CHAPTER 10
CHRISTIAN POV
I walk into my penthouse and head straight for the shower. I don't think my dick has ever been so hard in my entire life. What kind of spell does this woman have on me? I have lost all self-control when I'm around her and boy is she feisty! Who would have thought big bad Dom could be taken by surprise by a little petite woman not once but twice in a matter of an hour? She even called me out on my eye rolling. Hmm I wonder if she likes to be spanked?
After jacking off I step out of the shower and put on boxers and get into bed thinking over the last several hours with Anastasia. It was so nice to have a 'normal' conversation with someone close to my age. Generally, I speak with Elena but all we ever talk about is the salon or submissives. Is this what it's like to have a friend? She is so beautiful and doesn't even know it. I wanted her to tell me about her scars even though I have a pretty good idea how she got them. That fucker better be glad he is dead or I would kill him with my bare hands.
I received her medical records on Monday morning and was in complete shock. First, the folder was so thick that I thought it must have been a mistake. I opened it and started to read through her charts I found myself banging my hand on the desk and launching objects across the room. I ended up having Welch give me a summary of all the hospital trips and assessments.
*Total number of trips to ER: 8 in a 3-year period
*Total number of broken bones: 9; both wrists, cheek bone, nose, collarbone, arm, ribs (3)
*Excuses for visit: Bicycling, running, tripping over feet, walking into a sliding glass door, fell down stairs, attempted robbery
*Last visit was December 2014 she was hospitalized for a whole week due to injuries in "attempted robbery": concussion, two black eyes, broken arm and three broken ribs. She was covered in bruising from head to toe.
After reading the report I headed straight to Flynn's office to cool down and discuss Saturday night. We had a long talk and he is very impressed with my progress in such a short time. After going over every detail with a fine tooth comb I feel better about my upcoming date on Wednesday. Flynn gave me some dating advice and I feel much lighter and confident. We also discuss me sleeping through the entire night and not having a nightmare; Flynn calls it the Ana Effect. Flynn insists on meeting her but I refused to introduce the two of them. No sense in scaring her off this soon.
I wake up the next morning with the same that I went to bed with thinking about Anastasia. I know she won't be up yet but I send her a text for when she wakes.
CG: Morning beautiful! What are your plans for lunch? I know a great deli that is right across from Grey House.
I head out for my morning run and meet Taylor by the elevator and head down to the lobby. Before leaving I inform him of our detour and he nods. We make our way towards Pikes Park instead of the waterfront like usual. As we approach mile three I notice two runners off in the distance. As Taylor and I get closer my body seems to be drawn towards them so I pick up the pace to see if my hunch is correct. I am a few paces behind them when I notice that one is pushing a jogging stroller and they both have their headphones in; I knew that I was right. I put my hand on her shoulder and she jumps screaming as if she were being murdered. Man does she have a set of lungs on her. This startles Chloe, which makes her start to cry from being woke up. I see Ana grab my wrist and turn twisting my arm and then she jabs me in the abdominal area. I feel the wind being knocked out of me and somehow I end up on my back. Taylor goes to grab Anastasia to stop her from pummeling me. It's only then that she sees it's me and the shocked look on her face turns to worry in an instant.
"Holy shit Christian what are you doing here?" She says out of breath. "Don't you know not to ever sneak up on someone?" She is looking me over for any damage at a fast pace. Little does she know that only my ego is bruised. I can't believe I let a girl half my size take me down in a blink of an eye. "Are you okay?"
Catching my breath, "Yes baby, I was trying to get your attention but your music must have been up too loud. Are your hands okay after hitting steel?" I hold her hands in mine checking for any damage from the blows she gave me.
"Superman huh?" She giggles and that is when we notice Kate holding an upset Chloe.
We both rush over to reassure her that everything is okay. Anastasia is comforting her but she is looking at me with her mommy's big blue eyes. She launches herself at me and I catch her against my chest. For some reason having her touch my chest is not giving me the burning feeling that I always get when something or someone touches me. She then throws her little arms around my neck and snuggles into me. I know Taylor is just as shocked as I am and is still close by in case I freak out and get aggressive. Taylor has seen first-hand my reaction to someone touching me and it usually ends with that person being pushed away and ending up on the ground.
Someone's phone beeps and brings us all out of our daze.
"Sorry guys but I have to get going to work apparently there is a big story about to break." Kate says putting her phone back in her pocket. "Ana are you coming or staying with Superman!"
Anastasia giggles and says she will stay with me which pleases me greatly. Kate then jogs off towards their apartment and we decide to take a walking trail back since little Chloe has fallen back to sleep in my arms.
"Do you and Kate run every day here?" I ask wondering if I should assign a CPO to them while they run. Anything can happen in the park at this hour with the two of them and a baby.
"We try to run four times a week here at the park. What about you, do you run often or are you stalking me?" I laugh. If she only knew!
"I run almost every day but change up the route for security purposes." I say coolly. No need for her to know we went this way to pass by her apartment. "Did you get my text?"
"Uh...no.." She digs into her pocket and retrieves her phone. "Oh, I would love to have lunch with you. We can do it between twelve and two-thirty. Do you want to meet there or at your office?"
Wanting to show her off, "Come to my office just in case my last meeting runs over and I can give you a tour of my pride and joy."
All too soon we are back in front of her building. I place Chloe back into the jogging stroller and lean down and capture Anastasia's lips with mine. I need something to hold me over until lunch. We pull away much too soon for my liking but I know we each need to start our day. I watch her go inside the elevator before I nod to Taylor and we jog back home to get ready for my lunch date with Anastasia.
I walk into Grey House and am met with the same ogling eyes that I receive every morning. When will they learn that I'm not interested. It's just a pretty face I want to yell at them. I give them my usual glare and head up to my office in my private elevator. I step towards my office and tell Andrea, my PA, to get me a coffee and be in my office in five minutes to go over today's schedule.
Exactly five minutes later there is a knock on my door.
"Come in." I yell.
Andrea, ever the professional, places the coffee on my desk and takes her seat across from my desk with her iPad placed in her lap.
"Mr. Grey you have back to back meetings starting in thirty minutes that end at twelve, then you have a lunch meeting with Mrs. Lincoln at Mile High until one-thirty. After that your next meeting isn't until three-thirty, which is a meeting with DNH from New York." She finishes and looks up to me.
"Okay, cancel my lunch meeting and reschedule for some time next week. Actually, don't reschedule just let her know that I will contact her at a later time." I tell her not wanting to deal with Elena right now.
After the last debacle with Leila I have been considering taking a break from the lifestyle. Then I meet Anastasia and I know this is the right decision for now. Just talking with Anastasia calms me.
"Andrea there will be an Anastasia Steele that will be stopping by for lunch and I want to make sure she doesn't have any problems with security. Also if she ever calls or comes by unexpectedly put her through to me immediately no matter what is going on. Understood?"
She gives a questioning look and arches her eyebrow. "Yes of course Mr. Grey." She responds with a knowing smirk. She leaves and I head to my first of many meetings.
My last meeting ends early and I head to my office to look over some paperwork while I wait for Anastasia to get here. I get halfway through the first report when my office door flies open and in walks Elena with Andrea on her tail.
"I'm sorry Mr. Grey, she wouldn't take no for an answer." Andrea says with a huff and a death glare at Elena. She has always made it known that she doesn't care for her.
"It's fine Andrea let Taylor know I in need him in five minutes to discuss my next meeting."
Elena starts making her way over to the chair across from me. "Christian darling you really need to get better help. That PA is always so rude and unprofessional." She purrs. I inwardly roll my eyes and want to tell her that it's only towards her but I keep that to myself. I look at my watch a notice that Anastasia should be here anytime and I need to get Elena out of here. There is no way I am letting her meet Ana and ruining the good thing I have right now.
"Elena I am busy what do you want?"
"You cancelled on me. I haven't seen you in several weeks and I know how stressed you get. I have a perfect sub ready to go. She is your type with no hard limits and has never safe worded. Her name is Susannah and she is just what you need. Just look at how snappy you are. One visit to your playroom and you will be back to Master of the Universe."
Just hearing about another sub makes me want to vomit. I take a deep breath, "Elena I have told you before that I do not want or need a sub right now. Leave it alone. If and when I do decide to take on another one, I can find one myself. Now if that is all please leave I have work to do." I say dismissing her and sound annoyed. Just then Taylor walks in and I give him a knowing nod.
"This way Mrs. Lincoln." Taylor gestures for her to follow. She blows out a huff and struts out of my office.
Just as my office door is about to close I hear Andrea speaking with someone and it has me running for the door. Shit did Elena and Anastasia cross paths?
"Please have a seat Ms. Steele, Mr. Grey will see you in a moment. Can I get you something to drink while you wait?" Andrea says.
"No thank you Andrea and please call me Ana." My angel says.
I notice the elevator doors had just closed which means Elena did see Anastasia. Maybe she didn't notice. Who am I kidding by all appearances Anastasia looks exactly like all my other subs. Just then my phone goes off and I see a text from Elena.
EL: Really Christian at the office. Where is your discretion? Have I taught you nothing maybe you are in need of me reminding you how it is done. ;)
Gross! I don't even respond. I haven't felt anything for her since before I turned 21. I place my phone back in my pocket and head towards Anastasia.
She looks up from her phone when she sees me coming and gives me the biggest smile. I swear my nonexistent heart skips a beat. Before I know what I'm doing I scoop her up in a hug and kiss her plump lips. We break away only due to the amount of gasps I start hearing. Shit I forgot we weren't in my office. I look around and see shocked faces from my employees.
"Don't you all have jobs to be doing!" I bark and they scatter like rats, no doubt the gossip that is about start. I'm sure they all thought I was gay too.
Reaching for Ana's hand I drag her to my office door. When it closes completely I lock it and smash her up against it crashing our lips together again. We are all tongues and hands feeling each other up. I can't seem to get enough of her.
"Baby, as much as I would love to bend you over my desk right now and fuck you senseless I don't want our first time to be in my office with my employees within earshot." I try to sound convincing when really I want to fuck her on every surface here. She blushes and then bites her lower lip. It takes all of my self-control to back up slowly.
"Would you like a tour before we head out?" I ask trying to adjust the massive erection in my pants after I see her outfit. She is wearing a plum dress that has the zipper in the front that leads from her breasts to the end of her dress at her knees giving me easy access. It fits her like a glove and she finishes it off with sky high heels. Swallowing hard I try not to think of them around my neck. Just one quick pull down of the zipper and that dress would reveal the most beautiful site to mankind. I see her squirm and I know that I have affected her too. I can smell her arousal and my pants get even tighter.
Stepping away I try to picture Elliot in a tutu to help ease the pressure that Anastasia has created. I take her purse from her and place it on my desk.
"Yes I would love to see what Superman does all day!" She jokes.
I lead her out of my office and we head down the hall. I explain the different departments and the different types of companies I own when we pass by Roz's office. Thankfully her and Courtney are taking a few days off to relax in Hawaii. I'm really not sure how I would react to Roz hitting on Ana in front of me. After the tour we make our way to the elevators to head out to the deli to feed my girl.
As we approach the elevators Chuck, the head of the Accounting Department gets off looking frazzled.
"Mr. Grey! I think we have a problem with a few of our accounts and I need you to look over them." He says not noticing Anastasia beside me.
"Well I'm heading out for lunch just give it to Andrea and I will take a look when I get back."
That is when he sees my angel and his eyes take her in. He tries to look at her from head to toe but Anastasia steps closer to me; which pleases me. I place an arm around her waist, staking my claim and stare daggers at him.
"Oh, hey Ana I didn't see you there." Chuck says to her with familiarity and I don't like it one bit.
"Do you know each other?" I give a quizzical look to both of them.
"No, I met Chuck in the lobby and we rode the elevator up together. I noticed that he was carrying some accounting paperwork and we had a brief conversation about both being accountants." Ana says to me with a smile. She is so innocent, if she only knew what thoughts passed through a man's mind. I wonder if I should have a stranger danger talk with her? I turn my eyes back to Chuck and I still see him ogling her. What the fuck?
"Anything else Mr. Bowers?" I grit through my teeth not happy with him checking out what is mine.
As if coming to his senses he stutters, "Oh...umm...no Mr. Grey. I look forward to your call." He side steps us and makes his way to Andrea.
We make our way across the street to the deli get our food and are seated in the back.
"So where is the little princess at?" I ask wondering.
"Oh, this is her nap time so she stays in the nursery until I finish for the day." She wipes her mouth with her napkin.
"Wait Mark has a daycare in his building?" That would shock the hell out of me if he did. He never seemed like the dad kind.
"No, he set up one of the offices as a nursery for Chloe after I graduated from college and became a full time employee. He knew I was having a hard time with leaving her behind so in my contract he added on-site daycare for me and covers the cost of a sitter. Julia is amazing and Chloe just loves her." She smiles thinking of Chloe.
It bothers me that Mark is providing for Anastasia and Chloe and I don't like it one bit. It seems he has invested a lot into her; so much more than any other employee. I remember he said that she saved him a significant amount of money but there seems more to this relationship than meets the eye.
"Have you and Mark ever..." I start but Ana interrupts me.
"Oh gosh no. I mean we made out once but that was as far as it got. He is really nice and a great friend but I didn't want to cross that line. I know Mark was disappointed but he understood."
I'll bet he was. Just a few minutes with her and I was a goner. No wonder he was so panicked when I mentioned that I should steal her from him. He has a thing for her and she is oblivious to it. Oh Anastasia, what am I going to do with you.
"I was wondering if you have plans for tomorrow night? I was thinking that maybe we could go out again but this time bring Chloe with us." I ask hoping she says yes.
"That sounds like a lovely idea but nothing fancy she can get messy fast." She laughs and its music to my ears. "Also, I was wondering what your plans were for Saturday? I would like to take you somewhere. You mentioned that you enjoy outdoors activities and I think that you might love what I have planned!" She says excitedly.
"Are you going to tell me what you have planned?"
"No I think it will just have to be a surprise!" Crap, I don't like to be surprised. Taking a deep breath.
"Okay can you at least run it by Taylor and Sawyer so that they can make sure the area is secure for our safety?" Hoping she will tell them so I will find out from Taylor after she leaves.
"Of course, I wouldn't want Superman to be blindsided!" She teases and I just sit back in my seat and smile back at her. She is not only incredibly beautiful but funny on top of that. Who knew having a conversation about something other than business could be enjoyable.
"Come on just a little hint then!" I playfully say giving her my best puppy dog eyes.
She opens her mouth to say something then shuts it quick then starts shaking her head. "Oh you're good. I see where Mia gets it. Not a chance Superman I'm a vault!" Damn she looks so adorable when she is trying to be stubborn.
We have finished with our meal a while ago but I refuse to end our lunch date; it just feels so normal and I don't want to break our little bubble.
"So tell me what you do for Mark?" I ask wanting to know how close they work with each other.
"Well I am his Senior Accountant and pretty much anything else he deems fit. I make sure all the number are adding up and producing. I also go with him to events if he doesn't have a date. I always refuse to do red carpet picture events and usually wait inside for him to finish. I will not have my picture splash across gossip columns especially since he moves on to someone new like changing underwear." Well crap how am I going to tell the world that she is mine if she won't do red carpet events. I don't think I have anything until mom's Coping Together Gala so I have time to change her mind.
Her phone starts ringing and she looks at the screen. "I have to take this, it's Mark."
"Sure go ahead." I nod and listen to a one sided conversation.
"Hey Mark...No I'm still at lunch...I bet you would like to know...fine, he reminds me of Superman...No you can't swing by, is there a reason for the call or is it to harass me...that wasn't set up until next week...the file is in the top drawer...okay...oh give her big kisses for me...okay see you soon bye." She hangs up and takes a big gulp of her strawberry lemonade.
"Do you need to go? Is everything okay with little Chloe?" I say trying to hide the bitterness in my voice but am failing miserably. Mark wants in her panties and once he finds out that she is dating me he will try and sabotage our relationship. I need to lay claim to her now so that he will back off.
"I still have a few minutes and no everything is fine. She woke up while he was in there checking on her but he rocked her back to sleep." The jealousy in me is at an all-time high. My teeth are clamped down so tight they may chip and my hands are balled into a fist so tight I have white knuckles. Those are my girls and no one should be touching them but me. I know I'm being irrational but I can't help feel so possessive over both of them.
Anastasia must sense how tense I am so she reaches over and grabs both of my hands in hers. I start to feel calm almost instantly. She gets up from her chair circles the table and takes a seat in my lap and throws her arms around my neck in the safe zone. I circle her waist with mine and pull her close so that we are forehead to forehead. I feel myself relax immediately; this is what I needed, this closeness.
"Can I ask you something Anastasia?" I say nervously and she nods. "I'm not sure how to...can we go…Will you be my girlfriend?" Shit! Am I in High School or what? Why am I sweating?
"Why Superman I thought you would never ask! Yes of course Christian I would love to be your girlfriend!" Bouncing up and down on my lap. Oh boy this does not help my growing erection. She then grabs my face with both hands and kisses me slow and passionately.
Remembering where we are she pulls back, "Are you busy tonight?"
"Not that I know of, what did you have in mind?"
"Come to my place and we can have a movie night after Chloe goes down for bed. I would like to show my boyfriend how happy he makes me!"
Shit her words go straight to my cock, who by the way is trying his hardest to come out and play. Down boy, we need to be able to walk out of here. "That sounds great just let me check that I don't have any calls set up and I'll text you what time I get done." I say with the biggest smile on my face.
After I make sure it's safe to stand and walk I lift her up and we head back to my building. I feel light as a feather and ready to take on the world. If someone told me a year ago that I would have a girlfriend who has a small child I would've had them sent to get their head checked. We head to my office remembering she left her purse in there.
Once the door to the office is closed and locked again we are back to the mouths and hands. I hike up her dress and grab her thighs pushing for her to wrap those long legs around my waist. I guide us over to my couch and sit down so that she is straddling me like last night. I start kissing down her neck as small moans escape her mouth. This just spurs me on. I remove my hands from her breast and reach for the zipper, slowly pulling it down. She has her hands in my hair lightly scratching my scalp and it feels amazing. Never have I had this kind of contact with a woman, they were always tied up and never did I kiss them; it was too intimate. But this feels welcomed and I swear I could cum just from her touch alone. I stand her up wanting to see what is underneath that delicious dress. She has her hands clasped in front of her and she is looking down as if embarrassed. I stand and lift her head with my hand.
"Baby don't hide from me. You are the most beautiful woman that I have ever seen." I say truthfully to help with any insecurities that she might have. She turns her blue eyes to me.
"I'm sorry Christian. I usually am not this bold with people but every time I'm around you I lose all self-control. You bring out this different person in me. I have never done anything like this before and I don't want to come across to forward." She bites her lip and is fidgeting.
"Anastasia I like you just the way you are. You are everything that I could want in a woman. I find you so sexy and lose all self-control when we are so close to each other. I can't keep my hands off of you." She seems to relax a little more and nods letting out a breath.
I step back and watch as she lets the dress drop to the floor. She is left standing there in matching light purple lacy see through bra and panties and of course still in her heels. Lord I must have done something right to get to worship her body.
"I think you are wearing too many clothes Superman. Let's get this Cape off shall we!" She steps towards me and I start to panic thinking she will touch my chest. She must see the fear in my eyes because she says, "Don't worry Christian, I promise not to touch you. I will never hurt you."
Again my nonexistent heart skips a beat and I growl loudly. I attack her mouth and bite down on her lower lip as she has her hands on my belt releasing it along with my button and zipper. I kick off my jacket, tie and shirt. We are both left in our underwear and panting loudly; it's a good thing my office is soundproof or my employees would really have something to gossip about.
"Shit baby, you look good enough to eat and I plan on doing just that!" I caress her bare skin and run my fingers up and down body giving her goosebumps.
I lay her down on the couch and hover over her body kissing her from her cheek down her neck and across her collarbone. She moans my name and I continue downward toward her perky breasts. I pull down on the cup of her bra, pop her breast out, take it in my mouth and suck, twirling my tongue over her harden nipple. She writhes under me; she is so responsive I bet I can make her cum this way. I move my hand down to her panties only to find them soaking.
"Oh baby you are soaked..."
"Yes only for you...mmmm Christian keep going Ahhh."
"Damn right only me!" I say with pride. Just as I'm about to pull her panties off a voice comes over the intercom.
"Mr. Grey your next appointment is in five minutes." Andrea says interrupting us and we both freeze.
"What time is it?" Anastasia whispers.
"Shit it's almost three-thirty." I jump up and head over to my desk still in my boxers. Pressing the intercom, "Andrea can you cancel my meeting."
She comes back on, "Mr. Grey, they are already in conference room 3 and their flight is leaving at six tonight."
Fuck! Roz will have my ass if I don't get these papers signed today. I look over and see Anastasia getting dressed and I frown. I swear I will die from blue balls if I don't bury myself in her soon.
"Baby I'm sorry we can't finish but maybe tonight we can continue after the little princess is down." I say getting dressed in a rush while Ana is trying to fix her hair.
"I can't believe I lost track of time. Mark is going to kill me." The mention of his name make my blood boil. She bends at the waist to pick up her purse that got knocked on the floor and I groan.
I go up behind her and grab her around the waist, "Baby don't worry everything will be fine I promise." I grind my hard cock against her ass earning a moan from her. Yeah baby feel that. We finish dressing and making ourselves look presentable. "Let me walk you to the elevator."
"Thank you for a wonderful lunch Christian. Next time I will clear my schedule for the rest of the day." She says as she steps into the elevator. Before pressing the lobby button she smirks at me, "See around Superman." Right as the doors close she winks and blows me a kiss.
That woman is going to be the death of me. She is definitely my kryptonite, shaking my head I move back to my office to gather my notes on my next meeting. I pray that the rest of my day goes by fast so I can get over to Anastasia's place before I explode.