A/N: I have a few things to say before the chapter. First of all yes Maddie's daughter Alyvia looks like Maddie, so like CG's mother, but as we know Ana and all the other subs look like Christian's mom too. So Alyvia could pass off as Ana's daughter. Christopher on the other hand looks like Jack so no similarities there. They'll eventually make the connection once they've talked more. And Christian and Ana were more concentrated on each other than the babies. Plus the babies weren't really next to each other. But thank you for all the reviews! Glad you like it so far! :)
Chapter 5
(Ana's POV)
Don't be intimidated Ana. Inhale. Exhale.
Even though the elevator had plenty of room for probably 7 or more people, I was standing directly next to Christian Grey and if I mean directly, I mean our bodies were touching. Even though it wasn't skin to skin, simply being close to him made me shiver. Was I supposed to get shivers from a man that I know for a few minutes? No. Yes. No. I don't know. I've never felt something for a guy.
My friend Kate always teased me about it. Literally everyone I know had at least one boyfriend, if not more. But Anastasia Steele was single all her 21 years. And still is. I'm not sure if I'm interested to change something about it. Especially with Alyvia in our care and me graduating. It would be a bit too much caring about myself, a baby, my friends and a possible boyfriend.
God, why am I already thinking of the possibility of me and Mr. Grey?
I'm simply here to interview him. Once I'm done I'll go grab Alyvia and then leave and I will never see him again. The thought pained me. I do wanna see him again. Maybe if I don't mess the interview up we could drink a coffee together. No, he must be super busy.
''So Miss Steele you are here for Miss Kavanaugh, I believe?'' He asked, looking down on me. I exhaled, relieved that he broke the silence. I wouldn't have known what to say other than start with the interview questions which would be quite weird.
''Yes, Kate.. Err I mean Miss Kavanaugh is sick, but this interview was very important to her.'' I answered shyly. For some reason I was feeling very stupid. Maybe he made everyone feel stupid with his intelligence and his eyes. Oh yes his eyes..
Steele concentrate!
''Mhhmm. Are both of you looking out for..'' He started and searched for the name. I chuckled, I didn't tell him her name.
''Alyvia.'' I smiled. Christian gave me a slight smile back.
''What a beautiful name. My sister and I promised we'd name the first girl we get Alyvia.'' Christian said, more to himself than to me. His expression turned into a hurt one, but he quickly switched back.
''You have a sister? I thought you didn't have any?'' I blurted out in interest. How foolish of me. Maybe he has some adopted siblings.
''I do not wish to discuss this now.'' He slightly snapped at me. I raised my eyebrows. What the hell? Didn't he start?
''You started with the topic.'' I snapped back.
''Excuse me?'' He asked, clearly surprised that I answered him back.
''You started talking about your sister and when I ask you about her, you get all moody and suddenly 'do not wish to discuss the topic'. Makes absolutely no sense to me.'' I answered him, but avoided to look him in the eye.
''Well Miss Steele, if I'm not mistaken you are here for information about my work. I simply stated that fact.''
''What is it with you? If we're here just because of your work, then why did you ask me about Alyvia?'' I asked him, crossing my arms across my chest. I was not going to give in.
I was right. Even if he doesn't want to talk about his sister, he can still admit that he started with it.
I expected him to snap at me again, or even say that it's time for me to go home, but he did none of that. He actually gave me a smirk and his eyes sparkled in amusement.
''You have quite the smart mouth, Miss Steele.''
Smart mouth he said!
''I've been told, Mr. Grey.'' I said, smiling too sweetly at him.
Neither of us replied to one another, since the doors of the elevator opened. Burning bright light was all I could see. It was so dark in the elevator that my eyes have adjusted to the dark light. The only reason it was so bright was because there were more windows than walls. I had to admit that even though it looked very neat and plain, it was beautifully decorated.
We stepped out of the elevator and Christian Grey guided me to his office, which was like the rest neat, modern and still amazing. He motioned me to sit on the couch, while he sat on another couch in front of me. Now there was a meeting table, but I guess he wanted it to be more comfortable.
His phone rang and he excused himself for a bit. In those minutes I took out the recorder that Kate gave me and the notebook. I hadn't done any research about Mr. Grey which will probably lead us to another argument, but hopefully not. I need my energy for little Alyvia and sick Kate.
Christian.. Mr. Grey came back and had a frightened look on his face. He tried to cover it, but I could see through him.
''I'm really sorry, but I have to cancel this interview. Something very important that I have been searching for a long time came in between. I know this interview is important to your friend, so how about we reschedule it? You can tell my secretary any time and I'll make sure I'm free.'' He told me.
Wow, he did look hurt and disappointed. Hurt probably about the thing that came in between, but the disappointment only flashed over his face when he told me the news. As if he wanted to stay here and have this interview, rather than go.
''It's fine Mr. Grey. I hope you'll find her.'' I smiled and started packing my things together again.
''Pardon?'' He asked startled.
''I could bet this is about your sister. You had the same look in your eyes when you previously talked about her. But as you said, we aren't here to discuss personal information.'' I told him and zipped my back. I stood up and there he moved closer to me.
I immediately stopped and froze in my spot. Oh please don't come closer.
''How can you read me like an open book? It's quite fascinating. No one was able to even guess anything about me, yet here you are. You know me for an half an hour and can already read everything off my face.''
''I'm sorry, I will try and not figure everything out. It's a habit of mine.'' I shrugged.
''No, I like it.'' Christian said huskily and stepped closer. Instantly I took a step back.
''Goodbye Mr. Grey.'' I said and was about to turn around when he grabbed my arm.
Another shiver. Keep cool Ana.
''I have never met anyone like you Miss Steele. And I'd like to see you again. Perhaps also with your adopted daughter? I feel like Christopher is quite lonely and annoyed of me.'' He chuckled.
Was that an invitation to a date? Or play date?
''A play date?'' I laughed.
''Play date.'' Christian boomed and joined me in my laughter. Although I had the feeling I just said a kind of inside joke that I didn't really get. He noticed my confused expression and stopped laughing.
''Here.'' He said, giving me a card with his number. He opened his mouth to say something, but got interrupted by his phone. Before he answered it he looked me in the eye on more time.
And there it was again. That look that I couldn't figure out. He was looking at me in an amused, friendly but also dark way and it was the darkness that frightened me.
''It was a pleasure to meet you Anastasia.'' He said softly. My name sounded like music when he said it.
''Pleasure was mine Christian.'' I smiled. He smiled back and answered his phone. I sighed and grabbed my back, making my way to Alyvia, before I left the building.
What a day. What a man.
I can't believe the last time I updated was a month ago! I'm so sorry, I thought it was in January that I last updated, so I concentrated on updating some other stories. If anything like this happens again, that I forget to update within like two weeks, please message me. I sometimes lose track with all my stories.
I decided not to write the interview and jump into the exciting parts. Can you guess where Christian is heading to? And don't worry, Ana will figure things out very soon. Hope you all enjoyed the chapter, if you did be sure to leave a review. They always motivate me to update faster.