Chapter 35

CPOV

I really liked waking up with Anastasia next to me in bed this morning. When we were getting ready for work this morning it was like we were an old married couple who knew each other's every move.

I had a lunch meeting so I wasn't able to have lunch with Ana today. But, at 5 pm I was waiting to pick her up. She suggested we have dinner at her place tonight since she spent the entire weekend with me at Escala.

We get into the lobby of her apartment building and she picks up her mail at the mail box and we head up to the third floor. She unlocks her door and walks over to her kitchen table and reads through some of her mail. It's obvious something she reads makes her frustrated and she puts it down on the table with her brows furrowed.

"I'm going to get changed, is that OK?" Ana asks me.

"Sure," I answer distractedly as I walk over to the table. I know I shouldn't be nosy but I want to know what made Ana angry. I pick up the letter and see it's from her landlord.

Dear Tenant,

Beginning on Wednesday, our building will begin to undergo renovations. The first of these renovations is replacing the water pipes. Therefore, there will be no access to water in this building for approximately two weeks.

For your inconvenience during this time, you will be credited for one month's rent. We thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

SRP Management, Inc.

So, Ana is going to need a place to stay for a couple of weeks. She walks out of the bedroom wearing yoga pants and a tank top. "What do you think about quiche for dinner?"

"Sounds delicious. So what are you going to do?" I ask.

"About the quiche?" Ana's back is turned as she digs through her refrigerator.

"No, about a place to stay for the next couple of weeks."

"Oh. That… I'll figure something out. It shouldn't be an issue."

"Stay with me."

"Christian, I can't inconvenience you like that. The weekend is one thing, but two weeks is a long time."

"It's not an inconvenience, Ana. I want you to."

"What if I'm there for a week and you hate it?" I walk up to her and wrap my arms around her.

"Anastasia, I don't think that's possible." I kiss down her neck and on her shoulder. "Is it OK if I stay over here tonight with you?"

"Of course, but I don't think you would fit into my work clothes." She gives me a cheeky smile.

"What if neither of us wears clothes?" I grab her ass and give it a squeeze.

"You are such a horn dog." She tries to act exasperated.

"Only for you. Ruff ruff…" I lean down and kiss her. I want her and I can tell she wants me.

She breaks from the kiss. "Christian, if we keep this up we'll never get anything done and I have to pack two week's worth of clothes."

"Or, I can make one phone call to Caroline Acton and we'll have a closet full of clothes for you in no time."

"Christian, I can't let you do that. I can come here at lunch tomorrow and pack some things." I don't want to argue with her but I'm going to make a call to Ms. Acton. I want to spoil Ana.

I start to kiss her again and let my hands roam. "Let's go to bed."

"Christian, what about dinner?"

"Fuck dinner. I'm hungry for you."

"You are insatiable." I nip her neck and move my hands up under shirt. I tease her nipples and she moans. Quickly she turns, grabs my hand, and drags me into her bedroom.

APOV

I've been staying with Christian for a couple of days now and everything is going well. Really well, actually.

Christian pours us each a glass of wine to have with the roasted chicken Gail made for dinner. I am definitely getting spoiled here. I feel like a princess.

"Ana, I want to take you somewhere this weekend." Christian's voice is alluring.

"Where?"

"If I told you then it wouldn't be a secret." I give him a ridiculous pout.

"Oh no, don't you try that. You'll find out this weekend."

"Is it a weekend away? Do I need to pack?" I try to get the information out of him.

"You just don't worry." He smirks at me and I know he knows what I am trying to do.

The rest of the week takes forever to get here. It was truly agonizing and Christian would not tell me anything about this weekend. There isn't anything going on Friday afternoon so Mary tells me to go home at lunch time. I text Christian to let him know.

*Mary is letting me leave work early so I will be heading home soon.*

*I will pick you up at 1 pm in front of SIP*

*You don't have to do that. You probably have a lot to do. I can find something to do for a couple of hours.*

*It works better for me and the plans. So, I will see you at 1. No objections.*

* 8-| *

*Are you rolling your eyes at me?*

*Maybe… See you at 1!*

At one I walk out of SIP and sure enough, there is Christian and Taylor waiting for me in the SUV. Christian opens the back passenger door for me so I can get in. Once he is in the car, Taylor pulls out into traffic. Christian kisses my hand, "are you ready for your weekend, Miss Steele?"

"Yes. When does it start? Do I have to pack when we get back to Escala?"

He smirks at me. "No, you don't have to pack and the weekend is starting now."

"Now? Like now, now?"

He laughs. "Yes, now. We're headed there now and should arrive at our destination just in time for dinner."

"But I don't have anything packed!"

There's that smirk again and I know he is enjoying this. "Yes, you do. So, don't worry. All you have to do this weekend is have fun."

He looks so young and carefree I can't help smiling at him. "OK. You spoil me."

"Good."

About a half hour later, we arrive at Sea-Tac except we don't go to the parking area or to the departures. Taylor drives past those and makes a right turn. Suddenly I see a jet with GEH on it waiting for us. "Christian, how did you arrange this so quickly?"

"You say that as if I was unprepared. You shouldn't underestimate me, Ana." He winks at me. Ooh… he's sneaky.