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Chapter 11

APOV

Hot. This is the first sensation I feel before I manage to open my eyes. A strange feeling in such a mild climate. However, the source of the rising temperature makes me smile when I finally see its source. Christian's arm's and right leg is draped over my body like a vine. Slowly I turn my body to face him, careful not jolt him wake up. He looks so young and freaking handsome even though he is sleeping. He acts and presents so much older at Grey house but he looks more his age right now. I take this opportunity to study his features with the light touch of my finger. I glide it from Christian's eyebrows down to his nose to his sexy jawline. He truly has the perfect beautiful face I had ever seen and I am a truly lucky girl to be his girlfriend.

Damn! I hate to leave Christian's arms, but I need to separate myself from his tight grip. My bladder feels so full and I need to go to the bathroom to relieve myself. Slowly I move his hand from my waist and put it on the pillow. Somehow I manage to not disturb his sleep. After relieving my bladder, washing my hands in the sink, I uncharacteristically have the urge to clean myself to look tidier before Christian wakes up. I use Christian's toothbrush to brush my teeth, wash my face and tie my hair in a messy bun. When I return to the bathroom, I can't help but smile to find I Christian still in deep sleep with his hand hugging the pillow I slept on last night close to his nose.

I tighten the belt of my robe as I walk out of the bedroom, wandering around I find the kitchen. I start to make a cup of tea when I hear someone clearing their throat behind me.

"Good morning, Miss Steele. Can I make you some breakfast?" A woman with blonde hair in a tidy bun greets me, giving me a friendly smile. Oh.. she knows my name.

"Uh...umm. I am just making a cup of tea and maybe a cup of coffee for Christian."

"I'm Gail Taylor, Mr Grey's housekeeper. My husband is Jason Taylor, Mr Grey's head CPO. And nice to meet you too, Miss Steele," She introduces herself to me.

"Ana, call me Ana, please. Miss Steele is too formal." She smiled ruefully and offered to help me make my tea.

"What would you like for breakfast?"

"Anything would be great. I am happy to have whatever you would normally make Christian."

"I will get you your tea Ana." I thank Gail as she places my hot beverage on the breakfast table. She makes me feel at home with her friendly and chatty nature. Gail entertains me by telling me how she loves to bake and cook for everyone around her.

"I like to bake when I am feeling bored or alone in my apartment," I tell her when suddenly I feel someone place their hands around my waist. I don't need to turn my head to find out who the arms belong to. I know them well.

"Good morning, sleepyhead?" Christian responds by putting his head in the crook of my neck.

"Why did you wake up so early, baby? It's Saturday and we don't have to be at work." He whispers. Turning my body to him, I caress his cheek and feel the prickly sensation of his stubble tickling my palm.

"Would you like your coffee, Sir?" Gail offers.

"Please."

"How did you sleep last night, baby? Tell me the truth, did you have any bad dreams?" Christian's expression changes. He looks so concerned.

"I slept like a baby thank you." I give him a reassuring smile so he knows that I tell him the truth.

"Good. I was worried you would have nightmares after the events at Ros's house," Christian makes me feel so cherished, even though we just started dating. Somehow it feels like we have been together for years, with the way he worries about my well being. I pull Christian into a tight embrace. He looks a little startled by my sudden act but hugs me back which makes our bodies collide together.

"Thank you for staying with me yesterday. Thank you for everything! And I do mean everything." I kiss his cheek and back to bury my face in the crook of his neck.

"No thanks required, baby. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Just promise you will never go into a situation like yesterday alone. Security or I have to be with you… not actually not or.. Myself and security… lots of security." I nod and then without warning, I crush my lip to him and kiss him with everything I have. Christian reciprocates with the same intensity. My chest flutters at witnessing his care and concern for me. It makes me feel special and loved.

Tears start to run down from my eyes and dampening my cheeks. It makes Christian stop and looks at me concerned.

"Hey, baby. Why are you crying?" I feel so silly for crying right now but I can't help it, what Christian said to me makes me feel so warm and adored.

"You know that I'm not a normal girl. To many people, I'm a freak. Because of my ability, many people have avoided being close to me. You know my baggage but still, you want me. You call me your girlfriend and stay beside me even though you will experience events that don't make sense. I don't know how to say it out loud but thank you, Christian, for your understanding and for choosing me as your girlfriend." I start to cry harder. He doesn't respond verbally, instead of hugs me tighter while rubbing his hand up and down on my back.

"Anastasia, I don't know why you would want to be a standard normal woman, as you say, because you are far more. There is no one else with your looks, heart and strength. Yes, you have a rare ability that most people will never understand. I have fallen for you because of everything you are. There isn't one thing I would change about you." I just can nod and continue to let him hold me until our bubble bursts by Gail who has laid out our breakfast.

After breakfast Christian took my hand and led me towards the family room. Together we sit on the charcoal grey couch with his arms around my waist. Never have I been so close with a man in my life, but it feels so right and my usual nerves are nowhere to be seen. Christian's makes me feel safe.

"Are you comfortable, baby?"

"Very. Christian, can you tell me what you learnt after we left Ros and Gwen's house last night after, please?"

"I don't know everything yet, but from what Taylor told me the police came and they managed to separate the bodies from the statues. That is all I know. Taylor will update us when he can."

I nod raising my head from his chest looking deeply into Christian's eyes and smiling at him. He bent down his head so he could kiss me. I deepened the kiss because whenever he touches me my body melted and his touch feels so right for me.

"Oh, Anastasia. What magic do you weave on me to want to touch you, kiss you and have you beside me always? I have never felt like this before. Ever! " He caresses my cheek with his knuckles in his eyes full of fondness when he looks at me.

"I don't know what it is either, Christian but the feeling is mutual because I feel it too whenever I'm with you." He kissed my forehead and we stayed in each other's embrace for a few moments.

"Taylor will be back soon. We should get changed" I am about to agree when I realise one crucial problem.

"Christian, Ummm...I don't have any clean clothes here. I need to go back to my apartment." I inform him of tentatively.

He looks at me up and down like he is trying to grade my body. It makes me feel a little bit uncomfortable because actually, I'm not a thin kind of girl nor am I large, in any respects. I am fit but it still makes me shy.

"That won't be necessary," Christian says confidently, without missing a beat. "Come with me"

Before I question him why he leads me towards the room at the end of the hall on the second level. I gasp as Christian opens the door.

What? How? When? Why? I want to ask but I lose my ability to talk as I analyse the room full of woman clothes. Wait, why is he full of wardrobes of woman clothing?

"What is your pretty little head thinking right now, baby?" Christian probes. He is being playful but the tone in his voice gives away the fact that he is worried about my response.

"Why do you have a complete wardrobe of women's clothing in your penthouse? Does it belong to an ex-girlfriend?" I dreadfully asking him. I don't know what I will do if he confirms my suspicion. One thing for sure is that it will be a cold day in hell that I wear some ex's leftover clothes.

"Ex-girlfriend? What are you talking about? Anastasia, you are the first girlfriend I have had….. Wait, so, you were deadly silent before because you thought that all these belonged to an ex?" Christian laughed looking at my facial expression.

He stopped laughing after looking at my impassive expression. Mr Serious is back.

"Baby, these clothes belong to Mia. She is my younger sister and loves to shop. This room was specially remodelled for her to store her clothes when she stays the night. Mia being Mia, likes to have a large selection of clothes to choose from. Now, Anastasia, please choose whatever you want to wear!" I look around and decide on a turquoise V neck romper. It is simple and stops in the middle of my thighs.

" Anastasia, are you ready? " Christian calls out.

"Yep."

"Good. Taylor is back and Ros and Gwen are also here." I breathe out. Finally, we can get some answers.

Ros, Gwen, Taylor and one of Christian security staff, Ryan, are sitting in the living room, all looking better than yesterday. They all stand when they see us, but Christian quickly tells them all to sit back down.

Gwen and Ros commence to fuss over me, but I tell them over and over that, I am perfectly fine. Taylor looks exhausted, but it is the expression on Gwen's face that concerns me most. She must be so disappointed that their new home hasn't gone to plan. All eyes naturally gravitate to Taylor, waiting for him to fill us in.

"As you all know, yesterday we found the missing bodies of the mother and son were stuck inside the statues. After you all left, I called the authorities and they helped us to free the bodies"

"Did the police need to speak to any of us, Taylor?" Christian queries him, but his eyes looked at me. I know he wants to know if the police need to interrogate me for how I knew the location of the bodies.

"No, I never disclosed Miss Steele's involvement Ryan and I made sure our alibi is watertight. We stated that Miss Bailey needed our help to move some heavy items out of the basement and the rest is history. They didn't need to talk to anyone except Miss Bailey, which they have already done."

Everyone focuses on Taylor 's explanation of how they removed the bodies, but my attention shifts to the two figures standing beside him. It's the mother and son from Ros and Gwen's house. Before they appeared dirty with blood spilling out from their head, but now their faces are clear and are smiling at me.

"Are you okay, baby? You look so far away" Christain asks softly into my ear.

"They are here, Christian," I say out loud "The spirits of the mom and son are right here, both of them standing beside Taylor." A deadly silence takes over the room.

"Are..are you sure, Ana?" Ros asked me shocked. I just nodded but did not say anything to her, my focus now at the two spirits. I slowly got up from my seat and walked toward them standing.

"Thank you very much, Anastasia. Without you, we wouldn't ever be found. We would never have been able to rest peacefully. Tell the new owner of the house, don't go back. The house is haunted. Please live your life happily." They smile for the last time at me then turn to smoke, fading into the distance.

The next thing I am aware of is opening my eyes, in Christian's arms. My head hurts and I feel disorientated. I blink several times to be able to focus again.

"Ana, you're awake. Thank god"

"What happened?" I ask.

"You passed out. You stood near Taylor motionless and then when white. Are you okay? I can call my mother or take you to the hospital."

"No, there is no need. I am fi... The spirits were talking to me. They are gone. They are at peace. Them talking to me must have taken more out of me than I realised. That's all"

Ros and Gwen leave not long after and Taylor heads to his quarters for well-deserved rest.

"Finally we are alone now, baby. What do you want to do now miss Steele?" I pull my head from Christian's shoulder to look at him. I don't know what a couple does when they are alone so I just let him choose what he wants to do for now.

"Hmm ... I'll go with anything you want, Mr Grey. so it is your pick, Sir. His face looks like I gave him a toy he has longed for. Without missing a beat Christian picks me up causing me to yelp with his sudden movement.

"Christian, what are you doing?"

"You said you wanted to do anything that I wanted to. So I want to make out with my girlfriend a whole day without being disturbed by my staff. Are you okay with my plan, baby?"

Make out a whole day with Christian? That will be something I can't reject even if I am not fully ready to do something deeper with him. I just nodded my head and let him carry me to his room.

? POV

What the hell happened to my life? Wasn't it just yesterday that I was still laughing happily with all my friends, but now I am alone wandering alone. Don't know where to go! I let my feet take me anywhere they want to go, I am alone. Lonely. Confused. I don't understand why. I am only an eighteen-year-old girl that has a happy family and lovely friends but suddenly I am now on the street's alone.

"What sin did I commit? What event occurred in the life that saw me be punished in this cruel way?" I yelled up to the sky to anyone who could hear me!.

I continue wandering along the Pike Place Market area. It is one of the favourite places to hang out with my friends. I stop at Starbucks where I frequent and look at the table I always occupy. I miss my daily life. I miss my family, my friends and everything I had before.

My pity party suddenly ends when a man enters the store with a girl beside him. He wears a white t-shirt with dark wash jeans, complete with a cap ball on his head which almost hides all his face, but I still can see his handsome face. He has such a strong jawline. He is perfect from head to toe.

I keep looking at Mr handsome without blinking my eyes, but my ogling time is destroyed when he kisses the girl beside him. It looks like Mr. Handsome is not single. They look at each other with the adoration of each other. It's annoying how Mr handsome can't stop stealing a kiss from the girl.

"Come on, baby. Where do you want to go now? We still have time to stroll around or we can go back to your place." Mr Handsome says to his girlfriend when the walk-in in front of me. Instead of answering him the girl suddenly stops and looks at me.

She doesn't say anything but continues to look at me until Mr. Handsome asks her again.

"Baby, are you okay? Why did you stop walking? Are you okay, baby?" He stresses, worried about her. His voice is so full of worry for his girlfriend. Lucky girl! I am so jealous!

"Huh, oh sorry. Let's go back to my apartment, I remember Andrea craving chocolate chip cookies and I want to make it for her." She smiled brightly to Mr Handsome.

"I love anything made with chocolate. Tell me you are making me a batch also." He kisses her lips again. I wonder what his lips taste like. I would die twice to taste that sexy lip of his.

After their openly public display of affection is over, the girl looks at me again with eyes full of warnings like 'don't you dare eye to fuck my hot boyfriend'. But surely she can't see me. No one can!

The couple walks away but for the first time in my life I am not gonna give up. I must know the identity of Mr Handsome. I follow them. I am not gonna let him walk away from me.

Mr Handsome, I'm coming!

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