Christian just glares at him.
His phone rings and when he picks it up he sees it Ros. While they are talking it comes to him what Ana is upset about, what she was telling Kate and now Kate is upset. She knows I worked last night. She feels I broke my promise to her. Elliot gets up and decides to go upstairs and get ready so they can get out there and hit the slopes.
He goes into the room he is staying in and Kate is drying her hair. He smiles at her she is so beautiful what did he do to deserve you. Kate shuts off the hair dryer.
" You guys finally came up to get ready?"
"Well I did I am not sure when Christian will be up he is on his phone with his office I think. But I am going to take a quick shower so if he needs to hang back and work I will take you and Ana to ski."
" Unbelievable Kate says as she shakes her head. It one thing to break his promise when she is sleeping and I can see that. But right now when she is so excited to go skiing he is downstairs working."
Elliot looks at Kate, Christian is the owner of huge company he has to check in. I mean if he didn't he wouldn't be where he is today. I am sure Ana just misunderstood but, she must know that as a business owner you have to check in."
" What?" Your on his side, go take your shower. Kate says and goes to find her clothes for the day.
Christian comes upstairs and enters the bedroom. He sees Ana laying on the bed. She looks lovely. But he knows she wont want to hear that. He decides give her more space. He heads into the bathroom to get ready. As he is showering he is thinking about how to approach this. Should he apologize and tell her this is just how it is because he has a company to run. She needs to get used to it. No that sounds like a blunt approach and it will hurt her even more. She just cant be mad at him this was there special vacation. He wanted to make it really special for her. Yes, he has taken her places but, he wanted this time to be different. He decides as he is getting out of the shower to take the I am sorry please don't me mad at me pouty all american boy smile approach. He walks back out to the bedroom and Ana is putting the stuff together that will need to have for today. Christian walks up to her and wraps his arms around her from the back. Leans down and whispers in her ear.
" Baby I am sorry please forgive me for being a stupid boyfriend and thinking that you would be ok working if you were asleep. I didn't mean to hurt you. Ana I love you so much and I do want to spend every second with you. I would to be able to go on a vacation and just get away from all the hassles of work but, baby I can't . This is how I got where I am today. One day I want to marry you and share my life with you. Please don't let my stupidness ruin this trip for us. "
" Will you leave work behind for the rest of the trip?"
" Ana I cant promise that I never should have to begin with. Can we compromise please."
Ana turns around and looks him in the face. He sees her eyes all red and tear stained.
"Could you check every other day?"
" Ana I can't how about when you are resting after our lovemaking I check and then come back to bed and you can fall asleep with me and I won't leave you for the rest of the night. "
" I kinda like that but, after we make love I like you to hold me. "
" I like that too. I will hold you first go check on things and then fall asleep with you or maybe have another round."
Ana looks at him she knows she cant tell him not to check. He is the business. She strokes his cheek and smiles at him and smiles then leans in and kisses him. Christian wraps his arms around her and thinks. I must be forgiven.
" Christian I know you have to check in and I understand but, I don't have to like it she pouts, But as long as you do it at night and after we have had our bed time. Than ok. But cant you do it from the bed? I would like that because I could snuggle up to you and still be able to feel you while you work. "
Christian looks at her and says, "Yes I can do that. " " I wish we didn't have to go because I sure would like a round of make up sex."
Ana laughs "we can make up tonight. right now you are taking me skiing so I can start learning. "
They gather up there stuff and head downstairs to meet Elliot and Kate. They must still be getting ready. About another 10 minutes they both come down the stairs hand in hand and smiling. Christian shakes his head and knows Elliot got to have his make up sex. He pouts because he didn't.
When they arrive at the Aspen meadows ski resort the sun is shining and people are everywhere seems everyone had the idea of skiing and vacationing this week. Hopefully next week won't be this bad. Christian and Elliot help Taylor get all there skies out of the back of the SUV. Kate and Ana go in to buy lift tickets and find out the best trail and place for a beginner to start learning on. The gentle at the desk asks them.
" Do both or just one of you need the instructor? Ana looks at Kate no way.
" Sir' Kate says, my friend is the one who is in need of lessons. But, we are not signing up for lessons. I am going to help her or her boyfriend. Believe me he would not go for her taking formal lessons." Kate laughs as she says the last part.
" Well you change your mind come on back any of us instructor can help."
He motions over to where some of the instructors are sitting. Kate looks them over and thinks to herself there are some possibilities in that pulls over to the side to talk to her a moment.
" Ana we should have you take at least one lesson with one of them. They all are yummy so take your pick. I think it might do Christian some good to be a little jealous remind him of what he has and could loose. "
Ana looks over in the direction Kate points but, she doesn't like the idea.
" Kate I didn't come on this vacation to make Christian jealous or remind him of what he has or make him mad. I came on this trip to spend time with my friends and with the man I love. I don't want to learn from anybody but Christian and you. If you really just want to ski I can ask Christian he won't mind helping me so you can enjoy time skiing with Eliot. "
"Ana, Ok fine, no I don't mind helping you. Maybe after awhile I can ski with Elliot and Christian can put you in a bubble wrap suit and teach you. "
They both laugh and go back to the counter and get there lift tickets and go to find the guys. They all bring there stuff inside the lodge so they can suit up and hit the slopes. Christian and Elliot decide to take on one of the harder was first. The thought of that makes Ana a little uncomfortable. She considers asking Kate to step down from teaching her and asking Christian to ski with her. But she knows its for a silly reason so she just stays quiet and leaves the plan as is.
" Ana, I know you will have a lot of fun just please be careful. I want my girl to come back to me in one piece. " Christian holds her in his arms while he tells her that.
Ana looks up at him, " Well I think you are going to be far more in danger than me and I don't want to loose you either. I want you to have fun but, please be careful. I worry about you."
Christian holds her closer to him he knows her feelings because he feels the same way about her.
" I will be ok and bring my ugly self back to you in one piece."
" Christian you are not ugly. now stop teasing about this. I love you and later I want to ski with you ok?"
" Baby Kate can't keep me away from you all day."
They all head outside and go different directions. When Kate and Ana get to the area where they will be for the day. Ana looks at it and thinks this is beginner? Kate looks over at her and laughs.
" Whats the matter are you chickening out on me already? We haven't even gone down once. Come on Steele ."
" Ok lets go."
Kate smiles at her. " Now you remember some of the stuff we practiced in the apartment. Remember that if you want to slow down don't lean forward that will make you go faster. Well any way come on . Do what I do."
They take off and Ana is well. She starts smiling and cant believe she is still standing. She watches Kate everyone in awhile to make sure she is doing everything correctly. She doesn't know what she was so worried about.
Christian and Elliot are having a blast they racing and trying to knock each other off balance like brothers would. If feels great to be going down hill with the speed they have. They are laughing and enjoying themselves as well.
After a few times on the course Ana really wants a break. She asks Kate if they can take a break. Kate looks at her like sure.
" We could take the lift up to where the guys are see if we can see them. Then you will get a chance to see a more challenging course. I might go down it a few times. Not you Steele your not ready yet."
" Very funny Kate I didn't say I wanted to go down it. But I would like to see it live. I have only seen them on TV. "
They make there way to the lift and ride it up to the ski slope the guys are at. Kate starts looking around to see if she can see them. Ana is too. But, there is a lot of people on this slope. Ana can't believe how much more it steep than the small run she was on.
" Ana I will go down a little and see if I can find them. Will you be ok here?"
Ana rolls her eyes. " Yes Kate I will be fine."
Ana watches Kate go down the slope. I am sure she is having more fun on this hill than having to babysit me. Ana thinks to herself as she is looking around and taking in all the sites from up there and watching all the people having a blast. She sees a bench over out of the way for people to rest and sit on. She goes over there and sits down. She watches for Kate or one of the guys to show up.
After what seems like forever she sees them all walking together and laughing. She can tell that they are looking for her. She stands up and waves her arms but they don't see her. She knows they wont hear her. She walks over to where they are.
" Hey guys I thought you all dumped me. "
Christian looks at her and smiles and grabs her. He looks so cute his cheeks a little wind burned and his eyes light with excitement.
" Baby I would never dump you for these two. Did you have a good time today?"
" Yes I did but I think Kate is ready to move on. Do you mind coming with me so I can go down a few more times?'
Christians looks at her and says, " I wouldn't mind at all. You know that. I have missed not being with you. Let's tell them and then we will head back. "
After Kate and Elliot take off together down the slope.
Ana is surprised to find Christian is more patient with her than Kate was. She finds Kate was right about one thing. He does like to put his hands on her whenever he gets the chance.
" Christian where do you think we will go clubbing tonight?"
" I guess I will let the other two pick. I think they are more into the club scene than me. I know Elliot has some favorite clubs here in Aspen. I guess we will go to
there picks. Are you getting cold we could go in the lodge a bit and have some hot chocolate?"
" Yes please lets do that. Just for a bit. "
Christian puts her arm in his and leads them back to the ski lodge. He has Ana sit on one of the couches and goes to get them both some hot chocolate. As she is watching him she sees a lot of the girls turn and watch him too. Christian doesn't seem to notice them at all. One of them gets behind him in line and taps him on the shoulder. She says something to her and then her answers her and turns back around. She says something again Christians turns and his eyes lock with Anas. He says something to the girl and then points to Ana and waves at her. Ana waves back. After that the girl leaves him alone. Christian comes back over to Ana with two cups of hot chocolate.
" Christian thank you this looks wonderful. What did you say to that girl when she finally stopped talking to you?"
Christian smiles at her and gives her a quick kiss but it heats up and turns into more than just a quick kiss. Anna opens her mouth and invites his tongue in. He cant resist he does just that. They stop and catch their breath.
" Well I told her I was not here alone and she asked who I was here with. I pointed to you and said my wife and backed right off. Ana not now or ever will I ever have eyes for any one but you. I have found my soulmate. "
" Christian I feel the same way about you. I knew you weren't interested in her I could tell you were agitated with her. I am glad I found you too."
They are just about done with their hot chocolate when they see Kate and Elliot come in. They see them and come walking over.
" Elliot we should get some hot chocolate. Please."
" Ok I am going sit down and I will be right back."
When Elliot comes back with there drinks they all decide one more down and then they should go somewhere to eat dinner. Ana begins to feel bad because either Kare or Christian will have to hang with her and be able to go down the big hills.
" Hey if you two want to take the big slope I can wait in here. Or maybe one of the instructors could take me down once. Then you all can have fun."
Christian grabs her onto his lap. He looks into her eyes. " Ana, I am having fun with you I don't care what slope I am on I am enjoying being with you. "
" Christian why don't you go down one more time with Elliot I will go with Ana and then we can meet back here and head out.?"
" I am fine taking Ana Kate then you can have more fun with Elliot."
Ana knows he must enjoy the adrenaline rush of the big slope. She should tell him to go Kate can go with her. She just really doesn't want him to.
" Christian why don't you and Elliot go and then Kate and I can talk about what her and I are going to do tomorrow."
Christian looks deep into her eyes like he is searching them making sure is not just telling he that.
" Ok, If you are ok with it. Just one more time and then I am all yours. "
He gives her a quick kiss and then him and Elliot are off. Kate finishes her hot chocolate and they head back outside too.
" Ok Kate since this is the last time let me just go with out you saying anything to me about what I should do."
Kate looks at Ana and says, "Alright Ana if that is how you want it. I will see you at the bottom." Then she takes off.
Ana then begins her way down the hill. She is off to a really good start and is enjoying herself. She looks over at some of the kids on the slope. When she does her left ski turns in and her ankle snaps and Ana falls down in pain.
Kate is at the bottom of the hill waiting on her to get down. She must be going really slow. She sees a group of kids coming down the hill yelling something at her. When they get to her they tell her what happened. Kate quickly gets to the top and they group of young boys go with her to show her where Ana is. When she gets to Ana she is still sitting in the snow in tears. She has taken her feet out of her skates. Kate thanks the kids and they ski down the hill..
" Ana I am sorry I should have not gone ahead. I knew you were not ready. How bad does it hurt? Come on get up I will help you to the lodge."
Ana Stands up but, realizes her foot and ankle hurt more than she thought.
" Kate I cant walk not even with your help. I just can't"
" Ok Ana you sit here I will go and see if I can find Taylor. He was going down the slopes earlier. He will be able to help us."
Kate takes off running and looking everywhere for Taylor. Maybe the guys will be back so she runs into the lodge but they are not there. She then decides to try the SUV maybe Taylor is back by it. When she gets to it she sees Taylor sitting inside reading. She runs up to the SUV and bangs on the window. Taylor quickly puts the window down.
" Miss. Kavenaugh, What is what is wrong. Is someone hurt?
" Yes, please its Ana cant walk on her own and I cant find Christian or Elliot and she is just sitting by herself on the beginners hill. "
Taylor jumps out of the car and runs in the direction of the hill. He sees her sitting in the snow just a little ways down. He goes as fast as he can to get to her. " Miss, Steele, are you ok? Let me carry you up Kate says you are having trouble walking. "
" Taylor please help me it hurts so bad. Christian is going to be so mad at me and Kate."
Taylor laughs a little at her statement. " I don't think so ma'am he will blame himself."
As Taylor is carrying her up Ana thinks he is right Christian will blame himself. When they get to the top they see Kate talking to Christian and Elliot. Christian looks over and sees them. He runs over to them.
" Ana, oh Ana. Taylor its ok I will take her from here can you go see if you can find a medic or first aid kit?"
"Yes sir."
Ana puts her head on Christian's shoulder and begins crying again. Christian pulls her tighter against him. He kisses her hair. He walks into the lodge with her and gently sets her down on one of the couches.
" Ana I am so sorry I never should have left you. "
" Christian its not your fault. I shouldn't have taken it so fast. "
He removes her boots and socks to see how bad it looks. It is red and swollen. But when he asks her to wiggle her toes and move her foot in circles she can do it but says it hurts.
When Taylor gets back he has a kit from one of the workers. They wrap her ankle and decide to go back to house she can ice and heat it there.
On the way back to the house Kate, Elliot, Christian and Taylor are all talking about the slopes. Ana has fallen asleep on Christian. Elliot asks if he still wants to go out to dinner? Christian tells them how worried Ana was about all this before they came.
" I don't know if we will ever get her back out. "
" We will see Christian she might want to try again someday but maybe not on this trip Kate says. I thought you were going to be mad at me because she got hurt on my watch."
" I am mad at myself I shouldn't have let her be out there with out me. "
Elliot shakes his head and says, " I hate to break it to you bro. but, she could have gotten hurt with you there. These things just happen. She will be ok. We will find other fun things to do. When we go skiing she can stay home and read or something. I guess Kate was right you should have made her a bubble wrap suite."
Christian doesn't find that funny at all. " I am not leaving her alone again. You all ski I will stay back and care for her. That is what I should have done today."
When they get back to the house Christian Carries Ana in and Kate says she will get her some pillows to put her foot up on and some ice. Mrs. Bently helps Kate. Christian Carries her upstairs to there room. He sits her on the bed and starts getting her out of her clothes. He is very careful not to hurt her anymore. Ana sits and looks up at him. He is just the sweetest man in the whole world. She knows he is blaming himself. She places her arm on his cheek and kisses him.
" Thank you for taking care of me. Please don't blame yourself. It didn't happen because you weren't with me. It happened because I pushed myself to fast. I love you Christian and if getting hurt means you will be this close and caring of me than I am glad I am hurt."
" Ana I love you so much. I am glad it is not worse than it could have been. What do you want to wear? Then we will go down stairs and talk about dinner maybe see if Mrs. Bently has prepared anything."
While Ana is thinking about what she wants to wear Christian steps out of his clothes and puts on some jeans and a light sweater.
" Christian could you find me some sweat pants and one of your T shirts I brought to sleep in please."
He her into her clothes grabs a blanket for her and then carries her down the stairs. He gently lays her on the couch in the spot they have set up for her. Mrs. Bently brings her some Ibphrophen. Kate and Elliot are making daquaries in the kitchen. Elliot had started a fire and they decide to spend the evening in they play some party board games.
Mrs. Bently makes some steak and bake potatoes and salad and serves them in the living room. They enjoy the meal, the drinks and the evening.
When they all decide to go to bed Christian carries Ana to there room and places her on the bed. She smiles up at him. He turns off the light and lays beside her and gently pulls her into his arms.
" Thank you for being here with me and taking care of me"
" Baby this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. " He leans down and kisses her.
"Christian didn't you forget something?"
" Ana yes I would love to make love to you but you seem so tired and in pain. But if you are willing I am."
Ana laughs at him," As tempting as that is yes you are right I am tired and just want to sleep the pain away. I mean you didn't check into work yet. We did agree you could at night if you stayed in Bed."
" Ana, tonight I just want to hold you and make sure you feel better. You are the only one that matters. Work can wait. My girl needs me."
" Christian" Ana grabs him and gives him a very passionate kiss. She stops and says I love you. Goodnight. Please hold me so I can fall asleep feeling safe with you."
" With Pleasure. Go to sleep baby your with me. I love you more than you will ever know."
He kisses the top of her head and she drifts off to sleep.
Ana wakes up started and she feels like she has had a panic attack. That can't be she has been asleep. Was it the pain that woke me she thinks. She knows what it was her dream. She was dreaming about being somewhere it was dark and couldn't find anyone or a way out. She felt alone and afraid and that is what woke her. She looks over at Christian he is laying on his side facing her sound asleep. She picks up his arm and puts it over her and snuggles up next to him. He feels her close and pulls her closer to him. Kisses her head and goes back to sleep.