Pulling away from the kiss, I see that she is going to place her hands on my chest and I quickly move back a couple feet before she can touch me. Staring at me I hear her say

"Are you enjoying your game?

Coolly I say "What game might you be referring to?"

Sounding equally as cool. "Do not insult my intelligence Christian... You are having me followed and at this point I suspect you might know quite a bit about me maybe even my credit-score. Let me ask... Is this how bored billionaires conduct themselves in their spare time? I've heard of many ways to hunt for a piece of ass though I find this is as new low. I'm asking that you please end this or shall I have to continue to look over my shoulder?"

Fuck me not only am I stunned by her comment,. This is not how I envisioned how things would unfold tonight.

"Ana it's not what you think."

Shaking her head in disbelief. "No, it is exactly what I think. You're the puppet master here and I shouldn't have to spell it or break it down out for you. So how much has Edward and Jane told you about me?"

Running my hands through my hair she looks genuinely hurt. "All Edward said was they you two met at the Folsom Street Fair last September and you travel to San Francisco every so often."

Staring at me "He also told you where to find me tonight."

"Ana I would have found you even if it wasn't mentioned. By the way Jane knows absolutely nothing."

I watch as she walks to where my jacket is hanging "Christian I'm upset and would argue this if I felt it would make a difference. I'm a very private person and believe in using discretion. All I want to do is walk out of this room and keep this discussion to ourselves. I want to check if Ben has arrived, buy him and his fiance a beer, make my way back to the hotel so I can get some sleep."

Handing me the jacket "Ana can I ask you something?"

Sounding exasperated "What is it Christian?"

"Why didn't you let me know you'd be in Seattle this weekend? We could have gone for dinner or at least a drink."

"Christian are you a loyal person?"

"Yes of course I am."

"And so am I. My last text to you stated I had to study for finals, that any free time was spoken for and that if you were still interested at a later date to let me know. I never heard back from you. Now you ask me why? Look, you are a man that when you say Jump people say How High and are used to getting what you want when you want it. And I see now you expected me to follow suit. To drop everything, go out of my way and break my commitments to accommodate you. I'm not going to break my previous engagements to meet you for whatever it is you had in mind. I keep my word to my family, friends and also if they are work related. Now I'm betting you already know I'm moving to Seattle after graduation. Mostly likely did not know it on Thursday but then again all you had to do was text asking when I would be free and I would have told you. So are we finished here?"

"Ana I want to clear that I'm interested in you as a person and do want to get to know you better. And it would be a lie to say that I'm not sexually attracted. That I hoped to take you home and fucking you for hours."

This is the first time Ana sounds pissed "I'm not going to deny there's an attraction. We both read the signs and I'm sure that most women they would drop to their knees thanking you for the opportunity to be as you said "Fucked for Hours". Christian, I think it's crude. I'm not a fucking piece of meat or toy. I have too much self respect will never consider what you said as a compliment. Which makes the first part of your statement total Bullshit because if you were really interested in me as a person you sure as hell wouldn't have spoken to me like that."

By now I'm livid and shouting. "Ana you enjoy playing your own brand of games too, that being called hard-to-get and cock-tease. I'm sure I'll be reading about this in The Nooze tomorrow morning, so fuck off you little trustfund princess." and as soon as those words leave my mouth I'm immediately filled with regret.

Looking at Ana she blinking her eyes rapidly fighting off the tears. "Okay sounds like we're done here." turning away walking towards the bathroom. "I don't air my laundry, be it dirty or clean, nor do I throw people under the bus. Then again you'd never get this type of information by reading profile report. Kindly see yourself out and leave me the hell alone."

Walking back to the table I see Gia sitting next to Elliot, Jane is gone and I'm beyond pissed.

Andrew leans over "Where's Ana?"

"The washroom I think, not sure. Why do you ask?"

"Ben and Abel should be here in the next few minutes, Jane went to meet them at the door."

Elliot gives me a look like, Dude what the fuck is going on with you. He's all to familiar with my pissed-off look. I just shake my head at him.

Thankfully Asha comes by asking if I need anything. Asking around the table if anybody would like anything.

"Bottle of Absolut, eight shot glasses, two bottles of flat water with additional glasses."

No sooner than Asha walks away Gia makes a play for me. "Elliot mentioned you were here tonight. You two Grey brothers need to dance with me. Nothing better I can think of than a Grey sandwich with me as your juicy, tender center."

ugh she's a disgusting social climber. Reaching out I quickly pull my hand away before she can touch me. "Fuck off Gia. Elliot control that woman. Giving her a cold stare "Gia who invited you to sit at Jane's table?"

I can't help giving Elliot a small smile watching his reaction when I asked the question Gia, it was animated and funny as he throws up his hands in the air, shaking his head profusely. Thinking...okay bro, I get it, it wasn't you. I give Elliot a slight nod that means gotcha and I hear Michelle and Andrew laughing. I'm guessing she had made a bad impression on them. Jesus Elliot is a fucking riot, I should make an effort to hang out with him more. While I'm mulling over how I can make time to hang out with my brother. Then I feel that charge knowing Ana is near. Fully expecting to see Ana when I turn my head instead I see Asha at the table. Disappointed by the let down, I realize that Ana is to my left, leaning against the rail with a drink in her hand, waiting for the tray to be unloaded. So I wasn't wrong. She's like the flame and I'm the moth. After dropping off my order Ana walks up, politely extending her hand introducing herself to Gia only to get snubbed.

Speaking to Gia "Don't be fucking rude to Ana."

"Christian, don't worry about it, I know the type. She's a Mean Girl who sees every female as a threat and thinks her shit doesn't stink."

Her comment had everyone smiling, except the one aimed at and Ana could care less. I love how she took direct aim at Gia.

Damnit I'm mad at her but she makes me smile. I should have handled things differently. My calling her names was completely uncalled for. I'm watching Ana and she's not letting on how much of an asshole I was to her.

Then I hear someone shouting "Ana" only to hear her shriek when she's picked up and bear hugged. Instantly I'm flared. Putting her down, I stare at the guy and recognize it's Ben the guy she had dinner the night before. Observing them I see her slug his arm and she hit it hard. I know those sorts of punches, that's what Mia does to Elliot and me when she's irked with us. Okay maybe that's her brother. Getting a closer look at him. He's a nice looking guy not as tall as me. Maybe around 5'11 brown hair and eyes with a couple of deep dimples as he smiles.

"Where the hell have you two been?"

"Abel missed his flight, just making the last flight from BC."

I see who Ben is referring to and notice this very handsome guy. I think he's Ethiopian descent, tall slender with longish black curly hair. Watching as Ana gives him a tight hug and a kiss on each cheek.

Pointing towards me "Christian this is Ben and Abel, quickly standing I shake their hands. Turning to my brother "Elliot this is Ben and Abel." smirking "You already know Andrew and Michelle."

I see how Gia lights up looking for introductions and Ana says "Ignore her, I tried to get her name only to find out she's mute when it comes to other women in her sphere. Let's not waste our time, she's not worth knowing."

While we are clambering to sit down Ben starts up... "Oh Ana are you saying she's one of those that are threatened by other tacos?" chuckling

I'm curious "Ben, what do you mean by taco?"

"Mind you, I'm not familiar when it comes to the female anatomy but I'm told pussy looks like a taco."

shaking my head "Jesus Man. That's the first I've heard that term."

still grinning Ben says "Just think about how blatantly rude the Mexican restaurant name Pink Taco is and yet Oh Sooooo trendy."

Ana smacks Ben on the arm while scolding him. All I could do was nod and laugh. I like Ben. Elliot starts pours glasses of vodka for a celebratory shot for the newly engaged couple. Then a couple bottles of champagne arrive courtesy of Jane who is standing at the edge of the table looking pissed and staring at Elliot telling Gia to stand. I seems she wants to have a private conversation. I'm not sure what's going on, I see her whispering something to him while pointing toward the VIP entrance and him responding while shaking his head. I see Jane standing taking Gia by the arm whispering at her, waving to the bouncer while he removes her from the VIP area.

Ana she is sandwiched between Ben and Abel and the three of them are chatting up a storm. Being the nosy fucker that I am, eavesdropping on their conversation trying to gather information. Seems she and her dad are going to the Mariners game tomorrow. And it sounds like Abel wants the wedding to be held in North Vancouver and Ben wanting Seattle

Not much is said between Ana and I other than polite conversation that is spoken when in a crowd of people. About an hour later Ana and Abel leave when they return I see that she's packed up and wearing her black long trench-coat.

Bidding her good nights explaining it was way past her bedtime, looking square into my eyes Ana says "Take care of yourself Grey."

It felt like she slammed the door. By the time Abel and Ben came back making sure she made it into a cab I was on my third vodka with Elliot telling me to "pace-myself."

Seems like Elliot is having a good time hanging out with everyone and really seems to have hit it off with Abel. Come to find out he's a camera man on a TV show shot in Vancouver and Ben is an theater actor and director here in Seattle and his older brother is running Ana's studio.

My curiosity is killing me and have to ask "Ana calls you her brother. I thought she was an only child."

I see him eyeballing me finally saying "She actually has two. Me and Leo. There's no blood shared between us yet she's our little sister knowing her most of her life. There's nothing we wouldn't do for her."

"I can relate" pointing to Elliot "he's my brother, we also have a younger sister. The three of us were adopted and there's nothing we wouldn't do for each other. It's good to know that Ana has someone watching her back."

After that Ben and I hit it off. He's nice guy who cares deeply for Ana. And I'll be damned he's drinking Elliot's and my ass under the table. I am fucking trashed and it's time to settle the bill. I need to get my ass home, eat something and pass out.

Saying our farewells I mention that we should get together again giving Abel and Ben my card. When I turn the phone on naturally it goes off like a fucking vibrator. Ignoring the feel I wait for it to finish, sending a text to Taylor that we're ready to leave and to meet us outside the VIP exit door in the alley.

As soon as we sit in the car Taylor turns around looking at me saying...

"Sir we might have a little problem. When was the last time you checked your phone?"