Chapter 15 The Architect
I get in the morning when I hear the alarm. Christian is up and sitting on the side of the bed. He
looks tired this morning. I know he had trouble sleeping last night he was moving around a lot
and got out of bed a couple times. I crawl over to him and place my arms around him and lean in
and kiss his neck. " Christian, you seem like you didn't sleep much last night. Maybe lay back
down for a bit longer and work from home then you can get more rest. I am going to work from
home today. I would love to have you join me back in bed."
I see a smile spread across his face. He laughs. " I would love to join you back in bed but, it will
not be to get more sleep. My back was in a lot of pain last night and I just could not get
comfortable. I hope it's not something from the accident. Now come here and let's see what we
can do in bed. " He grabs me and pushes me down on the bed into the mattress. I can feel the
heat from his whole body on top of me. He begins to kiss me very slow and sweet. But, as the
passion rises in him his kiss becomes more intense. We both pull away to catch our breathes.
Christian rolls over so I am now laying on him. He looks at me with his sweet and sexy smile.
" Ok Baby you are going to have to take control. I want you to take me."
" It will be my pleasure." I wonder if it's because his back is hurting. After the accident and even
for awhile after he healed. I got to be in charge. It was different but fun. I get up on my knees and
straddle him and I feel him fill me. I look down at him and he has a look of pleasure. He reachers
up takes both of my breasts in his hands and begins teasing them. I set the pace and soon we both
are lost in each other. After I find my release and watch Christian come apart under me. I
collapse on top of him. His breath is ragged but he is laying stroking my back and playing with
my hair. I gaze up at him for a second and ask. " So Mr. Grey how was that? A good way to get
ready for a work day.?" " Oh Ana, yes the best way. I think we should shower and see what's for
breakfast." I nob in agreement and we both get up and head for the bathroom.
We are seated together at the breakfast bar enjoying our eggs and bacon. " Christian today when
I have my conference call with Mr. Roach I am going to talk with him about me going to China
with you. When you get the dates I can give him those. But, I just want to give him a heads up."
" Ok sounds good. I am going to talk to Ross first thing this morning. We can get those dates
down today. It should not be more than a week. Do you think you are going to work a full day
today?"
" I think so. I mean being at home I am a little more at ease. What about you? "
" Well, I was thinking maybe we could end our day early. I thought I might call Gia about the
house and see if we can meet to see how her plans are coming together. I am sure with Elliot
there everything is going smooth. But, its been some time since we bother went there together."
" That sounds like a great idea. If Gia can meet let me know when I can wrap things up. I think
today I will just be reading manuscripts so I can be flexible where I am when I am reading them
and taking notes."
" Sounds good then. I will go make the calls and make some plans for us today and our future
travel." Christian gets up from his chair. Kisses me far to quickly and then heads into his office. I
ask Mrs. Jones to make me another cup of tea and then I take it into the library with me.
" Ana I was thinking maybe you can start coming back into the office three days a week? What
are your thoughts on that?" Jerry takes me by surprise with that. I mean I know I need to get
back to working full days and get to the office. But I have been having some doubts about if I am
ready to be away from the house that long. I take a deep breath and prepare to answer him.
" Jerry yes I understand but I would like to start off with two full days a week first. I have been
feeling more confident in myself for a bit but, these past couple days I have found my self
becoming anxious. I know it probably will happen for a while but, I just want to be comfortable."
" Ana I understand ok. Two days a week. We could start with Wednesday and Friday this week
see how it goes. Then when you get back from China you will have had a taste of the office life a
gain."
" Ok Jerry that sounds like a plan. Oh and I do need to cut out early today. Around 1:00pm is that
ok?'
" Yes, that sounds fine. Good talk Ana I will speak with you soon."
" Thanks Jerry you too. " I really don't know what time we can meet with Gia today but, after
the conversation I needed to be done with the day soon so I can think about going into the office
on Wednesday. I don't want to tell Christian I a nervous about it. He will call Jerry and let him
have it for rushing his wife back to work before I am ready. The whole truth is I am not sure
when I will ever feel ready. I just have to dive right in and go for it.
I leave the library and head to Christian's office to see if he has any information about when we
would be going to meet with Gia. I intend to make sure I look as hot as I can be so she will back
off of Christian I really don't think she sees me as a threat even though I am his wife. Sometimes
I don't think she sees me at all.
I knock quietly on the door to Christian's study. I hear his faint voice saying come in. I can tell
that he must be concentrating on something because his voice sounds as if he is far away.
He looks up as I enter. " Hey baby is everything ok? "
" Yes Christian I just wanted to come and see you. I hope I am not interrupting something you
sounded busy when I knocked. I was just wondering if you heard anything from Gia? "
" Yes, I have. We will be meeting her and Elliot out at the property at 3:00pm today. Is that going
to work for you? "
" Yes I will be done with work at 1:00pm and then I will get ready to go. Thanks for arranging
this meeting. Also any news about China? "
" Oh yes we will fly out this Sunday and spend next week there. I know it will be business but
we can have a little holiday as well. I hope that works for you."
" Yes, it should be fine. I will let Jerry know. Oh I will need to be taken to the office Wednesday
and Friday this week. Jerry would like me to come in. " I know my face falls and I tell him this
and I am certain he can see that I really am not sure about this. "
" Ana, are you ok with this? I can let Jerry know that he is rushing this. You are still able to be on
emergency leave. Baby I don't want you stressing over this or having a panic attack. Please be
honest with me. "
I sit down on one of the chairs opposite his desk and decide I need to tell him the truth and let
him take care of me. I take a huge breath. " Christian I doesn't know if I want you to have to take
care of this but, I am not comfortable with going in at this time. But, I really don't know whenI
will be comfortable. So I feel like I have to give it a try at some time. So why not now. " He puts
out his arms to me and I get up and so sit on his lap. He holds me tight and kisses my hair. "
Baby Why don't you try Wednesday and see how it goes. I will send Taylor with you. He will
remain with you all day. If it doesn't work out you don't back on Friday and we try again another
time. I have sent over an acting Editor that came very highly recommended to me. He is going to
be meeting with Jerry today. Not to replace you but to help you out when you can't be there and
or when you are there but it's just not happening for you. How does that sound?"
" Well it really sucks. I mean why can't I be strong enough to go back to my normal routines and
work and going out with friends like Kate. Why does this fear and anxiety have to control me so
much. I feel so weak. " Christian wraps his arms around me tighter. I can't hold back the tears
and emotions any longer. He sits holding me while I cry and I am so glad he is here. " Ana, you
have been through a very traumatic event. It hasn't been that long and you are improving I see it.
You are a very strong woman and I know one day you will get past this. But, don't rush yourself
take your time with this. Give your change to heal. I am here for you always. "
" Thank you for believing in me and being so patient with me. As much as I like Taylor I miss
Sawyer. He got to know me so well. What type of tea I liked, how I liked it and when I needed
it . He made sure to take care of me the way he knew you would expect and never faltered. I
failed him. Now I am alone with out the one person in the world who made me feel safe when I
couldn't be with you. Knowing that you trusted that he was taking care of me gave me so much
comfort. What will I do with out him?" The tears start to rush down my face and I think I saw
Christian's tearing up too.
" Ana I know and I am so sorry for what happened to Sawyer. It was not your fault. I know he
would not want you to think that way. He was a great man I will never trust anyone with your
safety as much as I did him. I saw you and him become a team and I was so happy that you were
comfortable to at least have him around. I promise you we will find another person you can trust
again. There will never be another Sawyer but we will find someone to fill a small part of the
void that is left with him gone. I miss him too. "
I sit with Christian for a bit while he works. I don't want to be alone right now. I just feel so lost I
wish none of this had happened and I could be myself and Sawyer was still there to take me to
work and joke with me about just anything.
At 1:00pm I am in the bedroom and looking through my closet for something to wear to our
meeting. I find a blue button down top and a shorter pencil skirt. I decide to find the right push
up bra and keep at least the top three buttons on done. Then maybe my girls can give her girls a
run for the money. As I am fixing my hair brushing my teeth applying some not much make up.
I think back to a conversation I had with Sawyer about Gia after the first time we met her and she
was all hands and doe eyes to Christian and acted as if I didn't exist. He listened to me go on and
on about her. When I was done he looked at me very serious like and said, " Ana I know that Mr.
Grey only has eyes and a heart for you. There is no reason why you should feel threatened by
her. Besides you are a very beautiful woman and she doesn't even compete. You beat her in
every category that you are checking off in your head right now. You have more class than she
will ever have. Mr. Grey adores you and I think he will only ever just want you. No more
insecurities over her. She is just a social climber and he would be another wrung on her ladder.
Mr. Grey is also smart enough I am sure he can see right through her on that as well."
He made me feel better in that moment. That just remembering those words make me feel better.
I know that about Christian but, it was great hearing some one else say it. But, I still am going to
show her today that she is not a threat and my husband is not interested. Soon Christian comes
into the room and stops in his tracks when he sees me. Wow! you look hot I didn't know we
were going to a business meeting I was just going to wear jeans and a T shirt. I guess I will be
under dressed. I can't help but laugh at him. " Christian you can wear what ever you want. I want
to be comfortable and professional. Besides I doubt Elliot will have anything on more than jeans
and T shirt. " He smiles and walks over to me and gives me a long kiss that screams I love you
and there is only you. I know he knows why I am dressing like this.
The closer we get to the new house I notice my excitement kick in. One day I will be living here
with my wonderful husband. He wants to give me the world he tells me. But, he already has. He
is my world. Christian pulls up and parks the car and I see Elliot's truck here and Gia is standing
on the porch. She smiles when she sees us and waves. Christian just nods his head as he is
helping me out of the car. As I get out and we are walking up to her I start to analyze what she is
wearing and I think today I am match for her. Of course she is showing all her assests. Christian
glances over to me and whispers in my ear. " Oh baby you have her beat by far there is no
comparison. After we get home I am going to peel you out of those clothes. There will never be
another for me Ana it's only you. " I smile when he says that and I lean up and kiss him, smile
and say. " I know. You make me feel so loved and cherished. I love you Christian. " He wraps his
arm around me and and smiles at me and I can't help but, to want him right here.
"Christian, Ana it is so nice to see you both. Elliot is inside doing some work we have the plans
all spread out so you can see them. " The plans are not the only thing she has laid out for us to
see. As we walk through the door I am overwhelmed with the beauty of the house. Elliot and his
team are going to start on this next week after we approve the plans tonight. Gia comes up from
behind us on Christian's side. " How have you been? It's been a minute since we last seen
each other? " As she says this I see her hand gently stroking his upper back. I can see Christian t
tense. I know he is uncomfortable with her. It makes me very angry. " We have been good Gia I
say, as I can tell Christian is not going to answer her. " Christian has been very busy with work
and taking care of me and travel arrangements. We are leaving this week end to go out of town."
I fail to mention that it is a business trip. She squints her eyes at me like I am of no importance
she was talking to Christian.
Elliot appears from the Kitchen. " Hey guys glad you are here. I think you are going to love what
Gia has in mind. " I reach my hand behind Christian's back and place my hand in his back
pocket. He pulls me closer to him as we approached the table where the plans are. As we are
looking at the plans I notice since Elliot has entered the room Gia seems to back off of Christian
and is definitely giving more attention to Elliot. Christian always seems to be polite and ignores
her and tries to move away.
Elliot has more of a fun loving spirt about him so he plays along with her attention and
sometimes throws it back to her. He doesn't do any thing inappropriate. I am watching because
he is married to my best friend.
Gia has some beautiful designs the house will look fabulous. The master suite has a fire place,
two mater closets and two ensuite bathrooms a his and hers. The main living space has a
beautiful glass window wall in the back that is going to make looking out at the sound so
wonderful.
Gia strokes Christian's arm as she asked if he likes it and wants to make any changes. I notice he
pulls his arm back swiftly. " I am really pleased with what you have done and think that you have
gotten our whole wish list and then some on here. Ana honey what do you think?"
" I love all of it too. I didn't know we were going to have two main bedroom bathrooms. That is
nice but I guess we will have to take turns my shower or yours. I will miss you in the shower if
we are always separate. " I don't know why it bothers me that much to have separate but it does.
I love sharing space with Christian.
" Ana two showers are not going to keep me from being in your shower. Do you have any other
thoughts about the house?" I can't think of anything else to say so I turn to Christian and put my
arms around him and kiss him. Then I stroke his sweet face. " Christian thank you so much for
this beautiful home you are having built and for this wonderful life you have given me. "
"Ok enough of this lovey stuff let's walk around this property and see if you all want any outside
terraces, fire places, pool and hot tub. Then I can get it put in for you. Of course then Kate and I
can come use it when we want."
As we walk around looking the land I notice Gia falls back some so I let go of Chrsitian's hand
and fall back with her. I walk quietly for a while letting the guys get pretty far ahead then I speak
to Miss. Gia.
" Gia I really wish you could keep your grubby hands to yourself. I swear to god if I see you
make Fuck me eyes at Christian again I will tear them out of your head. Christian and Elliot
think you are very talented that is why you are here. He does not in your pants or you in his.
Christian and I are happily married and he has no need to go anywhere else than right he to have
any of his needs met. "
" Ana, all men like attention from pretty women. They love to undress them with their eyes. I
would suggest you look at what your husband is suggesting to me with his eyes and think about
tearing them out. Christian is a very wealthy man and they especially love their toys. He will get
bored with the same old you and I will be here and be able to give him more than you every will.
Give it time he will grower weaker and find it hard to resist me.
I have to stop myself and think about what I want to say. Of course when I am mad I always cry.
So I fight to hold back the tears. " How dare you infer that my husband will break his wedding
vows to me and come searching for you. I don't know what kind of unclassey rich men you have
snagged or how many marriages you have ruined. But, You will not get Christian he is in love
with me and doesn't even think of you or another women since we have been together. Christian
has too much respect for me and him self to ever stoop to the level of you a ladder climbing
whore. We have reviewed your plans and approved them. So I suggest you take them and get in
your car and go back to Seattle. Get the hell off my property and away from my husband."
Before I can even take a breath Gia's fist is making contact with my left cheek and it knocks me
to the ground. I get back up and throw a punch at her. I hear steps coming from behind us.
" Gia get your hands off my wife. I guess you really didn't want this job did you? You are fired
and I want you out of here. I am considering pressing charges. " Chrsitian turns to me Ana baby
are you ok? "
" Yes my check hurts and my nose has started to bleed as I say that he hands me a handkerchief
But, I will be alright. I cry from the pain just a little harder than needed. It gets me more hugs
and attention and that makes Gia even worse. "
" Fine Christian I will leave and take all my talent with me. Good luck finding one who is as
good as me. I may press charges against your wife she also hit me. You are making a big mistake
by firing me. But that is not your worst mistake. It was marring that slutty gold digger. "
Christian is just about to strike Gia I think when Elliot grabs his arm. " No bro it's not worth it let
her go. You don't need trash designing your home. Good day Gia now I will walk you out if you
like. But, I can't promise I won't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out. "
" That really won't be necessary Elliot. I can see my self out."
We all stand in silence a moment and watch her go. Christian is holding me in his arms and I am
crying and I just can't stop. Finally he breaks the silence between us.
" Ana look at me lets see how bad it is. Wow ok baby we need to go to hospital and have them
look at your nose. "
" It hurts really bad do you think I need to have it checked out? "
" Yes we do because I am pressing charges and I need the documentation to show how bad her
attack was. What do you think Elliot?"
" Yeah it's probably best you have it looked at noAna. It is swelling pretty bad and you are going to
have some black eyes tomorrow. "
We walk back to where we parked and Elliot is getting into his truck. Before he leaves he yells
for us to let him know the results from the hospital. Christian yells back he will.
When he gets in the car he kisses my cheek and my lips and smooths back my hair. " Are you
alright Ana? What happened?"
" I asked her to keep her eyes and hands off of you and she said that you would cheat because all
rich men do. So then the fight broke out. "
He lifts my head up to meet his and gives me the sweetest kiss. " Ana I will never stray you are
all I will ever need. "
" I know Christian. I didn't doubt you for a second. "
He pulls out of the gate and heads back to Seattle.
