A huge cream colored greeting card beside a tray of ice cream in different shades is on the dining table. I walk closer and inspect the card. Kate is jumping and clapping beside me like a child in Disneyland blabbering something about expensive rich ice cream and tasting wonderful. The card is almost half my height. It has a beautiful red roses painting and 'I WILL TRY' written across it in rich deep blue color. Immediately I knew who sent it. CHRISTIAN GREY.

'Ana, the ice cream is melting. Let's dig in first.' Kate yells. Ohhh she could be a child most of the time.

'Shut up Kate!' I told her but it seem like it fell into the deaf ears as she picks up the silver plate and started eye it greedily.

'Do not touch it!' I told her sternly. She finally realized that I am dead serious about the ice cream. She place the platter on the table and sits with her hand on her chin. I open the card and Christian's beautiful handwritten message appears.

'For you Anastasia, I will try more. I can't stop thinking about you after you left me yesterday. Can we start again?'

I look at the ice cream scoops and couldn't help smiling. There are 2 scoops of vanilla, and all the flavors I mentioned and finally grey colored ice cream for Mr Grey. I pick the silver tray and place it in the freezer.

'Aren't you going to eat it?' She asks softly but I can sense her inpatient's in that.

'I will. Who delivered it?'

'A fed ex guy. He said delivery for Ms Steele and I came to get you. He started placing the silver plate so I peeked from behind the wall. Then I saw the ice cream boxes. I knew something is going on so I came to wake you up.'

'Thanks Kate.'

'Who sent it?'

'Christian.'

'Ice cream? A billionaire sending ice cream? Such cheap skate! He could easily give you a diamond ring!'

'But it wouldn't have any meaning. He sent me something that has meaning.'

'What could ice cream mean?'

'Not important. What is important is, I think I got what I want. '

'And what you want?'

'I will tell you soon.'

'Fine. Have it your way. What time did you come back?'

'Almost midnight.'

'You could have..'

'Kate, I said what I want and I left. So cut it. What are you doing today?'

'I have to go to uni to do all the handover for the editorial board. I will only be back in the evening. Are you seeing Jose today?'

'I am not sure, I want to also drop by the bookstore to check on my schedule for next week.'

'Then I guess I will see you tonight.' Kate started walking back to her room but stops midway and yells, 'save some ice creams for me!' and enters her room. I smile to myself. No way I am sharing my ice cream with anyone. I walk to my room and shower quickly. After getting dressed in my jeans and t-shirt, I pull out my phone and dial Christian.

'Anastasia, finally' he answers in the first ring. His voice is husky and sexy, seductive even.

'Hello Christian. Thank you for the wonderful and unique gift.' I start with my best confident voice.

'Anastasia, I..'

'Do you really mean what you said?' No chances for him.

'Anastasia, I am willing to try.' He says softly but I can't hear any confidence. It is like he is … begging!

'Look Christian, I think this will not be a very good idea.' I have made up my mind yesterday. There is no damn way I am going to be around Christian Grey, even if he gets down to his knee. That would be a sight to die for.

'But why?' His voice became slightly harsher.

'Firstly, this would be my first relationship; I don't know how to be in a relationship. Secondly, I am a virgin, which you already know. I won't be able to fulfill your needs. You are very much into heavy stuff, which definitely not my cup of tea.'

After a short pause, eerie silence, Christian clears his throat.

'Anastasia, firstly, I never thought I will even think of vanilla relationship. Secondly, I never even wanted to have any relationship. All my past relationship was pure business. There is an agreement and it is perfectly outlines all do's and don'ts. But with you, I am willing to try a relationship without an agreement. I know you are a virgin and you have never stepped into my side of the world but I promise I will give you the time.'

'Christian, you are giving up so much just to have me which I just don't understand. You have your own set of rules and controlled life. I will be like a tornado throwing your life out of proportion. So Christian thanks for the ice cream, which I will definitely enjoy but this is over!

'Anastasia, no woman speaks to me like that. I would have given you a good hiding if you were mine. I have never begged a woman but Anastasia, give it a try.'

'No! Good bye Christian.'

I hang up and throw the phone on my bed. No one forces Annie!

'Christian, you are a nice guy. You should try a different type of relationship'

She doesn't know me. She doesn't know how twisted I am, how dark my soul is. I feel Anastasia's clear blue eyes can see right through me, through my heart, and see all through me. I start washing the cups. I whisper softly.

'Anastasia, I don't know how to love. This is the only thing that I know.'

'How long Christian,' She asks softly. I look at her and she has a concern look on her face.

I decided to reply honestly, 'Since I was 15.'

I hear a small gasp. Oh my, I am going to drive her away.

'Who dragged you into it?' again softer voice. I know she is running away.

'You wouldn't want to know all those stuff,' I replied. I am confident I am going to lose her. I stand trapping her in front of me. Just another kiss will not hurt anyone. I don't know what crossed her mind and she wants to leave. I tried to make her stay but she is adamant to leave. It was heartbreaking to see Taylor whisk her away to Portland. What should I do now? After she leaves, I decided to work a little.

Ten minutes later, I give up. I just can't get Anastasia out of my mind. Her beautiful laugh, the way she bets her eyes, the way she laughs, her innocence, her carefree way, her talkativeness. She is not like any woman I have known in my entire life, beside Mia of course. I must do something to get her attention. I need music. Two hours on my piano, I found what I want to give her.

'No! Good bye Christian.'

Damn she is difficult. But I know she will enjoy the ice-cream. I hope she manages to see the message I am trying to send her. With her intelligence, I can bet my whole wealth she guessed the hidden meaning. Hell she is stubborn and she cut me off. Now, little Anastasia can't run away from me. My next move….