Written in the Stars
By Tvdfanpam
Chapter 4
Phone Conversations
Elliott Grey called his sister Mia after he woke up Saturday afternoon. He tried to call her last night and she didn't answer his call. He had a massive headache thanks to all the drinking he had done the night before. He took some Advil to dull the pain. Mia screeching in his ear was making it worse.
"Did you take a picture of her?! I want to see this chick. I thought Christian swore off girls after his disaster date with that psycho Leila!" Mia screamed into the phone. "What's her name?"
"Her name is Ana and she is really nice. She's very pretty. You'll love her. She's a college student." Mia was stunned into silence. "You'll have to ask Christian for a picture."
"Why did you get to meet her and we didn't?" Mia pouted. "I want to meet her too!" Elliott laughed at his sister's attitude. "Maybe you will see her at the Coping Together Ball next weekend." Mia squealed.
She hung up with Elliott and texted her other brother: Elliott spilled the beans. Send me a pic of your new girl! . Christian sent her the selfie he had sent Elliott. Mia was stunned speechless then ran into the kitchen. "Mommy! You've got to see this!" Grace jumped a foot in the air almost dropping the carton of milk in her hand. She put her other hand on her heart and turned around.
"Mia, what have I told you about screaming in the house? You scared me!" Mia stood there shaking her phone grinning at her mom like a maniac. "What do you have?" She knew it was useless to scold Mia. She was the spoiled baby of the family.
"Christian has a girlfriend!" She showed Grace the selfie of Christian smiling, actually smiling with a pretty girl beside him. She took the phone from Mia so she could look closer.
"Oh, she's pretty. What's her name? How did he meet her? Were they on a date? Your brother called me earlier and didn't say a word!" She fretted as she studied the picture some more. Her younger son looked so happy and she teared up thinking that he might have found someone! She handed the phone back to Mia and picked up her own phone lying on the counter and dialed her younger son's number.
"Hi mom. I got that number, thanks-" Grace cut him off before he could finish.
"Don't hi mom me. Mia showed me a picture of you and your new girlfriend. When were you going to tell me that you had a girlfriend? When do we get to meet her? Is she coming to the ball next weekend? She's very pretty. What's her name?"
"Take a breath mom. Her name is Anastasia Steele and I just met her yesterday. We are going out again but she can't come to the ball because she has to work Saturday. She's not my girlfriend yet." He pulled on his hair, this was why he didn't tell his family his business. They wanted to know everything! "Elliott's calling me, I'll call you back." He hung up with Grace then answered Elliott's call. "Thanks for telling Mia about Ana asshole. She told mom and mom called me and chewed me out for not telling her!" Elliott laughed like a hyena into the phone.
"Paybacks are hell bro! I called dad and grandpa too! Heck, I should post that picture of the two of you on Twitter! Ha, ha, ha! I think I will do that! See how long it's there before TMZ puts it on their website!" Christian hung up on him. He didn't have time for that today! His phone rang in his hand. "Hi Princess. I thought you were driving? Shouldn't you have both hands on the wheel?" He asked anxiously. Ana laughed in the background.
"I'm using the Bluetooth. Both hands are on the wheel. I hate driving long distances and needed to talk to someone or die of boredom so I thought I would call you. Is this a bad time?" She asked breathlessly. She didn't usually take the initiative and call a man, her mom would tell her that was forward; that she was being too eager?! Ana didn't care though, she liked Christian she thought he liked her if the vibe he was giving off was any indication. She sure hoped he liked her after kissing her silly!
It was his turn to sound breathless. "No, this is a great time. He waved Taylor away and shut the door. He went into his bedroom and stretched out on his bed and got comfortable. He had a good view of the skyline from his bed and didn't get to see it much. "What is your week like next week?" He asked casually.
"Well, I have two tests next week plus my regular classwork. Then I have to work Tuesday night and Thursday night and of course Saturday and Sunday as usual. Wednesday I only have one class at 9:00 am then I am free the rest of the day." She said. "It's almost over, I keep telling myself that."
"Would you like to have lunch on Wednesday? It just so happens that I am in Portland for the next week on business." He tried to sound like it was planned all along and failed.
"Stalking me already Mr. Grey?" She laughed gaily into the phone. "Lunch sounds great! I know a little place we can go."
"Is it close to campus?" He asked trying to get details. She laughed again.
"Yes, right off campus. My apartment. I will cook lunch so we don't have to go out. I love to cook and can throw something together pretty quickly. I do it all the time for Kate and myself."
"Most women want me to take them to a fancy restaurant so they can be seen with me. I don't get many offers of a home cooked meal." He said playfully. He got up off the bed and walked over to the window to look out at the view.
"You already fed me twice in less than 24 hours! It's my turn. Do you really have business in Portland or did you just decide to come to me since I couldn't come to you?" She asked quietly.
"Both. I can do business anywhere. That is the joys of being the boss and I do want to see a certain co-ed from WSU this week. I have to send her flowers." He was giddy with excitement. He loved the teasing back and forth. Ana laughed at his enthusiasm. "What kind of flowers does your roommate like?"
Ana's jaw dropped open. "What! Really?"
"Yes really! I want to thank her for getting sick! Otherwise, we might not have met! I should buy her a car but since she has a sweet Mercedes, I'll just send flowers instead." He reasoned and it warmed his heart when Ana giggled.
"Well, okay. Just make sure my bouquet of flowers is twice as big as hers and we won't have a problem." He laughed.
"Got it. Princess, I need to go so I can wrap up some loose ends. Don't forget to text me when you get home. Glad you called. See you Wednesday." They both hung up with a smile.
A/N: Fun chapter! His family is so happy for him, they can't stay out of his business!
