Chapter 2
She is inside the changing room. She is inches away from me. Even with those louboutin heels, she is shorter to me. She is staring at me. Her eyes are filled with anger. But its not only that. I feel something else. I see something dark in her eyes.
"Ms. Steel, get the fuck out of…." I am yelling at her now, what she does next, makes me freeze.
"Shhh!" is all she says . She comes closer to me. Placing the shirt she picked for me on the coat hanger, she touches the hem of the t-shirt that I am wearing, making me flinch. She keeps staring at me. For the first time I cant understand what those eyes are saying. Her eyes are the deepest color of brown and I cant take my gaze away from her. I want to move. But I don't want to. I am trapped in her eyes. They grow darker as she lifts my t-shirt over to my chest. Fuck! She does it again. She bites her lower lip, with that there is a wicked smile crossing her face. I want to bite that lip. I want to bite every inch of her. Shit! I have a hard on. I am so turned on right now. Thank God for these jeans. This is not good. I cant do this. She is too good for this. I shake my head. And with some herculean effort I hold both her wrists. The look in her eyes suddenly changes. They are no longer dark, filled with desires. They are confused. They have a hint of betrayal. I can't bear to touch her. I feel sharp current running through me. As I let go of her hands, I know she is disappointed. She walks out of the changing room without a word.
I am too stunned to think about what happened there between me and Anastasia. I wear the shirt and jeans she picked out for me. I wanted to see her reaction. I wanted to see her naughty 'I win' look. I don't like what effect she has on me. But in a strange way I want to do this.
I am a bit disappointed that she isn't there outside the changing room. I get the clothes and sneakers billed. Buy my Burberry weekend perfume. I hope she hasn't gone. I come out of the store. There is standing dramatically with her back facing me. I stop to consume the image of her in front of my eyes. Pale fair shoulders are showing off her beautiful skin. Her long beautiful arms are behind her back. Finger knotted together. She has a gorgeous hourglass figure. Her perfect back is showing little from that halter dress. Her tiny waist leads down those gorgeous legs. Her dress giving away every detail of the curves she possesses. Man! I couldn't come to terms with those feelings. I have always remembered feeling vulnerable with her. But never did I imagine I would feel desire for her. I don't remember the last time I desired anything . If something crosses my mind, I own it. That's the perks I get for being a billionaire. And women, well I have only had Subs in my life. I have controlled women and they have submitted to me. This desire shit is ugly. It makes me feel weak. Taylor comes by my side, taking my parcel from my hands. I snap back to reality. I thank him and move towards Ana. I know now somehow this woman is going to take my world in a storm.
"Ana, let us go have dinner. Its getting late" She turns around, and she freezes. Her eyes are wide in surprise. Slowly her expression changes to naughty. She bites her lip again. I love my defeat. Damn you Ms Steele! What are you doing to me! I look at her pokerfaced. She moves to get in the car. I open the door for her.
"Very well behaved are we Mr. Grey?" She gives me a warm smile. I smile to myself. I know she is a headstrong kind a girl. But I know likes chivalry. Old fashioned Ana. She was the simplest girl I knew when we were kids, geeky even. I cant imagine how long its been. And here she is all sexy, but all the more adorable and cute. I bet she would hate it if I called her cute right now. Once inside the car, I give it a shot.
"You look cute Ana. Your is short. It suits you." I wink at her giving her a sly crooked smile. She rolls her eyes! I cant believe it. She rolled her damn eyes over me! You are so in trouble Ms Steele. "Do that once more, and see what I do to you." I snap not realizing how those words come to life. She glares at me. and then she has a comeback. " you call me cute once more, I roll my eyes again." She gives me a big over the top fake smile. "where are we going?" she inquires. "too late to ask, we are almost there".
We pull up at the entrance of the restaurant. She waits this time for me to open her door. I knew it, she likes it!. " where will Taylor eat?" she is always so inquisitive! Taylor gives me a smile. "I am fine Ms Steele. You two have a good evening." I thank him. We find our reserved private seating table. She gives me a nasty disappointing look. " I am not sitting here! This is no fun!" She scans the restaurant. And simply ignoring me she starts walking to bar table. She declares "this is where we celebrate your birthday!"
"Ana! Come back!" What the fuck do I do with her! She has already ordered for drinks and pats the seat next to hers. I look around. Everybody is busy, but there is this one guy staring at her on her left. I sit next to Ana, blocking his vision. "Cheers! To you Mr Grey! To you getting old!" she giggles. She is adorable. I love that giggle. "Cheers to you Ms stubborn Steele"
We chat about my work, and hers. She has had a promotion at her marketing firm. They are moving her to Seattle. She is going to look for an apartment in Seattle. I make up my mind to ask her to move in into my apartment. I will let her pay the rent. Or else will whine about it the whole time. It's a great idea. "I know a place where you can stay , its close to your workplace." She brightens up. "Where? I have to figure out the rent too. Let me know, I will check it tomorrow" I tell her I will show it tomorrow.
I order for food. She excuses herself to go to the washroom. Before leaving she tells the bartender to serve another round. I am lost in my blackberry. Suddenly a woman comes up to me. Sits where Ana was sitting earlier. She is blushing and batting her eyelashes. I am tired of these girls ogling at me all the time. Ok its just a pretty face. I tell her with a straight face that the seat was taken. She is still just smiling at me. Just then arrives our dear friend Ana. She has her hands on hips. The girl gives Ana a jealous look. "Please move, you are taking my seat" The girl was not giving up so early. "You can take the other seat next to him!" Ana flares her nostrils, rolls her eyes will full melodrama and looks at me "I go away for two minutes, and go around inviting girls! What a monster have I married!" Next thing I know, the girl has disappeared. Poor thing! Even I wouldn't stand a chance in front of Ana. I laugh my ass off. Shit! I laugh so hard, tears roll out of my eyes. Ana comes very close to me and whispers in my ears "tonight I wont let anyone take my place"
Moments pass, I am just staring at her. Those words take me in a trance. I can see her eyes go dark again. They look carnal and eager. The waiter interrupts our moment. Before we know we are on our fourth drink. Alcohol is having an effect on me. My usual strict stern CEO act is dissolving. I don't remember the last time I smiled so much. I let my guard down. I pull her leg about how dorky she was in school. She pouts and those big brown eyes turn to the best shade of adorable.
Just then there is a live band which starts playing. They have Ana's attention. She stands up and turns her back at me. The band is through their third song. And then – Bang Bang, he shot me down. Bang Bang I hit the ground. Ana turns over to look at me. She gives me a wicked smile that gives me a god damn erection. I gasp and freeze . My eyes lock with hers. Her eyes are searching for something in mine. She turns back and I slowly feel her stand in between my legs. She slowly rests on my thighs. I can hear my own heart through all the noise. My pulse is racing. She is so close to me. Yet she has no idea what effect she has on me. She moves very slowly to the song. Its sheer torture. I try to think of something else. But my brain keeps brining me back to her. Her hair brush my shirt very lightly. And I cant take it. I am about to put my hands on her waist. Just then this guy who was earlier staring starts talking to her. He is standing very close to her. Before I know he has taken her to dance. She takes a step back from him but continues to dance. I stand still and watch her. I am high, turned on and completely devastated that she moved away from me. I watch them intently. He keeps getting closer. He moves his hand over her back, feels her all the way down. This is when my blood begins to boil. I cannot let anyone touch her like that. I begin moving towards them. Just then I see her. Ana, she is frozen. Her face is ashen. Her eyes are scared. She pushes him back. But he grabs her even harder. I punch him right across his face. I am so angry I could kill this guy. "Get your filthy hands off her! Throw this bastard out before I do something worse." The hotel staff are apologizing to us and I see them throw that prick out. I look at Ana, she has gone so pale. She has tears running down her face. Her eyes are so scared. "Ana! Its ok. Its me. He is gone." I take her hand and pull her to our private seating area. I signal the waiters to get the fuck out. Shit! I am angry. I feel so helpless. I want to touch her. Hold her. But I cant. This is all my fault. I saw it coming and didn't stop her. I should have held her and not let her go dance with that prick. I see her and then all goes blank. All my previous ghosts who don't let me touch vanish. I hold her close, the sensation almost killing me. She is huddled up in my arms. Her head resting on my chest. I caress her hair . She is shivering and I cant bear it. I keep mumbling something about how everything is ok. The alcohol, rage and this. Its making me go insane. Taylor comes in searching for us. He takes off his jacket and gives it to me. I let go of Ana but she is holding on my shirt buttons. I couldn't imagine what happened to her to make her so vulnerable. Taylor takes the jacket and puts it around her. "Ana, I am taking you home. Ok? You will be fine." I lift her up in my arms and we leave.
All the way in the car she is still frozen . She doesn't say a word. I don't let her go. She is sitting in my lap with my hand holding her back. I feel my shirt is moist from her tears. I could do anything to stop her from crying. "Don't cry Ana. We are ok. He is gone." I kiss her forehead. I didn't know I had it in me , to comfort someone, to care for some one . But I do for her. With my kiss she stirs a little. Shit! Did I scare her again! I look at her eyes urgently. They are now looking deep into mine. I kiss her forehead again. She hugs me tighter and I hear a low soft thank you. She tries to move away from my lap. I tell her to be still. I want this. I need this.
When we arrive at my place, Taylor opens my door. Ana is sleeping in my arms. I hate to wake her up. "Ana. We are here. Wake up sweety." She looks up at me and tries to escape my embrace, I try to sit up and accidently hit my head to the roof. Shit! It hurts! "Sir are you ok?" Taylor smiles and looks the other way as he sees Ana hold my head and rub it gently. She settles down in the next seat and she smiles. I would do anything to see her smile. I give her shy smile. Ask her if she is ok. I move out the car and hold the door for her. I take her hand in mine. It strangely feels right.