Admission of Interest
Christians POV:
"Your place?" Ana says shocked.
"Yes. It is extremely safe and has a spare room. I have a housekeeper who will prepare dinner" I offer.
"No, I can't" I narrow my eyes as feisty Ana returns.
"And why not?"
"Because of what you are trying to do" Ana explains in riddles.
"And what am I trying to do? I narrow my eyes, and my lips form a hard line. This woman is the most infuriating woman I have ever met!
"Christian, I am not stupid, and I don't make the same mistakes twice. So you can cut the act. I know you are after Kate." What? Where in the world would Ana ever get that idea from? She is the polar opposite of my tastes. Either way, my brother is head over heels over Kate. I wouldn't ever do that to Elliot, regardless of how many women he goes through.
"That is an intriguing stipulation? And what would make a rational person actually think that I was interested in Mrs Kavanagh?" I probe.
"Because everyone is always interested in her. Kate and I had a friend at college, Owen, and he pretended to be interested in me only to be around Kate more. He was waiting till she broke up with the guy she was seeing." I cock my head at this new piece of information. Owen must have been a fool!
"You are all hot and seductive when it is just you and I, but freeze up when Kate and Elliot are around. You don't want Kate to think that you are interested in me. That way, it will be easier to get Kate's attention, when she and Elliot end their relationship. Although Mr Christian – I – Control - The – Universe - Grey, even you have to admit that doesn't seem to be happening, any time soon." Ana looks smug since she believes she has backed me into a corner, but little does she know.
Her false accusation, although irritates me, has given me an insight into the seemingly feisty Anastasia. She has demons of her own.
"Well then Miss Steele, I should formally inform you that I have no interest what so ever in Kate. I never have, and never will. She is the complete opposite of what I am attracted to" I am stern and confident in my statement so that Ana will never question my preferences again.
"Then what have you been doing these last few days?" Anastasia asks, but then she finally realizes my intentions. "Me? You are interested in me?" She looks shocked and amazed at even the possibility.
"Yes." Strangely my voice is uncharacteristically soft. Anastasia is silent and lost for words. She has no idea of how beautiful she is. I use this advantage to ensure she doesn't have time to commence to protest to coming with me to my apartment. I want her in the safety of my home and to start to show her what I can offer.
"Now, put your foot up, before it starts to swell again." The tone in my voice reverts to its usual domineering vibe, and I enter CEO mode. "I will pack some clothes for you. Which one is your room?"
"You are intensely mercurial" Ana reflects.
"We can discuss that later. Now which one is your room or do I have to have to go through each room?" I threaten.
"You wouldn't dare?"
"Oh yes I would." Anastasia Steele has a lot to learn about what I would do.
"The first door on the right" Anastasia groans.
Ana's room is cosy but cramped. I can offer her so much more! There is a double bed, with a bedside table, that has several books stacked. All of them are classic English literature books. There is a chest of drawers, that doesn't go with the rest of the furniture, with numerous photos on it. There is a couple with her with Kate, one of Ana as a child with an older woman whom I can only assume is her mother and there are a few of her father. I saw him briefly at the graduation at a distance. However, the photo that actually gets my attention is a group photo. Kate is sitting to the side, and then there is Ethan, Ana and another guy, I haven't seen before. He looks Hispanic. The two fuckers look awful close to Ana for my liking.
I pick up the empty backpack from the floor and start to go through the drawers. I am appalled by the clothes in here. The first thing I am going to do once Ana has signed all my required paperwork, is to instruct Carline Acton to pick out a whole new wardrobe for her. She should be better dressed than this.
I randomly select a pair of sweat pants, a skirt, a few shirts and move on to what I assume is her sock drawer when I hear Ana call out. "Christian. No, Stop!" Frantically she wobbles into the room and start to lose her balance. I run towards Ana and grab her before she falls and does more damage to her foot.
"Why were you walking so fast? You are on strict instructions to be keep your foot up as much as possible. Ana. Be. Careful. And. Obey. Instructions!" I scold Ana as if she was already my sub. "You really have no concern for your health and safety do you?" I place her on her bed, and glare at her as if waiting for her to reply.
"I… I didn't want…." Ana groans frustrated.
"Didn't want what, Ana?" I demand to know. Ana's face turns a bright crimson color and starts to bite her lip. If that is the most enticing sight ever.
"Anastasia tell me what you don't want. I want to be able to communicate with you openly"
"You are confusing" She accuses me.
"I could say the same thing about you; however, right now that isn't the issue. What. Don't. You. Want?" I emphasize each word loudly, so she is forced to answer.
"I don't want you to go through my underwear drawer." Oh! Anastasia admission amuses me.
"Are you sure you don't want me to?" Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to get into you panties.
"I am unequivocally sure." Ana hisses solidly and extort a strong outer exterior. She is going to be a challenge that I have never had to face. No woman has ever tested me, ever! Oh Miss Steele you don't even realize that I never lose and never give up on a challenge.
"I am a particularly skilled negotiator. You may find that unequivocal may not be the right term to use." I tease her as I counter argue her.
"Except you negotiated companies. I am not an acquisition." Ana spits and stands up. "If you don Ming, I have already made myself look like a fool tonight, and do not wish to repeat that mistake twice. Could you set aside please and pass me my backpack"
I nobly step aside after passing Ana her backpack. As much I try to hide my amusement, I can't help but grin as I watch Ana try to conceal the fact that she has grabs way too many pairs of panties, and bra's. Pack as much as you want Miss Steele, next time I intend to see to that you won't need so much underwear. I pretend to look away and then offer her a smile when she has finished.
"Are you ready?" I ask politely.
"Sure" Ana shrugs. I throw the backpack over my shoulder and then bend down to pick Ana up. "Christian, put me down" She scolds.
"No. We have to go down a flight of stairs, and I refuse to allow you to hurt yourself twice, whilst in my company." Ana rolls her eyes but doesn't protest any further. Taylor meets us downstairs and drives us straight to ESCALA. Tonight I commence braking Ana's hard exterior and making her mine.
Authors Note: I know this is dreadfully short, but the next chapter I will write will be longer. I have had little time and too much going on. I didn't want to make you all wait any longer for a chapter. We are going to get to the juicy bits now. I will start writing the next chapter tomorrow! review if you wish..