth open in shock as Christian tilts his head gazing at me.
"The last time your mouth was that wide open Ana I had to put something in it." He says while his eyes blaze with lust.
I blush at the thought of taking him into my mouth. I somehow regain my train of thought.
"A two thousand dollar bottle of wine," I say taking hold of the glass. He grins at me.
"No, it's not. That's the year it was produced." I breathe a sigh of relief and take a sip. "The wine itself is more around the three grand mark per bottle. " I almost spit it out. Holding it in my mouth for a moment I swallow it down as I see his eyes looking at my throat.
"Are you kidding me. My dad always said never pay that amount of money on something you can't drive." Christian laughs softly. "Though my mom always said never spend that type of money on something you can't wear," I tell him.
"Your parents sound like very smart people." He sits back seeming to relax.
"Says the person who just spent three grand on a bottle of wine," I mutter back at him.
"Please tell me about your parents?" He says while casually opening his jacket button.
"Well, my dad works with Transient airline as an accounts advisor. It means he travels a lot and my mom is stuck back in Chicago. She doesn't work but loves to decorate the house. My dad's love is soccer and classic cars. He watches the British premier league on his laptop when he can." I trail off. Christian leans forward taking his glass.
"So no brothers or sisters then?" He asks before taking a swig of his wine.
"No only child. Sweet and innocent." I smile.
"Your hardly innocent anymore." He looks at me darkly. That intense gaze makes my body throb down below. I need to change the subject.
"I went for an animal care job at sea world."
The waiter comes over with our starters. Placing them down in front of us. He walks off before I even ask him what it is. I look in confusion at Christian.
"Ana I have been here many times before. I always order the same thing. So I told them you would like to indulge in what I am eating. That's why they didn't give us menus and that is why they knew which bottle of wine I wanted. I always have it." He tells me so matter of fact in his statement. I look down at the plate before me. "It's Avocado's and pine nut for starters." He says his eyes watching me as I take my first tentative bite.
It's both juicy and crunchy and tastes so sweet. Happy with my reaction he too begins to eat as I enjoy the food and savour every bite. The words replay in my mind he always orders this, they know what he wants. Yet I still don't know anything about him. I swallow the last mouthful down and ask.
"So you and your sister are close?" He keeps hold of his wine glass gazing at me like he is trying to work me out.
"Yes. My sister is the one person who has always been with me for as long as I can remember. She knows me better than anyone."He lets spill before drinking some more wine.
So if I can get his sister talking I might be able to unlock the secrets of Mr. Grey. It doesn't seem too hard to get Mia talking, she seems only too happy to chat with me.
"In fact she is dragging me shopping tomorrow." He rolls his eyes like he hates the idea, but I can see he cares for his sister. It gives him away the little glint in his eyes.
"Ahh poor you." I tease him. The waiter makes quick work of removing the plates and returning with the main course. Risotto and pumpkin seeds. The food here is exquisite as I sample the first mouthful.
" How is it?" Christian asks.
"It's delicious. I can see why you come here so often. Has Mia been here with you?" I say as I take another bite.
"Yes. Once and she said it was too romantic. She did recommend I bring you here, though." He offers before sliding some risotto into his mouth.
I stare at his lips, so tempting to kiss. Damn it Ana focus. Keep a level head.
"I'll have to thank her, the next time I see her and have some girl time." His gaze falls onto me as he raises his eyebrows.
I can tell he is trying to work out what I'm up to. He is being civil and answering what I ask him now might be my only chance.
"Christian can I ask you something?" I say as he see his whole body tense up and his eyes lock onto mine.
"Yes, Ana what is it?" I can hear the worry in his words.
"Why do you have to tie me up?" I blush as I say it. Looking round there is no even close to earshot of our conversation. He runs his hand through his hair as if seeking the answer somewhere inside.
"I have to keep my emotions in check." He answers. That's not an answer, both my inner angel and devil agree with me on this.
"I'm going to need a little more Christian." He shuts his eyes tight putting his fork down. He seems so tense.
"When you touch me I struggle to resist you." He says weakly.
"I don't want you to resist me." I plead.
"When your hands touch my skin my mind is flooded with emotions. I have to control them." He tells me as I look puzzled.
"Are you scared you will get angry and hurt me?" I say to him. He shakes his head at my question.
"No Ana. Please, can we talk about something else. This is a very difficult subject and I don't want it bringing down our first date." He looks upset as he stares down at his food picking at it.
No, I can't be the reason for this date to be wrecked. Distract him.
"Kate heard you this morning. Well, she heard me more, your questions, and my labored replies. She not stupid." He looks up from his food at me and I smile.
Come on smile back at me please, I will him to. A slow drawing smile moves across his face.
"I could always wipe her memory if you're okay with that?" He smiles fully at me his sky grey eyes gazing at mine.
"I think I can manage Kate but thank you for the offer. But we might have to go back to your place tonight." He wickedly smiles at me.
"Ana we weren't going anywhere else. I still need to punish you. Shall we skip dessert?" In those words, my heart has gone from slow to racing in a second. My blood is speeding through me. My whole body craves his touch. I'm already panting.
"Yes skip dessert." I'm ready right now.
The rest of the meal was rushed with Christian sending a message and then paying on his card for the meal. He would not even consider the option of me paying. The moment we got outside there was a man in a black suit, crisp white shirt, and plain black tie holding the rear door open of a Mercedes Rayz S class in silver. Christian introduced him as Taylor his driver. Then we were speeding along back towards his penthouse suite.
(Hi fellow readers. Their first date has been a long time coming even after everything they have already done together. So readers are still guessing as to Christian's magical powers. It's also refreshing to see new readers coming to this story. Thank you for joining us. I hope everyone is looking forward to Ana's punishment?
We are rapidly closing in on my favourite few chapters from the first part of this story. This is part one of a three part story. The other two parts are on this site but any new readers still have another 40 chapters coming on this first part before diving into the second and third or they won't make much sense. I do hope you will bare with me. I am working on part three as I post updates for part one. Please do let me know your thoughts and ideas in the reviews or even PM me. I respond to all my readers and would love for you to follow or favourite my story or myself. Thank you. SJamesW.)