Luke
The dress Ana wanted to buy was perfect for her. I have never in my life seen a women shop as fast as Ana does. She sees what she wants and takes it no questions asked except for today. It took her all of 10 minutes to find the dress she wanted only to be told she does not look like she can afford it. Yes, it's a shit load of money to pay for it but she works hard so she deserves to buy whatever she wants. I can probably guess my suit the boss insists we wear costs more than that dress. As soon as I saw the sales assistants face I recorded the whole conversation and sent it to the boss. I can tell she is offended and hurt but she will not show it. We exit the shop just as Elliot comes out with a few bags and sits next to Ana.
"And why have you not bought anything?"
"I did find the dress I want to buy but didn't try it on."
"Wow that was fast. When we are done eating I will go with you and you can pick it up."
"No, maybe I will just go to another shop."
"And why would you do that?" I can tell Ana is embarrassed and does not know how to tell him but Elliot being who he is he wont back down.
"Elliot just leave it alone. Please?" Now that just put him on high alert. There is no way he is backing out now.
"No I will not. Now why don't you want to buy the dress you love?"
"Because I do not look like I can afford it. They would not let me try it on because I look poor. So the sales lady asked me to please leave the store and not to make a scene. She was ready to have security throw me out. Are you happy now?" The look on Elliot's face is murder and I know the shit is about to hit the fan.
Christian
I am fucking furious at the recording I received from Luke. How dare they treat my Ana like that? I told Luke to keep an eye on her and I will meet him there. I know she is deeply hurt by this but won't show it. She will bottle it all up inside and suffer in silence. Well I wont allow it. My job is to keep her happy and that's just what I intend to do. I called Ros to cancel my meetings then I show Taylor the voice note Luke recorded and he is fucking angry to.
Over the months they have all come to love and respect Ana as one of their own. No way will I stand by and let anyone treat Ana like this ever. These fucking people will pay for this. I change into my matching riding gear and decide to take a bike out for a little. If Ana dressed in her biker gear does not look the part then I cant wait for them to see us together. I arrive at the parking and immediately spot Ana's bike. I take an extra few minutes to calm myself down then I go in to sort this shit out.
Ana
I am so embarrassed answering Elliot's questions. I can't even look at him. Why the hell could they not just leave it be? I am sure I could have
found something else in another shop. How hard could it have been? I should have just done that before we sat down.
"Ana that is bull shit." Here we go. I knew he is going to be upset about this.
"I agree with you Elliot." Why the hell is that voice behind me? I turn around and find Christian standing there looking sexy as hell in black biker leathers. I have never seen him looks so good and by the other women staring at him I am so not letting him out of my sight. But why the hell is he here? I knew all this is going to be blown way out of proportion.
"Ana we are going to go back into that shop and get you that dress." Christian says sternly leaving no room for arguments. They told him what happened? I should have known. This is even worse than I thought. I look at Luke and he wont even make eye contact with me. He is so going to get it from me latter.
"Christian it is ok. I can find something somewhere else." I try to say but am cut off by him.
"Bull Shit Ana. I am not taking no for an answer. Nobody treats my fiancé like that and gets away with it. We are going back in there and you are going to buy whatever you want. Do you here me?" This is useless. I know I am never going to win.
"Fine only because I really want that dress and it will look great on me." I say smiling.
"That's my girl. Now finish up your lunch then we will go." We finish up eating and the media gets a few shots of us shopping together. To their delight Christian dips me low and kisses me like his life depends on it. When we come up for air I am so embarrassed I can't even look at him. This causes Christian and Elliot to both laugh at me. So typical of them.
We go down to the formal were and Sadie is standing there looking so smug for herself. I really hate being in this situation. I can tell they all recognize Christian and reality sets in for her and she goes so pale I almost feel sorry for her.
"Ana who refused to serve you?" I can here the anger now in Christians voice and I do not like it.
"Christian it does not really matter."
"Bullshit. Who the fuck wanted to have you thrown out Ana?" He all but growls at me and now I know its very angry Christian.
"Sadie she said her name was." I say in almost a whisper.
"Get John out here now?" Christian demands to one of the sales men. Who is John and how will he be able to help us?
"Yes sir he will be right out." He says and runs to call whomever it is. The manager comes out and shakes Christians hand and kisses mine. I could see Christian hated that by the look he was giving this John.
"John are you aware my fiancé here was thrown out of your store and humiliated today because she does not look like she can afford the dress she wanted?" Oh boy. Ok now I know whom John Is. It amazes me that Christian knows him by first name bases.
"No Mr Grey I had no idea. I am so sorry for what has happened to you ma'am. It will never happen again. Who was attending to you? I will sort this all out."
"She said her name was Sadie." He calls Sadie over and she still has got such an attitude. I am totally stunned.
"Sadie did you treat this high end client with total disrespect earlier?"
"Well look at her sir. She is so shabby. How was I to know? Do you really blame me?" She says and I almost bolt because of the look on Christians face. Shit this could get bad. I am just grateful Christian keeps his cool and stays quiet.
"Sadie you have no right to judge the clients by what they look like to you. You have insulted Mr. Grey and his fiancé."
"Fiancé? He is engaged to this?" She points to me and I feel like shit. I knew people are going to say things like this. I may have all the money a girl could need but I am no good for Christian. I turn to leave and Elliot is blocking my way. I drop my head and try and block the tears but its not helping. I force my way past Elliot and I can hear Christian calling me.
"Ana don't. She is a bitch and is jealous of you."
"Christian it's ok. I am over it now. I am going home. I can't do this anymore."
"Ana come here." He takes me in his arms in front of the center and kisses me like I am the best think in the world. I can see flashes going but I don't care. Christian Grey is kissing me for the world to see. He is showing them I am his. When we part I am feeling better and decide not to spite myself. I love that dress and I want it. He wipes away my tears and smiles at me giving me a tight hug then tucking me under his arm and holding me tight.
"Ok baby I am feeling better now. I will go back and try on the dress."
"That's my girl." Christian went and privately spoke to the manager while I browsed with Luke and Elliot following me.
"Baby everything is sorted out and you get what you want it's on my tab. I will see you later at home."
"No Christian I can pay for what I want."
"ANA." He says in a growl and I dare not argue.
"Ok Christian. Thank you."
"That's better baby. I love you and don't forget it."
"I wont. I love you too." Christian leaves with Taylor and I am left with Elliot who decides to stay by me the entire time. I get to try on the dress that caused all this drama and it's perfect. Exactly what I envisioned.
"Ana come out I want to see this dress." Elliot screams through the changing room door and I want to die of embarrassment. What the hell is wrong with him?
"No, I don't want to Elliot."
"If you don't come out I will come in there."
"No you will not."
"Do you want to bet on that?" He says laughing at me. Hell no I will not.
"Elliot."
"Ana I am serious. I am giving you to three then I am coming in. 1…2…"
"Ok I am coming out." I shout through the door. I hate being in the centre of all the attention. I take a deep breath and step out of the change room. I don't dare look at them but the silence is uncomfortable so I look up and the idiot is staring at me with his mouth open.
"Elliot what the hell is wrong with you?" I look for Luke and he has the same look on his face. Do I look that bad?
"Sorry Ana but fuck. That is one fucking sexy dress. My brother is going to be so fucking Horney the whole night. I say get the dress and a few more in different colors." I laugh at him shaking my head and go back and try on two more sexy dresses in grey and red and decide to take all 3. I also get some sexy bras and panties and a few garter belts and silk knee-highs. I know my shoe Christian got me will be perfect for this dress but how am I going to be able to walk the whole night? I will speak to Christian and see what he says. I took a few pars of ballet flats with silk ribbon to tie up my leg. I tried it with the dress and it was kind of sexy so I know I can pull it off. I picked up the exact same shoes like mine for Sophie in different colors. We finish up all our shopping within 2 hours with all the drama and I decide to go home while Elliot goes back to sight. I load all my stuff in the SUV and get on my bike. After this shopping trip being alone on my bike is a huge relief. Home is not far from here and I cant wait to soak in the tub.
On the way home I feel like someone is following me and before I can even think about what is going on I realize someone has rammed into my bike and I am flying into the air. I land with a loud thump into a windscreen of the car opposite us. It feels like my entire body has being through the ringer. I hurt in places I didn't know even exist. I get the wind knocked out of me and all I can see is the flashes from the pap's and people shouting. I am stunned. I cant believe these ass holes got my accident on film. Christian is going to be so pissed off. Who would do this?
Luke
Fuck fuck fuck. She was cruising in front of me then before I knew what was going on I realized the fucker Morton was in the car heading straight for here. He rammed right into her and she went full force into a car windshield. There is fuck all I can do at that moment but stay with her. I get out the SUV and run to were she is.
"Ana can you hear me?" Please let her be ok.
"Luke. Luke." She is calling my name but her voice is strained and I can here the fear there. Oh thank goodness she is alive.
"Ana don't move the ambulance is on its way."
"Ok Luke but please don't leave me."
"Never Ana. You are going to be just fine." Before I know what is going on she reached out and grabs my hand. I pull out my cell and call the boss as well.
"Luke are you home? Is Ana ok?" The boss immediately asks.
"No sir. Ana was knocked off her bike by Morton sir. There was nothing we could do to stop it."
"What the fuck Luke? Where is she? Is she ok? I am on my way. Stay with her. Do not leave her fucking side. Do I make myself clear?" I can here the boss is panicking. I am in so much shit at the moment.
"Yes sir. She is conscious and talking to me. Morton got away sir but I recognized the car he was driving."
"Ok hold tight. Taylor and I will be there now. Do not leave her side." I send the directions to Taylor and It takes them 5 minutes and they actually get here before the ambulance. Ana has to be ok. She is still holding onto my hand with so much force it's beginning to hurt my fingers but I am concerned because she has not said another word.