Christian's Yearning

CH14

~  some give and take ~

“Say what?”

“Or if not David, then who?”

 “What are you going on about, Christian?”

“You said you are covered – who you needed to be covered for;” he says as if they were the foulest words in the world. His insides are melted with rage; it has taken all the control he has learned to not show how truly upset he really is.

The cabbie is still talking about his daughter oblivious of the discussion going on in the back.

 “You are judging me? You, huh. I do not even have words for it! I. am. a. model.” and after seeing the confusion on his eyes she adds. “It helps with periods!” Her eyes are small with anger, “and right now I want to toss you out of this car!”

“The pill?” He inquires.

“IUD; it is easier when I have to put on clothes that are not mine.”

 He closes his eyes and continues “and the waxing?”

 “Guarantees no strays during a bikini shoot! Ughhhh you are a world class a. r. s. Tell me Mr. Grey, does your apartment back there have a red room too?”

 “No. There is only the one and the last occupant was you.” He visibly relaxes and exhales – but at what cost, Grey. She is upset; I went from Christian to Mr. Grey in a matter of seconds!

After a while Ana giggles. “You are so jealous!”

 “I do not share, Ana, remember that?”

 “I don’t either. You better remember that as well.”

 “Does that mean we are together?” He asks hopeful.

 The cab comes to a full stop and Ana pays for the fair. Christian is trying his hardest to control his emotions, today has been a rollercoaster.

- If she were my sub, she would be strapped to the cross and I would have a cane against her back.

- Ana though, Christian?

- No, Grey, not her.

Ana and Christian walk into her apartment. She gives him a tour, the apartment is painted with some yellows and some soft light lavender. Somehow it does reflect her. The apartment has an aura of romance, not obvious, perhaps just a hint that someone that likes heart and flowers, and that loves to read lives here.

 They enter through a gallery and to the left there is a good sized kitchen with granite counters, maple cabinets and tiles covering all the exposed walls. There is an angled window at the end of the long kitchen that overlooks other buildings nearby.  Finally, there is a study off the kitchen that Ana explains can be used as a guest bedroom.

- Overnight guests?

- And without anyone else around?

- No, I don’t think so!

Beyond, there is a living room which at the moment is empty. At the end of the room, there is a large window which overlooks some trees and a quiet intersection bellow. There is also a fireplace along one of the walls. Finally, the master bedroom with a full bathroom is furnished with Ana’s old furniture.

 “Your apartment is nice, much better than my first apartment, and yours is in New York. Ana, you have done well.” A proud smile appears on her face.