Chapter 23

I arrive at Loft at about 8:45 pm and have Taylor park across the street. I'll wait until she steps outside and have Taylor come around so it won't seem like I was waiting long. I trust her but its other men I don't trust. She is with ball breaker Kavanagh though so I'm sure it will keep the men away. Her personality would turn off a death row inmate with his virtue intact.

I still have no clue what my brother sees in her. Yeah she's attractive but as soon as she opens her toxic mouth I feel a twinge of nausea. Oh fuck there she is my girl, she looks fine, happy and her and big mouth are talking animatedly. I spoke to Elliot earlier and he said Kate's condo is around the corner from the bar so he wouldn't be picking her up and I don't need to give her a ride thank god.

I glance to my left and Its like a bad fucking dream in slow motion. Kelsey is walking up towards the bar with a friend heading right towards Anastasia. If they exchange words Kavanagh is going to find out about my lifestyle. What the fuck am I going to do I need to stop her now.

"Taylor quickly pull up front now" I shout and he glances at the entrance and sees what I see "Oh shit" he blurts and turns the wheel fast. I jump out of the car and Kelsey freezes when she sees me. Then she looks and Sees Anastasia.

Anastasia turns to face me and says "Hi" but quickly turns around when she sees my anxious look and sees Kelsey.

"Oh isn't this cute, it's the little maid and her boss, I knew you were fucking her you bastard" Kelsey slurs obviously drunk.

"Anastasia, Kate please get in the car"

"What the fuck is going on here" Kate yells and then stares at Ana confused

"Nothing that concerns you, please just get in the car" and they both reluctantly get in and close the door.

"Excuse me" I hiss at her scraggly looking friend and I grab Kelsey by the elbow and pull her aside.

"Kelsey don't make a scene here, you've signed an NDA I'm warning you. I'll fucking ruin you if you say another word about us" and she pulls her arm away from me quick.

"Fuck you Grey, you dumped my ass to fuck some fucking cunt maid" and I glare at her furious. I don't need everyone here knowing my business. "I didn't dump you, you never meant anything to me, stay away from Anastasia and me, and are we fucking clear?"

"No we aren't clear that bitch hit me last time and I'm going to kick her fucking ass now" and she runs towards the car and bangs on the window shouting obscenities. All of a sudden I see Anastasia running around from the back of the car and she shoves Kelsey hard.

"Here I am if you want me? I hope you're ready for round two, it's going to be a knockout Kelsey" and Anastasia pulls her arm back and hits Kelsey square in the face, then she grabs her arm twisting it behind her back and pins her to the ground. Damn my girl is tough. Kelsey is shouting and her friend tries to go for Anastasia from the back but Taylor holds her back as I pull Anastasia off of her.

Kate is sitting in the car with the window rolled down with a look of shock on her face. Security from the bar comes outside and I explain that Kelsey was trying to attack Anastasia and she was defending herself.

Security immediately recognizes me but asks the ladies if they want to press charges. Kelsey already has prior arrests for assault and she says no and her and her friend walk away, while Kelsey wipes the blood from her nose. Anastasia looks completely unfazed by this, I am so thankful she knows self-defense but what the fuck is she going to tell Kate? What a fucking nightmare, I'm going to either have to pay her a little more money to keep her mouth shut about us or eh I can't even think of this shit now.

"Anastasia are you okay baby? I'm so sorry I had no idea" I scan her up and down and she looks okay.

"It's not your fault Christian; I'm fine really I had enough of her it was building. I don't think you even have a clue of how she tried to torment me while I worked for you" she shakes her head.

"I know baby I'm sorry, let's not let Kate have too much information or she's going to go back to Elliot with this okay" I look at her then glance towards the car. Ana nods in agreement.

Kate step out of the car looking confused and angry "Oh my god Ana who the hell was that woman and why was she attacking you like that?" she shouts.

I interject so Ana doesn't have to take the brunt of this, she's had enough already.

"Kate that had nothing to do with Ana, It's just a young lady who had a thing for me and had some jealousy issues now that I'm dating Anastasia" I say calmly

"I'm not buying that bullshit Grey. How the fuck did she know Ana was your housekeeper and why did she call her those name and try to hit us?

"Kate please just listen to me" Ana says softly. "I can explain"

"Please do, I'd love to hear this" Kate snaps

"When I used to work for Christian she had gone on a few dates with him, when it wasn't working out she accused me of dating him when I wasn't at the time. She tried to attack me once before and I gave her a black eye so I guess she wanted her revenge. Thankfully I took all those kickboxing classes with you. Hopefully she got the message this time."

"Yeah Ana I think she did you really gave it to her. You are so brave I would be a wreck right now. You always were the best in the class. I remember how shocked everyone was when you beat the instructor in a match. Gotta watch out for the quiet ones"

" I'm sorry Kate didn't mean to ruin your evening, I hope we can still go out again sometime" my girl says

"Oh Ana of course we can and I had a great time tonight despite the little bit of drama. I'm just glad you're okay, just be cautious of womanizers with psycho exes" she says sardonically and glances at me. Ana looks embarrassed.

"Time to go home, Kate please let us take you around the block to your condo" and she agrees. We drop her off and Anastasia and I just look at each other all wide eyed in shock and she just bursts into tears.

"Ana baby I can't tell you how sorry I am, please, please forgive me" I beg as I hold her while she weeps. I look at her hand and notice her knuckles are bleeding.

"Taylor do you have a first aid kit in the car?"

"Yes sir, under the drivers seat" and I lean down and see a long flat case and open it up. I clean her hands with a sterile wipe then put some ointment and wrap some gauze lightly around her knuckles.

"Im fine, don't fuss it's just a little cut" she stutters.

"Don't cry baby, are you hurt?" I ask cautiously

"No I'm just angry; I've never done anything to her. She really is a horrible person. How could you have ever..?" and she stops

"I know, please don't remind me, it was a big lapse in judgment"

"Ana, I love you please" I don't know what to say to her. How much can this girl endure? Kelsey is going to pay for this. She will never work anywhere ever and if she tries to expose me I'll deny it. She has no proof, I'll just say she was a stalker who saw me in the papers and came after me and my girlfriend. I have no paper or electronic trail apart from the NDA which if she voids part of the penalty is $50,000 of current or future earnings. That's peanuts to me but to her, that's her car, mortgage payments, clothing everything. Don't fuck with me or you'll fucking pay. There's only one person who can hurt me and that's Anastasia because I love her. I'd give up everything I have for her, everything.

She calms down on the ride back but she holds me tight like a security blanket.

"You have a mean left hook Miss Steele I better be careful" I smile trying to lighten the mood.

"You don't have to worry Christian I could never hit you" and suddenly I feel heavy with guilt.

She would never hit me and yet I get aroused at the thought of spanking her. Okay in a sexual manner I would never just beat or attack her in any way ever only in a sexual and consenting situation. Gosh I do love to spank her very much. Tonight I wanted to play rough a little with her but I hardly think it's going to be very romantic and kinky now that she's feeling so stressed. Maybe another evening right now I just want to hold her and comfort her.

We arrive home just a few moments later and she says she want to have a shower. I throw on my pajama bottoms and I fix her some hot tea and sit on the couch waiting for her. She comes out in sweatpants and a tank top with wet hair and runs her fingers through it. She smiles at me and I'm relieved to see she looks much better now, her eyes are still red but she looks so god damned cute.

"I made you some tea baby" and I point to the breakfast bar and I rise to go sit with her there. She pulls me into a hug and kisses me softly on my lips and down my jaw grazing her tongue over my stubble and I smile.

"You always taste so yummy Christian" and she hugs me tight leaning her head into the crook of my neck.

"You taste better baby, come have some tea. Can I get you anything honey?"

"Honey, I like that, you've never said that to me before but I like it and you are my honey"

"Yes honey" I smirk

"What a crazy night that was. I had a nice time with Kate it was really good seeing her again and how ironic that we are with brothers. Anyway I want to forget everything else that happened tonight and just love you all night long honey" and she bites that lip and I pull it free and caress her bottom lip.

"You don't have to ask twice baby, I could love you all day but right now drink your tea and relax for a while. We have all night and no work tomorrow, I'm sure we can keep busy" I raise my eyebrows

"Oh yes you are aware that I rolled my eyes at you earlier over the phone and I know your twitchy little palms is coiled to strike soon" she giggles.

How after a night like this can she just be so easy going about everything? I really worship her; damn I want to spank her and fuck her right now.

"Oh I have something else in mind so my palm won't hurt as bad although I do enjoy it nice and sore after a good hiding on your delectable ass. I may have to use an implement to intensify it for you since you've been a very naughty girl tonight. I do recall you begging me to be a little rougher on you last time Miss Steele" I smile and her breath hitches and I can see the desire coursing through her. She wants me now. Maybe this is her way of coping too, we need each other.

"Yes, I like it rough, please Christian I need you now" she whispers and I pull her up close to my chest and kiss her deeply. I lift her up and carry her upstairs to the playroom. It's time to have a little fun and break in the whipping bench.

"you ready Honey?" and I set her down in front of the bench and lock the door.

"I'm ready" she says all breathy.

To be continued very soon….

Meow, Ana is a brawler. Sorry had to bring Kelsey back for a good and well deserved ass kicking. For those of you who are worried about this being a cheating story, ITS NOT. This is a love story and like any story some drama makes it interesting. I'm not sure how far I can go with this but I'll try to keep it going for a little longer. No need to speculate I can't make promises on how it will play out. I will just try my best to make it interesting and filled with lots of steamy love for you to enjoy.. xoxo