I'm so glad you guys are enjoying this story so far. I do promise there won't be a lot of drama I didn't wan't something light & fun.
Lets clear up something; Jessica's husband isn't Phoebe's dad! Lol, oh man you guys started freaking out and I feel responsible for that. First it wouldn't be fair to Jessica since she's been through having her ex leaving her and Ana's ex is 23.. Jessica is in her mid thirties. I just wanted Jessica to share a bit about herself with Ana that's all.
To Guest reviewer: I said Jessica has two sons and one daughter. Her husband is her daughter's biological dad and her sons' step dad. The boys father walked out on them when the 10 year old was 5 and when the 14 year old was 9.. & now she has a two year old daughter with her new husband. I'm not sure where you got confused.
My first week of work has been so hectic. Well, not really. But it felt like it, if that makes sense. I was doing so much but everything flowed. I also didn't find myself have problems a lot. Everything was pretty easy. Hmm maybe I should have majored in finance.
It's Friday afternoon and thankfully dad was able to pick Phoebe up. Jessica had to leave early so took over for her.
This past week Christian and I meet for lunch regularly. It's something I quite enjoy. I enjoy his presence. He seems like an easy going guy.
It's almost time for me to go home so I'm finishing up this write up. I'm using Jessica's office for the day which in thankful for. I have privacy.
A knock on the door interrupts my thoughts.
"Come in," I say
"Ana?" I look up and see Christian standing there
"Hey, what's up?"
"What time are you leaving?"
"At five." I answer.
"Do you want to, umm, have dinner with me tonight?"
"Oh umm.. I don't know.. I would need to get someone to watch Phoebe."
"She can stay at my place with Theo.. my housekeeper, Gail, can watch them both."
"Oh, I'm not sure.." I say unsure.
"Don't need to be worried, she'll be fine. But if you're unsure we can do this another time" he smiles.
"No!" I say quickly "I mean, it's fine, I guess she can stay at your place."
"Alright, I'll pick you and you daughter up at 7. Is that fine?" He asks.
"Yeah that's fine. Do you know-"
"Yeah" he interrupts me before I finish asking if he knows where I live.
"Yeah that's not weird at all" I laugh "I'll see you later."
"Laters."
I smile a shake my head. I'm actually exited.
Christian POV
Ana and I have had lunch together all week and I enjoy having her around. I found out her birthday is on tomorrow. Turning 22. She might have plans for her birthday so I want to take her out to dinner tonight.
I thought she would say no due to her daughter but luckily she agreed. I don't blame her for being unsure any parent would.
I got out of work at 6 since I had to stay a bit longer at work. Once I get home I see Theo talking to Gail about some cartoon.
"Hey Theo!"
"Hey dad," he runs over giving me a hug. "Good day at work?"
"Oh yeah, good day at school?" He nods. "Someone is coming over later."
"Who?" He asks. Gail excuses herself and I smile at her.
"Phoebe"
"Oh really? Why?"
"Well her mom and I are going to go out to eat"
"Like a date?" Umm what? "Aunt Mia and says that when a guy takes a girl out to eat it's a date. To get to know the girl and maybe the girl could be the guys girlfriend. That's gross!"
Oh god, Mia!
"Anyways, Phoebe is coming over. Be nice okay?" He nods. "I mean it Theo if not you'll be grounded.."
"I promise daddy" he smiles
"Good, go take a shower" I smile at him.
He runs to his room and I go to mine. I take a long hot shower and relax from having a stressful day.
I get dressed in dark jeans, a white button down and a black blazer with black shoes. I put on my watch on and come cologne Theo got me as a birthday present. Smells pretty fucking good.
I walk out and see Theo running around. Why do children have so much energy!?
"Gail" I call out while walking to the kitchen.
"Mr. Grey, what should I make for Theo since you seem like you're going going out to eat" she smiles
"Make some macaroni and cheese and nuggets. The lady I'm going out with is leaving her daughter here. You don't mind watching both kids, right?"
"No, not at all!"
"Phoebe is Theo's age. She's in his class actually. She's a good child but get pretty sassy which is actually adorable and funny to watch. Just make sure Theo us nice to her. There was actually an incident in school with both of them. Apparently Theo use to bother her taking her crayons and whatnot."
"Oh, my" she laughs "he's a handful just like his father" she jokes "I'll make them Mac & Cheese with nuggets and if it's fine ice cream for dessert."
"Totally fine," I smile "I got to get going to pick them up I'll be back in a few."
I walk away and call out for Taylor who meets me by the elevator. I plan on having a drink or two so it's best if Taylor drives us.
When we arrived to where Ana lives I step out and head into the building. When I stand in front of her door I knock.
I'm not sure why, but I'm nervous.
"Hey," Ana says opening the door. Wow, she looks amazing. "I wasn't sure what to wear so I hope I look fine."
More than fine. She's wearing a black knee length dress that hugs all her curves. It's sleeveless. She has red heels and her hair is loose and straight. She seems not to be wearing much makeup either.
"You look beautiful. Are you ready?" She nods grabbing her black clutch and calling out for Phoebe.
Phoebe comes running out her room with some dolls. She really looks just like Ana. Same long brown hair, same big blue eyes, same nose. It's too cute.
"Hi Christian" she greets me and grabs Ana's hand after she closes the door.
The ride back to my place is eventful. Phoebe was telling me all about her day in school and how she was with her grandpa then how Kate came over. She's very talkative.
"Alright we're here"
"Whoa" Phoebe and Ana both say while stepping out the car.
"Taylor, we'll be back in a few stay here. Come on girls" I lead the way
Ana look at me weird when I put the penthouse code after entering the elevator.
"I live in the penthouse"
"Of course" she smiles. When the doors open after arrive both girls step out looking around. "Whoa" again she says.
"Yes whoa" Phoebe says.
"Gail!" I call out and she walks over with Theo "Gail, this is Anastasia Steele and Phoebe."
"Nice to meet you both."
"Ana this is Gail Jones." She shakes her hand. "Phoebe you'll be staying here with Gail and Theo. I'm sure you'll have a good time. But first go eat some mac & cheese with nuggets she made."
"It's already served and ready" Gail says.
"Bye, mommy" she hugs Ana. "Bye, Christian. Oh and be nice to mommy."
"I will" I chuckle.
"Good or else I would have to beat you up. Aunt Kate said she would help me."
"Phoebe!" Ana says.
I throw my head back and laugh.
"I have to watch my back then huh?" She nods. "I'll be good to your mommy I promise. You're her protector?"
"Yup! I protect mommy and she protects me" Phoebe says proudly and I can see Ana get a bit emotional.
"Gail let Theo stay up as long as he wants. It's Friday night."
"Same with Phoebe" Ana adds.
"Alright, you kids have fun." Gail says then walks away with the Phoebe and Theo.
"Come on, Ana. Let's go." She nods.
We arrived to the restaurant and I see Ana is a bit nervous. Once we step out the car I come up behind and whisper in her ear to just relax.
When we step in we're taken to a booth on the second floor. The view is lovely.
"Wow, it's so pretty here. And the view is beautiful." Ana says while taking a seat.
"My view is beautiful" I say and she blushes.
"I'm sorry about Phoebe, I really should have a talk with Kate."
"It's fine. It's actually too cute the way she acts." I chuckle. "She's adorable. I can tell everyone she meets falls in love with her."
"You have an adorable son. Looks just like you. Practically a mini-you."
"Like father like son" we both laughs.
"Hi my name is Penelope and I'll be your waitress for the evening, may I get you some drinks?" The waitress says looking directly at me.
"I'll have some wine," I tell her.
"Me too" Ana says.
"Coming right up," she says in a low voice looking directly at me again.
Okay...
"So that must happen a lot huh?"
"What must happen a lot?"
"Are you serious? You totally saw how she was staring at you and being sensual" Ana giggles looking at the menu.
"Oh that, I barely see it anymore it gets annoying most of the time."
The waitress come back and places wine cups in front of us and serves us. Then places the wine bottle in a bucket of ice and places it on the table.
"Are you two ready to order?" She asks. I get a good look at her now and she's definitely not my type.
Bleach blonde hair that looks really bad.
Too make up for my liking.
Boobs that look extremely fake.
"Yeah, I'll take the spaghetti and meatballs." She writes it down smiling at him.
"I'll take the fettuccine Alfredo." Ana says. But of course she's ignored because the waitress is too busy eye fucking me. "Excuse me, I said I want the fettuccine Alfredo!" Ana says with a bit more attitude.
"Right, yes" the waitress writes it down.
"Penelope right?" She nods. "I would appreciate it if you stop fucking me with your eyes which seems rather rude since you see my date is right in front of you."
She scowls and walks away and Ana is shaking her head smiling. "You are so mean."
"Hey she was being rude."
"True."
"So tell me about yourself. I don't think you have yet." I say.
"There's not much to say. I love reading. I try to do it as much as I can. I use to be in the drama club in high school and did some theater work in college. I've gone rock climbing once. Oh, I've always wanted to go to Europe! Hmm.. Let's see.. Oh! I play the drums, kind of." She laughs. "And last year on my 21st birthday I got so drunk I was told I didn't even know my name"
"Oh man" I laugh "good ol' days. Tell me about Phoebe. Umm, where's her dad if you don't mind me asking."
"Phoebe is my pride and joy. I do everything and anything for her. I gave birth to her two months after my 17th birthday. On November 11. I was scared shitless when I found out I was pregnant. I was a junior at the time while my ex was a senior. When I told him I was pregnant I was already 3 months. Right before he graduated from high school. He decided that his football scholarship and the college life was more important that his child. I mean, I get being mad. I would have understood. But just walking away because he wanted to party and whatnot is so wrong. My dad told him that after Phoebe is born to take him to court and get child support. And that's exactly what I did. But after she turned three the money stopped coming in. Last I heard from him his football career came to an end after an accident and he's been living the single bachelor life in Miami working for his dad's construction company. Phoebe Lacey Steele is my daughter all mine and I'm glad it's that way. She doesn't need him. I just feel bad everything she asks where's her daddy"
"What an asshole, he missed out"
She smiles. "So umm where's Theo's mother?" She asks.
"She passed away a month after Theo was born. We weren't dating or anything. We were in a strictly sexual relationship. Kind of like umm.. Friends with benefits. After she told me she got pregnant I was scared and mad but mostly scared. I was 22 and I was still starting up my company. She wanted me to be with her and be a family but, oh man this is going to make me sound like an asshole, I didn't want her. I didn't love her. I wasn't going to force myself to be in a relationship with someone I don't love. But I was damn sure going to be there for her throughout the pregnancy and be there for the baby. Which I was. I made sure she had the best doctors and I gave her money for whatever she needed. Midway through the pregnancy she started smoking pot and I drew the line there. I made her move in with me to keep an eyes on her. At home she would barely eat or come out her room. There would be night that I would force her to eat. She was harming my son! She gave birth a month after I turned 23 and two days after she walked out on me. Left a note saying she didn't want a child with me if I wasn't going to marry her. Two months later she was found dead in an alleyway overdosed on alcohol and cocaine. I'm thankful my son didn't have to endure her. Endure any of that."
Thankfully I had him. Thankfully he didn't have to go through what I did.
Yes, Christian has the same background.. Like I said before he stopped the whole BDSM thing after finding out he was going to be a father. Also, he slowly started getting over his fear of being touched. He isn't 100% cure but at least people can hug him sometimes.
Oh to the person that wants me to do a pinterest oh man I probably won't even keep up with it. I'll see what I do! :)