DA/N: Sorry for only updating now :( I have another chapter almost ready to go! So you'll definitely be getting another one today. If not two. Shazjackmeg, you're like my muse lol. You always say the right things at the right time. You don't even know :) thank you my lovely!
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I blink open my eyes to put my annoying alarm off. I just want to sleep some more, but I'm excited to get to work again. I push my covers away from my body and get out of bed. I feel deflated today, I don't really wanna do anything, I just want to stay home.

I go into the bathroom and again, pee, brush my teeth and I decide to shower again. This will wake me up.

I get out feeling fresh and clean. Once I've put on some lotion, I look for something to wear. I find my stockings and put those on. I then find a dress, it's Aztec printed and has three quarter sleeves. This should do fine.

I put my dress on and put on a pair of brown boots.

I decide not to wear any make up today, so I just apply a little nude lipgloss and I'm done. My hair is in a loose bun with waves around my face. I like it.

I grab a scarf, my coat and handbag. It's quite chilly outside today.

I hear a knock on the door and I'm stunned. Is it that time already? No time for lunch or coffee this morning. I grab my handbag and shove my phone and purse inside it, I'll just have to get something later.

I open the door and it's Taylor. I must look confused because he gives me a small smile and says Christian is in the car. I try to ignore the sigh of relief that passes my lips. I guess I really do want to see him.

I don't even have time to greet Kate this morning, she will understand. I nod at Taylor and head to the SUV. He opens the door for me and I slide in.

"Ana," I hear a hint of uncertainty in his voice. He isn't sure if I'm okay or not, he doesn't know how to approach me.

I look over at Taylor and he is focused on the road, so I move closer to Christian and take his face in my hands.

"I'm a little upset that you've been with her, it's strange to me, and I'm confused, too, but I'm okay. We can talk about this another time as I've said last night, ok?" I assure him and kiss him.

He suddenly grabs my face and kisses me like his life depends on it. He presses a button and a black screen comes up from nowhere, giving us privacy from Taylor. I feel bad but I want this. I want him to kiss me.

I open my mouth for him and I hear him growl. He kisses me harder, if it were possible. His hands leave my face and his kisses subsides. He gives me butterfly kisses on the corners of my mouth, my cheeks, my neck and surprises me by kissing my forehead.

"What are you doing to me?" He asks. I have a feeling it's rhetorical so I don't answer him.

"Do you want Starbucks?" What? What did he say?

"Ana?" Right, coffee.

"That would be great, thank you," he smiles at me. This man!

He presses the button again and the screen goes back down. "Taylor, Starbucks please. Same as yesterday,"

"Yes, Sir,"

We seem to have a routine going. I like it. Taylor stops in front of Starbucks again and gets our coffees.

"Do you have plans tonight, Ana?"

I want to say no, but I do.

I nod my head and tell him that I plan on stopping for groceries and then making Kate's favorite meal for us. He looks disappointed but nods.

Taylor comes back with our coffees and he passes us the coffee. I thank him and take a sip. Hmmm... just as good as yesterday. I could definitely get used to this.

"I can get you from work and take you to the grocery store?" He looks at me with hope in his eyes.

I want to laugh, I can't picture Christian doing grocery shopping. He won't even pick up his own coffee!

"Something funny, Ms Steele?"

I stifle my laugh and shake my head.

"No, nothing at all. I just can't picture you at the grocery store is all, but yes, you can come along with me."

He smiles and sits back in his seat.

Taylor stops in front of SIP and I thank him. Christian has already gotten out of the car and opened my door for me.

I grab my bag, throw it over my shoulder, and get out of the car.

"I'll see you later?" Christian asks me as he presses a kiss to my lips.

"You know where to find me," I smile at him.

I kiss him one last time and walk into SIP.

I get to my desk, throw my bag down and put my coffee aside. I look into Jack's office and he's not in yet, that's weird. Luckily I still have the two manuscripts he gave me yesterday. I'm almost finished with the first one, so I decide to go ahead and finish both up.

"Ana, good morning." I look up from my work and see Jack standing there. I stand up immediately and greet him back.

He smiles at me. "Sorry for being so late. How was the morning so far?"

"It was good, Jack. I'm halfway through with the second manuscript you gave me. I like it. Would you like the first one back? I'm finished with it." I ask Jack.

"No, that's okay. You finish both up and then we can discuss it once you're done. Perhaps over lunch?"

I do a double take. What? Discuss work over lunch with my boss? Is that appropriate?

"Lunch is the only time we have, Ana. After your lunch break, you'll have lots more manuscripts to get through today, and I'd like at least two of them to get done by close of business this evening,"

Whoa, he's pushy. What's lunch anyway?

"Uhh, sure, Jack. I'll see you at 1. That's fine," That didn't sound convincing, even to my own ears.

He eyes me carefully until he decides his happy with what I've said and nods. He walks away and sits down in his chair. I'm still watching him, trying to find out what the heck just happened, he catches me though and motions me to turn my chair around and work. Best advice I've gotten all week.

I haven't really been focused on what I'm reading. I've been reading the same paragraph for 5 minutes. I can't stop thinking about this morning with Jack. It could completely be innocent, he hasn't given me reason to think otherwise. I shake my head. I'm being silly! He's my boss! He's been nothing but accommodating to me. Too accommodating maybe? I shake my head again, I need to stop my wayward thoughts. I always have this damn problem. I roll my eyes at myself and snort, this is ridiculous.

"Is the book that bad?" What?

"Sorry?" Jack smirks. "The faces you're making right now are hilarious. Is it that bad?"

Oh! Busted! "Uhm, no, it's not bad at all, it's actually quite good."

"Then why the faces, Anastasia?" He all but spits my name out. It doesn't sound like that when Christian says it. And suddenly I miss Christian. I've managed not to think about him until now.

"I was just thinking about something. Is it lunch time? Should we go?" I change the subject and smile, maybe this should work. I can't tell my boss that I'm weary about his intentions with me.

He nods and smiles and I see the man I saw yesterday. I'm relaxed instantly. I put my coat on and scarf, and grab my bag.

I make a quick stop to the restroom to relieve my bladder before going with Jack.

When I return from the restroom, he is there.

"Ready to go, Ana?" I note he has taken the manuscripts from my desk and has them in his hands. I suddenly feel bad. I was overreacting.

"I am," I say with a genuine smile.

"There's a sandwich shop just around the corner, everything on their menu is delicious. I must warn you that it's addictive, so be careful," he says with humor in his eyes.

I laugh and shake my head. "Noted! Let's go,"

I can't believe I was being so stupid. I'm actually excited to share my thoughts with him, it will show him that I'm taking my job seriously.