AN: Here it is! Its the police Gala tonight. (in the story lol) Hope you enjoy.
My dress clings to my body and I have to admire my self. Kate had told me last week if I was going to be in this game then I had to be the part. Any girlfriend, fiancé, or wife of a Mafioso needs to represent her man and his title at all times. I hadn't been doing the best job of that lately. I wore jeans and cute blouses everyday.
Apparently according to Kate that was like suicide in their world. Christian was going to rule the mafia world and I was basically doing him a disservice. I wanted to do this. I wanted Christian and I would do my best by him. I had a lot of catching up to do but Kate has taken me under her wing. Not only did my wardrobe need sprucing but so did by cooking skills. Christian was an amazing cook but it was my job to host future family parties when he took his throne. There was no doubt in my mind that I would eventually be Mrs. Grey. I jus wasn't sure how long that would take.
Tonight was the 2015 NYC police Gala. Anybody who was a monumental figure in this city would be attending. Of course that meant Christians whole family and maybe even a couple of other mob families. It was comical really. All of New York's finest dining with their top criminals. It was the way of the politician world Christian had told me. They put money into this city. Big money. The same money that they stole but it didn't matter to the officials of the state as long people like the Grey's were helping their pockets. So tonight I was dressed in an ivory BCBG dress and gold Louboutin heels. My hair was in slight waves and I had subtle nude make up with red lips for that pop effect.
As I walk down the stairs I can honestly say I feel like a goddess. I see my man waiting for me as I take that last step and I can't help the smile that graces my lips. He was the definition of hot. He had on a black bow tie suit with ivory accents to match me. His hair was neatly placed and as I hugged I could smell his Chanel Bleu cologne.
"You look beautiful." He murmurs in to my ear.
"Thank you. You look good too." I smile as I hook my arm with his. He was my man and I was his girl. Even though we hadn't caught Jack Hyde and the new Captain in town had it out for Christian, we wouldn't let anything stop us. We were the new power couple. A lot was made clear to me on my date with Kate. She really opened my eyes to my new reality. A reality that I really wasn't all that opposed to. Sure, I wasn't comfortable with Christian being a criminal, a damn good one at that, but he took care of me. He was such a gentleman and god did I love him. I knew I would never find someone like him again. He was like one in a million. I wasn't giving that up for anything or anyone. I would learn to deal with his second life and just love him for the Christian that I knew. The Christian that was hidden to the outside world. He was like Jekyll and Hyde but I loved him all the more for it.
Stepping in to Elevator I notice that both Taylor and Sawyer are with us tonight. I look at Christian sending him a questioning stare.
"We need the extra back up tonight." He says simply looking at his watch. I shrug my shoulders not bothering to question him any farther. I knew that if I needed to know he would tell me. I was actually getting good at being on this 'need to know' basis. The past week had been less stressful than any other we had spent together. If I just learned to trust his judgement everything else would fall in to place.
Ray was coming to visit in two days and since I hadn't moved back into my sorority house, I guess he'd be staying in Christians spare room. There was no use in going back to that house any way. I wasn't going to be able to live there without having Sawyer, in my room, with me at all times. No offense to him but I rather liked the time we had apart from each other. Living with Christian wasn't bad anyway. I mean I wish it could have been on normal circumstances but, we weren't a normal couple. We never would be.
The drive to the Gala is short but as I look out my window I see that most people have already arrived. It looked like all of New York was attending this function tonight. Christian steps out of the car first holding his hand out for me to grab. Taking his hand I step out and hold on for dear life. There were cameras flashing everywhere and I didn't want to fall flat on my face.
"Don't worry I've got you." Christians squeeze my hand right back as he whispers my exact thoughts into my ear. I smile at him and pull my shoulders back. I wanted to look good in these pictures. I was a confident girl but I wasn't blind. I knew that there were plenty of other females out there who would be looking at these photos for days to come. I wanted to look good. It was a given that Christian would. I swear he rolled out of bed looking camera ready. I on the other hand did not.
"Mr. Grey is this your Girlfriend?" I hear one man yell to Christian.
"Yes, she is." Christian smiles before turning to another camera. We had discussed this already. I had a bounty over my head just for being with Christian it was too late to turn back now and we figured we might as well let the world know.
"Ana is it true that Christian Grey is the son of the biggest mobster in New York City?" I don't even blink as this question is thrown at me. Christian squeezes my hand silently telling me not to answer. We had this rehearsed and down pact already. I was absolutely prepared for every question they could throw my way. I wasn't going to mess this up.
Besides the inside people most people thought it was just speculation that Christian had anything to do with the mafia life. It was funny how he could live two completely different lives.
This year the Gala was thrown inside of Waldorf Astoria. I had never seen anything so beautiful. Really the place was magnificent.
We sit at our table as the rest of this family was already there. Grace as usual was a beauty. In her black form fitted lace gown with red lips and red high heels. I swear that women looked twenty years younger than she actually was. Kate was in a simple red gown with black heels and smokey eye makeup. She was always so beautiful especially now with her tiny baby bump. She was only three months but I could tell. Our men must have planned theirs together as they all wore bow tie suits. The only one matching their partner was Christian, as he chose ivory accents instead of the traditional white.
I enjoy my glass of merlot as I watch the people around us. Some were smiling, laughing and others were in heated discussions. The beginning cords to The way you look tonight by Frank Sinatra fills the air and I blush as Christian asks for a dance.
"Of course." I respond grabbing his hand as he leads me to the floor. I flush as he brings me to his chest one hand on my mid back the other holding mine.
"I must warn you I'm a terrible dancer." I whisper in to his hear.
"It's all in the leading baby." He winks and I roll my eyes. Of course it was and with Christian leading I'd be the best dancer on this floor. Our feet move effortlessly together. He takes one step I follow without even so much as a thought. We were like magnets our steps so in sync with one another.
"With each word your tenderness grows tearing my fear apart." Christian sings into my ear and I blush. God, he was just lovely. I laugh as he twirls me around.
"Keep that breathless charm won't you please arrange it because I, I love you." My breath catches in my throat and for the first time tonight my step falters. He catches me bringing me towards his chest staring in to my eyes. "It's true; I do." He whispers looking down at my lips before giving me chaste kiss.
"Y-You do?" I stutter not sure if I'm dreaming. Christian wasn't the type to say I love you first. I was sure that would be me but, here we were.
"Of course how could I not? Mia Vita remember?" He smiles and I feel myself melt into his arms. Throwing my own around his neck I kiss him with all I have. Christian was my fatal attraction. He was my beginning and my end. I knew I had the power to make him the greatest man in the world or the smallest. We held each others livelihoods in our hands.
"I love you so much." My voice cracks. He leans his cheek against mine and I can feel him smile. I run my fingers through his hair closing my eyes. I wanted to remember this moment forever and ever. Who knows when the reality of his world would come crashing down on us? I needed to have as many good memories as I could locked away for those rainy days.
"Ah, Ana it's been too long." John Kavanagh smiles as he kisses the top of my hand. I feel Christian bristle beside me but, I just smile in return. I mean I had known this man longer than Christian. He wouldn't hurt me…would he? I didn't think so. I mean I was his daughters best friend for goodness sake!
"John it has been too long how are you?" I smile but turn around as I hear someone call my name.
"Ana? Oh my God Ana! It is you!" I yell for joy as I see Ethan, Kate's brother, coming my way. I hadn't seen him in a while and when I had first met Kate he was one of my very good friends. I had missed him.
"Oh Ethan! I've missed you! You have to come see me more." I throw my arms around him and hold on for dear life. Ethan was a good guy. He wasn't sneaky like his father and he adored his sister. I knew he was caught up in this life style only because he was born in to it. Ethan had always told me his dream was to become a psychiatrist, Of course, that was before I knew his family was involved in with the mafia.
"Wow Ana, you look beautiful." He holds me at arms length his eyes raking over my body. I roll my eyes as I hear Christian clear his throat behind us. He was such a Neanderthal.
"Oh this is my boyfriend Christian Grey." His eyes widen as he looks to his father. He hadn't been around in a while so I guess he was out of the loop.
"Uh wow, I guess you have been hanging around my sister a little too much huh Ana banana?" I scowl and punch his shoulder as he laughs at me.
"Hello Ethan. It's good to see you again." Christians cool voice gives me goosebumps. I wasn't sure what kind of relationship he had with the Kavanaghs. I mean they were his in-laws. That had to count for something right? Maybe not if I was judging it by his death stare.
"Yea, you too Grey." Ethan rolls his eyes at Christians antics and sends me a smile before walking away. I watch as he heads towards Mia. From look on her face I think Christian was about to have another Kavanagh for a sister, but I'd let him figure that one out on his own.
"Oh Christian, Ethan is sweet. You should learn to play nice." I huff as I cross my arms completely forgetting about our surroundings. He arches his eyebrow as he takes my arm and leads me towards the bar.
"Ana, baby, I love you but Ethan and I have our own private relations. Next time stay out of it please." I can tell by the sound of his voice that 'playing nice' was definitely out of the question. Feeling like a reprimanded child I sulk as I order a drink.
"Yea well, you maybe mister hot shot mob boss but, you're not getting any for a week for treating me like petulant child just now." I raise my own eyebrow at his shocked expression and walk away. I smirk as he follows behind me grumbling under his breath. Oh Christian Grey had a lot to learn now that he had a woman in his life. He was no longer the "Don" when it came to all things.
I was sitting at the table alone as Christian went to mingle around the room. He saw some men from Wall Street and took this as the perfect opportunity to talk business. I personally didn't want to talk numbers the whole night and opted to stay behind.
"You must be Ana? I've heard a lot about you." I turn in my seat to seat to see a middle aged man. His black hair is short like a buzz cut. He has blue eyes and has to be about six foot. He was actually a decent looking man. I take his out stretch hand as I smile politely.
"I'm sorry sir, but you have me at a disadvantage." I tell him honestly. I had no idea who he was but yet, he knew me. He must be someone important most likely trying to get to Christian through me.
"Ah, no worries. I'm John Beckett the new Captain around here." His crows feet become prominent as he smiles at me and I feel sick to my stomach. John Beckett? Christian had told me about him. He was after my boyfriends blood. This was the man that wanted to see him behind bars at all cost, even if it meant sending me there as well.
"Oh. It's nice to meet you." I mumble as I look around the room. Where the hell was Christian? He can sense my discomfort and drops my hand. I have to hold in my groan as he takes the seat opposite of me.
"I know you know who I am. I just want to apologize for my detectives behavior the other day." I give him a wary look as he says this. He wants to apologize? I wasn't buying this act. Something didn't smell right here.
"I'm sure it was all a misunderstanding." I say coolly. I wasn't going to give him the satisfaction of buddying up with Christian Grey's girlfriend. No, these boys around here would learn the hard way. I may not be from this lifestyle but my man was and he was teaching me well.
"I believe that seat is taken." I let out a deep breath as I see Christian standing behind Beckett. Thank God he came. I wasn't sure what this man wanted from me but, now that Christian was here, I knew he wouldn't ask.
"Grey. Nice lady you have here. You be sure to take care of her now." Beckett send him a sly smile before walking off. I drop my head in to my hands groaning at his words. I knew all too well what he actually meant. They were coming after me. They were going to take Christian down by making my life a living hell.
"It'll be okay." Christian murmurs in to my ear as he rubs my back. I hoped he was right. Orange was so not my color.
So tell me your thoughts! Christian has Ana at the Gala with him. They looked stunning. She's ready to fill her role as his girl and represent him in a good way. She's beauty as well as brains so just remember her degree is in finance. CG said the big three words first How did you guys like that? I wanted something different and it totally seemed like something my Christian would do for Ana. How do feel about John Beckett? Or the Kavanagh's ? Thanks for all the reviews and please keep them coming they motivate me. Seriously, they do.
