Yes, Ana is stubborn and fails to see that her fiancé is just looking out for her safety. If I were Ana, I wouldn't even bother asking Christian about not having security because I know what the obvious answer will be.
Im glad that you are enjoying the story so far….
Ana's POV
Last night was brutal. I tossed and turned and hardly got some sleep. Thank God for coffee or else I would be a walking zombie at the publishing level.
Why did I even bother asking Christian about no security at Kate's bachelorette party? I should have known the answer will be no. I told that to Kate, but she was thinking that by some miracle that he would say yes. I know for a fact that she won't be happy with my answer, but she shouldn't be surprised. It will be a very cold day in hell when he finally changes his mind.
I didn't speak to Christian today. By the time I came downstairs, he was already gone. Probably a meeting that he had to go to or maybe he just didn't want to see my stubborn ass anymore. I can be stubborn at times and I will admit that I was stubborn yesterday, but that was only because I was hoping for him to see the situation through my eyes and Kate's. I understand that he just wants us all to be safe, but at the same time having CPOs will kind of kill the fun. And everything will be reported to Christian from the lap dances to the stripteases… he will go completely ballistic and will probably show up and ruin the party!
"Ms. Steele, would you like some more coffee?" Jose asks.
" That would be great. Thank you." I tell my assistant.
I get back to work. The current manuscripts is boring and within minutes I am done reading it. These people need to change up their story plots because quite frankly they are getting way too predictable.
I hear a notification sound coming from my phone and I can almost guarantee that it is on person: Kate.
So how did last night go? K*
Horrible. His response was as it always was. No. No. and No.*A
Damn, why does he have to be so set in his ways? Its just one night. *K
I've been asking myself the same question.*A
So he just said no?* K
Well he did say something about having female CPOs there just for the day... *A
Hmmm. That's actually not bad of an idea.*K
Are you serious? I thought you wanted no security*A
I know, but they are women, so they would understand the situation more than men do.*K
You do have a point there, but at the same time you have to understand that they will report to him no matter what.*A
So? We won't be doing anything bad. We will just be having fun; that's what we are supposed to do at a party.*K
Fine. I will let him know that.*A
Great! Thanks Ana. So did you two have a fight over this.?*K
It wasn't much of a fight; more like an argument. He slept on the couch.*A
Ouch. Well hopefully he won't have to after you tell him what we decided. I don't want you guys to be mad at each other.*K
We aren't mad. I just wanted some space.*A
I understand. Well I won't take up your time anymore. Ttyl.*K
And with that our conversation ended.
Christian's POV
"So does that mean that we have a deal?" I ask Ros.
I had to leave home early this morning because I had an early morning meeting with Ros. She said that she was going to call the people of Dubai this morning because she came up with a way to settle the deal once and for all.
"Yes, Mr. Grey. It means that we finally have a deal. Did you not listen to me for the past 10 minutes?" Ros asks me.
Unfortunately the answer to that question is no. I didn't sleep well last night; the couch isn't supposed to be a bed, but I had to make do for one night, for Ana's sake.
As much as I love Ana, she can be stubborn sometimes. She fails to see that I love her and I fear for her safety. The idea of not having security at the bachelorette party that Kate wants to have in Vegas is absolutely mind blowing to me. Kate and Ana both know the answer to that question,so why did they want to ask that question? I am not gonna change my mind. When it comes to security and protection of the person that I care about, the answer will always be no.
" Sorry Ros. I just have a lot of things on my mind." I tell her.
"I can tell, Mr. Grey. But whatever it is, it will work its way out. If it has anything to do with Ana, then I know for a fact that you two won't stay mad at each other for long." Ros says to me.
"We aren't mad at one another. We just had an argument, but it will blow over."I say. If I was to mention what the argument was about to Ros, she would most likely call me a paranoid control freak. Not going to deny that I am, but if I wasn't a control freak, I wouldn't be the successful person I am today.
"I have no doubt in my mind. Just do me a favor Grey, when you come home, pour yourself and Ana a glass of Bollinger and celebrate this deal. Or better yet, take her out somewhere."Ros instructs me.
"I will see what I can do." I tell her. Ros does have a point. We have fought long and hard with the people in Dubai. Its been 6 months and we have finally reached a deal with them this morning. Its nice to see hard work pay off and I would have been even more happier and proud that it did happen except for one thing…Ana. I left this morning without leaving a single note. She is probably at the publishing level right now throwing imaginary darts at me in her office.
Ros has left at this point. I hardly noticed that. I guess I was a little lost in my thoughts.
I'm about to tell my assistant Andrea that I will leave for lunch when I hear a knock on the door. A soft knock.. a familiar one.
"Come in." I say. I know who it is. And I've been wanting to see her beautiful face the whole day.
Ana walks into the room wearing a navy and white button down shirt paired with some light wash jeans and grey moccasins. Although she opts for simple outfits like the one she is currently wearing, Ana still looks like a model that is off the runway.
I get out of my chair and walk over to greet her.
As soon as I am in front of her I take her face into my hands and kiss her.
"Ana, Im sorry…"I begin to say, but Ana cuts me off. She puts her index finger on my lips.
"Christian, you have no reason to be sorry. I am the one that is supposed to be apologizing to you." She says.
"Ana, you have been forgiven already. " I tell her, looking into her blue eyes. We both sit down on the nearby white leather sofa.
"Kate texted me today and she asked about something that we discussed yesterday. I told her that you said no and she was disappointed, but I mentioned the idea of hiring female CPOs just for that one night and she liked the idea." Ana says to me.
"So what I am hearing is.."I tease.
" Christian Grey, yes, you can hire female CPOs. Kate is having her bachelorette party in Vegas." I tell him.
Ana giggles and I pull her into an embrace.
"I don't want to argue with you ever again, Ana. The thought of you being mad at me makes me lose my mind." I tell my fiancé.
"I can't promise that. We will have arguments and its not something that we can prevent from happening. I will just try to be less stubborn." Ana tells me.
" I don't know if that's possible. You could be pretty stubborn at times." I tell her, playfully.
" I said, I will try."She says, lightly punching me in the ribs.
Soon after, we decide to go out for lunch to the Mile High Club. I haven't been there in a while. The last time I was there Ethan and Elliot were with me and they were trying to convince me to propose to Ana. At that point we all trusted Ethan, but things have changed now. Now I am engaged and soon will be married to my love Ana. Elliot is happily engaged to his longtime girlfriend and Ana's best friend Kate. And Ethan is a sly motherfucker who thought that he can get away with cheating on my little sister with some random chick on the street.
Taking Ana's hand and walking into the restaurant, I grinned to myself. Moments like these are what happiness is all about.
Next chapter: Mia and Sawyer's second date!