Charlie POV

The best part of New York is waking up in New York. I can't believe that in just six short months I will be calling this home. I don't want to waste any time during the very short time we are here, so I decide to go for a run and explore Central Park. I text Blankers asking if he's up for a run and he says that he will meet me at the elevator in 10 minutes.

I was a little disappointed when we landed last night that there wasn't any snow on the ground. I love snow in New York, it's the best feeling.

I'm just finishing stretching in the front room when Blankers finally appears. I feel bad since I know that he didn't get much sleep last night.

"You're going to wear that?" He says sounding exactly like my dad.

"What?" I look down and I'm wearing what I normally do minus the t-shirt over my running top. It's a little revealing but hey I'm in New York.

"Come on."

We're gone for nearly an hour and I can tell that Blankers is exhausted but I could run another few miles inside the park, however I do him a solid and decide to turn back for home.

"Please behave yourselves this weekend. I hate having to leave you and your sister, but I know you are in good hands with Sawyer and the new guy."

"New guy?"

"Yeah, your dad is interviewing him right about now. Taylor and Sawyer have already given their approval."

"What about you?

"I haven't met him yet, but I have heard good things about him. You know that if Jess would let me, I would be the one to watch over you and your sister while you're here in New York."

"I know that, and trust me no one can live up to your high standard."

"Have I ever told you that you are my favorite?"

"You've been hanging around my mom too much."

He laughs as we reach our floor.

I walk into the kitchen and grab a bottle of water before going back to my room to shower. I think I hear my phone so I start to run down the hall before I hit something hard straight on, but instead of falling someone catches me before my head hits the floor pulling me up against his chest.

"I'm so sorry, are you okay?" The stranger with the jet black hair and olive skin says.

"I think so. Thanks for catching me."

"Charlotte Anne, are you okay?" My dad says seeing me in the arms of the stranger.

"Yeah, I almost fell and…"

"Kellen Harper Miss."

"Mr. Harper caught me from falling."

"Well, I see that you can protect my daughters from themselves Harper. Now I'll show you to Taylor's office. He wants to talk specifics with you."

I wait for him to steady me, and then he follows my dad down the hall.

I run into Emily's room, and for once I'm the one to wake her up.

"You are not going to believe this," I say shaking her.

"You do realize that it is 7am back at home and we are in vacation," she says from under her pillow.

"We're in New York for less than 72 hours; we need to make every hour count. Plus I forgot to tell you about the sexiest guy that I just met in the hallway.

"What guy?"

I knew that would get her attention.

"Apparently he will be our new security next year; dad just gave him the seal of approval. He's down with Taylor now."

"I need to get a look. How old is he?"

"Not sure, but looks young so I'm surprised that dad would hire someone like him."

"I think we need a closer look, don't you think."

"Emily, what do you have in mind?"

"Follow me."

She quickly throws on a sweatshirt and we tip toe downstairs.

The door to Taylor's office is open slightly and Emily cranes her head in.

"Can I help you ladies?" Uncle Sawyer says scaring us.

We both scream and lose our balance falling forward into the office.

"And these two little eavesdroppers will be your charges. Now, I know Mr. Grey must have told you, but his two little girls are like my daughters so if you mess up just a little it will be your ass.

"Kellan Harper, this is Emily and Charlotte."

He shakes both our hands.

"I guess you have a hard time staying on your feet," he says to me and smiles. I feel the electricity flowing between our hands and quickly I pull it out of his grasp.

Emily runs out of the room pulling me with her and I almost hit my head on the door as I continue to stare at him.

"So what do you think?" I ask Emily when we take a seat at the breakfast table as Mrs. Hatten sets out the abundance of food.

"He's cute, but defiantly not my type. I like my men with lighter hair."

"What are you girls whispering about?"

"Just how Charlie is in love with the security guy."

"Emily Jane."

"What? It's the truth; you've been drooling over him."

"I have to agree with Charlie, Mr. Harper is a hottie. I may just have to fight you for him."

"Mrs. Hatten," we both say and start laughing.

"I may be old, but I'm not dead."

Teddy POV

I wish I was back in Seattle. As much as I was looking forward to the game, I can't stop thinking about Mackenzie. She refused to talk to me the next day at school and wouldn't take any of my calls. I wish that she would give me the chance to explain what happened. I know she probably feels like I rejected her, and in a way I did, but I didn't want her to feel like I was using her just for sex.

I haven't talked with anyone about what's going on. I don't even know what to say.

There's a knock on my door and my dad comes in.

"Breakfast is ready."

"I'm not hungry."

"Theodore what's wrong? You've been moping ever since we got on the plane yesterday. What's going on?"

"I don't want to talk about it, especially with you."

"Does it have to do with Mackenzie?"

I nod and he takes a seat at the end of my bed.

"You know you can talk to me about anything."

"Not about this."

"Theodore, I thought we could talk about anything?"

"There are just some things you can't talk with your dad about."

"Trust me, I've seen and done it all."

"Really?"

He nods and I think maybe I can tell him.

"Well, I really like her dad. The other night when I went over to Mackenzie's house we had a great time, she even made me dinner, and then something happened or should I say something didn't happen and she threw me out."

"You didn't pressure her into doing anything she didn't want to do do you? Your mother and I didn't raise you and your brother like that."

"No, of course not."

"I think Mackenzie thought I wanted to do more because of things she has heard about me, and well I wasn't ready so I turned her down. I think I embarrassed her. Deep down I knew that she was wasn't ready."

"You did the right thing. Sex is a very powerful thing and you never should do anything you're not ready to do."

"Dad, I'm not a virgin."

I thought by my last statement he would understand that.

"No, I know, I just meant that that physical act of love should only be done by people who are in love."

Now, I bet he thinks that Mackenzie is some kind of slut.

"Dad, I think you misunderstood, Mackenzie is a virgin. I think that she thought the only way to keep me interested in her was to have sex with me."

"Did you explain to her that that isn't the case?"

"She wouldn't let me; she kicked me out and won't return any of my calls. I really like her dad, I mean really like her."

"You just have to make her listen."

"How?"

"You are just going to have to figure that out on your own."

"Thanks for listening and your help, and for being cool with all the sex stuff."

"Theodore, I'm not cool with all the sex stuff. However I'm glad that you are honest with me and I hope that we continue to be honest with one another. Also, remember what I said about sex being a very powerful thing."

"I know dad."

"And please whatever you do, if you engage in this kind of behavior, make sure that you are taking safety precautions."

"I always do."

Now, I think I've said too much. He probably thinks I'm the slut.

"Now come and eat. We are leaving in an hour. So can you please have fun this weekend?"

"I'll try."

Christian POV

I can't believe I heard my son tell me that he's not a virgin. It wasn't that big of a shock, it was just a surprise when he said the words. With Teddy's admission, I finally have to admit to myself that my babies aren't babies anymore. Maybe I need to have another sex talk with both my boys and Ana needs to do the same with the girls.

I never thought they would be virgins until their wedding night, but maybe they could have waiting a few years. I can only imagine if Teddy is having sex, I assume so is Benny. I don't want to even think of my little girls having sex.

I make a mental note to tell Harper that under no circumstances will men be allowed into this apartment. I know that will last about one minute once Ana finds out. Shit, I took her virginity when she was 16. And my girls are 18. I feel my chest start to tighten.

"Sir, everything is ready to go," Taylor says bringing me back to reality.

"Good, is Harper up to speed? I want him to start today."

"I can arrange that."

"Plus, I want him to return to Seattle with us. He can stay in the staff quarters. I want as many eyes on the girls as possible."

"Is there something I need to know about?"

"Boys, Taylor."

Ana POV

Christian tells me he has hired Kellan Harper whose sole job is to keep the girls safe. His probationary period is going to start now rather than this summer when we move the girls into the house.

"What's this all about Christian?"

"It was just about a conversation I had with Theodore."

"Is everything okay?"

"Yes, of course, I just think it's too much work for Blankers to cover all four, and the girls need to get used to the new person who will be watching over them next year."

"Harper, this is my wife, Anastasia Grey."

I have to admit, Harper is very nice to look at. I never understood why Christian has such attractive security. Even Taylor who is a very attractive older man.

"Nice to meet you Mrs. Grey."

"You call me Ana, Mrs. Grey is my mother-in-law."

I know that Christian hates when I do this. He doesn't like that I have the staff call me by my first name. I don't understand why. I feel more comfortable this way.

"Now, she's the boss this weekend, so whatever she needs."

"I understand sir."

Christian and I walk down to our bedroom.

"Just how old is he Christian? He doesn't look must older than 18."

"He's 24 and comes highly qualified."

I'm not stupid, but neither is Christian, I don't know how comfortable I am having a man so close to the girls are taking care of them.

"Penny for your thoughts?"

"I just think he's very attractive and young? What if he has more than the job on his mind?"

I really didn't want to say it, but it had to be said.

"Oh that. There is a special clause in his contract."

"Explain."

"Taylor had already informed him of both of our concerns when he met with him yesterday before we arrived in town. So I had the lawyers draft up a new contract that specifically says that any staff is not to have any kind of personal relationship including sexual with any member of the Grey family."

"Any member?"

"That's right, Mrs. Grey, I saw the way you looked at him and I didn't like it."

"I only have eyes for you Mr. Grey. Do I need to show you exactly what I mean?"

"We have 10 minutes before we have to leave, can you be quick?"