Chapter 1

(Anastasia's POV)

The whole drive I was faking to be asleep. I had no intention to face or even talk to the man that just pulled me out of my home. That threatened my father this whole time. Men like them are ruthless, they only care about their oh so precious money. Maybe my dad did something that made them lose money. And so what? Is that a reason to throw such a tantrum? Just looking at Mr. Grey car, his suit and his employers tells me his rich as hell. And he even admitted to that.

''You shouldn't think so much, Miss Steele.'' Mr. Grey told me in a low voice. I turned away from the window and faced him. He was taller than me so I had to look up at him and his gray eyes were boring into mine.

''Now you want me to forbid to think? I'm sure that is outside of your capabilities Mr. Grey.'' I answered him and even though his stare made me uncomfortable, I fought the urge to look away.

''You don't know what I'm capable of yet, Miss Steele. And I simply implied that you shouldn't over think things.'' Mr. Grey answered me with a hint of darkness in his voice. Again. Can't he stop speaking mysterious and dark as if he his a freaking villain?

''I shouldn't over think? How am I not supposed to do that? I don't even know what you're plans are with me. Are you gonna beat the shit out of me, because of my fathers mistakes?'' I huffed and finally looked away from him. I crossed my arms over my chest and had no intentions to look at him again.

And his answer surprised me. He didn't respond straight away, but he laughed.

''You will figure that out by time, Miss Steele.'' He said with a chuckle.

''Do you find this whole thing funny? Do you think it's funny what you do to me and my dad?'' I hissed at him. He grabbed my chin and forced me to look at him.

''What I'm doing to you?! Have you ever thought about what your oh so dear father might have done to me and my family?'' Mr. Grey snapped. His eyes were burning with anger and his grip on my chin tightened.

''Maybe I could if anyone would tell me!'' I shouted as I struggled out of his grip. Man was he strong.

He slowly let go of my chin, closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

''You will know the full extends of your fathers actions soon. But it wasn't simply about money if you think that is what he did.'' Mr. Grey told me.

And there it was again. The sadness in his voice that he tried to cover so badly. Slowly the pained thought hit me that my dad might have done something very bad and tragic to Mr. Grey or his family. Something that goes far beyond any borders, something irreplaceable. And I still couldn't put my finger on what. I knew too less about Mr. Grey and his backgrounds and sadly to say, I also knew too less about my own father. I never asked him too much about his work or where he goes, since that is pretty much none of my business. Maybe if I had, I could have stopped all of this. This game of revenge.

''I think you care too much about what I think, Mr. Grey.'' I murmured under my breath.

''I couldn't care less. I just want to make sure you don't see your father as the bright angel. Cause that is far from the truth.'' Mr. Grey frowned.

''Mr. Grey.. I know my dad did something horrible to you, but he is still my father. Do you expect me to hate him?'' I ask softly. Maybe screaming and shouting doesn't really help with him. It only seems to make him angrier and it doesn't bring me far either.

''Yes.''

''Don't you have parents or family that you love? If anyone of them would do something to someone else.. Would you hate them?'' I asked again. I wasn't going to give up until I have an answer.

''Quite stubborn you are, Miss Steele. And to answer your question, it depends. If they did the same that your father did, then yes I would.'' Mr. Grey said and simply shrugged.

I sighed. This man surely was a frustrating one.

He didn't seem like he wanted to talk any further, so I turned around to face the window again and looked out. It was raining and the water drops were trickling down the car window. It was fascinating in a way. They fall from the sky, make their way down and disappear again. We are born, live our lives and die, though the rain drops seem to have a much easier and faster way. An innocent way. They don't hurt anyone, they don't feel things. Us humans on the other hand fell too much, occasionally.

After another 15 minutes the car stopped in front of a huge building. I got intimidated by just looking at it. I was way too tall and just the thought of living up there made me nauseous. The two men in the front got out and one of them opened the door for me. Oh now they're being all gentleman like. I got out of the car and breathed in the air, the rain has stopped, fortunate for me since I didn't have any clothes.

Speaking of clothes..

''Err.. Mr. Grey?'' I asked.

''Yes, Miss Steele?'' He answered. He seemed tired and didn't look at me as if he wanted to avoid another argument.

''You didn't really give me the chance to collect any of my things. I have a bunch of things to study and my clothes are still there.'' I told him, not sure what is answer will be like. He could be nice or angry again.

''No need to worry, Miss Steele. Taylor will pick all your things up. But you will have to tell him what exactly so he doesn't forget anything and has to go twice.'' Mr. Grey told me carefully. He was eying me now, but I didn't give him the pleasure to look at him.

''Thank you.'' I said simply, wrapped my arms around my body and started to stomp off. I heard Mr. Grey snicker behind me.

''Miss Steele, you're going the wrong way.'' He said in amusement as he pointed to the other side where the entrance was.

I flushed embarrassed, turned around and walked towards the entrance. Mr. Grey was close behind me. I entered the massive building and had no clue in which direction I should walk, so I stopped and Mr. Grey guided me to the elevators.

''Another employee of mine, Gail, is waiting for you upstairs. I have to make a few arrangements and then I'll join you soon.''

''Take your time, Mr. Grey.'' I smiled sweetly at him.

''Now I will make sure to come in the next five minutes.'' He grinned back. I entered the elevator and he pressed the button for me. Our arms touched briefly and my heart unintentionally began to pound in my chest.

''Breathe.'' He said, before he stepped away and the doors closed.

Just as promised, a woman was waiting for me after I had stepped out. Unlike Mr. Grey she was very welcoming. She had a warm smile and lead me into his home as if I was very much welcomed here. And man.. I knew he had a lot of money, but this was first of all massive and extremely gorgeous. It was modern, yet still had antique elements and it was decorated beautifully.

''Didn't you have a coat, Miss?'' Gail asked me warmly.

''No, I didn't have the chance to grab anything.'' I replied with a smile. For all this time that I was gone from my dad, this was the first time that I smiled generously.

''Do you want to eat anything specifically, Miss?'' She asked me as we walked into the kitchen.

''You can call me Ana. And no I'm not hungry, but thank you.'' I said.

''She will have a sandwich.'' Mr. Grey ordered as he entered the kitchen. He frowned at me.

''No I'm not hungry.'' I said stubbornly.

''You will eat and follow my rules as long as you are here. Understood?'' He said forceful as he stepped closer to me. Instinctual I stepped back, but he came closer. You could feel the tension in the air as we had our staring contest.

''No.''

''I always have my way, Miss Steele. You will soon learn that. Now eat. You will not leave this kitchen until you ate something.'' Mr. Grey ordered. He grabbed me by my arm and pulled me to one of the seats around the isle.

''Fuck you.'' I snapped at him. A smirk played around his lips.

''That's exactly the point, Miss Steele.''

Great way to end a chapter (not). Thank you so much for the amazing response for the first chapter! You guys seriously blew me away. Hope you liked this chapter, if you did be sure to leave a review! They always motivate me to update faster ;)