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Christian couldn't take his eyes off the girl sitting in the chair next to his grandpa. She was a tiny thing; long brown hair, big bright blue eyes with a body could capture anyone's attention. She was captivating. He wanted to get to closer to her. He wanted to get to know her. What was wrong with him? He shook his head to clear his mind.
"Christian, did you get a hold of your grandma? Christian?"
"What? Yes. She is on the way."
A knock sounded on the door and an orderly came in to take Theo for his x-ray. They were told to wait, he would be back in about twenty minutes. Ana went to the waiting room with Christian following her. He couldn't keep his eyes off her ass. She had a body that was made to be worshipped. He watched as she sat in a chair. He sat next to her. He was about to say something when his grandma walked in. He stood when she rushed to him.
"How is he Christian?"
"He's fine grandma. He broke a wrist."
"What? How did that happen?"
"He fell off a ladder."
"He what?"
"He said he fell off a ladder and this young lady brought him here."
He watched as she finally saw her neighbor. "Ana, I'm so sorry. I didn't see you there."
"It's ok Mrs. T. You're worried about Mr. T." She said hugging her.
"Were you there?"
"No. I had just gotten home from work when I heard a thud. I went to the gate and saw Mr. T lying on the ground. I ran over there to see what had happened and if he was hurt. He didn't want me to call an ambulance so I brought him and they said his wrist was broken and they were going to take him for an x-ray. They just took him back."
"What was he doing up on that ladder?"
"Cleaning out the gutters." Ana said.
"I told that man to wait until I was home to do that. I didn't want him on that ladder when he was all by himself. He can be so stubborn."
Ana giggled and Christian snapped his head towards her. "I told him the same thing Mrs. T. I told he could have waited for me."
"Oh Ana, you know darn well that man wouldn't have let you climb on a ladder."
She giggled again. "He said that too."
Christian stared at her and when she noticed she blushed. "If it's ok with you Mrs. T. I'm going to stay for a bit."
"Of course dear. Theo would want you to stay."
"I'm going to go get something from the cafeteria. Can I bring you anything?"
"No dear. I'm going to go to his room and wait for him. What room is he in?"
"Room ten."
"Ok. Christian I got a hold of Grace and she is on her way with Carrick."
"Let me walk you to his room, grandma."
"Thank you dear."
Christian gave one more look at Ana and then left with his mother. He looked back before he went through the doors and saw Ana leaving. She must be going to the cafeteria.
Ana was sitting in the cafeteria sipping on a bottle of water. She had to get away from him. He had such an intense gaze it made her shudder and hot. She didn't understand her body's reaction to him. She had never reacted to a man like that before. They always sparked fear in her. So why him? Sure, he had a great body. He had a voice that could melt butter, or at least to her he did. He was undeniably gorgeous. Let's not forget his hair. It was a lovely shade of copper and she felt compelled to run her hands through it. She was lost in her thoughts when she heard his voice.
"Mind if I join you?"
"No."
He sat down across from her with his own drink. She looked at him and then looked down. They were nothing but silence for a few minutes.
"Thank you for being there for my grandpa."
"Oh. I'm glad I was there."
"How long have you been their neighbor?"
"For about 6 months."
"Sir."
"Yes Taylor."
"Your mother has arrived."
"Thank you." he said. "I think we should head back."
They stood and went back to the waiting room. As soon as they reached it, Ana saw Grace. She was impeccable dressed like always but looked a little dazed.
"Christian, Ana. I just got here."
"Mom, dad."
"Hi Grace."
"I just saw dad. They are putting a cast on that will come up to just below his elbow." She rambled. "Oh Ana, I'm so glad you were there with him. I can't thank you enough."
"I'm just glad that I came home when I did."
They turned around when they heard voices. There was Mr. T in a wheelchair with a blue cast. Mrs. T was fussing over him. The orderly that was pushing him stopped where Grace and everyone was standing.
"He's ready to go Dr. Trevelyan."
"Thank you, Michael."
"Can we go please?"
"Ok dad. Carrick and I are taking you home."
"Gracie, Ana can take us home. She brought me and we live next door to each other. There is no point in you going out of your way."
"I want to make sure you are settled."
"Gracie I will be fine. Your mother will be there with me."
"Fine. Mom call me when you get home."
"I will dear."
"Ana, thank you again."
They walked out into the parking lot following Ana. When they got to her car, she opened the door.
"That is your car." Christian said.
"Yeah."
"You are not taking my grandparents' home in that thing. Hell no."
Ana stiffened. "There is nothing wrong with my car."
"That is not a car. That is a heap of junk, a death trap."
"Christian Trevelyan Grey, you will not talk to Ana that way." Theo said.
Ana shut the door. "It's ok Mr. T. I just remembered I have to stop at the grocery store on my way home."
"Ana …"
"I will come visit you tomorrow."
"Ana wait …." Christian said.
"I have to be going now."
They watched as she hurried to get in her car and drive away. They all turned around to look at Christian.
"Did you have to say that to her? She is not one of your minions that you can boss around." Theo said.
"Christian that wasn't very nice. Ana is trying the best she can and she has helped us a lot for you to treat her that way. I have been many places with Ana in that car. Not everyone can afford top of line vehicles." Sarah said.
Thoroughly chastised, Christian slumped his shoulders. "I will take you home."
"Gracie can take us home. I'm sure Ana didn't have anything to do so she probably went straight home."
Nothing more was said as they walked back to Grace's car. He told Taylor to bring the car around. Once his family drove off, he left as well. As he sat in the back, he thought about the look of hurt on her face. He had caused that and for some reason that bothered him. They drove down the streets of Seattle toward his home. His phone started ringing and he looked to see who it was. Damn, he forgot about his dinner meeting.
"Grey."
"Where are you?"
"On my way home."
"Did you forget something?"
"Yes. My grandpa had an accident and I was at the hospital."
"Oh my God. Is he ok?"
"Yes. He fell off a ladder and broke his wrist. Can you handle the meeting on your own or reschedule it."
"I can handle it. I'll see you tomorrow at the office."
They drove into the garage, parked and headed to elevator. The doors opened and he set his briefcase down. He walked to the bar and fixed a drink.
"Good evening Mr. Grey, I made dinner since Taylor called and said you wouldn't be making your meeting. May I ask how Mr. Trevelyan is?"
"He has a broken wrist but otherwise he is fine."
"That is good to hear."
"Can you bring my dinner to my office in about 10 minutes?"
"Of course, Mr. Grey."
She went back to the kitchen and he went to his bedroom to change. Ten minutes later he was in his office eating his dinner and going over contracts. He stayed up well into the night and then decided to go to sleep, where he dreamed about blue eyes.
A couple of days later, Ana had gotten off work and went to check on Mr. T. He was taking a nap but Mrs. T was cooking dinner. So they talked while she cooked.
"Theo has been in a grumpy mood since he fell."
"I imagine. He is always doing things around here and now he can't do anything."
"He really can't. All the things he likes to do he needs both hands."
"I have a day off tomorrow so I will come and keep him company. I'll make scones for him."
"You don't have to do that dear. I'm sure you have better things to do than hang around a bunch of old people."
"I like hanging around you both and you are not old." She said getting up. "Tell Mr. T that I came by. I've got to go home and do some laundry."
"Bye dear."
"Bye. Mrs. T."
She crossed the yard to her house and went in. She stopped when she saw a gorgeous flower arrangement sitting on the table. She leaned down and smelled them. She saw her name on the card. She reached for it when she heard Kate's voice.
"Someone has an admirer. When a woman gets an arrangement like that, they want in your panties."
Ana ignored her and took the card out of the envelope. She gasped when she saw who it was from.
Ana
I'm sorry for the way I acted the other night. Join me for dinner at your convenience.
Christian
Oh my, he sent me flowers. That gorgeous man sent me flowers! He wants to have dinner with me. Her smile was so big as she picked up her arrangement.
"Well who are they from?"
"No one you need to concern yourself with."
