Christian POV
She feels so dam good in my arms. I never want to ever let her go. I completely panicked when she put her hand on me. I am such an idiot. I should have warned her. It started to burn and I froze. I felt her jump out of my hands and the pain was replaced with loneliness and fear. I felt empty. Its as if I needed her touch but I am so afraid. Was this the fear of loosing her? I have never felt like this before. My heart broke when I heard her apologies and backing away from me like I am a monster. I needed to feel her close. I took her again and all my fear was replaced with love. Fuck no. What am I thinking? I do not love. I meant it was replaced with longing. We went to her place and I was surprised to see mum waiting for us. This could only be Taylor's doing.
Grace POV
"Christian what the hell happened to the two of them?" They look like they have been beaten. I know for a fact my baby boy will not allow his lady to be hurt like this so it must be something else.
"Hi Mom. They were in the ring together and this is the result." He points to Ana and Elliot. Elliot looks just as bad as Ana. I am appalled Christian allowed this. What was he thinking? Has this women changed him so much that he is beginning to compromise?
"Are you two stupid or something." I had to ask. They look at me like I spoke a different language.
"Come here let me take a look." This was the same place on Ana's head I stitched up before. It was healing so well.
"You two children need 4 stitches each. Now who is going first." I try and sound firm but they can her the humor in my voice.
"I will Grace then I can go soak my sore muscles." I stitch Ana up and tell her to rest. I know she has a hard day ahead of her tomorrow.
"Elliot come it's your turn. My boy what in the world were you thinking to take Ana in the ring?" He actually looks embarrassed.
"Mom do not underestimate her. She wiped my ass in there. She is an excellent fighter and after what she went through today with her dad she was looking for the release." I stitch my son up to and say goodnight to them all and leave.
Christian POV
I ordered them take out and called Gail to change my date plans to breakfast. We all chatted about the match and ate pizza in Elliot's apartment. I gave both Ana and Elliot the pain medication mom left and they went to bed. I laid next to my baby till she finally cried herself to asleep. I needed to chat to Jose. Luckily he was still up.
"Hey Jose I need to talk to you about Ana." I can see his whole body tense up.
"What about Ana. Is there a problem that I don't know about?" He is so defensive.
"I was just going to ask you that. I am not blind. I can see the love and pain in your eyes when you look at her and me together and I don't like it. I am committed to this relationship and am going to do everything to keep us together. That's why I need to know is there going to be a problem between us?" I can tell he is having an internal battle with himself. He takes a huge breath and talks.
"I am going to be honest with you Christian but this conversation never comes up again. Once I say my peace we move on. I have been in love with her for the past 11 years. I would do anything for her. She is my best friend and I would never do anything to take away happiness from her. She has been through enough hell as it is. I always thought we would end up as a couple but over the years it's become impossible. We became more like family. Like brother and sister. Yes I wished it would be able to happen that is why when I saw you to kissing last night I was very angry and jealous. Then I spoke to Elliot and he made me realize I love her with my everything and am not prepared to loose her friendship. So to answer your question. No there is not going to be a problem if you don't fuck things up with her. I promise you Grey if you hurt her in any way it's not just me you have to deal with. When Ana commits herself to someone she does it whole heartedly. I know you two have only been together 1 day but I can already tell you that Ana has fallen hard for you and if you break her heart she is not going to recover. Please Grey you have to take it slow with her Ana has never had a boyfriend before."
"Are you telling me she has never been out with a guy?" This I cannot believe.
"No she has been out with a few guys for supper or a movie but that's it. You are her first steady relationship. The first and probably last person she is committing to."
"Jose please, get to the fucking point. What are you trying to tell me?" Why is he stalling. It must be important.
"Read between the fucking lines Grey. Ana has never had a man in her life. She is a virgin. Do you need me to spell it for you to?" Oh shit. What the fuck? I am lost for words. Never did it even cross my mind.
"How the fuck is that possible? She is young and beautiful and sexy. There is no way. I have seen how men look at her."
"Yes but you are forgetting one important thing Grey. Ana does not look at them. She does not see herself like that. That is why she likes to blend in so nobody notices her. You are the first man to break down her barriers. You are the man she chose Grey. Why I will never know but she sees something in you that she wants. Is this a problem for you? Because you better end it with her now if it is."
"Hell fucking no. I am not ending it. " This is scary but if I think about it. No man has ever touched her. She is all mine. I don't have to be jealous with ex boyfriends. This is the best news I have ever heard. When he mentioned ending it with her I felt a terrible burn in my chest a pain I could not place. Was it loss?
"Jose this is not a problem. I am not ending it with her over this. What I feel for Ana is new to me to. Yes I have had girls but I have never dated anyone before. So we will just have to take it slow together."
With the air clear between us I leave to go up to my place. Wow that was a shit load to take in. Ana has given me her heart? Shit what do I say to that. I know she has stolen mine without me even realizing it. All we have done is kissed and yet I feel like I cant live without her. I lie in my bed and finally drift off.
"Boss. Boss get up" I can here Taylor in the distance calling me but I am so tired. I feel a hand on me and I shoot up in bed. I am drenched and shaking. I look around and I am not sure what happened.
"Sir you were fighting in your sleep."
"I'm ok now Taylor you can go."
Shit that was intense. I was trying to reach out to Ana but the closer I tried to get to her the further away she went. This is so weird. I look at the time and decide on a shower to rid myself of that dream. I get dresses and head on over to Ana.
Ana POV
I am so stiff its not even funny. I have a hot shower to try and relax my muscles. I am stunned at the blue marks on my body. All along my ribs and legs. Christian is going to be horrified. I dress quick and go to the dresser to brush my hair. I am horrified at my face. I have blue and purple marks on my cheeks and chin. Shit not even make up will cover this up. Just then there is a knock on the door. I put away my stuff and go to open the door but nobody is there but a box addressed to me. I scan the corridor and notice Christian and Taylor coming toward me. He has such a cute smile. He looks so sexy in jeans. He comes up to me and winces when he looks at my face.
"Fuck Ana look at you." Christian says.
"Morning Taylor"
"Morning Ms. Steele"
"Can you please drop the Ms. Steele crap? Or I might have to take you in the ring to sort it out Taylor."
"No ma'am. I mean ok. Ana it is but only in private out in public you will be addressed as Ms. Steele or we could come up with a code name for you if you prefer."
"Yes something else is better. Ms. Steele makes me feel old. We can come up with something."
"Ana baby whats that in your hands?"
"I don't know Christian? This parcel was left on my doorstep and I am not sure who it is from."
"I will secure it while you two go for you'll date. Then we can leave for the ranch." Taylor says.
Christian takes me into the lift and I am surprised to be going up. We go all the way to the roof. When I step out I am blown away. There is a huge blanket with cushions scattered all over it. Its laid out for us with food everywhere. There is soft music playing in the background and Rosses all over.
"Christian this is beautiful. Thank you. I can't believe you done all this for me?"
"I'm glad you like it. It's all for you baby you deserve this and so much more. I wanted our first date to be special."
"Wow nobody has ever done something so nice for me before." I can't help the tear that rolls down my cheek. He gently wipes it away and we snuggle on the blanket to eat.
"The food is great Christian. Gail sure knows how to lay a spread out."
"Yup she is an incredible cook." We lounge a while kissing and feeling each other up.
"Christian there is something I need to tell you." I have to be honest with him before we go any further.
"I have never been with a man sexually before." I am so embarrassed I can't even look at him. His silence is scarring me. He lifts my head so our eyes meet and all I see is Love. Could it be possible he feels the same way about me?
"Ana baby don't ever hide from me. You have no need to be embarrassed. You are a beautiful women and I am just surprised nobody has snatched you up. I am the luckiest man in the world to have you. Do not be afraid we will not do anything you don't want to do. We will take it slow." All I could do was nod a yes.