Hidden Pasts | 18+|

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Anastasia's POV:

We woke up in a tangle of limbs, not willing to let each other go. Last night was a night of intimacy, not just mind blowing sex.

I moved over and reached up to grab my water from my nightstand until Sebastian's arm wrapped around my waist and pulled my warm naked body back against his own. My back was against the toned plains of his abs and his head was on my shoulder.

"Mmmm please don't leave me, baby" he whispered in my ear.

"Trust me, I'm not going anywhere" I kissed his cheek.

Sebastian had drifted into sleep again and I didn't have the heart to wake him up, not after what has happened. So I decided to lay there, surrounded by his arms, feeling his deep breathing beside me.

The time was now 7:30am and I could feel Sebastian starting to wake up. He never allows himself to sleep in.

"Morning, love, how did you sleep?" I asked Sebastian, using his nickname.

I think he liked it because a huge smile spread across his face, "the best I've ever slept before, darling" he replied. "Also," he added, "I'm taking you on a date tonight. Reservation is at 6."

"A date? Sebastian, you know you don't need to do that."

"I want to. And I bought you something" he smirked.

He walked into the closet and brought out a white box with a black bow that was decorated with gold accents. Even the box was beautiful. I couldn't even fathom what was going on when Sebastian put the box in my small hands as I stepped out of bed as well.

"Open it, love."

Slowly, I pulled the ribbon to untie it and it fell away from the box with ease. Next, I grabbed the lid and lifted it up to reveal a stunning red dress.

"Oh my gosh" I muttered in disbelief. "Seb- I can't afford this!"

"You deserve it." He brought his hands up to my face to look into my eyes, "and I love you."

"Thank you so much! I love you too" I wrapped my arms around his waist and pulled him into a hug. Free tears rolling down my face and onto his chest.

"Are you crying?" He asked, pulling me back.

"They're tears of happiness!" I said and he chuckled, kissing me on the head before embracing me once again, this time tighter.

— 8 hours later —

"OH MY GOD. OH MY GOD. ITS ALREADY 4 O'CLOCK" I said to myself, frantic. I completely lost track of time and now I have 2 hours to get ready for our date.

I flung myself into our room and shut the door quickly behind me, running towards my dress. I lifted it up and put it on a hanger to admire its beauty. It's a full length red silk dress with a slit along my right leg, exposing my skin until mid-thigh and had a deep V neck. The dress was beautiful.

"Ok I have no time for this! I need to shower!"

I threw off my clothes and put them in a pile on the bathroom floor before turning the water on and allowing the steam to relax me. I washed my hair, my body, my face and shaved. After all, my dress has a long slit. No wonder why Sebastian chose it, it was quite revealing. But it's only for him. No one else can touch.

Wrapping myself in a towel and drying my hair, I stood at the bathroom counter and applied my makeup. I wanted to look pretty. Normally I don't wear makeup, but tonight was special.

I let my hair down in loose curls, falling down to my mid-back and cascading over my shoulders.

I stepped into the bedroom and grabbed my shoes. I opted for a simple gold heel, not wanting to draw the attention away from my dress. Then I slipped on my dress. It fit perfectly and my breath was taken away as I stared at myself in the mirror.

The back of the dress needed to be tied because it was completely backless. However, I couldn't do that by myself.

"Sebastian!" I called.

The door opened quickly, "ye-" he tried to say before his mouth opened in shock.

He walked in slowly and closed the door gently behind him, still looking speechless.

"Fuck" he said breathlessly. "You look absolutely beautiful."

I blushed, the colour staining my cheeks. "Thanks, you do too." He was dressed in an all black suit with his gold watch and red pocket square to match my own outfit.

"Nothing compared to you, princess. You took my breath away."

"Um- can you please help my tie up my dress?" I asked, a little nervous.

"Of course baby girl. Turn around."

I did as he said and felt his heat close to my back. His fingers grazed my back, whilst tying the tie, making me shiver.

"All done. Are you ready to go?"

"Yes" I replied.

We walked arm in arm and he guided me to somewhere I've never been. The garage. The whole garage was filled with luxurious cars but one in particular caught my eye. I was drawn to it.

"We can take the red Ferrari if you want, angel. You pick."

"Can we? Please!"

"Of course."

We got in the car and Sebastian turned on the engine. The sound reverberated through the echoing walls of the garage. It exhilarated me.

It was unusual for Sebastian to be driving himself, normally Taylor drives him. But this feels more special.

We drove for about 30 minutes before we pulled up in front of the valet parking, standing in front of a very expensive looking Italian restaurant.

"Hope you like Italian, Ana" he grabbed my hand.

"I love it."