Chapter 8 Love at First
Christian's POV
"How could she possibly love me?" Christian mumbled to himself. Pacing back and forth from the room to the bathroom. Stopping in the bathroom, I lean over the sink. What could she possibly want out of a guy like me? Staring in the mirror at my reflection for answers, it dawned on me, I've never met or had relations with a woman like Anastasia. She's beautiful, bright and her eyes send me to a place that is indescribable. Anastasia is a girl, who I would call fresh, because everything is new to her beyond a kiss. Watching my Ana sleep, so peaceful and angelic. What did I do to deserve someone like her?
Walking back into the bedroom, Ana's soft snores alert me to the fact that she is still asleep, her hair cascades over the pillows. I sit on the bed, and look at her for a moment, before deciding to get some more sleep. I lay down, pulling the covers over me and Ana immediately snuggles closer to me, resting her head on my chest.
Ana POV
Waking up to sun peering through the curtains I look at Christian. He's sleeping so peaceful and beautiful. I'd have to admit, I've never met any man of his caliber, so handsome and confident. Even the way he moves commands attention. His glare sends me on the edge, as if he could see right through me. I run my hand through his hair, the rays from the sun enhancing his natural copper highlights. Gliding my hand over his cheek, those gray eyes meet mine.
"Good Morning beautiful," I blush.
Kissing him on the lips, "Good Morning handsome."
"Did you sleep well? Ms. Jones my housekeeper, should be fixing breakfast. Are you hungry?" He asks while pushing a stray piece of hair out of my face.
"Yes, I'm famished," I confirm, rubbing my tummy.
"Well let's get dressed we have something to discuss over breakfast," he states, giving me a soft smack on my behind.
Getting out of bed I grab my bag and slip on my sundress and sandals. Christian comes out of his closet in a pair of jeans and a heather blue sweater. We head down to breakfast. Sitting at the breakfast bar Ms. Jones has prepared spinach and mushroom omelets with toasts and preserves in addition to a carafe of fresh squeeze orange juice. A girl could get use to this, but of course I would like to cook my own food and provide it for Christian as well.
Ana, what's on your agenda for today, beside dinner later?
"I'm not sure Christian, did you have something in mind," I ask, with a sedative smirk.
"Yes, I thought we could go to the space needle and take a walk in my favorite place where I like to free my mind, how does that sound?"
"Sound good," I say, wondering where his favorite place is.
"Taylor have the car ready in five, I'll email you the details of our trip."
Trip... hhhmmmm.
Taking my last sip of orange juice, "That was really good," I can't remember the last time I've eaten my entire meal in one sitting. Must be from last night's festivities.
Heading back into the room to grab my purse and sweater in case it gets chilly out, I meet Christian in the living room. We join hands and walk to the elevator. I can sense Christian looking at me, when I catch him, he smirks.
"You really are a sight to see Anastasia," I blush and bite my lip out of habit.
"Bite that lip again and we won't make it out the garage," he says pinning me up against the wall.
"Okay, I'll try not to," He laughs.
"I'm only kidding Ana, but I must say you do have the sexiest lip."
Christian kept quiet the entire ride to the mystery destination. Admiring the scenery, my thoughts wander to where Christian might be taking us. The trees rush by the car windows, when the car comes to a stop at the edge of the road, close to a secluded lake. He opens the trunk and takes out a picnic basket, and then spreads out a blanket before setting the basket down.
"Ana I thought we might have a picnic while we are here, Ms. Jones prepared us some cheese, wine, and finger sandwiches, but first let's take a walk."
"Okay," I say, grabbing his hand and continuing to walk along the lake.
"Ana, I have some meetings I have to attend in New York and Boston, it would please me if you joined me."
"I would love to go Christian, but I'm just starting at SIP and I don't think it would be appropriate to ask for a sudden vacation."
"Don't worry about SIP, I can handle that," should I tell her that I own SIP?
"How?" She asked, looking at me curiously.
"When you saw me at SIP I was meeting with Jerry Roach to discuss the merger of SIP with GEH as well as the new policy changes. I own SIP Ana, and it will soon be GEP, or Grey Enterprise Publishing if you'd prefer. I'm certain Roach will understand and allow you to work from a distance. But you can't say anything to anyone until it's announced, no one knows outside of Roach that there's a new owner and that there are going to be changes," He says raising my hand to his lips he kissed it.
"I guess if it ok with my boss it's ok with me, what about Jack, should I email him about arrangements?"
"No let me have Roach inform him, plus there will be a chance for you to network with some important people in publishing in New York, Jack can tag along if he'd like," Christian laughed at the tag along part.
"Well enough about work and more about us," I muttered, standing on my toes and planting a soft kiss on his lips.
"Come let's eat," He says, taking my hand, we make our way back over to our picnic.
"Ana, when you were sleeping, you talked a bit"
Covering my face in embarrassment, I responded, "what did I say?"
"You said you love me, is that true Ana do you love me?" He asked, eyebrow raised.
"I-I don't know what to say Christian, if I were to say I didn't love you, I'd be lying so...Yes, I am in love with you Christian Grey. I love you Christian"
A huge smile spread across his face, "I must say Anastasia, I once thought I was incapable of love until I met you and then my universe shifted. As I watched you sleep, I admired you, my beautiful girlfriend, then you moaned and said you love me not once but twice. I love you too Ms. Steele."
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