CHAPTER 13

They stayed in the room and ordered room service while watching movies on Netflix while eating popcorn on the bed until a popcorn fight started and he was chasing her around the room tackling her and kissing her all over as she giggled and wiggled in his grasp.

When it was time to get ready for their evening, the bed and floor was cleaned up of popcorn. They took a shower together and Christian had his first bath given by another person's hands. He loved it along with washing her and having shower sex.

Ana put her hair up in a chignon updo with a royal blue crystal fancy barrette. She wore her sapphire and diamond jewelry set, blue and dark smokey eyes, dramatic black eyeliner and dark burgundy lipstick. She had a royal blue lace and satin bustier, harder belt and panties with stockings. Ana had on a royal blue Johnathan Kayne evening gown with long sleeves, plunging v neckline, empire waist and mermaid silhouette with crystal bead embellishments throughout.

Christian looked handsome wearing a black Tom Ford tuxedo. He was leaned up against the wall watching her get ready. He was thinking, 'What a fine specimen of beauty. She is made, oh so very perfect for me. If we ever do marry, perhaps we wouldn't need a prenup at all being we have the same amount of assets. I don't want any contracts to come between us. I hope she would still want me if I asked her.'

Ana looked over at him, softly smiled and asked, "Whatcha doing standing there looking all thoughtfully handsome and watching me?"

He walked over smiling and stood behind her putting his arms smoothly around her waist looking back at her through the mirror. Christian said, "You are so very beautiful in that color electric royal blue. Your eyes are so very vivid standing out and penetrating. It's like you can see right through me."

Ana turned around in his arms and said straightening his bowtie, "You don't have to worry. I can't hide anything from you. Just ask me. You get what you see, my sweet. I'm ready. Are you, Christian?"

He said smiling, "Yes. Let's take our coats when we go to the rooftop." Ana took her small Tory Burch Amanda royal blue leather crossbody bag and her royal blue fox fur trimmed cape with fur trimmed hood. Christian took his Tom Ford oversized double breasted wool overcoat with the Platinum Rooftop Celebration Tickets. They were going to dinner first. Taylor and Sawyer followed them

The evening began with chilled Dom Pérignon and a decadent feast at Charlie Palmer Steak IV, there was a sushi station, raw bar, and indulgent black and white truffle dishes, and a full dinner selection menu. Christian was trying an original dry martini made tableside from a martini cart wheeling around the room from table to table. There was a station set up with a decadent caviar pairing and horderves.

Ana had some caviar and hors d'oeuvres and she said, "Not crazy about caviar or anchovies. I suppose you have to try it to know. Some of the sushi is good but I am not crazy about raw fish." Christian took her caviar and crackers and anchovies stuffed olives while waiting for their food as he sipped on his martini.

Christian said, "That's something I love about you, you're not scared to try new things."

Ana giggled and said, "Yes, you went from my new thing to my favorite thing or should I say person." He reached across the table and kissed her hand. The waiter came with the beginning of their five course food order they both had from the set menu.

~~~~~~~MENU~~~~~~~

Appetizer:

Foie Gras Tartlet:

foie gras mousseline, yuzu-miso curd, black sesame

First Course:

Hamachi Crudo:

winter citrus, togarashi, purple daikon radish, sea beans

Second Course:

House Made Tortellini:

robiola cheese, parmigiano reggiano, black winter truffle

Third Course:

Black Angus Filet Mignon:

bone marrow crust, thumbelina carrots, yukon gold potato puree, sauce bordelaise

Fourth Course:

Valrhona Milk Chocolate Tart:

torched cinnamon meringue, hazelnut-cocoa tuile, espresso caramel

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They kept filling Ana's glass with the bottle of Dom Pérignon. Ana said, "I'm going to drink this whole bottle of Dom, baby. Well at least I am eating well with it. I feel like dancing with my boyfriend tonight."

Christian said, taking a sip of his martini while eating, "I feel like dancing with my girlfriend too. The paparazzi will be waiting for us downstairs but we aren't leaving and they can't get in. These people think they have the exclusive now." Ana noticed some people with their cellphones out clicking pictures of them. She didn't care.

Ana said, smiling at him, "Let them gossip. You're my man and I need to show you off sometimes and buy you a pretty outfit too." He looked at her in shock and started laughing. She giggled at him. They were loosening up and having fun together again. After dinner, they went up to the rooftop bar and danced the night away laughing and having fun.

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In another part of the hotel, a woman was dressed as a server and went up to the rooftop bar, St. Cloud, and was waiting on tables and taking drink orders blending in, all the while at a distance watching Christian and Ana. They were acting like they were so happy together, swaying and dancing to the music in their own little world smiling at each other the whole time. The woman began to doubt herself and was thinking, 'Why does Mistress want the woman, Ana, dead? He does seem pretty happy and he never smiled before around anyone, even me. Mistress was mean to me earlier, calling me stupid if I didn't finish my task to be with Master again. Mistress said he would be mine if I could get rid of her. I am confused. If he would want me wouldn't he be sad if he did love her and she was gone? I do want him back pretty bad as my Master. Master never took back other subs, would he really want me back if I killed the woman he said he loves?'

Taylor was watching the room with Sawyer. Grey paid to have them let into the rooftop party with them for added security. Taylor saw a server acting a bit odd hovering around Grey but not approaching him and always looking at him and Ana in the dimmer lights of the dance floor. He figured she must be another fangirl who recognized him from articles or news.

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Christian kissed Ana as the music ended and they went to sit back down. Ana had kept her crossbody bag over her head and sitting on her hip all night because of her wallet, phone and lipstick with tissues she carried in it. Ana left Christian to go to the ladies room.

There was a line and she waited for her turn. She went in and wrestled with her dress. After she was done, she came out and washed her hands. A woman on staff approached her and asked, "That's a beautiful dress you're wearing to the party."

Ana subtly smiled and said, "Thank you." The woman was acting weird to her and in her personal space.

The woman said, "You're with my Master. He never let anyone touch him before. What have you got that I don't? Perhaps if I get you out of the way he will love me too." Ana felt the gun muzzle against her hip.

Ana said sternly with authority, "Our relationship doesn't work that way. I'm his Domme."

The woman said snidely, "You lie. I heard you in bed and him telling you that it was your first time submitting to him." Ana freaked because this bitch was in their room as well. Ewww… They were having sex the last night.

Ana said firmly, "I'm trying to be his switch, like he is doing with me." The woman was confused.

The woman asked, "You're his Domme and he's your Dom?"

Ana said with authority, "Yes, of course."

The woman said distractedly, "But Mistress said you were stealing his money and made him give you a job at his work." The bathroom was packed and they were against the wall.

Ana said looking the woman in the eyes, "Look, your Mistress has lied to you about everything. I have my own money and I applied for that job after getting my degrees in school completed. Is the Mistress you have been talking about Elena Lincoln? What's your name?" The woman nodded her head.

The woman said meekly, "Susannah."

Ana said directly to her with authority, "Susannah, your Mistress has stolen and embezzled ten million dollars from Christian. She's going to jail after tonight. If I were you, I would get the hell out of here, stay away from her because she's going to get you hurt telling you lies like this, trying to get you to hurt Christian and get rid of me. She doesn't care what will happen to you afterwards. Here take this cash. You need to hurry, go straight out of the hotel and forget what Elena ever said to you because she wants to get you in serious trouble. Get rid of that thing somewhere a child can't find it or a criminal. Bury it deep." Ana reached inside her wallet and gave the woman $800, pressed it in her hand. The woman looked panicked, nodded and putting the gun away. The woman backed out into the crowded bathroom real fast and left. Ana closed her eyes and was thankful that she could reason with her not to kill her. Ana went out of the bathroom and made a quick call to her father's friend telling him what happened. He said he would call her tomorrow.

Ana cleared her head and went back to the table trembling at how that could have only gone two ways. She sat down with Christian and he knew something was wrong. Christian asked concerned, "What happened?" He flagged over Taylor and Sawyer.

Ana took a big drink of her wine, almost draining the whole glass. She said inhaling and deeply exhaling, "I damn near got killed in the bathroom. A woman came up to me in a crowd by the sinks and had a gun to my side."

Christian grabbed her and wrapped her in his arms. He said, "What the fuck happened, baby?"

She said, taking a deep breath, "Elena is what happened. She sent her to kill me. She must have found out we were here through your mother. I called my father's friend. He is calling me back tomorrow about it."

Christian said angrily, "I'm calling everyone, filing charges for embezzlement, seizing her business account and shutting the doors. Taylor we have everything to tip off the cops on pedophilia and soliciting subs. Let's throw the book at her."

Taylor said, "Let's also see what Ana's contact says tomorrow. Come Monday she will be in jail as soon as the warrant can be issued."

Ana said caressing Christian as he kissed her ear, "I was lucky I could reason with the woman. She's long gone by now. I told her to run and stay away from Elena because she is in big trouble now and she would only tell her more lies. Oh, and she was in the closet listening to us last night." Taylor looked at Christian.

Christian said, "I want you to sweep our room every time we are not home, not just on high alert."

Taylor said, "This is my fault it won't happen again."

Sawyer said, "No, our fault and it definitely won't happen again."

It was close to midnight so Christian and Ana went out to their designated seating with heaters and hand warmers. They both got two glasses of Dom, party favors, and watched the ball come down. Everyone was cheering loudly around them, throwing confetti around and streamers. They toasted, sipped and sat down the glasses. They were lost completely in a passionate kiss ignoring everyone. When they got back to the room and after it was completely swept for intruders, they peeled each other out of their clothes, took a shower and made love until they fell asleep in each other's arms.