Hi EVERYONE SOOOOOOO SORRY! I'm way behind I re-wrote this three times cause I didnt like where it was going but I think this is much better, ya'll going to see the protective side of Jose show up here. I'm really excited for his character and where I plan on taking it. I've been crazy busy with Work and the new year, the financial world never stops. I hope you all enjoy thank you for all your comments and messages while I've been away they are always appreciated and I try to get back to everyone so here you go Chapter Six!
Christian POV
Monday morning couldn't come quick enough, I purchased the building for GEH and would be able to start moving in within the next two months between then and now I had a staff I needed to quickly compile along with helping Elliot with Ana's expansion of the bakery. I'm not doing it for Elliot but getting to see Ana everyday I figured I could get to know the woman she has become better. I've yet to mention my demons to her but hopefully knowing that she's loved me for so long it wouldn't matter. I really do have a fucked up side. I'm pretty sure that was the straw the broke the camels back when Bridget left me.
Pulling up to the bakery I realized that it's only about 5 blocks from where I just purchase the building for Grey Enterprises. Elliot's truck was already outside parallel parked, he was unloading some tools off the back when I caught his attention.
"Hey Christian its about time you showed up!"
"I had some business to take care of with the building"
"Well…. did you get everything taken care of what's the deal?"
"Well the building is a go, I finally closed on it and I was able to purchase the business licenses as well I should be able to open shop within the next two months."
"Right on. So I have you for the next month or so?" Elliot asked hopping off the bed of his truck
"Yes, here and there, I still have to hire some people get things organized but I'll be here as much as possible."
"Good, you can help me with these then" Elliot shoved some wooden beams into my hands
and we headed into the bakery.
The inside of Ana's shop wasn't what I was really expecting but it had a lot of French decor from Ana's time in France at pastry school. There were cupcakes, croissants, muffins and danishes on a display on the counters in antique glass tray's and tiers Breads were in large baskets on the back counters. I couldn't see Ana right when I walked in but I was hoping she was around.
"Hey Christian" Jose said when I walked in the door
"Good morning Jose how are you?"
"I'm good Thanks, cup of coffee?" He smiled and started to pour a cup before I could refuse
"Thanks"
"Christian you're here! Anastasia, Christians here" Kate practically yelled to the back, and turned her attention back on me
"Will you please tell your brother that we don't need to go out to dinner tonight."
"Whoa, keep me out of this Kate, what you and my brother do is none of my business" I took a drink of my coffee. The back door swung open and Ana stepped out she was wearing jeans and a red chef smock that was open and could see a black fitted tank top underneath, her hair was pulled up and a mess and it looked like she had light dusting of flour on her cheek
"Christian, good morning" She smiled
"Morning, will you please tell Kate to keep me out of whatever is going on between her and Elliot" I pleaded with her.
"Oh, sorry that was my fault I offered up dinner at my house tonight I was going to extend the invitation to you as well." She blushed and looked away
"Elliot we're going to Ana's for dinner tonight" Kate squealed
"Thanks Christian" Kate jumped up and down but I couldn't bother looking at her I was busy staring at shy Ana.
"CHRISTIAN, come help me and stop flirting" Elliot called
"I'll see you ladies later" I placed the mug on the counter and went to spend the day helping Elliot.
The day seemed to work out well, Ana would come out every once and awhile and I would catch her staring at me just like when she was younger, I would smile and continue on working. The day couldn't end any sooner.
Towards the end of the day the bell above the door rang causing everyone to turn around since the lunch crowd died down hours ago.
"Delivery for Anastasia Steele" There was a delivery man holding a large vase of flowers
"That's me" Ana smiled from the counter
"Can you sign for these?" Anastasia grabbed the pen and scrawled her signature.
"Who sent you flowers?" Kate asked and I had to quiet Elliot from across the room to hear.
"I have no idea..." Ana beamed. I know for damn sure it wasn't me and I felt anger slowly rising inside me. I knew exactly who sent those flowers.
"They're from Max, he said he was sorry for having to leave town so quickly, and that he wants to see me when he gets back" Ana quietly told Kate, I slammed my hammer on the closest table and stormed out of the building. I stalked the street, jealousy was not a good color on me, clearly the asshole from the party has gotten me completely on fire. I thought with Max out of town and him blowing Ana off yesterday I would have an easy in winning over the girl that was once in love with me. I clearly have my work cut out for me. I stalked the sidewalk for god knows how long until Jose came outside.
"Christian, you're wearing a dent in the pavement" I turned and scowled at him
"What" Jose laughed and leaned against the wall.
"You ok?" he asked with a concerned look on his face "Is this over the flowers my brother sent?" I stopped in my tracks and looked at him
"I'm not stupid Christian" Jose picked at his nails "I know all about you, I know about Ana coming to see you, I know how in love she was with you when she was younger, and I've tried since the day she came crying back to Paris to make her forget about you." Jose leaned off the wall I began to open my mouth to fight back
"I'm not done" he demanded "I watched that girl write you letters, that you never even bothered to return, I've watched her become the woman she is now, so let me make myself perfectly clear when I say, I want her to give Max a shot, and make your life a little difficult. I saw how you watched her at the party, and I saw you staring at her today but let me tell you something Christian Grey, if you want her, you need to work for her, and while I know my brother can be charming and persuasive she might never love him the way she once loved you, but thats not going to stop him to win her heart."
"I dont see how this is any of your business." I lowered my voice and stepped into Jose space
"Oh it is, Christian not because of my brother but because of Anastasia, shes gorgeous and generous and loving, man does she love but you need to see behind the beauty to the girl thats underneath, the girl she still is from all those years ago, and let me tell you if you break her heart again, I will go to all lengths to make your life a living hell." Jose didn't back down and I gave him credit for that
"I won't break her heart, I want to get to know her again but your brother is going to make that difficult for me isnt he?"
"You better believe it Grey."