Chapter 7
A couple weeks later everyone celebrated Ana's birthday. Christian gave her a necklace with a large capital A, that hung down. They had a family dinner and Grace made a cake. They all sang to her and watched her blow out the candles.
When Grace asked Christian if they should invite anyone, he explained her story and her mother. "Mom, she has Kate and us. That's it." Grace sat with her while she made the rest clean up the party. They were on the patio near the pool. "Christian told me about your family." Ana frowned, "Not pretty huh?" Grace held her hand, "I don't know the feeling, but I don't ever want you to feel that way. I know I'm Christian's mom, but I can be yours too." Ana smiled, "Thank you!"
Even though fall was approaching, California weather was always pretty nice. Ana had an idea months ago and it was coming out perfect. The Greys were all about giving back and the holidays would be here soon. In each of their auto shops, they ran a food drive. She made calls and with help from the local food banks they had a huge "Feed the homeless for the holidays" campaign. It actually brought in lots of business. People took notice of the company.
Ana was good at her job and in the months she worked, she cleaned up a few financial problems along the way. "You work too hard." Ana rolled her eyes, "You have room to talk?" Christian smiled, "Let's go home."
Kate and Elliot basically lived together and Ana and Christian lived together. The difference was sex. They fooled around, but Ana took her time and Christian was patient. A few weeks ago, Kate and Elliot had a huge argument over cleaning and cooking.
Elliot grew up one way and Kate grew up another. "Grow up Kate!" Ana heard the yelling and also heard the door slam. She got up to go see her. "He called me a slob!" Kate cried and Ana did tell her the truth, "You do need to work on cleaning." Kate laughed at Ana. She did a good job cheering her up. "Both of you cool off and forgive him, because he loves you, even if you are a slob."
When she sat with Christian he messed up, "My brother is right!" Ana turned back, "Excuse me!" Christian shrugged, "I mean she can cook, not like you though. And her cleaning skills" Christian scoffed. He turned to see a mad Ana, "Well maybe you should go to your place and help your perfect brother clean up."
Ana started rambling off all their faults and yelled, "No ones perfect, so get off your high horse." The next two days were spent with short answers, no dinner dates, and not a lot of talking.
When Christian walked in the condo and heard, "Yes! El! Fuck!" He rolled his eyes and left to get a dozen roses. He knocked on Ana's door. "You have a key, why knock?" Christian didn't say anything smart, "I'm sorry. I had no right to say anything about Kate. It was their argument and Kate's a good person. Ana smirked, "And they're probably fucking each other's brains out now." Christian smiled, "I know my best friend as well as you know your brother. Don't talk about her again."
Ana put her roses on the table. "I want to try it." Christian pulled off his jacket, "Try what?" Ana walked towards her bedroom, "Sex." Christian watched her disappear and was stunned. "Well?" He jumped up and walked to her bedroom and she was on her bed in her panties with her hands over her chest.
Christian took off his shirt and went to kiss her, "I thought I told you, I loved your body." Ana was bold, bolder than he had ever seen. "You've given them enough attention over the last month. How about a different area?"
Christian did things to her body and Ana was ready. He laid her back and he kissed each inner thigh and slowly pulled off her panties. When he kissed her bare V shape, Ana giggled. "Christian just do it!" Christian laughed, "Ok, I just need to make sure you're wet. He kissed, licked, and sucked until she came. "Well that's one."
Ana sat on her elbows and Christian took off his belt and pants. Ana looked at his package in his boxer briefs. He pulled the top of the condom wrapper off with his teeth and his full erection was out. "I don't have to do anything?" Christian shook his head, "Your body does it all." Christian positioned himself in between her legs. She could feel his length resting at her entrance. He rubbed it through her wet folds and asked, "Are you ok?" Ana grabbed his strong shoulders, "Yeah."
Christian knew it would hurt, he pushed all the way in and gave her a moment. "Ahhhhhh!" She gripped his shoulders and eventually loosened the grip. "Are you ok, because I need to move." Ana bit her lip, "Move, I'm ok." Christian pulled out and pushed in. "Fuck Ana, you're tight." Ana moved her hips and started moving with the same motion. She was a beginner, but she was feeling it.
Her moans got louder, "Mmmmm. Christian ohhhhh." Christian knew she was close, he could feel her clamping down. He moved a little faster and a little harder. "Ana, I want to cum with you baby. That's it Ana." Ana's back arched up and they both came. "Fuck Christian!" Christian kissed her and pulled out as gently as he could, causing Ana to wince. "Christian, that was amazing."
She saw Christian pull off the condom and saw blood. He looked at her and it immediately calmed her fears. "It's ok, let's clean you up." They took a bath and soak, mostly to help Ana. They ate a late dinner and Ana just smiled at him. "What?" Ana smiled, "I want round 2." Christian refused, no matter how much she pouted. He knew she would be sore.
When Kate saw Ana the next day, she grabbed her, "You did it!" Ana just smiled and walked away. Kate stood there with her mouth open. "Shit Ana, you even walk differently." Ana looked back and stuck her tongue out.
They all worked as normal and Thanksgiving was there. They had a huge meal at Greys after they fed the homeless earlier that day. Carrick was impressed, "Ana, that was a lovely thing you did putting all that together." She smiled, "Thanks, but I can't take the credit. It was a lot of teamwork.
The next day they worked together and put up the Christmas tree, lights, and decorations. Over the weekend Grace, Kate, and Ana started the family Christmas shopping. "Girls, I know you and the boys have your own places, but I would love it if you stayed over for Christmas and New Year's Eve." They both smiled, "Of course Grace, we wouldn't miss it."
They all resumed work as normal, but the Christmas holiday came fast. They fed the homeless the day before Christmas Eve. "Ana, congratulations on an incredible 5 months." Everyone was so happy that Ana joined the team.
It was Christmas Eve and everyone was at the house. Mia was probably the most excited. After dinner was done and cleaned up, Grace passed everyone a gift. Elliot smiled, "I know what this is." They all unwrapped their gifts and it was matching pajamas. It was a black shirt and plaid pants with a Santa hat and they each had their name on it. They all went to take a shower and change. Ana came out, "How do I look?" Christian winked, "Beautiful as always."
They went to watch a Christmas movie and make Christmas cookies. Ana sat cuddled next to Christian, "I like this and I love us." They all went to bed. Carrick and Grace only asked that they remember that Mia was in the house. They all promised to be on their best behavior.
The next morning they all got a wake up call from Mia. They all walked down and saw gifts under the tree. They opened everything. Everyone heard a loud scream from Mia and saw she opened her new cellphone. They all had lots of things, Grace made sure everyone had a great Christmas. Carrick surprised Grace with a major upgrade on her wedding ring set. The kids gave her a bracelet with their birthstones. Elliot and Christian gave Kate and Ana Diamond stud earrings and necklaces.
They enjoyed their Christmas and the New Year followed. Elliot, Christian, Kate, and Ana all headed back to their place after not being there for over a week. Ana kissed Christian, "I liked being with your parents and Mia. We should spend more time with them. Christian smiled, "Do you miss your family? I mean I know you do, but like your mom?" Ana frowned, "I do sometimes, but she's not a good person and she's never going to change. I've learned to live with it."
She left to take a shower. Ana was in the shower and her phone buzzed. Christian picked it up and read it. "So you can't call and wish your own mother a Merry Christmas? I actually have a gift for you." Christian thought about it and knew it was wrong, but he did it anyway. He texted her back. "Sorry mom, I hope you had a great holiday. Maybe we can have dinner tomorrow."
Christian listened for the shower, which was still going. "Sure, where do you want to meet?" Christian heard the water shut off, "Hard Rock Cafe at 6. See you then." Christian tapped the phone to see the response, "See you then." Christian deleted the entire text and put her phone down. Christian knew he was wrong and as the night went on he became more nervous.
