An Thanks to everyone for all your positive reviews I am so glad you are all enjoying the story so far. I've done another chapter tonight just for you all

The Graduation

ANA POV

As I'm driving back home I reflect on my time with Mr Grey. I don't think I will ever be able to get those grey eyes out of my mind, utterly beautiful were those eyes, they just sucked you in like they were looking right into your soul. I need to focus on something else though and I think back to Dave. Dave is good looking in his own right, blondy brown wavy hair and bright blue eyes like mine and he takes good care of me. Yes I need to get Mr Grey out of my mind and focus on what I have, a loving boyfriend who will do anything for me and who looks after me.

As I pull up at the apartment, Kate comes out to greet me looking a little better but still a little green around the gills. "How did it go Steele"? She asks as she comes to hug me.

"Ehhh, keep away Kate I don't want your cold. It went ok, Mr Grey is bloody gorgeous you could have warned me, I literally ran right into him then became a stumbling idiot when I finally looked at him. I don't think I've ever met a more handsome man in my entire life".

"Yes he is pretty darn hot isn't he? Did he answer the gay question? You may be spoken for but it might give me a chance" Kate smirks.

"Oh the way he looked at me you should have seen it, it was like he could have jumped me on the chair, but that face quickly changed and boy was he angry, he practically bit my head off. Please don't publish that part Kate it's really none of our business, but just between you and me he says he isn't gay and I believe him".

"Don't worry Ana I won't be publishing that part, I just wanted to know for myself. He's never been out or been pictured with a woman before, except his sister or mother. It's just so strange he could have any woman on earth, look at him".

I ponder on Kate's statement about never being seen with a woman. "I wouldn't be surprised if his house has a revolving door, or maybe he keeps a woman locked up primarily to meet his needs. There's no way that man wouldn't be sleeping with no one, he oozes sex appeal like you wouldn't believe."

"You could be onto something there Ana, but on that note I need to start my article. Oh did you know that Mr Grey will be handing out our diplomas for our graduation in a couple weeks. I'll be able to get my up close and personal picture then, I cannot wait."

You've got to be friggen kidding me, so much for getting him out of my mind. "Far out no I didn't know that" I replied, then said. "Well I'll leave you to do your article Kate, I need to call Dave anyway to organise our date night". While I was really thinking I need a big distraction from one man named Christian Grey.

Over the next couple of weeks things get back into swing of things. Completed all my exams, date nights with Dave and girls nights with Kate. If I said I never thought of Christian Grey I would be lying, but least for the present moment he is in the back of my mind. With graduation tomorrow, I'll be doing my best to avoid him at all costs. I will have Dave by my side as well as my parents so I don't need to worry or think about anyone else.

"Ana, Ana, wake up, it's time to graduate", is the first thing I hear the next morning as I'm waking up. Sheesh what time is it?

"Ok Kate I'm getting up don't get your pants in a twist". Kate has to be there early as she is making a speech, but I don't have to be there until an hour after.

As I'm just about ready there's a knock on the door, as I open it there stands my dad, mum and Dave. "Thought we'd present you with a united front Annie", my dad says as he gives me a kiss on the cheek".

"Thanks daddy", I reply.

"Ana you look lovely" says Dave as he comes and gives me a kiss and hug and hands me over a bunch of flowers. "I am so proud of you, finishing your degree so you now can finally live your dream".

"Thankyou for being there for me Dave over the last few months", I say giving him another chaste kiss.

I then hug my mum "thanks for coming mum".

"I wouldn't miss it for the world, sweetie" says mum.

We make our way over to the hall and Dave, mum and dad wave to me as they go and find their seats. I go over to where the graduates are sitting and find my seat.

As the hall starts to fill the deans voice comes over the speaker "ok everyone find your seats and we will begin". That's when I see him walking out from behind the curtain following the other teachers and members of staff. Wow I really had forgotten how hot he was, dressed in a three piece grey suit with white tie, man I could just eat him up. As he took his seat he was looking around like he was looking for someone, as his eyes met mine, I felt like I was going to faint, lucky that I was already sitting down. How on earth can one person have so much effect on me?

As the speeches drag on, we get ready for Kate's speech. She is an excellent public speaker and gets a standing ovation for her speech, "what's next after graduation". After that Mr Grey steps up and talks about his donations to the university and how it's a personal story for him to go hungry. Um what I think to myself, wow he's been hungry before. I never did ask Kate about any more information about him as I needed to get him out of my mind.

Now It's time to go up and get my degree, keep your cool Steele, go and get your piece of paper say thankyou and sit back down. It will take 2 minutes, 3 at the tops, 2 minutes where I cannot make a fool of myself that should be easy enough surly.

As I walk up to collect my degree I can see out the corner of my eye a piece of paper coming from one of the teachers get dropped on the floor just as I'm walking along, of course my clumsy foot finds it and the next thing I know I'm slipping along the stage floor. Just about to go for a tumble I am caught by two arms one being Mr Grey and the other one being the deans, in an attempt to hold me upright. I can certainly tell the difference in the hands that are holding me, Christians hand feels like my whole arm is on fire. By now the audience is laughing their asses off at my misfortune. So I turn around grab onto the microphone and simply state. "Yep that's me Ana Steele a klutz, glad I could provide you with some entertainment this afternoon". The audience continues to chuckle and then Dave yells out "that's my girlfriend love you baby" and now I turn bright red but blow him back a kiss.

As I look back over to Christian he looks like he wants to punch someone, what on earth is his problem? As I go over to collect my degree, he shakes my hand and quietly says to me "I don't know if I should let you go Miss Steele, who is going to be there to catch you when you fall next time?" and he gives me a heart stopping beautiful smile.

"Thankyou for saving me once again Mr Grey, but I'll be fine" and I quickly rush off before I can make an ass out of myself. Thank goodness I make it back to my seat safely, although everyone is still watching me.

What on earth was that comment Christian made all about, of course I would love for him to catch me when I fall, his arms and body look strong, muscular and safe and his smell, my goodness it's intoxicating. But still it's not a comment you would say to a complete stranger is it?

As the graduation commences I go over and find my mum, dad and Dave. Each greets me with plenty of hugs and kisses. "Great show on the stage there Annie", says my dad.

"Yeah thanks dad" I reply. As we immerse ourselves in a conversation, I automatically feel a shift in the air, what on earth? Next second I hear Christians voice talking to my dad.

"Thanks for catching my baby girl on the stage" says my dad.

"No problems Sir, I'm glad I was there" he replies back giving me a quick wink.

Please don't make an ass of myself in front of everyone now that hot stuff is here especially in front of Dave. I can't have him thinking something's going on, especially since there isn't.

"Yes thankyou again Mr Grey" I find my courage and reply. "I probably would have been a sprawled out mess otherwise".

He then turns properly to me and glances over at Dave who is looking around the room but with his arm around me. Christian then looks at me and glares at Dave, what is his problem. It's like he's trying to stake his claim, ah I'm not yours Mr Grey.

Dave then turns back to towards us and sees Christian looking at him and quickly holds me closer. Why do I feel like there is a pissing test about to go on here?

"Hello I'm Dave Black, Mr Grey nice to meet you. You gave a good speech out there".

"Yes I did, thankyou Mr Black, and what do you do for a living?"

"I own my own business actually" Dave replies. "Jacks Of All Trades really, do a bit of building, plumbing, fixing things kind of an all-rounder kind of bloke. Need any job done I'm that kind of guy. I even can cook up a storm on occasion as I've been told, hey Ana?"

Don't involve me in your pissing contest I feel like saying but simply reply with "yes honey you are definitely a jack of all trades".

CHRISTIAN POV

Whoever this guy thinks he is, I still don't think he is enough for the beautiful Ana, though who am I to judge, I am not good enough for Ana either and as much as I feel this physical attraction to her, I would only break her apart if I pursued her. But the question is am I able to let her go, without trying to get her? As I ponder on that question I look back to Ana give her a small smile and say to them "well it's nice to meet you all I best be going back and talk with the dean about this funding" and with that I walk away. I need to get my head sorted out and figure out what I want to do. I still have my submissive but feel she is starting to get clingy. Time to start making some decisions.

An: so what do you think will happen next?