Chapter 12
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Christian slammed the car door shut and stormed into the family home with Ana trailing behind him, her face clearly etched with worry as Phoebe stumbled out of the car. You could tell by Phoebe's grief-stricken, pale face that she was scared. Her hands trembled and she tugged nervously on the sleeves of her coat. Not to cover the cuffs marks but a nervous trait. Phoebe turned around and straightened up to cover her anxiousness as she walked around the car bracing herself for her Dad's wrath.
Up on the driveway you could see copper locks bobbing away as Theodore jogged over to his younger sister's side. 'Hey lil sis, why so anxious?' it was like he could sense his sister's feelings and he gently rubbed her upper arm in reassurance. Phoebe leaned her head gently onto Theodore's shoulder and sighed, 'Dad's going ape-shit because I'm wearing a skirt'. The older broad shouldered boy let out a rough chuckle and squeezed Phoebe in closer before shoving her in a jokey way. 'He did say you can't wear a skirt Phoebs,' the meek girl nodded and sighed, 'why can't I be like any other girl?' Phoebe's grey eyes glimmered with sadness and her older brother bumped his forehead into her temple, 'you wouldn't be Phoebe if you were like any other girl'. Phoebe smiled and gently pushed him, 'going soft in your old age?' she teased and Theodore let out a chuckle and pinched her hips making her squeal and they both walked into the house.
The tension in the house was silent and thick and Phoebe felt like she was a lamb heading for its slaughter. Silently she trailed to her room but a voice cut through the tension like a sharp blade heading for Phoebe, 'Stop right there young lady'. The voice was cold and blunt making Phoebe gulp in fear as she turned around to face her dad head on. Ana was sat behind him on the counter unsure of whose side to take. She tried for a neutral ground between the two of them but she knew it was no use with Christian who would not back down. Ana's eyes flickered between the two of them in anticipation wondering which one would start. 'Dad, I am really sorry that I've been wearing a skirt but I don't see why I'm not allowed. Most girls in school do wear skirts shorter than mine' Phoebe's voice wavered through the air hoping Christian would understand.
'Phoebe you know that's not an excuse' his voice tried to stay calm but you could see the anger he was trying to control was slipping out, 'Boys have many hormones at this age running through them and they will just about use anyone to relieve themselves' Christian ran his fingers through his hair and rubbed his temple in frustration, 'you know I don't want boys looking at my daughter like some cheap meat!' Ana abruptly stood up and walked over to Christian, rubbing his arm trying to calm him whilst looking in his eyes biting her lip.
'Dad boys don't look at me like that, I'm not what they want,' Phoebe's face twitched in despair and Christian's face contorted disbelief, 'Phoebe Grace Grey, you are a beautiful young lady and yes boys do want you I can see it in their faces' he crouched down and stroked her cheek, 'I only keep them away because I want to protect you, I can't bear to see you or Theodore hurt' He leant up a little pressing his lips to her forehead, 'besides you want a man not a boy, with my approval though Phoebe'
The brunette meekly nodded and bravely piped up, 'what about Isaac?' Christian looked stunned as he looked down at his daughter who only looked back with an innocent, curious look. 'I don't like Isaac' he sternly replied urging her to drop the subject. Ana's blue doe eyes looked at Phoebe alarmed, unsure of where she was going with this. 'But Dad, he's different from all the guys at school I'd really like to get to know him' Christian looked torn. His daughter was growing up of course boy's would want to court his daughter not to mention fuck if they got the chance. Christian was unsure of what he wanted to do, he wanted to keep her happy but he wanted to protect her from all of the dangers out there. The broad shouldered man wrapped an arm around his wife's lower back and tugged her closer inhaling in her hair with his eyes closed. In return his petite slim wife rubbed circles on his torso letting him know it was okay.
'Look Phoebe, Isaac isn't my ideal choice out of all the guys you could pick but maybe I could let you on one date and see how it goes' he looked pained by this. He knew Isaac Hayes would probably be using Phoebe for information about his businesses, as far Christian was concerned all the Hayes are users and cheats. But he knew that Phoebe liked him, he saw the glimmer in her eyes when she first met him. The way she looked him was identical to the way Ana looked at him and you could see that Isaac was drawn to her, intrigued by her like he was smitten as soon as Phoebe opened her mouth and spoke. He'd be a fool not to like someone like Phoebe. Christian sighed ravelling through his thoughts. Isaac was either a really good actor or he genuinely does have feelings for her.
Phoebe's jaw clicked as it dropped open in shock that her dad, her father, Christian Grey is give her boyfriend a chance to date her. Soon her mouth turned into the biggest cheesiest grin she could do and squeals high pitched making both Ana and Christian squint. Phoebe wrapped her short delicate legs around Christian and hugged him tightly, 'thank you so much dad!' she held onto him and felt Christian's arms wrap around her and a deep rumble vibrated against her chest as he let out a chuckled and untangled his delighted daughter off him.
'You will be chaperoned throughout the whole night, you shall be back for ten and you will not be having this date on a school night' his eyes were stern and cautious but Phoebe didn't really care she was just glad that her dad was giving Isaac a chance. Maybe he can see him the way she does, but she really hoped that the chaperone won't be her dad. Her smile faltered and she turned curious, 'so who is going to be my chaperone?' Christian smirked and Phoebe silently prayed it wasn't her dad. 'I was thinking maybe Theodore would be erm what's the word, suitable?' Phoebe mentally groaned and Theodore wrapped his arm around his younger sister's shoulders mimicking his Dad's trademark smirk. 'Of course, I'd do it Dad I'd like to properly meet him and make sure he's proper material' Phoebe rolled her eyes and pushed Theodore's arm off her and stalked to her room, 'I'll give you the deets later, love you!' she hollared down the hallway and stepped into her bedroom.
Breathing a sigh of relief she stood still letting all the words sink in and squealed jumping on the bed. After she tired herself out she unzipped her coat and ran out to Jaxon's room picking him up and swinging him around, 'FeFe!' the little toddler squealed giggling. Phoebe set him down on the mat and ruffled his brown locks and looked into his grey eyes which strangely resembled her mom's but had her Dad's colouring. 'You know Jaxon, all the girls are going to chase you around when your older' she reached over to pinch his cheeks 'and they're going to kiss you all over' she leant over to kiss him and he pushed her away in disgust, 'yucky! Girls are ew' and with that Jaxon picked his tiny little body up held his Levis and ran out of the room with his older sister pretending to be slow trying to catch him.
Jaxon ran as fast as he could squealing, 'MOMMY!' into the living room, jumping into Ana's arms. He looked at Phoebe and pointed at her, 'she tried to kiss me, yucky' Ana giggled rocking him gently, 'did she now?' he nodded and looked at his mom adorably 'like this' he pouted his lips, closed his eyes and planted a slobbery wet kiss on the corner of Ana's mouth. Ana just giggled, shaking her head at Phoebe whilst her loving husband sat watching them from behind. 'Jaxon, mommy is a girl' Phoebe whined trying to wind him up but the little toddler shook his head 'Mommy isn't a girl she's mommy' Phoebe nodded and stuck her tongue out at him which he returned. She laughed and retreated to her room.
As soon as she entered her room Phoebe reached her phone out of her pocket and opened up a new unread a text messages
Sophie: Hey you okay?x
Ben: Heard you were ill, hope you are okay x
Theodore: Looking forward to being a chaperone ;) `
Isaac: Hey Beautiful, can I say I really enjoyed today? Hope you are okay, working tomorrow so I won't be able to reply fast, sorry. I can't wait to see you again x
Phoebe's heart stopped and melted at the text and she fell onto the bed holding her phone close wondering what she done to deserve a man as special as him. She rolled to her front to reply to all four text's she got.
To Sophie: I'm fine! No need to worry x
To Ben: I'm fine! No need to worry x
To Theodore: Fuck off.
To Isaac: I enjoyed today to and I hope there are many more to enjoy. Maybe you don't have to wait long. Dad is giving you permission to take me on a date with Theodore has a chaperone and probably a shit load of security but maybe he'll accept you soon x
Phoebe placed her phone on the bedside cabinet and yawned, it has been a long day she silently thought to herself. A black silhouette lingered outside the door and from the shape of her high pinned bun and her soft curves Phoebe could tell it was her mom. The door creaked open and Phoebe pulled down her school blazer to cover the marks praying her mom didn't notice. She scuffled to sit cross legged and Ana cautiously mimicked her and grabbed her wrists forward. 'What are these?!' she hissed. Phoebe pulled back and covered them again, 'nothing, it's none of your business!' She squared up to her mother but Ana knew what the marks were, 'I will tell your father and I am pretty sure he'll know what these are' Ana warned and leered close to her daughter and her expression changed to something softer, 'did he cuff you?'
There was several seconds of silence between the two women; their eyes were locked as if they were trying to mind read. Phoebe was the one to break the silence, 'yes, but you have to understand I told him I wanted to and he was careful, gentle and I enjoyed it' the young girls cheeks singed pink as her face turned dreamy recalling the memories of earlier. 'Mom, I love him' Ana looked at her daughter in shock, 'love? You're fifteen' she blurted out astounded and Phoebe looked offended. 'I may be fifteen but I know what I feel, it's real it feels more mature and fireworks compared to me and Ryder. He cares about me and I care about him. I don't want anyone else and now Dad is giving him a chance and I don't want it ruined' her eyes glistened with tears as she looked down at her hands not ashamed but to scared to look at her mother's reaction.
When she finally looked up she was surprised to see Ana's reaction. It wasn't disappointment or anger it was more thoughtfulness. 'Mom?' a fragile voice rang out. Immediately Ana snapped out of it by the sound of her daughter's voice, 'yeah?'
'Don't tell Dad please' she begged and Ana immediately swept the distressed girl in her arms and hugged her tightly soothing her. 'Baby, he's your dad' she felt the teenager nod in her arms, 'exactly' Ana let out a soft laugh, 'listen' she sat Phoebe up straight and looked at her in her eyes rubbing her arms, 'your dad cares for you, he wants to protect you and I can't have a say in your sex life as much as I disagree with it because you're going to do it sooner or later which you have. But you have to be more careful Phoebs, this is the last time I'm saving your ass' she gave her a warm smile and hugged her.
A faint buzzing rang out and Phoebe jumped to get her phone causing a questioning look from Ana, 'Isaac?' she shrugged but grinned, 'Maybe' she opened her texts.
Sophie: I only care about my best friend!:D x
Ben: I'm glad x
Theodore: How rude!
Isaac: That sounds good, I'll see you there x
A confused look spread across her face, 'what's wrong Phoeb?' her mom pushed her hair behind her ear, 'nothing just Isaac said "I'll see you there" referring to our date when I don't even know when it is, hmm oh well' She placed her phone down and suddenly her father and a little toddler came bombing in. Jaxon jumped onto the bed onto Ana's lap 'Mommy, Daddy play tickle monster' Christian had a wide grin stretched on his face and launched for Phoebe sending her into hysterical giggles as Christian attacked her tickle spots. Jaxon jumped on his father trying to save his sister, 'Bad daddy! Bad tickle monster!' Christian somehow gained control of his youngest son and picked him up and put him on his back. Phoebe and Ana watched in glee as Theodore entered wondering what all the noise was and burst out laughing deeply at the sight unfolding before him. The family time was interrupted when Taylor entered, 'There is someone at the door who requests your attention Mr Grey'
Christian turned to face Taylor and immediately his stance was all business-like and he stalked out the room with Jaxon on the back being followed by the rest of the Grey clan. It was unusual to have someone visiting at this time for them, normally they would know who was visiting. Before them stood a young man, with deep blue eyes, curly brown hair and a upturned smirk. His appearance enough to make Phoebe melt and cause a heat to stir in her abdomen causing a blush to reach her porcelain cheeks. 'Isaac!' Phoebe squealed and went to hug him but stood back realising who was there watching, her family more importantly her Dad who was currently stood with the worse expression of all. His blank expression.
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