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Recap: Christian has moved Ana into one of the spare rooms at Escala whilst he helps her recover from her gunshot injury. Ana thought that the two of them might be sharing a room but noticed Christian's discomfort at the mention of cuddling in bed. Ana got upset with Christian and started to push him away. Christian realises how fucked up he is and went into his playroom to think about his life and what he wants from Ana. He knows that it might be hard to be with Ana and bring her into the kind of relationship that he is involved with.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout the story so far. I can't believe that the next chapter is going to be the last. I hope you have all enjoyed this story so far and I hope the ending is not a disappointment.

Disclaimer: Fifty Shades of Grey and its original characters do not belong to me

Poison Apple: Chapter 14: Moonlight

Ana
I feel quite bad about how I spoke to Christian yesterday evening. Since I was rescued from Jack he has done nothing but take care of me and be kind to me, I owe him a lot of thanks and yesterday I was short and rude with him but he frustrates me. One minute he acts like he wants to be with me and kiss me and the next he's distant and cold. I understand he hasn't had the easiest start in life and he might find it hard to connect with people but all of this hot and cold is bugging me. After everything that happened with Jack, the last thing I need is someone who is going to play me about and keep me hanging on a rope. I wanted to talk to him this morning but his housekeeper, Mrs Jones, has told me he has been really busy with work this morning and she has got my medication timetable.

To be honest I wasn't sure if Christian really was that busy or if he was avoiding me or a little bit of both. I didn't think I would miss him but I do. Since I was taken to hospital he has been by my side every step of the way and now it seems like he is avoiding me like the plague, I'm sure it's my fault and I've done something to upset him but I want a chance to make that right and I can't do that until I see him. I want to thank him for everything because without him I don't know where I would be right now, I owe him my life. I also want to apologise to him for any offence I might have caused.

Last night when I was sleeping I was dreaming back to when Christian and I kissed in his office but it ended a completely different way. Instead of me rushing out of the office and hiding away at home the next day, I kissed him back and we had mind blowing and Earth shattering sex on his desk. It was like in the movies; Christian carried me over to his desk, with one hand swiped everything off it onto the floor in a mess and then had me every which way he could. It was a great dream and when I woke up I realised it was just that, a dream.

Since I've been awake I've been thinking about everything that went down between us after that kiss. Christian confessed he had feelings for me and if it wasn't for Jack being in the way, he would've asked me out by now. I remembered how caring he was and he offered to forget the whole thing if it was what I've wanted. I guess he has laid his feelings out on the table and the ball is in my court, as they say, but after everything that happened with Jack and the shooting the last thing I want is to rush into something serious with Christian. I think I need some time to just get over what has happened to me and come to terms with what happened to Jack, it's a lot to take in.

I have to say that I feel really lucky to have someone like Christian in my life because he really is one of a kind and I don't know where I would be without him. I appreciate everything he has done for me since we met, he didn't have to be at the hospital, he didn't have to bring me here for my recuperation, he didn't have to give me a job and he didn't have to give me a promotion. I want Christian to know how much I really do appreciate everything he has done for me but I can't do that unless he gives me the time to see him.

I picked up my phone from the bedside table and sent him a text;

I really need to see you xx

I didn't think I was going to get a quick reply if he was working but within seconds, my phone vibrated;

Give me 5 minutes xx

I smiled to myself as I set my phone back on the bedside table.

I started to become nervous, why? I don't know. It's only Christian. I probably know him better than most people do. Maybe it was because of the kind of conversation we were about to have or just the fact that I was coming face to face with him after last night... I'm not sure.

The door knocked lightly.

"Come in," I called out.

The door opened and Christian poked his head around the door. We smiled softly at each other; he came in and closed the door behind him before making his way over to the bed. He hesitated for a moment before sitting down on the edge of the bed.

"Thank you for coming up, Mrs Jones said you were busy," I said calmly.

"I always have time for you Ana," He replied "How are you feeling?" He asked

"I'm feeling better, thank you," I replied and I paused for moment thinking about what to say next "I want to apologise for how I spoke to you yesterday. It was wrong of me, after everything you have done for me, I shouldn't have spoken to you like that, you didn't deserve it," I told him "I want you to know that although I didn't show it yesterday, I really appreciate everything you have done for me. You have gone out of your way time and time again for me and I don't think I've ever really said thank you for it," I explained.

"I don't want thanks; I did everything I did because I wanted to. I want to take care of you and I want you to be safe, happy and well," He started "You have been through something really traumatic so it's only natural that you're going to have moments of frustration and anger, that's ok, I'm here for you. If you want to throw something at me or just scream as loud as you can... whatever it is, I'm here and I'm not going anywhere," He rested his hand on my leg that was under the blanket and smiled kindly "I meant what I said that day in my office when I kissed you. I have got such strong feelings for you Ana," He finished.

"If only I had met you before Jack," I said and felt the tears begin to well up in my eyes.

"Don't get upset," He pleaded.

"I'm sorry," I sobbed "Everyone warned me off him. Even Kate said she didn't feel completely right about him and then before I knew it, he invited himself to move in with me and he became my whole world. I never should have let him get that much power and control over me but it all just happened so quickly," Christian came and sat beside me on the bed and wrapped his arm around me, pulling me closer to him "I just feel so stupid," I concluded.

"You are not stupid Ana, far from it. Some people are just masters are manipulating people but he is gone now so you don't have to worry about him anymore. He is nothing more than a thing of the past... put him to the back of your mind and concentrates on you. He has taken up too much time in that pretty little head of yours already, don't allow him to hurt you now too," Christian placed a soft kiss on the side of my head.

"I want you to know that I feel the same about you and I have for a while," I pulled away from Christian's embrace so we could see each other face to face "When you kissed me, I didn't want it to stop but because of him I had to stop it. He's no longer here but I don't want to rush anything... again... I just need some time to get over everything," I explained... hoping he would understand.

"Of course Ana, I'm here when you're ready, just take all the time you need," He replied, he sighed and started shifting off the bed "I'm really sorry but I've left someone on hold," He said.

I looked at him in shock "Christian!" I exclaimed.

"You were more important," He smirked "If you need me, just text and I'll come running," He winked as he made his way to the door

"I'll be fine." I told him.

Christian left and closed the door carefully behind him, I can't believe he left someone on hold to come and talk to me! If I had known that I would have told him to finish the call first, I don't want to interrupt with his work... which is who I'm assuming he left on hold, he doesn't talk to many other people.

I'm glad that we got the chance to clear the air though and make up.

Christian
I'm lying in bed and all I can think about is Ana at the other end of the hallway. When she was in hospital we spent most nights cuddled up on her little hospital bed together and now we're back here and we have these large beds but I've not been able to spend the night with her. I miss her. I know, it's crazy but I do actually miss her. I want to go down to her room and slide into bed with her but I don't want her to feel like I'm pushing something and I don't want to hurt her either. It's hard to forget that she was shot sometimes because she has been quite positive and happy since she woke up in the hospital.

Today after I was finished with work calls I went in to see her and she was happily talking on the phone to Kate and when she had her dinner she was smiling and content. You wouldn't think she had a gunshot hole in her stomach. I'm just glad that she is getting better, before I know it she'll be back to work and college and maybe she won't need me as much anymore but at least I finally know that she feels some kind of way about me, I was beginning to worry that she didn't want have anything more to do with me after everything, not that I would blame her, she's been through so much.

There was a soft knock on my bedroom door, who the hell could that be? I don't think Mrs Jones and Taylor are here still. I slid out of bed and made my way to my bedroom door and opened it, I saw Ana standing on the other side of the door. She was wearing some a light pink satin strong top and matching shorts pyjama set, she looked amazing.

"Ana, what are you doing here?" I asked her in shock "Come in," I added and opened the bedroom wide for her. She walked in and made her way out onto the balcony, I followed after her "Is everything ok?" I questioned, worried that she hadn't spoken yet.

"Erm... yeah I'm ok," She replied but she sounded a bit unsure.

"Are you in pain?" I asked.

"No, I'm ok," She said and turned to face me "I missed you," She stated, I chuckled lightly and she looked at me with a confused look on her face.

"I was lying in bed thinking about how much I miss you," I said.

The two of us started laughing, I felt like I was a teenager, this was awkward but sweet.

"Can I stay here with you tonight?" She asked nervously as the laughter died down.

"Of course." I replied without hesitation.

I held my hand out to her, which she took and I interlocked our fingers together. I walked us into the bedroom, closing the balcony door behind me to keep the chill out for Ana and led us over to the bed. Ana slid under my bed covers and I made sure she was comfortable and tucked in before making my way round to the other side of the bed.

Once in the bed I shuffled over to Ana and held her in my arms, she rested her head on my chest which made me flinch, I wasn't used to people touching me on my chest but Ana didn't seem to notice the flinch. I've never let a woman do this before but this isn't just any woman, this is Ana and she's just been shot so I can do this for her if it makes her feel better.

Ana's arm flopped over my torso and I rested my head on top of hers lightly, I could smell her strawberry shampoo. I took in a deep breath, filling my nostrils with her scent and calmed down. I tried not to think of where she was resting my head but it was such a new sensation to me and if Ana only knew why, she would probably run a mile!

"It's such a beautiful night," Ana muttered in a tired voice.

"Very beautiful." I agreed.

I felt Ana's breath begin to even out, I closed my eyes and started to fall asleep with the moonlight shining on us in my bed.

I can't believe that the next chapter is the last one of this story!

Awww what a sweet ending to this chapter. However, those that know me know when things get nice and sweet, it normally means that something is about to happen. Hold on to your hats because the next chapter is going to be a HUGE revelation for one of our beloved characters. I also have some exciting news at the end of the next chapter so please make sure you come back for the grand finale, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

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