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Chapter 18
Cpov
Waking up in new surroundings threw me a little bit this morning. I slept like a log again having Ana next to me, however sleeping in her bed at her home in Nashville last night was fabulous. I guess I should say our bed and our home, as we will be living together here and in Seattle wherever we will be at the time. I am going to go shopping with Ana tomorrow after our time at the recording studio to get clothes for here. I know Sawyer isn't thrilled but I am for once. I've always had my personal shopper do my shopping and now I have my girlfriend with me to do the shopping. First things first is I am taking my woman out on the town tonight for our first official date.
When you know you know; we have moved extremely fast but I feel like we have known each other forever. Some people would say we are going backwards, but I will tell them to fuck off. We are doing what is best for the both of us and what feels right. I have done my research and found a fabulous restaurant that I think she will love. I reserved a secluded table so it should just be the two of us and I forwarded my plans to Taylor so he can let Sawyer know.
I make my way downstairs and see Ana on her phone at the breakfast bar drinking her tea. I walk over and circle my arms around her as I kiss he lips and she slides over a mug of coffee for me.
"Yes, I will be there in about two hours with my boyfriend. My plan is to have everything recorded by tomorrow so we have the rest of the week to explore the city." She hangs up and climbs on my lap and I look down and see she is only in a silk robe that reaches her mid-thigh. I run my hands on her thighs as I make small circles and drink my coffee.
"Did you sleep well in our bed Christian?"
"Like a log especially since you rode me raw last night." A smirk at her as she blushes.
"I'm so.." I stop her right there as I place my fingers to her lips and then replace them with my own lips.
"No apologies as I enjoyed it, and always will you can have me anytime, anywhere."
"Ok and the same for me, I'm yours honey always and forever." She leans up and kisses me and we get lost in each other and as I'm going to untie her robe I hear footsteps and Ana pulls away giggling as I have to adjust myself.
"Morning love birds what do you want for breakfast?" Gail asks
"Christian I always have scrambled eggs and sausage or bacon with fruit when I go into to record; what would you like?"
"The same is fine with me I'm not a picky eater."
Gail gets to work as Ana takes a seat next to me and we hold hands.
"So, the plan today is Sawyer is picking up the motor home in an hour and we are following him in my car. I don't know if you want security following or riding with us that will determine which vehicle we take. We are dropping the motorhome off for the inspection and some remodeling for our closest and if there is anything else you can think of. We will go to the recording studio where the band has been recording the instrumentals all night and I have to record the lyrics. Then lunch will be delivered or we can go out as a break and finish and we should be back by five. Tomorrow I will have to finish what I don't get done today and then the rest of the week I'm all yourself long as we pick up that antique table your mom ordered."
"Sounds good Baby but let's have security follow us so it's just the two of us. Let's go out for lunch so I can see what this city has to offer."
She nods and giggles as I wink at her and our breakfast is placed in front of us. I love how we can be next to each other and be contempt.
"So today is Monday and since you said you should have all the recording done by the end of tomorrow; I'm going to need to go shopping on Wednesday to stock up my closet here. Any suggestions?"
I laugh as her eyes light up and thankfully she swallows before she speaks, as I don't want her to choke.
"Oh yes there are a ton of stores in Nashville but my favorite is the opry mills mall and the mall at green hills. Green hills would've my favorite as they have all the designer clothes like Burberry and Louis Vuitton. Opry mills had more of the day to day items."
"Hmm well as you know my boxer briefs are Calvin Klein so I will need to go there first bit let's stick to green hills as I have a feeling going with you there seeing your eyes light up may put a dent in my bank account."
"Really"
"Baby, no I'm teasing I make more than enough you could ever imagine. Don't you remember a couple nights ago, when I told you how much I make and how much I'm worth?"
"Yes, you are worth an obscenely amount that I could never fathom, how can someone be worth close to twenty billion?" We hear clatter and see Gail leaving mumbling under her breath.
"I worked my ass off, and made good investments is the only logical way to explain it quickly. Back to the subject let's stick to green hills as long as they have Calvin Klein for my underwear and we will get whatever I need and you want. No arguments and I'm paying for everything ok."
She nods and becomes awfully quiet. I pull her onto my lap and pull her face to mine.
"What's wrong?"
"I just don't want people to think that's why I'm with you, all the money. I'm with you because I knew in my soul and heart when I saw you six years ago you were there for me and no one else. I love you so much and I would even if we didn't have all of this." She waved her arms around as she starts to cry. I wipe under her eyes and kiss each one as she continues. "I live you for you and what's in here and nothing else." She tells me as she places her hand over my heart.
"Baby, I know you do and I love so much for you and you alone. I don't care what anyone says as because as far as I know it you are it for me. When I saw you in the tent in my parent's backyard from that moment on I was a goner and everything I have of had is known as I feel ours."
"Me too I feel the same way, so if you feel, need, or want any changes around here please feel free to do so."
"Ana, I honestly don't see anything to change at all I love it and everything. We could add a music room or recording studio if you wanted."
"I have thought of that but I don't want everyone coming here to record or write. The office is soundproofed, as long with our bedroom. That's where I do most of the writing and at the piano in the basement. I like the peace and quiet, I really only have company over for the holidays."
"That makes sense I didn't think of that, are you ready to get dressed?"
We make our way to the bedroom and she goes to her closet and as I throw on jeans and a white t-shirt she comes out in jean shorts and a black Johnny Cash t-shirt with flip flops and aviators. She throws everything into a tote bag and looks at me and smiles.
"You ready?"
"Yes, I'm just admiring how beautiful you look even in shorts and t-shirt with no makeup on you look more beautiful than ever. I'm the luckiest man alive."
"Not as lucky as I am, I can't decide which look I like more you in jeans and a t-shirt or a suit. No matter what they both melt my panties."
I growl as I pull her to me by grabbing her ass.
"Don't start with me Baby as I know the hours in the studio I'll be listening to you record I'll be rock hard"
She giggles as we walk down the double staircase hand in hand. I follow her to the garage and stop in my tracks as I look at her vehicles. She has four vehicles that are all fantastic vehicles. Two are basic but the other two are unbelievable. She has a Audi A3 premium sedan, Yukon XL Denali Extended SUV. Her last two vehicles have stopped me in my tracks. She has a Bugatti Chiron and a Maserati Levante. Damn these two cars are on my wish list.
"See something you like?" She asks me as she walks by me and smacks my ass.
"Yes, actually I see something I love" as I pull her to my arms and kiss her. "Baby I'm impressed with these but I see you haven't filled the last two spots in your garage.
"No, I don't know what to put in there, but now that this is all yours help yourself with your hearts desires. Which one do you want to drive?"
"Can we take the Bugatti?"
She goes to the wall and pulls the set of keys out and throws them to me, and opens the garage door. I help her in as she programs the destination in the gps and I back out and speed away.
"Christian, you look so hot driving this."
"Ana, you are going to drive home so I can see you driving this in those short shorts with the aviators on, so I can see how hot you are."
"Yes sir" she giggles as I place my hand on her thigh and rub it up and down. I love this woman with everything in my being, I'm going to marry her one day and I think I know the perfect proposal.
We arrive following the motor home and Taylor following in the Yukon. The manager comes out and shakes my hand and then leers on Ana to long for my liking. I pull her to me as she places her hand on my chest and I kiss her as his eyes widen and Sawyer gives the information he needs.
"Anything else Miss Steele?"
"Yes, I would like the wine cellar bigger, the bathroom vanity an extra cabinet and sink for my boyfriend, and a double closet installed."
"Ok, that will take some from the kitchen and living but not much."
"That's fine we will make it work as long as it's not a lot."
"No, not a lot you may not even notice or we can add another slide out and you won't lose any space, in fact it will add more and we could put in another workspace." I step in as I can feel Ana getting more uncomfortable the more he looks at her as she squeezes my hand tighter.
"Perfect, and upgrade anything needed no expense spared." I tell her as I hand him by business card. "From now on you can call this number and reach me or our personal security right Baby?" She nods as she leans up and kisses me and whispers thank you in my ear.
"Yes sir, when is this needed by?"
"May 1st". He nods and all but runs off. I look to Taylor and Sawyer as I raise my eyebrows.
"Mr. Grey Sawyer already warned me about Mr. Fleck, he seems creepy but he's the best, and his record is clean."
"Ana, let us handle him from now on, I don't like the way he was looking at you." She nods and we make our way back to the cars, and I hear Sawyer mumble finally.
Driving to the recording studio she explains how he has always made her feel uncomfortable but she always had to be there to get what she wanted.
"Not anymore baby." I tell her as we pull up and she leans across the console and kisses me.
"Thank you"
We make our way in and I'm impressed as we walk into the room where she records and I walk into the control room and take a seat. She pulls out her lyrics and I'm excited to hear them as she wouldn't show me before now. She says she has me for inspiration now and some were written for her before coping together. She wrote 7 out of the twelve songs for her album.
The first one she sings is Concrete Angel that's he wrote for my mom's charity. She finished it in two takes and then drinks a bottle of water.
"Mr. Grey that woman in there was born with this gift. I have never seen someone come in here and record an album in one to two days. She is phenomenal, and she has the gift and talent. This album will be what everyone has waited for, whatever you have done or doing don't stop."
"Trust me I know she is and I'm not stopping."
A slow instrumental music starts and she closes her eyes as she sings her next song.
"Lying here with you
Listening to the rain
Smile just to see the smile upon your face
These are the moments I thank God that I'm alive
And these are the moments I'll remember all my life
I've found all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
Looking in your eyes
Seeing all I need
Everything you are is everything in me
These are the moments
I know heaven must exist
And these are the moments
I know all I need is this
I've found all I've waited for, yeah
And I could not ask for more
I could not ask for more than this time together
I could not ask for more than this time with you
And every prayer has been answered
Every dream I've had's come true
Yeah, right here in this moment
Is right where I'm meant to be
Here with you here with me
Yeah
These are the moments I thank God that I'm alive
And these are the moments I'll remember all my life
I've found all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
I could not ask for more than this time together
I could not ask for more than this time with you
And every prayer has been answered
Every dream I've had's come true
Yeah, right here in this moment
Is right where I'm meant to be
Oh, here with you here with me
No, I could not ask for more
Than this love you gave me
Cause it's all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
No, yeah
No, I could not ask for more"
Song is I could not ask for more by Sara Evans and Songwriter: Diane Eve Warren
I'm choked up as she belted this out and she opens her eyes and blows a kiss to me and mouths I love you, as I do it back.
"Just the thought of you around,
Gets my head spinning in circles
Just the way you say my name
Gets my heart turning in circles
You got me spinning like a wheel
Oh, how you make me feel
It's more than gold on my finger
It's six feet down and forever
Cause where I am
Is where you begin
You picked up the pieces
And put me together
You're the only part of me unbroken
And I'm going in circles
Every crooked little lie
Bended, connected circles
Every star up in the sky
Every hello and goodbye
Every moment by your side
Is the meaning of my life
You got me spinning like a wheel
Oh, how you make me feel
It's more than gold on my finger
It's six feet down and forever
Cause where I am
Is where you begin
You picked up the pieces
And put me together
You're the only part of me unbroken
And I'm going in circles
In circles
Just the thought of you around
Gets my head spinning in circles
Just the way you say my name
Gets my heart turning, turning, turning
Around and 'round again
You got me spinning like a wheel
Oh, how you make me feel
It's more than gold on my finger
It's six feet down and forever
Cause where I am
Is where you begin
You picked up the pieces
And put me together
You're the only part of me unbroken
And I'm going in circles
In circles
Just the thought of you around
Gets my head spinning in circles"
Song is Circles by Jana Kramer
She finishes that one in one take and my heart jumps as she wrote and is singing about us.
"Goose, two more songs then lunch break and I think we may be able to finish this today."
"I agree Ana let her rip". He winks at her and does what he does with all the equipment and I stare at him as he looks up at me.
"Don't worry dude I'm gay". I nod and look back at her and wink as she starts her third song.
"I would bet my life, like I bet my heart
That you were the one, baby
I've never been so sure of anything before
You're driving my heart crazy
I can't hold out
I can't hold back now
Like I've done before
Darling look at me
I've fallen like a fool for you
Darling can't you see
I'd do anything you want me to
I tell myself I'm in too deep
Then I fall a little farther
Every time you look at me
How do you do that, babe?
Make me feel like I'm the only girl alive for you
I don't know what it is that makes me fall like this
First time in your arms I knew
The way you held me
I knew that this could be
What I've been waiting to find
Darling look at me
I've fallen like a fool for you
Darling can't you see
I'd do anything you want me to
I tell myself I'm in too deep
Then I fall a little farther
Every time you look at me
Every time you look at me"
Song is look at me by Carrie Underwood
A fast upbeat song starts as she moves her hips side to side and looks at me.
"This is one that was prewritten for me, Country music is about love, heartbreak and life." I nod as I know and I don't doubt the feelings and chemistry we have.
"Cause I'll be there, in the back of your mind
From the day we met 'till you were making me cry
And it's just too bad, cause you've already had the best days
The best days of your life
Ain't it a shame?
A shame that every time you hear my name
Brought up in a casual conversation
You can't think straight
And ain't it sad?
You can forget about what we had
Take a look at her and do you like what you see?
Or do you wish it was me
Cause I'll be there, in the back of your mind
From the day, we met to the very last night
And it's just too bad, cause you've already had the best days
The best days of your life
And does she know?
Know about the times you used to hold me
Wrapped me in your arms and how you told me
I'd be the only one
I heard about
Yeah, someone told me once, when you were out
She went a little crazy ran her mouth about me
Ain't jealousy funny?
Cause I'll be there, in the back of your mind
From the day, we met to the very last night
And it's just too bad, cause you've already had the best days
The best days of your life
With me was a fairytale love
I was head-over-heals 'til you threw away "us"
And it's just too bad you've, cause you've already had the best days
The best days of your life
I heard you're gonna get married
Have a nice little family
Live out my dreams with someone new
But, I've been told that a cheater
Is always a cheater
I've got my pride, and she's got you
Cause I'll be there, in the back of your mind
From the day, we met 'til you were making me cry
And it's just too bad, cause you've already had the best days
The best days of your life
Of your life
Oh, oh, yeah
You're gonna think of me
You're gonna think of me in your life
Oh, oh, yeah
It's a shame, it's a shame"
Song is Best Days of Your Life by Kellie Pickler / Taylor Swift.
"I loved it baby". I tell through the intercom that Goose showed me.
"One more and then I'm famished, Goose you coming with us?" She asks and I look toward him. He gives a thumb up and looks to me.
"The more the merrier, we will have our security with us anyway."
I look to Ana as she takes a seer on her stool and closes her eyes. This song I know by the start of it will be a good break when she's done as it's too emotional. She wrote in the motor home on the way here about her mother.
"Sometimes I think about you
Wonder if you're out there somewhere thinkin' 'bout me
And would you even recognize
The woman that your little girl has grown up to be
Cause I look in the mirror and all I see
Are your blue eyes lookin' back at me
They're the only thing you ever gave to me at all
Oh, I hear the weather's nice in California
There's sunny sky as far as I can see
If you ever come back home to Carolina
I wonder what you'd say to me
I think about how it ain't fair
That you weren't there to braid my hair like mothers do
You weren't around to cheer me on
Help me dress for my high school prom like mothers do
Did you think I didn't need you here to hold my hand, to dry my tears?
Did you even miss me through the years at all?
Oh, I hear the weather's nice in California
There's sunny sky as far as I can see
If you ever come back home to Carolina
I wonder what you'd say to me
Forgiveness is such a simple word
But it's so hard to do
When you've been hurt
Oh, I hear the weather's nice in California
And just in case you're wonderin' about me
From now on I won't be in Carolina
Your little girl is off
Your little girl is off
Your little girl is off to Tennessee"
Song is I Wonder Written by Aimee Mayo, Chris Lindsey, Kellie Pickler, Karyn Suzanne Rochelle.
She looks up and wipes her tears and takes the headphones off as we meet her at the door. I pull her to me as I am so proud of her. We make our way outside and down the street to her favorite diner and take a booth that Sawyer saved for us as Taylor escorted us.
"Baby I'm impressed as you completed the recording of six songs all before lunch. Six more and then you are all done." She kisses me as we all order bacon cheeseburgers, french fries, and milkshakes as she says they are the best. I see Goose and Sawyer kiss and I look to Ana.
"Goose is my record producer and Sawyers boyfriend." We all have conversations and I know what's on Ana's mind and it's her mother.
"You ok Baby?"
"Yes, I am fine and I needed it out and I got it out. I'm just wondering if me putting it out there if she will show up or not. I don't want anything to do with her."
"Then she won't I'll make sure of it." I tell her as I look to Taylor and Sawyer and made sure they heard and they nod that they did.
We make our way back as I ask Taylor to go get me six dozen red roses for tonight. I need them all in vases and in the bedroom by the time we get back for dinner.
2 hours later she recorded her other six songs and her new album is complete. I have a feeling along with Goose that this album will sweep the charts. I'm going to have to hire an army to protect the love of my life.
We make our way out and she throws on her aviators as she climbs in and yep just as I thought hot as fuck.
"Ana baby you are hot driving this car. You won't be able to walk after our date. I am so proud of you."
"Hmm I can't wait, and thank you."
I rub my hand up and down her thigh as I'm so anxious, but you know what they say delayed gratification. I'm rock hard and have been all afternoon listening to her sing.
"Ana, can you be ready in an hour for our reservation?"
"Yes"
She pulls into the garage and we shower separately and as I wait for her to come out of her closet I sit in the chair in front of the bedroom window and then I see her reflection the window and turn.
"Ana are you trying to kill me?"
She makes her way giggling and leans up and kisses me.
"No just trying to impress, you look might fine Mr. Grey."
"No need to impress as you do already but Holy Shit." I am buying more of these dresses. She is wearing a Herve Leger Eliana Blue Ombre Bandage Dress with black Christian Louboutin Lady Peep toe platform heels. The blue in the dress matches her eyes and the heels make her legs go on for miles. I'm wearing black slacks, white dress shirt and a grey tie.
We make our way and I drive her to the Aquarium a restaurant in Nashville that from my research is phenomenal.
"I have always wanted to try this thank you so much"
"My pleasure baby and I got you something small for completing your album and for how much I love you and you make me happy." I hand her the Cartier box that had the diamond chandelier earrings and hearing her gasp lets me know she loves them.
"I love them not as much as you but thank you." She puts them in as I open her door and we walk hand in hand as Taylor and Sawyer follow. I reserved them a table within seeing distance otherwise we will be secluded.
Walking in I give my name and the hostess walks us to the table as we walk under a water tunnel to the table and fish are surrounding us. It's amazing as it feels we are dining underwater.
We order a bottle of the Merlot Malbec as it's her favorite wine and one of my own also. We share an order of the shrimp cocktail as ceviche to start. She orders the grilled Atlantic salmon with rice and asparagus, and I order the captains platter that has tilapia, stuffed crab, stuffed shrimp, and scallops with rice and asparagus. Sitting here with the love of my life, talking and eating feels like we know everything already about each other. She tells me stories being on tour and all the places she wants to travel to and see. I tell her how I started GEH and then I promise myself and her that we will see all these places together.
Arriving back home is hoping and praying that Taylor set up the six dozen red roses like I asked. We can't keep our hands off each other. I carry her upstairs as her legs are wrapped around my waist. I set her down as she is sucking my neck and she gasps at the sight before us.
The room is lit up I candles and candlelight everywhere and there are rose peddles sprinkled on the floor and bed with chocolate covered strawberries on the nightstand with champagne.
"Christian this is beautiful I love it."
I pick her up and sit her on the end of the bed as I lower the zipper and slide it off her. She lays back as I run my hands down her breasts and yank her thing down her legs. I leave her heels on as I want them wrapped around me. She scoots back as I undress and climb on top of her with a strawberry I run up her body to her mouth. She bites into it as I bend down and lick up the juice dripping down the side of her mouth. I pour a glass of champagne and drink it into my mouth but not before transferring some into her mouth. She is moaning and withering under me and I won't last much longer as I feel myself dripping precum.
I put the goblet of champagne down and kiss her as I slide into her.
"Oh, baby you are so tight and warm, I love you so much."
"I love you more"
We lose ourselves into each other and explode calling each other's names as I collapse on her.
I pull out and notice she is asleep and I chuckle as she had a busy day. I make sure to blow out the candles and climb back in and snuggle up and dream blissfully about us and our future.