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Wednesday arrived and Ana dressed in a black strapless sweetheart corset, a long red leather pencil skirt that clung to her body like a second skin, a black and white vertical striped blazer, black suede platform pumps with metal flower detail on the back, and a large black MK purse. She added a 4 layer necklace, some gold studs and a gold watch set that came with four different bracelets. Her hair was pulled back into a neat professional bun. She noticed the alert for an email from Christian, but she wanted to get to work before reading it. Grabbing her keys she decided to take the Mercedes SL65 AMG.
She walked into her office at ten after eight. It was still early so only a few employees were there. After settling at her desk she checked her email to see if there was a confirmation about the event and to see what Christian wanted.
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Nocturnal Practices
Date: June 18, 2013 7:48 am
To: Anastasia Steele
Good morning Miss Steele. I trust you slept well?
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
From: Anastasia Steele
Subject: Please don't bite me
Date: June 18, 2013 8:17 am
To: Christian Grey
Why, yes I did Mr. Grey. Very well. Thank you.
And you? How did you sleep?
Anastasia Steele
CEO, Steele Gallery Auction & Charity Industry
From: Christian Grey
Subject: I'll do more than bite you
Date: June 18, 2013 8:21am
To: Anastasia Steele
Not well I'm afraid. You see Miss. Steele, I kept having these vivid dreams about how I'd like to fuck you. Let's just say it was fast and hard with a lot of licking, biting, hair pulling, sweat dripping, breaths panting, name screaming, and begging. Lots and lots of begging. And it wasn't from me. ;-)
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
In her office, Ana groaned and squirmed in her seat. She knew what he was up to. And while she could admit to herself she was turned on, she was far from ready to give in. She grinned wickedly, let's play a little game and make him think it's working, she thought. Biting her lip, she set about composing her reply.
From: Anastasia Steele
Subject: Oh God!
Date: June 18, 2013 8:29am
To: Christian Grey
Mr. Grey, that dream sounds most delectable, yet you say you didn't sleep well.
One would think a dream of that caliber resulting in a happy ending would provide a relaxed and deep sleep. All though, I would hope there was sucking as well.
Please enlighten me how this was troublesome.
Anastasia Steele
CEO, Steele Gallery & Charity Industry
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Dirty Girl
Date: June 18, 2013 8:34 am
To: Anastasia Steele
Fuck, Ana! Yes, there was sucking. How could I forget?
However pleasurable the dreams were, they don't compare to the real thing. The problem was, every time I woke up, you weren't here.
Are you missing my touch yet, Miss. Steele?
I'll see you soon.
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
She had the blueprints and paperwork for Elliot ready. She wanted things done right and she checked to make sure this guy was good. Some houses and a few buildings but they did come out nice. At nine on the dot Kate walked in and set her things down before double checking their food order for the meeting with the catering company.
"Hey Boss Lady" Kate said entering Ana's office and sitting down.
"Hey, everything set?" Ana asked.
"Yeah, they'll be delivering the food about a quarter till. David is letting them up and will take them to the conference room," Kate told her.
"Good. I'll see you there," Ana said. She knew that Christian would use this to his advantage to try and get to her. She told herself to be strong no matter how good he looked. You were trained by an Army soldier, you know how to keep a game face on, she thought as she collected some things to make copies.
At 9:56 am Kate came to her door to tell Ana that Christian and Elliot had arrived and were waiting.
"Great. On my way," Ana said taking off her blazer.
"Sweet Jesus Ana, are you trying kill some one?" Kate asked looking at Ana's outfit with wide eyes.
"No. Is it too much?" Ana worried, smoothing her skirt out.
"No, you look hot! You'll have to lend me that one day," Kate said walking out.
"Good morning gentleman," Ana greeted walking into the conference room. She almost stumbled after seeing Christian. It should be illegal for him to be so hot, she thought. His blue suit enhanced his broad shoulders and narrow hips. The silver satin tie made the grey of his eyes stand out. His cooper hair had that just fucked look she liked best and her fingers itched to grab it.
Jesus, fuck me! What the hell is she wearing? Christian thought as he watched her walk in. He had to adjust his pants before standing, "Good morning Ana," he stood from his seat left of the head of the table. A good looking guy stood next to him.
"This is Elliot my brother, Elliot this is Ana and her assistant Kate," Christian said.
"Nice to meet you," he shook Ana's hand and then Kate's. Both Christian and Ana saw how Elliot and Kate looked at each other.
Ana took her seat at the head of the table while Kate sat to her right.
"Please help yourselves to some pastries or muffins. There's coffee and tea as well," Ana motioned toward the breakfast set in the center of the table.
"Now, I have here the blueprints, list of materials needed, and ownership papers for the building. All I need to know is how much it's going to cost," Ana said.
Christian knew that she was in full CEO mode now and again it gave him a hard on. But who wouldn't, this woman just walked in and he couldn't take his eyes off her. The skirt hugged her so tightly that he could see the perfect shape of her ass. The top she had on looked like it belong behind closed bedroom doors, not an office. But it made her breasts look amazing. He was still wound up from the dreams and those emails earlier that morning. Time to turn up the heat, he thought. He was not going to lose their bet.
While Ana and Elliot discussed materials and cost and Kate stared in a daze at his brother, Christian made himself a coffee. Under the table he stretched his foot out and rubbed his ankle up the back of her leg while innocently gliding his finger around the lip of his cup. Her head tilting to the side was the only indication she gave that she'd noticed then turned her attention back to Elliot. After talking numbers, Kate handed Ana her book to make some notes.
"Does anyone have a pen?" Ana asked.
"I do," Christian reached into his breast pocket and passed it to her. He brushed his fingers with hers and saw her eyes light up. As she made her notes and adjustments he reached over and grabbed a blueberry muffin from the basket. Ana was watching the way his fingers played with the paper.
He felt her eyes on him as he pinched the wrapper and peeled it away slowly, then looked up to meet her gaze. With a smirk, he broke a piece off and popped it into his mouth then glanced at Elliot before looking back at Ana. Her eyes were watching his mouth. He gave her his panty dropping smile and felt a crumb at the corner of his lips. Very slowly, he licked the piece into his mouth. Her eyes widen for a few seconds and then she took a deep regulated breath. I will have you begging in no time, he thought.
"Elliot, would you like to look around. I can help with any questions you might have," Kate offered standing up and heading for the door with Elliot hot on her tail.
"Well that was….interesting. Thank you for introducing me to your brother, he's going to be a big help," Ana said standing up.
"It was a pleasure Miss. Steele" he followed her to the door.
Ana stepped to the side for him to walk through first.
"Please Miss. Steele, you first," he extended his arm out.
"Always such a gentleman," she said walking pass him.
He took the opportunity to lean in to her ear. "Not such a gentlemen. My view of you from behind is a favorite of mine," he whispered to her making sure he was close enough for her to feel his breath. She shivered then turned to look at him. She was so close, their lips a fraction of width apart. She was searching his eyes then looked at his mouth. It would be so easy to just close the distance and have his way with her. But that would ruin the bet and his brother was there. With a smirk he pulled back and waited for her to start walking before following right behind her. His hand softly grazed her ass as they walked toward the elevators. She looked at him then looked forward while shaking her head and letting out a giggle.
God, that giggle. My dick can't get any harder. He was doing everything he could to get her begging. It was fun to torturing her, but the perpetual hard on was starting to pain him. He thought briefly of relieving himself when he returned to his office but pushed that thought away. He didn't expect her to and it would be worth it in the end. Tonight would be one for the record books with the way he was feeling.
They stopped in front of the elevators and waited for Elliot who was still talking to Kate at her desk. He noticed them waiting and waved for Christian to hold on a moment.
"I do believe you have something to tell me Ana," Christian said with a small smile.
"I do? What could that possibly be?" she asked looking at him with innocent eyes.
He chuckled, "Alright, you're a hard one. That's fine, we still have the rest of today," Christian said calling the elevator.
"Hey little bro, before I forget Happy Birthday man," Elliot said once he was close to them.
Ana looked at him and then at Christian. "It's your birthday?" Her brow furrowed.
"Yeah, but he doesn't like to make a big deal out of it," Elliot told her.
Christian gave him a 'shut the hell up' look.
" , I do believe a Happy Birthday is in order," Ana smiled at him sweetly.
"Thank you,"
"Don't forget mom wants you at the house for dinner tonight," Elliot said.
"Great," Christian ground out looking at Ana. He'd wanted to have dinner with her, not with his family.
"Ana, how about you come too? I invited Kate, hope that's ok," Elliot offered.
"Yeah, that's fine. Well, if Christian doesn't mind," Ana said looking at him.
"I would for love you to come tonight," he looked hard at Ana, trying to imply his double meaning. He held back a groan when she bit her lip in acknowledgement.
"Great, see you guys there. Kate has the address."
Damn elevator is taking too long, Christian thought. He wanted to get out before Elliot said something stupid.
"Ana, I'll get started on the construction in two days, so I have time to set up the team. We'll be done in no time," Elliot said shaking her hand.
"Thank you, I trust it will come out amazing," she said then turned to Christian. "Mr. Grey," she extended her hand. Elliot had gone to the door of the elevator so all he could see was Christian's back.
He took her hand, raised it to his lips to place a gentle kiss before licking her middle finger and biting the tip while his fingers grazed her palm. He heard her intake of breath and smiled at her salaciously.
"Mmmmm, a pleasure Miss. Steele," he said then stood next to Elliot. The elevator hadn't gotten there yet but it was close now.
Ana turned to go back to her office. Her skin was flushed and her blood was boiling and rushing to places it shouldn't. Everything down south screamed for Christian Grey. She saw how some of the women were looking at his back.
"I've already told you not to drool over guest! If I have to tell you again your pay will be docked! Now, get back to work!" she half yelled. She felt bad but didn't think twice before she walked into her office and sat down. She took a deep breath to clear her mind of all the dirty things she'd love to let that man who was too hot for his own good do to her.
Christian heard Ana yell at her employees before stepping into the elevator and it made him laugh out loud.
"What's so funny little brother?" Elliot asked.
"Nothing, just something I remembered."
"So, you like Ana?"
"Why?" Christian raised an eyebrow.
"Well, she's the first girl I've seen that doesn't bat her eyelashes and kiss the ground you walk on," Elliot shrugged. "I like her."
"Thanks, I guess."
Christian said goodbye to his brother then headed back to his office. The day was still young and he had quite a few things to do before he could head home to get ready. He wanted to ask Ana if she wanted a lift, but since Kate was now attending as well, they'd probably ride over together. He hoped he could get her to change her plans if need be.
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Twitching Palm
Date: June 18,2013 12:18pm
To: Anastasia Steele
It was a pleasure seeing you again Anastasia. That is some outfit you are wearing. I enjoyed it immensely for myself, but I'm not too happy about all the other guys that will see you like that and want what's mine.
Yes, you are mine now. If we'd been alone I'd have taken you across my knees and spanked that glorious ass of yours.
Would you like that Miss. Steele? Do you want me to remove that sinful skirt, strip you of your panties? I'll rub my hand over your bare cheeks. Maybe squeeze and massage them a bit. Then when you're all nice and wet, waiting for me to touch where you really want it, I crack my hand against your skin.
Mmm, you're nice and warm now. I'll rub it in before I smack the other side. Do you feel that? You're so turned on you're dripping. Your pussy is begging for attention.
Now, how many spanks should you get Miss. Steele? Since you're new to this we'll go with 5. That's three more.
Each slap
Smack! Rub.
Bringing you closer
Smack! Rub
And closer
Smack! Rub
To orgasm
Mmmm, you're skin is a wonderful shade of pink now as I continue to rub and fondle your cheeks.
What would you like me to do next Miss. Steele? You only have to ask.
Now, to the main purpose of my email.
Can I give you a ride to my parents' house? It would please me greatly to be at your service.
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprise Holding, Inc.
From: Anastasia Steele
Subject: Dripping? A River is better
Date: June 18, 2013 12:21 pm
To: Christian Grey
My dear, dear, Mr. Grey. I do believe that you have made me wet myself all the way through my skirt. I hope you understand that my outfit was never meant to bother anyone.
As you have said, it's always a pleasure to see you.
Spank me? But I did nothing wrong. Don't you think you're being a little over dramatic? If you noticed in my office I hardly work with other men. I think I can count them on one hand.
You're going to hit me? 5 times? On my ass? Christian, I have never been spanked. Not even as a child.
Yours? I like the sound of that, but does that mean you're mine?
To answer the main purpose of your email, I would love a ride but I need to pick up Kate. So if it's alright, I will see you there.
Anastasia Steele
CEO Steele Gallery Auction & Charity Industry
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Well this unpleasant
Date: June 18, 2013 12:28 pm
To: Anastasia Steele
I would have loved for my family to see me arrive with the most beautiful woman in the world.
Ana, as hard at it sounds, yes I was talking about spanking. That delicious ivory ass turning pick under my palm has my dick saluting. I pick the punishment to fit the crime. Your outfit looks like it was meant to be enjoyed in private. Not where other fuckers can see it. I don't like other men around what belongs to me Ana.
With you I get a feeling that I have never had before and it unsettles me a bit.
Baby, you belong to me. YOU ARE MINE! Your body cries out to me even if you don't know it yet.
Our bet is still on. Don't forget tonight is the the deadline. If by the end of my birthday dinner you haven't begged, and Anastasia I mean beg. I want to hear "Please touch me Christian" coming out of your mouth, then you win the bet.
I'm a man of my word.
I do hope to see you there Anastasia. To answer your question.
Yes baby, I'm yours. Gladly.
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprise Holding, Inc.
From: Anastasia Steele
Subject: Wouldn't miss it.
Date: June 18, 2013 12:33 pm
To: Christian Grey
I will see you tonight Mr. Grey. Before I forget, Happy Birthday again Christian. I wish you the best today and I have a gift for you. I do hope you like it. ;-)
I don't beg and I always win my bets Christian.
Yours,
Anastasia Steel
CEO, Steele Gallery Auction & Charity Industry
From: Christian Grey
Subject: See you tonight
Date: June 18,2013 12:35 pm
To: Anastasia Steele
I'll be waiting.
Thank you.
Just your presence is gift enough.
Yours,
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
Ana sent a quick 'see you there' to Christian before turning back to her work. The meeting was done now she needed to set up some photographers for the gallery. She wanted pictures of people in random moments, not people smiling at the camera. She had Kate set up interviews and then they headed out for lunch.
"So I heard Elliot invited you to dinner tonight," Ana said before taking a bite of her turkey and avocado BLT.
"Yeah, can you believe it? I have to call Jose's mom and see if she can watch Danny for me," Kate said.
"I'm sure she can, do you want a lift?"
"Sure, but I thought you'd be going with the birthday boy himself?" Kate gave Ana a playful smile, her eyes shining as she took a pull from the straw of her lemonade.
"He asked, but I told him I had to get you," Ana lifted a shoulder.
"Aww. Alright, but I don't know what to wear." The light in her eyes dimmed as she frowned.
"I have an outfit in mind that will make Elliot want you as soon as you enter the house."
They laughed and finished their lunch, it was quiet and with not much to do but prepare for the gallery opening. The day took its time in passing so Ana took this chance and went to get a gift for Christian. She'd already gotten something he could open in front of his family, but she wanted to get something else. After thinking about it for awhile she ended up with a few things that would be presented behind closed doors. At five on the dot Ana got a text from Christian.
*See you tonight. Preferably naked and screaming my name. ;-) - C*
Her heart skipped a beat. She had to give it to him, he sure knew how to turn on the heat. He'd managed to keep her in a constant state of arousal all day. Her damp panties were evidence of that. She smiled in anticipation thinking about her gift for after dinner, when they could be alone. She had a feeling he'd be the one begging, well, after he swallowed his tongue. She snickered as she walked to her car and caught Kate with a doing the same thing while looking at her phone.
"From Elliot?"
"From Christian?" Kate beamed gesturing to Ana's phone.
The girls did what they needed and then headed to Ana's to get ready. Elliot said it started at 8pm and by the time they had showered and started getting ready it was 7pm.
"So, what did you get the man that has it all?" Kate asked looking at a box on the couch.
"Just a little something," Ana smiled just thinking about.
Ana let Kate wear a knee-length purple dress with silver studs going under the bust line, up the center to the tie on the left shoulder. She put on some strapy silver heels and a silver filigree bangle. Her hair was left straight down, her make up with a smoky purple eye shadow and a dark pink lip. Ana thought elegant would be best for herself. She put on a simple white dress that was a little longer on one side with pleated detailing on the skirt and deep V neckline. She dressed it up with a gold lame belt, a 5 layer pearl necklace with random pave diamonds on the sides, small hanging gold pearls earrings, silver strap heels, and a silver glitter clutch. She styled her hair into sexy loose curls tousled and parted to the left.
They hoped into the Land Rover and made their way to the party, with a good 20 minutes to spare. Ana pulled up to a beautiful one story cream color house, bigger than the school they'd gone to.
"Damn, these people really show they have money," Kate said.
"Shut up," Ana laughed. Her friend had no brain to mouth filter sometimes, but that was how she loved her.
Kate knocked and was greeted by a woman with pigtails, right behind her was Elliot. He was wearing black jeans, black and white Nikes, and a plaid navy shirt left open over a white t-shirt. He was talking to a man that looked like a older version of him in grey dress pants, black dress shoes, a baby blue button up shirt with a navy blue cardigan on top.
"Kate, Ana. Hi," Elliot said walking to them.
"Hi," Kate gave him a half smile.
"Hello Elliot, how are you?" Ana asked.
"Good, thanks! Dad, this is Ana Steele. I'm reconstructing a gallery for her and this is her PA Kate Kavanaugh."
"Nice to meet you fine young ladies, I'm Carrick," he shook both the girls hands and then escorted them to the living room where everyone was waiting for dinner. On the way there was a high-pitched squeal coming from behind them. They turned around toward the stairs.
"Is she here?!" A voice said. Suddenly a tall raven haired girl in a blur of pink launched herself at Ana, enveloping her in a hug.
Ana stumbled back from the force, returning the hug cautiously while giving Elliot and Carrick a questioning glance.
Elliot chuckled, "That would be Mia. Our over enthusiastic sister. Enough Mia, let her breath for Gods sake!"
Mia stepped back still clutching Ana's arms. "I'm sorry. You're Ana right?" She looked her up and down, "you're gorgeous! When Christian said he was expecting someone and it was a girl, I didn't believe it. He's never brought a girl home before!" Her eyes twinkled with her exuberance matching her smile.
Taken aback, Ana was at a loss of what to say as she took in the beauty in front of her. She was definitely tall. Her pixie cut and five inch black heels elongated her slim frame. She wore a hot pink short dress with black halter neck ties, a black empire band with a pink bow, a slim line of black piping around the bottom, the under skirt was black as well. "Um, thank you," she managed.
Elliot pulled Mia away to introduce her to Kate as they continued into the living room.
Ana looked around for Christian. She found Grace walking in from what she assumed was the kitchen. Grace had on a simple knee length plum dress with three-quarter sleeves and matching thin belt, a rose-gold necklace with a line-up of 5 small triangles dotted with twinkling white diamonds on a wisp thin chain, and nude color heels.
"Ana dear, how are you?" Grace asked. This got the attention of everyone else in the room.
"I'm good Grace, how are you?"
"I'm good. I looked over plans you sent me for Friday. They're amazing, I love it."
"It's what I do," Ana answered simply.
"If you'll excuse me, I have to get back into the kitchen. Dinner will be read in about ten minutes. Gretchen, please bring the ladies a glass of white wine." Grace said before turning to leave.
She could feel someone's eyes on her and when she looked to her left there he was standing in front of a glass door, looking sexier than ever. He had on light brown linen dress pants with a white dress shirt with the first two buttons undone and the sleeves rolled up just below the elbow, revealing his toned forearms. He was standing with the blond lady she'd seen with him in the lobby at work. She had to be in her mid forties already. She was wearing a tight black strapless leather dress with a horizontal pleated center panel, black patented bitch high heels and black smoky eye shadow. In other words, she was in serious denial of her age.
Ana didn't want to interrupt so she stepped to the side and looked out a window, the patio was there and she could see the table setting. It was beautiful, small candles were lit down the center with different size pots of flowers and miniature bonsai trees. The centerpiece was to die for. It was a mix of white orchids, white hydrangeas, and soft peach colored roses.
Christian had made his way over to Ana while she was looking out the window. He stood right behind her, pressing his body into hers for a moment so she could feel the hard long line of him.
"Someone might think you're bored," he murmured.
She felt his warm breath on her cheek and a shiver ran through her. She'd give anything to be alone with him so she could grind her ass into him and have him take her right there against the window. But she couldn't and she didn't want to lose the bet. Resigned, she turned her head to look at him over her shoulder with a smile.
"No, not at all. I was looking at the table outside. It's really nice, it even looks familiar."
Christian shrugged. "Not my style, but my mom did it so I won't argue." God, she smells so good.
Ana turned to face him. "Smart move," she giggled quietly which in turn made him smile.
"I love that dress on you, it looks silk. Makes your skin look soft and touchable, like it should be draped in white silk sheets," he kept his voice low.
"Do you have silk sheets?" she responded quietly so only he could hear, his gray eyes darkened.
He closed the small distance between them searching her eyes. He was hard as granite and would love nothing more than to pull her into a private room to have his wicked way with her. But he had a bet to win even if it killed him. "Miss. Steele, are you ready to concede? I do believe we still have a bet going."
Ana met his gaze head on. "Mr. Grey, how could I forget after what you did leaving my office, that wasn't very nice."
"I don't play nice, I play to win," he leaned down to her ear and nipped it quickly, eliciting a quick in drawn breath from her. "And win I shall" he stepped back looking at her.
"It's not nice to tease others," she told him looking down. Her body was aflame with need. If he touched her again, she would combust.
"I don't tease, I show what you can have until the hunger eats at you and you can't take it anymore. You will beg for me Ana."
He stepped back even more as Gretchen came over to offer Ana a glass of wine but looked at Christina the whole time. Ana didn't know if she could get use women constantly fawning over her man. She noticed that the lady Christian was talking to was standing by the glass door looking at them with such burning emotion.
"Who's that?" Ana jerked her head behind him.
He glanced back then retuned to look at Ana. "Elena Lincoln, my mom's oldest friend." There was a chill to his voice as he spoke.
Ana saw something in his eyes that made her think that wasn't all, but the thought left as soon as it came because Christian stepped closer to her again.
"I want you. I want your skin pressed against mine. Your warmth. Your scent. Your fingers wrapped around the curves of mine. The taste of your kiss. God, I want you," his voice was low and full of need.
"Christian…. I …" she started.
"Dinner is ready. Everyone please head out to the patio," Grace announced.
Thank God, I couldn't think of anything to say. This man is really bringing his A game. No, Ana no! Not yet! Just get through the dinner so you can win the damn bet and then you can jump him, she told herself as she walked to the table.
Christian leaned into her one last time as he helped her with her chair. "I like the image of you bound at the wrists, arms above your head, and me pulling off your panties." Taking his seat on her left he smirked when he saw her flushed cheeks. Right when things were getting good, he knew he just needed a few more minutes, the chair on the other side of Ana pulled out and Elena sat down.
This was a not a situation Christian wanted to be in. Earlier that night Elena had tried to talk him out of having Ana has his sub.
"Christian, she's doesn't look like a submissive would. Maybe she's never done that before," Elena said.
"She hasn't, she's new to this," he admitted.
"Then why are you wasting your time? She'll have to go through training. You know I can have an experienced sub waiting for you by the time you get home," She said in that sickening persuasive voice she always used to get what she wanted.
Christian's eyes became hard, his voice cold. "I don't want anyone else Elena!" He spat. "I want her and I'm willing to do it. I still don't see how this is any of your concern. I'll tell you again, next time I won't be nice about it. Mind your own fucking business. If I want to take on a inexperienced sub I will," he gave her a look full of warning, before Elena could say anything something got his attention and he walked away.
Elena always sat next to Grace but tonight it was Ana that got stuck in the middle. Great, if she says one thing out of line I will lose it, he said to himself. Elena was a good friend, she showed him how the Dom and Sub world worked. He was grateful for it but sometimes she over stepped the line and he didn't like it.
"Grace, the table looks lovely," Elena said.
"Thank you. I took a few pointers from some pictures Ana's mom showed me of a party she threw a few years back," Grace said looking at Ana with a smile.
"I thought it looked familiar. But there are some things different, you did an amazing job Grace. You're really gifted, I'm honored to be helping you for Friday," Ana said smiling, she could feel Elena's eyes on her.
"Oh, you're helping with the Charity event on Friday?" Elena asked.
"Yes, I am," Ana said smiling politely at her.
"Grace I thought you were going to use someone more…" Elena looked at Ana and then back at Grace, "experienced," she finished.
Christian's hand darted to Ana's knee and squeezed lightly, "Ana owns her own company and has plenty of experience in doing charity events." He said giving a stern look at Elena.
"You do? What's your company's name?"
"Steele Gallery Auction & Charity Industry," Ana stated proudly.
"A friend of mine said they got a lovely piece of work from one of your auctions."
It sounded like a lie, Ana decided to kill her with kindness. "Thank you, I do hope your friend enjoyed it."
"So Ana, the plans for Friday are all done or is there still something missing?" Grace asked taking the attention off of Elena.
"Everything is done. I have to double check a few things but other than that it's all set. They'll be here Friday at noon to set up and then the caters will be here at six to set up the food and have everything done by eight. I promise Grace, nothing will be out of place or go wrong," Ana confirmed.
"I believe you. Your mother tells me you're very precise when it comes to details," Grace said laughing.
"Yes I am, when it comes to what I do I like for it to be done right," Ana felt Christian's hand glide up her thigh, she gave him a side glance and noticed Christian looking down. He looked up at her with a mischievous smile.
"Christian you've seen my work, has there been any problems with it?" Ana wanted to put him on the spot in hopes it would make him stop what he was doing. It's getting harder and harder to resist. God, all I want is to say 'fuck the dam bet' and drag his ass into a private room so I can jump him, she thought while looking down at her food.
"No, everything I've seen has been exemplary," He took a sip of his wine, watching her over the rim. "I've thoroughly enjoyed watching you work." His fingers continued up her thigh, a whisper of touch sending a delicious tingle down her spine to her sex. Ana struggled to maintain her breathing and squeezed her thighs together.
Elena caught the change in Ana's breathing and the tablecloth move. She knew what Christian was doing. This needs to stop. Christian is mine and I won't let this inexperienced goody two shoes take him from me. "So Ana…"
"Anastasia," Ana corrected. Only my friends call me Ana, she thought.
"Owning your own business and organizing charity events, you must enjoy being in control. Have you ever had to follow someone else's orders? To…submit to anyone?"
Christian choked on his wine. Ana's eyes widened and she turned to look at him. What the hell? Does she know what he does with women? She stared at him. Questioning him with her eyes while everyone else looked at Elena. An uncomfortable silence filled the room.
Christian cleared his throat. "Elena, what kind of question is that?" He ground out. He was beyond pissed. What the fuck was Elena playing at? Before he could say anything else his mother spoke up.
"Elena, that's enough with the questions. Ana is a wonderful woman and is brilliant at her job. We're here to celebrate Christian's birthday, not play twenty questions," Grace said playing peacemaker.
Ana sent Grace an appreciative smile. She'd deal with her questions later. Desperate to get the dinner back on a lighter note she turned to Christian.
"Before I forget. I have something for you," she pulled out a small envelope from her clutch and handed it to him.
"Ana, I told you. You didn't have to get me anything, your presence is gift enough," he looked at the envelope and then looked back up at her.
"Open it little bro," Elliot said from across the table.
Christian looked down as he opened it and then read the paper inside. "How did you do this?" He asked in shock.
"I called in a favor," she smiled hopefully. "Do you like it?"
"This is amazing, thank you . This is the best gift ever," he beamed at her and then leaned in to give her a kiss on the cheek.
"Well, what is it?" Elena asked with a bit more edge then she should have.
Christian shot her a cold glance before turning back to Ana and softening. He grabbed her hand under the table and linked fingers. Not to tease, just to show his appreciation.
"What Elena was trying to ask was, what did Ana get you son," Grace said looking at Elena with disapproval.
"I got him a reserved trip on a solar powered plane that's being tested now on watering farm lands," Ana explained. "My dad is friends with one of the scientist and I got him an exclusive piece for his wife's private collection so he owed me a favor."
"Ana, that was really thoughtful. How did you come up with that?" Carrick asked.
"Well, I did a little digging and with Elliot's help I was able to get some inside information on what Christians' company does and a few of his hobbies that he likes," Ana looked at him with a smile. She gave his hand a squeeze and leaned in toward his ear. Being taller than her he leaned down a little. "I have something else but I left it in the car, can I give it to you later in private?" she whispered.
"Sure," he smiled at her wickedly and gave another quick peck on the cheek.
The rest of the dinner was spent quietly with some conversation here and there mostly to Ana since everyone wanted to know who was this girl that had caught Christians attention. It essentially did turn into twenty questions.
"So Anastasia, why don't you tell us about yourself," Elena said looking at her as she finished her meal.
Ana mentally rolled her eyes. Here we go again. What is this woman's problem? "There isn't much to tell."
"There has to be something. Do you live with your mom?"
"No, I have my own place. I think I could afford it since again, I run my own business," Ana said.
Christian could tell she was entering that pissed CEO mode that turned him on so much.
"Elena, leave poor Ana alone. What's with all the questions?" Grace said, she never liked a show and the dinner wasn't going so smoothly.
"I'm just wondering. This is the first time we've see Christian interested in a girl and well I just want to watch out for him."
"How about you leave that job to our mom," Mia piped up. She'd never liked or trusted Elena and she'd kept her mouth shut during her harassment of Ana earlier. But she'd had enough. She could tell it was starting to bother Ana and she didn't want anything to affect her brothers chance at happiness and her chance for a sister.
"I'm going to get the cake," Grace stood up.
"I'll help you," Ana followed behind her into the kitchen.
"I'm very sorry about her, she's an old family friend and she's been around Christian since we got him so I guess she feels like she needs to protect him as well."
"Please Grace, you don't have to explain I get it, he's been through a lot and you guys want to watch out for him. It's understandable. I would be the same way if I was in your shoes," Ana gave her a small smile.
"I can honestly say that I have never seen him like this before, he's actually acting his age. I owe it to you. Thank you," Grace gave Ana hug and she could feel the love of a mother radiating off her, she'd never known that kind of love.
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR CHRISTIAN! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!" everyone sang.
He made sure that Ana was by his side the whole time. Grace had ordered a beautiful three layer chocolate cake with a chocolate pearl boarder around each layer. It also had pieces of chocolate decorating the sides and a few raspberries here and there, topped with thick chocolate shavings and more raspberries.
While everyone polished off their slice of cake Christian had stepped inside to answer his phone.
"Excuse me, where's the bathroom?" Ana asked.
Grace gave her directions and she stepped into the house. She got trapped in a wave of music coming from the living room. Along the way she was able to recognize the music playing. 'Never let me go', she thought.
She found Christian playing the piano with his back to her. He looked so relaxed and carefree, as if nothing could touch him.
"That's nice." He looked up at her but didn't stop playing.
"Maybe one day we can play together," he smirked her.
"How about you play and I sing," she sat down next to him making him shift to the side a bit. She picked up the song where he left off.
And the arms of the ocean are carrying me
And all this devotion was rushing out of me
In the crushes of heaven for a sinner like me
But the arms of the ocean delivered me
Though the pressure's hard to take
It's the only way I can escape
It seems a heavy choice to make
And now I am under all
And it's breaking over me
A thousand miles down to the sea bed
Found the place to rest my head
Never let me go
Never let me go
Never let me go
Never let me go
And the arms of the ocean are carrying me
And all this devotion was rushing out of me
In the crushes of heaven for a sinner like me
But the arms of the ocean delivered me
And it's over
And I'm going under
But I'm not giving up
I'm just giving in
I'm slipping underneath
So cold and so sweet…
Once the song ended they heard applause, turning around they found everyone standing behind them. Ana noticed that Elena was standing to the side with such a bitchy face that she could make milk curdle. Fucking Troll Bitch, Ana thought.
"Hey Ana, can we head out? I need to pick up Danny," Kate said.
"Actually, I was kind of hoping to go with Christian," she looked at him in question.
"Sure, I can take you home after if you want."
"Or I could stay," she looked at him from under her lashes. She noticed again that all eyes were on them.
He lit up like a child on Christmas morning. "Or that," he murmured taking her right hand.
She used her left hand to fish her keys out of her clutch she'd placed on top of the piano when she sat down. "Here Kate, please take care my car," Ana handed her the keys.
"Why don't I just take you home?" Elliot offered once he was standing next to Kate.
"Thanks, but I need to get Danny and I'm sure Ana will need her car," she grabbed her bag and walked to the door saying her goodbyes on the way.
Before Kate could leave Ana remembered Christian's other gift and dashed out to retrieve it. When she got back with the box he was waiting for her at the door.
"Is that for me too?" he smiled.
"Later," she smirked and walked inside.
"Mom, we're gonna head out too. It's late and we have to work tomorrow," Christian gave his mom a kiss on the cheek and then turned to his dad.
"Ana, thank you for everything. I'll see you Friday," Grace hugged Ana.
"It's no problem, I just hope everything will be to your liking," Ana turned to Carrick and shook his hand.
"Ana, see you soon," he said smiling.
"Good night Christian," Elena said from behind Grace.
Ana turned to her and gave her a small glare before she left next to Christian.
He didn't respond, he was still pissed at her for the inappropriate questions at dinner.
As they both sat in the back of the car looking out the window, neither of them could ignore the pull that was there.
"You really do look lovely in that dress Ana."
"Thank you," she whispered looking down at her hands in her lap.
"Please don't look down. I like looking at your face. Gives me a bit of insight into what you're thinking," he reached over and touched her cheek. This isn't something you do with someone that's going to be your sub, you know that Grey. Get your shit straight, he thought. But he knew no matter what he couldn't let Ana walk away from him.
Just that little touch was enough to start something that was going to have to be finished in the elevator or the bedroom, if they got that far.
Christian leaned in and cupped Ana's face with both his hands, pulling her towards him. In seconds Ana was straddling him and had her hands in his hair pulling it in that way he loved. The kiss was full of emotion as they devoured each other's mouths. They pulled away, foreheads touching, eyes closed, breathing heaving.
"Look's like you won Miss. Steele, nice job," he was still having a hard time breathing.
"So I guess your going for a ride with me," she looked him in the eyes and smiled.
"If I didn't know any better I would say that has a double meaning to it," he brought her hands to his lips and kissed each knuckle.
"With you Mr. Grey, everything has a double meaning to it. But don't get too worked up, I still have that other gift for you," she slid off him so she was sitting back in her seat.
"I'm dying to know what it is," he looked at her with those dark grey eyes but she wouldn't budge.
"Can I ask you something?" she asked hesitantly.
"Yes, anything," he answered turning his full body to her so she could see she had his full attention.
"Who was that woman? Elena? I could tell she's more than just an old family friend," she looked down and then back at him.
"You really want to know?" he asked.
"Yes," she almost whispered.
He took a deep breath. "She introduced me to the lifestyle I have now," he said looking at her dead in the eyes.
"She was your Dom?"
"Yes, for 6 years."
"But she looks so old," Ana looked down again.
"She's not that old, in her earlier forties," he told her.
"So you started as a…" she couldn't finish.
"Sub? Yes, I was 14 and she was 30," he stated.
She couldn't believe it, he was a child. Who would do such a thing to a child. But she couldn't blame him, he found a way to cope with his dark past.
"Ana," he waited for her to look at him. "Will I ever know the story to that scar," he looked like a child being denied his cookie.
"Christian," she sighed. She wasn't sure if she could tell him or not. "I don't know yet. It's not something I like to think about."
Christian grabbed her hand and rubbed his thumb across the back. " I'm sorry. I don't mean to push you."
The air had changed from light to heavy in a second but once they entered the elevator it changed again, the sexual electricity pulsed between them. She looked up at him through her lashes feeling that pull to him.
"Do you feel that?"
"Yes Ana, I do. I always do," he faced forward with his eyes closed. When he opened them he caught her looking at him with longing. He growled. "Oh, fuck the paperwork."
He lunged at her and pulling her to him while moving back to the wall. The kiss was raw, full of hunger and need as they attacked each other. Their tongues warring, teeth nipping. This was what he needed, what he'd craved. The past two days had killed him. His balls felt like balloons that has gotten to much air and were about to burst. A moan escaped her throat.
"I can't believe you won Anastasia. I've never lost," he said between kisses.
"It was hard, but I have half a mind to make it up to you, Sir."
His dick jumped at the word, she hadn't signed anything and yet she was still doing things the right way.
"Fuck, yes," he trailed kisses down her neck to the point between her breasts and back up. Her breathing was fast and he could hardly take a breath. The moment was broken by the ding of the door opening, neither of them moved.
Ana hadn't notice that her purse and his gift had fallen on the floor. "Just let me change and I'll see you in the bedroom," she walked quickly down the hall.
After stripping out of her clothes Ana was pacing around in the bathroom trying to collect herself. She'd never done anything like this and she didn't know if she would be any good at it. With the block she'd had it was amazing she could even think about doing this without running down hill screaming like before. She flipped her head over and ran her fingers through her hair to give it that just fucked look she wanted. She opened the box and retrieved some black knee high stockings with lace trim, slipping them on. Then she pulled out a red tie and a red blindfold which she set to the side. Next was the red lace panties with a bow in the middle and matching bra that also tied in the middle. She covered up with the red silk robe that came with the set. She looked out into the bedroom and saw Christian sitting on the seat in the corner. He looked up at her when he heard the door.
"Miss. Steele," he smirked.
She opened the door and leaned onto the frame, undoing the rode and letting it fall off her left should so he could see her completely. In one hand she held the blindfold and tie, in the other she had a bottle of white wine with the label "Fifty Shades" on it.
His eyes darkened and he knew this woman was made for him no questions asked. Fucked up or not, her wanted her. Not for six weeks, not for four months, but for much longer. Let's just hope she feels the same way when she finds out about his past.
Ana walked out of the bathroom and placed the wine on the night stand. She watched Christian as she attempted to walk seductively toward him. "Now, Mr. Grey," she said her voice breathy as she stopped between his open legs. "I believe it's time for your second present." His hands traveled up the sides of her thighs and around to cup her ass. She moaned before continuing, "I have here a blindfold and tie. Do you have any ideas what we could do with these?"
He groaned low in his throat. Looking at her in that lingerie with a blindfold and tie, offering herself to him, he was about to cum in his pants. His control was slipping. He knew just how to correct that. He squeezed her cheeks, rotating his hands inward so his fingers brushed against her sex.
"Of course Miss. Steele. I want you to…"
