" Ana ok, how about we just go out for a bit have a drink not at a club but maybe a restaurant and see what New York has going on at night?"
" Kate, I don't think New York has anything going on at night that we have not seen or experienced before. For us to have time together we don't have to do that we can sit here and talk or maybe we should have gotten theater tickets. But it is probably to late for that now."
" Excuse Miss Steele, pardon my interruption but I heard you say theater tickets. Well Mr. Grey has a box at one of the local theaters on broadway and two tickets always on hold for him. Would you like me to see if I can make arrangements for you.?"
Ana looks over at Kate what do you say want to go to the theater? We are in New York and that is the thing to do?"
" Yes that sounds awesome. I am going to get ready. "
" Yes Sawyer please see what you can do. I am going to get ready also. Thank you so much."
" No problem ma'am."
Ana goes up to her room and starts getting some fresh clothes out of her bag. Something a little nice for the theater. She decides to call Christian and let him know there plans. She knows he worries about her. She dials his number but the phone goes right to his voicemail. Maybe he shut if off so he could sleep. She leaves a message. " Hi it's me Ana, Kate and I are going to use your theater tickets tonight I wanted to call and let you know. I love you Christian. "
She is suddenly feeling homesick for him this has been an on and off again thing all day. She knows he is alright. They just are hardly ever apartment especially for more that 2 nights. There is a knock on her door.
" Come in."
" Ma'am would and Miss. Kauvangh rather see Anastasia or The Phantom of the Opera? "
Ana smiles a moment. Phantom of the Opera please Saywer thank you."
" Yes ma'am I will make the arrangements and order a car."
" Wait what do you mean a car? Won't you be driving us there and back? "
" Ma'am we will be getting a driver for this evening. Taylor thought it best if I accompanied you inside the theater and in the private box. He said Mr. Grey would feel more comfortable with that."
" Oh yes ok then Sawyer I just didn't want to go with out your protection. Thank you."
" Your welcome ma'am no worries. I will be there if you need anything ma'am."
Before she gets in the bath she decides to call Grace and ask her how Christian is.
" Ana how lovely to hear from you? How is New York?"
" Grace it is wonderful. I have found a dress designer and she is making my dress. Tonight we are going to see a play. It's been a good trip. Just been missing Christian?
How is he?"
" He is good dear. He had a slight sinus infection that was causing him some discomfort but they treated him with antibiotics and he is two take some for about ten more days. But he has been good. Taking his pain medicine but today it seemed it needed it a little less. "
" That is wonderful Grace. Is he asleep I couldn't reach him and I don't want to wake him."
" No he an Elliot caught up with some friends they knew since they were young. They met them here when we vacationed. They all went for dinner and a movie. He may have had his phone off if they are in the movie. But I am sure he is fine. Elliot made him go he didn't think he should go out with a girl as without Christian or someone there so it wasn't like a date. Elliot he always made friends better with the ladies. So the four of them decided to go. "
Ana wants to ask if both of the friends are girls. But she doesn't. She decides to let Grace go before she hears the concern in Ana's voice. " Ok Grace well thanks I will txt him later. I hope he has a good night and doesn't stay out to late."
" I know Ana I told the ladies not to keep my boys out to late because Christian has a curfew because of his injuries. They are sweet girls and promised they wouldn't. You have a nice time at the theater dear."
Ana hangs up the phone. Great Grace just confirmed it two women. No it's not like a date more like a double date. So he's out with a women and his phone is off. He better be in a movie. She hasn't felt angry with Christian in a long time and all of a sudden she feels angry, hurt and jealous. She decides to tell Kate what there guys decided to do on a Friday night when they are gone and that there mother seems to approve of it.
She leaves her room and knocks on Kate's door. There is no answer so she goes inside. She sees the light on in the bathroom and the door is open slightly. She goes over to it and knocks gently.
" Kate do you mind if I come in?"
"Ana? No not at all I was just soaking in the tub. Ana what's wrong you look upset or like your mad or you could cry. What's happen has Christian said something to you. ?
Did he say we have to stay in?"
" No Kate nothing like that at all. Actually I didn't talk to Christian I left him a message on his phone but I spoke with Grace. She informed me that Christian and Elliot are out tonight for dinner and movie with some old friends that they met when they were all kids and the Grey's would vacation there. Apparently Elliot wanted Christian to go so it wouldn't look like a date since the it's with two girls. She said maybe Christian's phone was off because they were in the movie."
" What? you mean we go away and the first they do is go out with some old girlfriends? Elliot is not going to live this down. I am so pissed. We still should go out and enjoy the theater. "
" Oh Kate we will and after let's go to a club and grab a drink and a dance or two. I am going to get ready."
" Where is the Ana I know? But, it's ok I like this Ana revenge can be sweet. This will be a nice evening. "
Ana leaves and goes to get ready herself. When she is in the shower she starts to cry. Maybe she shouldn't be so jealous it's probably very innocent. These are girls that it sounds like they have known for awhile and were only ever just friends. She still is mad. But she will save that for later when she hears from Christian right now she needs to get ready for a great night on the town.
When they arrive downstairs Saywer lets them know that the car should be there in about 15 minutes.
" Sawyer, I need to speak with you about that. I have decided you really deserve a night off and to your self why don't you stay home. We will have the driver deliver and pick up us up right the door so nothing will happen we will be fine."
" I don't know ma'am I was told to go. You earlier were happy that I was going."
" Yes but I realize I don't always have security and I manage just fine I can't over stay and we will be fine."
" Well alright ma'am if you insist."
When Kate and Ana are in the back of the car it feels weird to be driven somewhere by someone that Ana doesn't even know. She didn't think she would feel this strange about it. The driver stops in front of the theater and gets their doors.
" Ladies, have a nice time see you here at the end."
Kate looks at the man and asks.
" What are some of the best night clubs around here for after the theater? "
"Well there are many. I will find one and make sure you are on the list for tonight. "
They thank him and head into the will call booth where they are to pick up Christian's passes. They decide they will not tell the guys about what they did tonight unless they talk first. Anyways they went out with this women. Kate and Ana are going out alone and then to a club and if they get asked to dance they might but, they didn't spend the whole night with whoever they dance with.
"Boys you are both home earlier than I expected. Did you have a good time?"
" Mom we are not kids and we don't have to tell you how our evening went we don't have a curfew anymore. "
" Elliot, that is no way to speak to me I am your mother. Yes you don't have to tell me about it but, you know that I like to hear about your evenings."
" It was fine mom now I have to help Christian here to bed. So talk to you later. "
" Christian did you call Ana back she said she called you but your phone went to voicemail. I told her you must have had it off for the movie dear. "
" You told her we went out? I wish you would have let me handle this."
" Well your phone was off you know how she worries dear. "
Elliot pushes Christian into his room and shuts the door.
" Great bro now they both know and you know they will overreact and get all jealous. Mom really should have kept her mouth shut. "
" Well Elliot she didn't we will just have to explain it to them and hope they see it as nothing happened. I really need to rest. I shouldn't have had any of those drinks with this medications."
" No you shouldn't but you sure couldn't resist them from the ladies. Let me help you out these clothes and into bed. "
" Thanks Elliot see you in the morning. "
" Ok Bro. then we will talk about how to tell the girls since we have to now. Good night."
" Mr. Grey?"
"Oh hey Taylor Christian is out you may want to talk to him tomorrow."
" Ok thank you Elliot. I don't want to cause a panic but it seems this evening Miss. well, Ana and Kate went to the theater and they gave Sawyer the night off. They went by a different car."
" Taylor thanks for telling me no biggie if they didn't want to be babysat that's fine. "
" Yes sir, I just heard from Sawyer and the play would have ended about three hours ago and they are not home yet. He seemed a little worried about them. "
" Taylor tell him that I said not to worry Kate likes to go out and dance maybe that is what they did after. I will call Kate's phone and let you know what I hear ok?"
" Yes, sir I will tell Sawyer you were appreciative that he told us. "
"Yeah sure no problem. They will be fine. Good night Taylor."
Taylor goes into his room and calls Sawyer.
" Yes sir, Did you speak to Mr. Grey.?"
" Yes but not the one who I think would be more concerned."
" Sawyer here is what you need to do call the car company and reach the driver. Find out where he took the girls and then go there and bring them home. They never should have went anywhere without you in that town. Mr. Grey would never have heard of it."
" Yes sir, I will do just that. I will let you know when we are all home. Good night Taylor."
When up in his room Elliot calls Kate's phone.
" Well hello Elliot did you have a nice night? "
" I am not sure are you having a nice night Kate?"
" Well at least I am only out with Ana and not Ana and two other guys. That's right we know about your little night on the town. Let me tell you I am madder than hell. But, you let your brother know that Ana is crushed, she just can't even fathom Christian out with another women. "
" Kate you and Ana have it wrong we were not out with other women they are just friends. We told them about you two. They were happy they may even be invited to the wedding. So you and Ana need to get over it and go home and get to bed and stop acting like children. Trust me you all don't even want me to tell Christian your not at home yet. "
" Elliot don't you dare tell me what I need or should be doing. Tell Christian he deserves to know how hurt Ana is. He is recovery from a serious operation and she leaves town and he goes out. I mean she stayed by his side though all of this what a slap in her face. She deserves this night out and let him stew."
" Kate I am going to go now. The next time I call you better be back at the apartment."
Kate goes back to the table where Ana is sitting. She sits down and Ana can see that Kate is upset. Kate tells her about the conversation that she just had with Elliot.
" Kate, we should go home I don't want to make Christian upset. He doesn't need to worry about me and my feelings right now. He needs to heal. I know he should have stayed home and yes I am hurt but I just don't know what to say to him and I am not ready to talk to him yet. Please let's just finish our drinks and go."
" Ana you finish your drink. I am going to dance with those guys that have been looking at us for the last 20 minutes."
" Kate don't do that you will regret it. I mean Elliot said they are only friends with those girls those two guys want more than just being our friends. Kate please just stop and think about this please."
" Ana the difference between you and I is I don't believe there stupid story. I really don't think you should either. Christian had a sex life before you and those two girls could have been in his bed once. I think you deserve a chance
to have fun with the opposite sex too. "
Kate, you know I don't care I don't have a past.I had never meet anyone I liked like that before Christian. Yes he has had a sex life and sometimes it makes me a little jealous but it was before me. He loves me and that is enough. "
" Ana come dance with me when you are done with your drink. "
Kate gets up and heads over the the table with those guys and then they head to the dance floor. Ana puts her head in hands and for the first time tonight feels like she has drank to much. She knows that is why Kate is acting like this. Ana takes out her phone she dials Christian's number. She knows he is home and she wants to tell him goodnight.
Christian is awake and can't stop thinking about Ana. She must be in the bed at the apartment upset and hurt by his behavior. He loves her so much and didn't want to hurt her. He sees his phone vibrate on his night stand. He sees Ana 's picture on the screen she is wanting to talk to him he just can't he knows she will hear that he has been drinking. He feels horrible when he let's it go to voicemail again.
" Christian please call me. I need to hear from you baby. I don't care that you went out. I am maybe a little hurt but, I love you and I know you didn't do it to hurt me. Christian I am in a night club in New York with Kate. We don't have Sawyer with us. He doesn't know where we are. We told the other driver we were with tonight we didn't need him anymore. We walked here from the place he dropped us off at. Baby now Kate well she and I have had a lot to drink. I just need you baby. Please call me. "
Christian listens to both of her messages from tonight. He feels like such jerk. He needs to help his girl. But how he doesn't know where she is. He can't call her unless he can sober up or try and hide it on the phone. He dials Taylor's phone.
In a moment he hears a knock on the door. "Taylor yes come in."
" Sir how can we help. I have spoken to Sawyer he went to the club where the driver who took them from the theater took them to. They are not there and Sawyer is thinking about calling Ana sir. If she is upset and scared let's have him call her and he can go her. If Kate doesn't want to go well we cant make her but we can get Ana home safely. "
" Yes Taylor call Sawyer tell him to call her. He can tell her I got her message and called him because he could get to her faster than I. Then I can call her when she is with him. I just need her safe. She is in a strange place drunk and vulnerable."
" Sir I am calling him now no worries sir."
Ana sits staring at her phone wishing Christian would call her back. Please baby call me I need you. She looks up and sees Kate on the dance floor with one of their two admires the other seems to be missing. Suddenly there is a hand on her shoulder some one leans to her ears. Hey there baby do you want to dance?
Ana stiffens and sits up and turns around and looks him in the eye and says, " no, I have phoned my Fiancee and he is on his way to get me. So if you would please just leave me alone. I am going to sit here and wait for him. I don't need your company. "
" Funny your friend told us both of your fiancées are in Colorado out with a couple of ladies. Doesn't sound to me like he wants you at all. "
At that moment Ana's phone rings. It's Sawyer she answers it right away.
" Sawyer it's Ana please come and get us I need your help. Sawyer there is a guy here who is well he wants much more than I ever will give. We are at the retroclub."
"Miss. Steele don't worry I am not far from there I am on my way now. If that man touches you. When I get there ma'am I will make sure he never forgets my face."
" Thank you Sawyer."
" Ok baby you want to dance or go back to my place for a more intimate kind of dancing."
" Look my friend may have told you where our finances are but I have my own personal security an he will be here soon. So you better go find another girl that wants you to call her baby."
" Miss Steele, Are you ready to go ma'am? Excuse me sir but I don't think this lady appreciates your company at all. I happen to know she is a taken lady and very happy about that. So you need to back off and leave now. Or I can show you the door myself. Your choice."
" Hey dude back off. I was just offering her a ride home."
" Well she won't be needing that now so move along."
" Miss Steele are you alright? He didn't do anything to you that Mr. Grey would want me to break his jaw over?"
Ana gets up from her chair and starts crying and hugs Sawyer. " No Sawyer he didn't I am so happy your here. Thank you so much."
" Anytime ma'am. I am glad I was here. "
Ana lets go of Sawyer, "I am sorry about the hug I am just glad to see you. "
" It's alright Ma'am. I know it's not been a good night for you. Now let me go get your friend and off we go home."
Ana sits down and watches Sawyer go over to Kate. She smiles because she knows that Christian is always with her that is why she has Sawyer he steps in When Christian can't be there.
To Ana's surprise Kate comes over with Sawyer and without an argument they all go home.
"Kate since we have dress already we are leaving in the morning. I think we need to get home. I am sure we both have to speak with our finances about tonight. We are both upset and I think they are too. Now good night Kate I will see you in the morning. "
Ana goes up to her room and takes out her phone she txts Christian he must be so mad because he hasn't even called he just sent Sawyer.
" Christian I am sorry please don't be mad. I love you so much and I promise my intentions tonight were not to do anything to jeopardize what we have. I hope yours weren't either. I wish you would call me I miss your voice. I miss your lips and your arms. Baby you are probably asleep, I need you Christian. I am coming home in the morning. I need to be with you and only you. I want to make love to you and let you love me. Baby I am so sorry. I love you. Love Ana."
She lays down in the bed looking at her phone wishing he would txt or call. She just wants to hear from him. Why won't he call. He could be asleep she knows his medication makes him so drowsy. She falls asleep and dreams of Christian.
But soon the dream changes that man from the bar has taken from the bar and is trying to force himself onto her. She is trying to scream but there is no sound coming out. She begins to cry and she can't stop. She feels a warm hand on her cheek and a soft tender voice whispering in her ear. But she is afraid this man is on her and this is not what she wants. The voice is to tender to be his. It's saying her name. " Ana, Ana, Ana, "
She reaches up her had and places it on the hand that is on her cheek. Funny she is dreaming but it feels like if she wakes up the nightmare is real not a dream the hand feels to real. She starts to panic. Before she knows it he starts to kiss her. She doesn't want to kiss back she tries to keep her mouth shut tight. She starts o cry. " No please I just want Christian she keeps saying and begging him to stop. Suddenly all is quiet and she doesn't know where he is. She opens her eyes she is awake. She looks over and Christian is there holding her hand with tears in his eyes. It can't be he is not suppose to travel she must still be dreaming. Suddenly he touches her face and leans down to her.
" Ana are you ok. I have been trying to wake you. You were having a horrible dream. "
" Christian your here? She sits up and moves over to him and puts her arms around him and he holds her so tight and she just cries into his chest. He just sits holding her rubbing her back and kissing her hair.
" Christian how did you get here? Your not suppose to be flying? "
He smiles at her and says, " Ana Sawyer told me and Taylor about the club and that sleazy guy. I knew you must have been shaken up and so was I. I just couldn't wait until tomorrow to be with you. I needed to comfort you tonight. So Stephen and Taylor helped me on the plan I traveled in the bed most of the way. I am here baby let me hold you and love you. "
"Christian you mean so much to me. I don't want you risking your own health like that again. But I am so happy you are here. Now let me show you how much I have missed you. "
She slowly places Christian in her mouth and she hears his intake of breath and she slowly says her name. Yes, I don't care about his past because she has said I am the only one who has ever made him feel so good. It's my pleasure Mr. Grey.
" Ana please I want to come inside of you not in your mouth please baby. I need you. "
Ana quickly gets up and sits on him facing him she sinks down on him and his lips meet hers with such passion and need. This is what she missed there connection. He does love her and she knew that but this always reminds her that he is hers only hers. Just as she is his only his.
After they both catch there breaths and are just lying with each other in silence.
" Ana, I am sorry for going out with Elliot and well the two women we have know for a while.. I didn't mean to hurt you Elliot was actually going on his own and he came to me begging so it wouldn't look like a date. He wanted me to go. We were not out long. I know I never should have went please can you forgive me?'
" Christian those girls did you ever umm you know did you ever have sex with them?"
He can he the scared insecurity in her voice but he is so glad he has the answer he knows she wants to hear and its the truth. " Ana no they were always just a couple of rich kids we knew as kids when we would come to Aspen. I was never attracted to them even as we started to grow up we all were more like friends. "
He feels her relax in his arms and she nuzzles her face into his chest some more.
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" I am glad you are here tonight. I have missed you so much. Thank you Christian. "
" Your welcome Ana now sleep tomorrow when we both are more awake we can talk about your evening and not taking security with you. "
Ana really doesn't care that he is mad about that he is here and that is the best part of making him mad sometimes he just shows up and you can distract him so very easly. She doesn't answer him she just drifts to sleep in his arms and he does the same.
The next morning Ana is woken by a knock on the door. "Hey Steele are we heading back this morning or do you want to go look around some of the stores some more today. "
"Kate, I will be right out and we can talk. " Christian is still asleep and she doesn't want to wake him. She gets out of bed slips on his shirt and goes in the bathroom. When she comes back out. Christian's gorgeous grey eyes are watching her.
" Good morning baby. I didn't want to wake you. I was trying to be quiet. I am sorry. "
" You didn't wake me because of that. I woke up because you were not there holding me anymore. " He gives his full on megawatt smile.
" Christian I love you. I am going to see Kate she wanted to know if we were still leaving this morning. What would you like to do Christian?"
" Well I would like to just relax here for a bit and check in with work before I have to get back on the plane. What is it that Kate needs to do still in New York. "
" There is nothing she needs to do. I think she just wanted to hit some more stores. "
" Why don't you all still do that when you return I should be rested up enough we can all head back then. How does that sound?"
" It sounds good but, I would rather just hang here with you than do more shopping. I have missed you. But, I guess I should go keep Kate company. "
" Ana starting tomorrow all out company at Aspen is gone you will have to yourself all you want. This week when we see the doctor I want to find out about going home and having the second surgery there so we are back in Seattle and you go back to work. Maybe I won't need the second surgery. "
" Christian, I don't know if I want to go back to work with you still recovering. I will think about it. Let's see what the doctor says. If you need another surgery there is no way I am going back to work. I mean another hospital stay and I know those nurses are far to eager to give you a sponge bath. That will not happen on my watch. I will go talk to Kate and let you know. "