A/N Sorry its later than I expected, I kept having things come up that prevented me from writing.

Chapter 14

I reluctantly make my way back to the penthouse to get ready for Sunday dinner. I wonder if I could get Grace to come check Ana's ankle out without raising any suspicions. How could I have scared her like that, what was I thinking. Arriving, I exit the elevator in search for Mrs. Jones. Finding her in the kitchen, as usual, she greets me with a smile.

"Mrs. Jones, Dr. Steele fell on the treadmill, she hurt her ankle, she claims it's just a sprain and won't let me skip this dinner. Bring her some meals for tonight and the rest of the week."

"Of course, Mr. Grey, anything in particular?"

"Whatever you have ready will be fine. While you are down there, would you mind checking her ankle to see if you agree. I might have my mother come check it out if its serious."

"Yes, of course, I can let Taylor know if I think it's more than a sprain, anything in particular you want me to bring for Dr. Steele?" She is smiling at me, more than normal, I wonder why.

"I don't know, she seems to eat most things, I didn't even ask. Ugh just bring a variety, thank you, Mrs. Jones." I hand her Ana's keys, that I forced her to give me so she won't have to walk to open the door, and I walk away to reluctantly change for dinner wondering how long I must stay to satisfy my mother.

Taylor pulls into the driveway and I don't see Elliott's truck yet meaning I'm not the only one running behind. He better show up soon so we can get this dinner underway. I check my phone for the hundredth time making sure Ana or Gail have not called needing something.

"Taylor, have you heard from Mrs. Jones?" I am anxious to see what she thinks.

"She texted and said she agrees with Ana it's a slight sprain." I purse my lips, maybe Grace will come by and look at it, just as a final opinion. Deciding I need to actually enter the house for this dinner to start I exit the Audi and walk to the door. I am only about half way when the door opens revealing my mother, which leads me to believe she was probably starring out the window waiting. I feel guilty for all the dinners I have missed without informing anyone, I wonder if she waited for me then, I really don't deserve Grace as my mother. Out of everyone Grace didn't deserve that treatment from me. I am glad Ana convinced me to come today after all.

"Christian, I'm glad you came, come inside, everyone wants to see you." I give her a small smile, I forgot the extended family was coming in for Dad's birthday, 60 is a big deal, with more people I am going to have to stay longer than I wanted. Graces gives me her patented shoulder squeeze and kiss on the cheek.

"Hey Mom, of course I came." A rumbling pulled both of our attention to its source, Elliot is pulling into the driveway, he needs a different car for personal use, I don't know how he can stand driving around in the Grey construction truck all the time.

"Well, if this isn't a surprise, Christian at a family dinner before me." He briskly walks up to the door giving Mom a kiss on the cheek.

"You are the one perpetually late, you only beat me somewhere if I don't show up or have work to do."

"Is that something to brag about little bro? Anyway, how is your little lady?"

"Little lady, what does that mean, have you met someone?" I can hear the elation in her voice accompanied by an excited smile.

"Did he meet someone, he practically- - "

"Elliott!" I stop before he starts an entirely different conversation, one I don't need my mother hearing. I wasn't ready to tell anyone about Ana, I don't even know what we are, or what I want, or what she wants for that matter. Heck we haven't even been on a date. I am saved by Mia approaching, she has the perfect timing tonight as she interrupts us right as Mom was gearing up to ask a million questions.

"Mom, the caterer wants to know when to start passing hors d'oeuvres." Mia completely ignores mine and Elliott's presence, which I am fine with, better than making another scene.

"I'll go talk to them, you can say hello to your brothers." Grace leaves either completely unaware of the glances Mia has been throwing our way or trying to orchestrate a reconciliation.

"Mia- -" She sticks her hand up in the air cutting Elliott off.

"I'm not talking to either one of you." She walks off with a hair flip and turn, leaving us standing in the entryway. She has always been too dramatic.

"Well, not surprising, I should probably thank her for that, now my ears won't be ringing from her chatter all night." Elliot jokes putting his hand on my shoulder guiding us both to walk into the house and see everyone else.

I have been enjoying myself, talking to my cousins and aunts and uncles for a change instead of focusing on work. We have more family than usual since some of his siblings flew out to see him since they are in an extended shut down for GM this summer. Back when we were growing up I saw everyone more frequently but when everyone started high school, sports and other stuff made it difficult to travel frequently, then came college and I started GEH, it has been years since I have talked to some of my cousins, total there are nine Grey cousins and one Trevelyan cousin. Three of them are married, and two have kids. I honestly don't remember it happening, I was shocked when I saw little kids in the backyard, I don't know if anyone noticed my shock, I vaguely remember Grace talking about the kids, I know I declined the wedding invitations and sent a gift, well Andrea did.

"What going on with Mia?" Josh asks as we are all sitting outside after dinner.

"She is mad because this one over here cut her off." Elliott points to me and take a swig of his beer.

"Not that I blame him, she has become a spoiled brat and is acting like a bitch." Josh and Meredith's eyebrows raise hear Elliott being so blunt about Mia, we have always been super protective and never criticize her, in fact I know we have beat Josh and Zach up before when we were younger for picking on her.

"What did she do?" Meredith questions. I watch as she sits on Josh's lap, resting her head against his, they both seem extremely happy, never in my life have I envied a couple before, I used to look at them with pity thinking they don't know what they are missing out on, but now I wonder what it would be like to have Ana here, instead of sitting alone at her apartment. I am pulled out of my thoughts by Elliott relaying the story of what happened this week.

"Yeah, to me it's not about the money, so much as she has no ambition anymore, she used to be kind and caring and now all she cares about is finding the newest fashions and her snooty friends who are waiting to be a trophy wife." Everyone nods in understanding and we quickly change the subject to football and what is new in their life.

Eventually after cake and gifts the party disperses and I am anxious to get back to check on Ana. Saying goodbye to everyone I register I actually had a good time today. I am giving my Mom a kiss on the cheek as she walks me to the door, when Mia interrupts us.

"When can I have my credit card back?" She confronts me as if I stole something from her.

"I don't know Mia, I am not sure if I will give it back. What do you even need it for? You have food and a house provided for you by Mom and Dad, a range rover in the driveway with less than 10,000 miles on it, and a closet full of clothes."

"How am I supposed to do anything, why are you being so rude." She starts her tears and is being hysterical before me.

"Mia, you have a trust fund and Mom and Dad give you money, I am not being rude I am simply trying to help motivate you." She thought the tears would change my mind because they have suddenly stopped and anger has replaced them.

"Whatever, all you care about it work anyway. Go back to work, I don't want to see you anyway, you clearly don't understand what it's like to enjoy being young."

"Mia, apologize right now, you need to stop with the attitude." Grace has never been sterner with Mia in her life.

"It's true, he is never here. I'm not sorry so I am not apologizing." Has Mia always been this whiny? She is like a toddler who didn't get her way tonight. She starts to walk away after her fit, but Mom is not having it tonight.

"I said apologize, Christian did nothing wrong, he shouldn't even give you money anyway, you need to think long and hard about you actions tonight." Mia slightly turns around and mutters something under her breath before running upstairs. When I look past the entry way I realize our little confrontation had an audience. Everyone realizes they are starring and abruptly start talking, I turn to Mom give her a kiss on the cheek and walk to the Car where Taylor is waiting. After the great time I had tonight, the end ruined it for me, I know I have been worked centered since I started GEH but, in these last few months I have been trying to change. I contemplate the entire way home, maybe I should have stayed with Ana today instead of leaving. In the midst of Mia, I forgot about asking Grace to look at Ana's ankle, hopefully it really just is a sprain.

APOV

When Christian leaves I bury my head in the couch pillow in embarrassment, I can't believe I hurt myself, I honestly didn't hear him in the gym. It was very sweet how concerned he is, I know I will be fine, as I frequently have accidents. I finally concede to having Gail come to check because I don't want to infringe upon his time with family and I like Gail and her cooking is amazing. About 20 minutes after Christian leaves I hear a knock on the door before it opens. Gail enters with two huge insulated bags and smiles at me.

"Gail, I'm one person, how much do you expect me to eat for dinner?"

"I have meals for the next few days for you, Mr. Grey said to make sure you have enough for the week. I was planning on bringing more mid- week for you."

"Honestly, I love your cooking, but I promise I am fine, I just agree to dinner because Christian was fretting over nothing."

"Yes, can I look at your ankle, then I will get dinner for you?"

"Gail, it's just a sprain, I promise I am fine, and if you don't have any plans, join me for dinner." She ignores me and carefully takes off the ice and tape to examine my ankle.

"I think you are right, it doesn't look too bad. It's just nice to see Mr. Grey so concerned, he felt really bad when he asked me to bring dinner."

"Cut the Mr. Grey shit, he is overreacting." She gives me a shy smile and re configures my ace bandage and Ice.

"I think its sweet how concerned he is with you Ana. You have him smitten that's for sure. Mr. Grey is a very generous person, I am just glad he has found someone, you, who has a true heart."

"I agree he is very generous and sweet, if not overly concerned for no reason." I ignore the part about me, I still don't know what Christian and I are doing. I have never felt this way before but I also don't want to get into something with my eyes closed.

"Alright, let me start on dinner, I have Shrimp Capellini, Chicken Caesar salad, and Macaroni and Cheese with me." My mouth starts to water as the aroma fills my apartment, the mac and cheese was not anything I expected to come from Christians apartment.

"Mac and Cheese? Its been forever since I have had it, although, I am shocked it's an option." She grabs bowls and plates the Macaroni on a tray for me to eat off of, accompanies with fresh green beans and a glass of tea.

"Mr. Grey loves it, I only make a batch ever few months, I hope he isn't too disappointed I brought it down with me." The fork I had going toward my mouth drops.

"Take it back, I don't want to take Christians favorite. Any of the others sounded delicious."

"Eat it Ana, I will make more, don't you worry." I hate Gail is having to do extra work because of me and Christian over reacting to a sprained ankle.

"Only if you join me." I give her a no nonsense look and pat the cushion next to me. She relents and we have a nice conversation about the pharmacy and how Jason is terrified about getting a shot.

"I honestly don't know how an ex-navy seal can be so afraid of something as small as a needle. He is trying to figure a way the get out of it." She laughs and I am thoroughly amused and looking forward to giving his shot now. I can't wait to see this burly man who rarely shows emotion freak out over a shot. We finish up dinner and Gail leaves the rest of the food despite my objections. I spend the rest of the day catching up on my DVR shows, before getting sucked into a marathon of 'Fixer upper' on HGTV, I wish the prices in Seattle were the same as Texas. I make my way to the bathroom; my ankle is protesting but already feeling better than before. As I finish washing my hands I hear my name being called.

"Ana, Ana! Ana, where are you?" Christian has a hint of worry increasing with each Ana he utters. I make my way back to the living room, running into Christian on the way.

"Ana, why are you walking? You are supposed to be resting on the couch!"

"Relax, I just had to go to the bathroom, I am heading back to the couch now." Before I take another step, he scoops me up and carries me back.

"Christian, I can walk, it's not broken." I can't stop laughing at this man and his antics.

"Ana, you promised no walking, you should have called me or Gail to help you."

"Christian, one you were gone and two I don't need an escort to the bathroom, it's a sprain and I have a wrap on it." He sighs but reluctantly nods his head.

"Fine, but you need to take it easy, only a few bathroom trips and right back to resting."

"Considering its nighttime, I think I can manage that for tonight, work tomorrow is a different story." His eyes widen with alarm.

"You are still going to work tomorrow?"

"Of course, I have a business to run, and if I'm not there we have to close."

"Can't you get someone to cover? You are injured."

"Christian, no, I am working, I don't tell you how to run your business, I don't need your opinion. Besides I am not injured it is a sprain." I see him clench his fists. I don't want this to be an argument, especially since we are just going in circles, I lean over and kiss his cheek and whisper in his ear.

"I appreciate your concern, you just need to concede this one and trust me." I kiss his ear and make my way to his mouth, moving my hands to his hair, being cautions not to touch his chest and back. I know he said it didn't hurt but I don't want to take any chances.

"Fine, you win this one. Please take it easy, I don't want you in pain." I chuckle and pull away from his lips raising my eyebrow giving him my skeptical expression.

"I though you like the pain, what happened to the Dom in you." I tease. I get a small chuckle in return followed by kisses from my cheek to below my ear and finally I can feel his breath on my ear as he whispers.

"An injury is not pleasurable pain, I would be more than happy to give you something more pleasurable if you like." He gives my butt a teasing smack. I immediately kiss his lips to avoid my comment, I never understood all the ass grabbing couples did before, but it's very sensual every time he grabs, rubs, squeezes, or even lightly slaps it. We continue to explore each other's mouths as we make out on the couch. Before I know it he removes my hands from his hair and moves one to his back as he looks up at me.

"I told you, it doesn't hurt when you touch me." I examine his gray eyes searching to see if he is lying but he gazes back at me with complete lust, his pupils are dilated. He doesn't give me a chance to examine longer as he attacks my neck with kisses and moves one of his hands to the hem of my shirt, silently asking if its ok to move further. I pull away and remove my shirt, leaving me in just a sports bra. His eyes rake over my body and he wastes no time pulling the bra up to expose my breasts. He teases me by kissing and touching everything but my hard nipples. I remove his shirt along with my bra and get lost in Christians touch.

I watch Christian as he walks out of my apartment, checking out his ass, I bet its fantastic under those pants.

"Christian, wait." He halts abruptly and turns around as I reach for my phone.

"I don't have your phone number." He smiles and walks back to me pulling his phone from his pocket as well.

"Good thinking, I would have made someone find this for me tomorrow, when I remembered." We exchange numbers, he gives me one more kiss and is out the door again. I am left giggling at my predicament; I have made out with, let him kiss my breast, and had a man sleep in my bed without knowing his phone number. I never thought I would see the day that would happen to me. The other predicament I am faced with is wet panties and being extremely aroused, part of the reason I kicked Christian out, I am not ready to go any farther with him and I was feeling my resolve slipping with each kiss he gave. I walk to my bedroom with a slight limp and find my trusty vibrator out and situate myself in bed. I am already wet and when I bring the vibrator to my clit it is more sensitive than before. I think back to what happened on the couch and start to fondle my breast like Christian was, I can almost feel his frim sensual touches exploring my body, moving under my pants and flicking my clitoris. With a pull on my nipple, and the vibration directly on my clit I explode, relishing in the release. I calm my breath as I come down, I don't think I have ever orgasmed that quickly or powerfully before. I can't imagine how it will be when it is Christian and not myself. Shit, do I think it's going to be Christian, I just had a real conversation with him this week, is it too soon for all of this? I have waited 27 years to find someone I am remotely attracted to, and I manage to find Seattle's most eligible bachelor, who is far more experienced than I am. Crap, I am going to be such a disappointment to him, I have zero experience with sex, I have let him get farther than anyone before, what have I gotten myself into.

Waking up this morning was difficult, I tossed and turned all night wondering about what is happening between us. I get out of bed and into the shower, thankful my ankle is feeling better. I think one more day of light walking and I should be back to normal.

Good Morning, Ana. How is your ankle- C

Morning, feeling great! –A

Please take it easy today-C

J-A

I quickly get ready and head to the pharmacy, only to find Jason standing outside with a chair.

"Jason, what is that?" I should have known he couldn't just take my word for it.

"Mr. Grey wanted to make sure you have a suitable chair to work from today." I let him in to set the chair up as I start my normal opening routine.

A chair. You do know I own these- A

I didn't see any the last time I was in. Just want to make sure you heal properly- C

I roll my eyes and go check out what exactly he sent over. It's a walnut stool with a back and black leather cushion with arm rests and an accompanied foot stool. How he got something here this morning I will never know. I sit in the completed chair and I hate to admit how nice it feels. I take a quick selfie and send it to Christian.

You look beautiful-C I blush at his words, he really is nothing like I expected him to be.

Me or the chair? –A

You, but the chair does look nice –C

The next few days are spent texting back and forth when we are not busy at work. Christina seems to be staying late every night to work on a project. Before I know it, Wednesday arrives and I have my meeting with Monica before my official first date with Christian. Getting dressed has never been as stressful as it is this morning. I want to look professional but also something more date appropriate. I finally settle on a white blouse under a cream blazer and black leather pants. I settle on wearing flats as I don't want to press my luck with heels after the sprain.

I sign in at the lobby and wait for Monica, I watch as everyone enters and exits with purpose, the normal murmur of talking suddenly quiets as the doors open and Christian walks in. He is looking amazingly hot today in his Charcoal suit which accentuates every muscle. He must notice me sitting as he walks this way, I stand up as he approaches.

"Ana" He smiles and gives me a light kiss on the lips. I wasn't sure how to engage so I am glad he took the lead.

"Christian." I give him a smile, I don't know what else to say as I feel the eyes of the lobby on us.

"Are you waiting on Monica?"

"Yeah, she said she would be down in a minute, I am a little early." He smiles

"I have a meeting but I can't wait for lunch, you look gorgeous, by the way." I blush

"Thank- you, I can't wait either." He gives me another kiss and walks away right as Monica approaches.

"Sorry to keep you waiting Dr. Steele." She completely ignores what she just saw and leads me towards the elevator.

"No problem, I am a little early."

"I have pulled the employees who are not on our health plan, only about 50 people in the building. How do you think we should deal with them?" We get right down to business for the clinics. She shows me a few different room options and we go over time constraints and all the logistics for the clinic.

I am happy to say, we have almost everything figured out a little more than an hour later. We are going to make it a 3-day clinic dividing the days based on floors. Monica is going to give all of the non- insured employees a form to fill out with current insurance if they wish to participate, and GEH is going to cover the co-pays of the cost of the vaccine if it's not included in their coverage. This makes everything so much easier on my end. GEH is also providing lunch to everyone who gets a flu shot and we have decided to have people who have spouses or children a sign- up sheet so they can plan what will work best with their families. I am extremely excited all of this worked out and is actually going to happen.

We finish up and Christian must have given Monica instructions to send me to him after. I am nervous as I stand in the elevator and watch the numbers change. I really hope this date goes well. The elevator stops and the doors open with a ding, I walk into the reception area and am greeted by a smiling Christian with a kiss.

"Are you ready?" he asks and I blush and nod. Christian grabs my hand, I can feel the electricity zap me, and I squeeze his hand and stare into his eyes as we walk into the elevator.

A/N sorry I know it was supposed to be the date, but next chapter I promise. Let me know what you think!