Falling Into Grey – Chapter 7

I rested all day Sunday and went back to work yesterday. My bum is feeling much better and the scrape is really just red now. The bruise is still pretty big but not as painful. I am supposed have a date this evening with Christian Grey but we never exchanged phone numbers so he didn't call me. I'm not really sure what to do.

Should I perhaps be ready at 7:30pm in case he shows up at my door or just assume he's not coming since I haven't heard from him? I guess I'll just wear something that is suitable for a date. Maybe I can borrow a black dress from Kate. She did say I can wear anything of hers while she's away. My wardrobe is mostly jeans so I will either have to shop or take on Kate's closet.

Jack sees notices I'm particularly fidgety today and as usual he's hovering over me and asking inappropriate questions. Why do I let him intimidate me like this? Can't he see how my skin crawls in his presence? I've told him I have a date tonight after he asked me for drinks again after work. He keeps asking who but I wouldn't say. Finally he gave up annoyed and walked away. I'm giving myself until Friday to quit if he does not stop this creepy behavior towards me. He disgusts me, such a shame too because he's a brilliant man but clearly troubled and overly aggressive.

My phone rings at 5:30pm just as I gather up my things ready to head home.

"Miss Steele, Its Christian Grey, I hope you are well"

"Yes, thank you, just getting ready to leave work" I hope he brings up the date because I'm not going too.

"I'm sorry I didn't call you earlier I have had business issues to attend too. I'll have to cancel this evening and reschedule for Friday if that's okay with you?"

Great he waits 2 and a half hours to cancel me, doesn't call for 3 days and expects me to say yes.

"Oh Sorry, I have plans on Friday maybe some other time" I sound annoyed and I am, I can almost hear him grinning throught the phone.

"Very well then perhaps another time?" he asks coolly.

"Sure" I whine

"Do you need my cell phone number?" Like seriously

"Yes, what is it?" he asks and I give him my number. He doesn't offer to give me his, how rude. I guess Saturday was a fluke; he doesn't really want to go out with me after all. That's fine I'll survive although I have to admit to myself I'm a little sad. I thought after the way he kissed me that he wanted to see me again.

The rest of the week I'm in a really bad mood. I have politely asked jack to maintain some distance from me and he got very angry and has been overworking me all day today. I heard some of the other employees here talking about how the "Big Boss" is stopping by today. Apparently Jack has a boss who has a boss who also has a boss who is the owner of the company.

Great maybe I should file a complaint about how Jack Hyde is borderline sexually harassing me. I take my lunch at noon and run home quickly to change. I want to look my best if the company head is coming. I fix my hair and makeup and throw on a fitted knee length grey dress with a small black belt and black stilettos. I eat a small salad and fix my makeup. I head back to work and I feel kind of sexy which could be a mistake.

I want Jack to say something today so I can just tell his boss and walk out. I've had enough. When I return to work a few of the girls compliment my outfit and I light up inside. I love the way stilettos make my legs look long and toned. Jack glances at me but surprisingly doesn't say anything as he looks super nervous. I fetch him his coffee and he hands me 2 manuscripts to begin editing.

At around 2:45pm I drop the finished edits back to his office and he gives me that creepy look again and says how my dress flatters my figure and how I should dress more like this. That's it I've had enough!

"You know what Jack? I'm giving you my notice; today will be my last day here. I can't work like this anymore" and he looks shocked for a moment.

"What seems to be your problem Ana?" he chides me.

"You make me feel uncomfortable; I don't like how you stand so close to me and how you speak to me. This is not part of my job " There I said it

"He gets up from his desk and walks around towards me. I suddenly feel like I can't breathe or I'm going to faint, he looks so angry and he has me cornered by his bookshelf.

"Well maybe if you didn't show up here dressed like a whore, you wouldn't have to worry about that you little bitch" he says an inch from my face.

I instinctively cover my face and head and sink onto my knees in a protective position unable to speak or scream. He just stands over me and laughs and continues to berate me. I am mentally preparing myself for his physical attack when the door swings open and I hear a big crash.

I look up and Jack is across the room on the floor with blood all over his face. I stand up quickly and run for the door and strong arms capture me.

"Christian?" and I sob.