Taylor POV
I hear Mr Grey call for me but I am in the middle of a private call concerning my daughter so I decided to take the call in my bedroom rather than in my office where I might be overheard. When I walk into the kitchen where I thought he called from, I can't find him anywhere at all. I walk to my office to collect my phone to call him and I realise he is stood there staring at the screens linked to the camera system. It only takes me another minute to realise the girl he is staring at is Anastasia Steele and the girl that stayed here last night is going to pass her on the way out. Well you've truly fucked up now Grey I think to myself. I cough to alert him to my presence but he still ignores me and continues to watch Ana until she gets into the elevator and he pushes past me and runs into the lobby. I'll be damned she isn't just his new play toy, he's smitten with her! But I doubt he knows it yet. I have to tell Gail.
Ana POV
In the short elevator ride up to the penthouse I tried to focus my mind. I need to know what is going on with us but deep down I know that he will never accept what I want from him. As the doors open I am greeted by a very un Christian-like smile and he reaches for my hand to lead me into the living room. Was he expecting me? I sit on the sofa and hear him in the kitchen pouring a drink for us both. Oh no you don't Grey, I need answers I will not be influenced by alcohol which seems to make his charm even more irresistible. He returns and sits next to me, placing a large glass of red wine on the coffee table opposite me. Game on.
Christian POV
I decide to be the one to talk first seeing as Miss Steele had the balls to come to my apartment, unannounced, when I didn't even have the courage to email her to see how she was doing because I was scared that she would ignore me.
"Ana," I begin, "when you left my apartment on Friday I knew I had caused damage to our relationship and you have my sincerest apology. I never meant to hurt you but you didn't safeword me so at first I was angry that you had left me because I didn't feel I had done anything wrong or breached our contract." I pause and she glares at me in such a way that I know I have to continue or things will quickly get out of hand.
"After thinking over the events of the evening I realise now that I was wrong to push you so far and I really missed you this weekend, I couldn't stop thinking about you. I really want us to work and because I find myself missing you when you are not around, I am willing to title our relationship status as 'dating' and I would like you to meet my family." The look on her face as I say this and she realises what I mean really is a Kodak moment, its priceless.
"However," I continue as a reach for her hand and graze over her knuckles with my thumb, "I would really like you to consider coming back into the playroom with me. I know it may be difficult for you but I promise we can go over limits again and I won't push you as far if you don't want me to." That's it. All my cards are on the table take it or leave it Miss Steele, but please stop biting your lip baby it's very distracting.
Ana POV
Oh my. Dating? Dating THE Christian Grey? His revelation to me is the most open and calm I think I've ever heard him speak. I just sit quietly for a moment trying to take in all this new information and enjoying the familiar touch of my hand in his. No, I cannot fall under his spell I need to get the answers I came here for.
"Christian I will think about your offer but I need time to think and I have some questions I think you need to answer." I can tell he is surprised by my audacity as I have always been in a slightly submissive role when I am around him, he's just so intimidating.
"I took a psychology class in college and after you told me parts of your past I think I'm almost at an understanding of why you are so comfortable in the BDSM lifestyle. You needed a sense of control and a stress release so by taking on roles which aren't 'normal' in the everyday you get an escape from reality and that's why you have the playroom and don't let subs sleep in your bed because then there is still a boundary between fantasy and reality." I look at him and he gives a slight nod for me to continue.
"I want to be with you Christian, as part of your fantasy, but in the real world too and I am willing to try but I always feel I am not good enough because of your past. You could quite easily find another submissive who is more experienced and will allow you to do these things to her. Speaking of which, why were you at a club with Mrs Robinson and why was there a submissive leaving here this morning?" The words tumbled out at full speed but there I've said it. I can't wait to hear this story Mr Grey.
Christian POV
Holy fuck its like she can see right through me, Flynn would be impressed at Miss Steele's analysis. Maybe I should let them meet on mutual ground so it isn't all too much for her. I explain the events of last night and she doesn't look horrified which I am glad about. At least she is considering my offer.
Gail POV
I hear Jason on the phone and hear it is about his daughter so I busy myself getting ready in the bathroom until I hear him hang up. Usually he would come into the bathroom and kiss me before heading back out onto the floor to deal with Mr Grey however today he doesn't. I wait another five minutes and walk out into the kitchen. Jason is standing just inside his office and when he sees me motions for me to enter and I see he has a huge grin on his face. If he's planning on making a move on me now he can think again! He points for me to look at the camera feed for the kitchen and I see Mr Grey. So? He often goes into the kitchen to get himself a drink and…two glasses? I move my gaze to the screen with the feed from the living room. Is that Anastasia? I look to Jason for him to confirm it and I can tell by his stupid grin that he is thinking the same thing as me. Mr Grey finally has a girlfriend and a true chance at happiness and love, not like with the other girls and that God awful Ms Lincoln.
Ana POV
I'm happy that I came to see him and we actually had a real conversation like normal people instead of discussing contracts and what I'm allowed and not allowed to do. I get up to leave and he follows me to the elevator where Taylor is waiting and pushes the button for me so that the elevator will take me to the parking garage. Christian must have given Taylor a signal to leave because as soon as his back is turned Christian pulls me closer to him, my mouth finds his, kissing him deeply. He moans into the kiss as I feel his erection press against me and instantly I want him. The only thing that breaks us apart is the ping of the elevator to signal it is time for me to leave and organize my thoughts whilst not in the proximity of this amazing man. I walk into the elevator and he is about to follow when I stop him. No, I need space to think and if he rides down to the parking garage with me we both know what's going to happen. There's something about elevators.
Note: Thank you so much for all the follow/favourites/reviews so far! In the next few chapters we see a POV from Christian's second (Ros) and a little of her story. There may also be some sex scenes in the near future as our favourite couple work through their issues ;)
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