E L James owns everything

All mistakes are my own

CPOV

We had a really great time at the game with my family. I knew our kiss would be in the press the next day but I didn't care, I'm not going to stop kissing Ana just in-case there was a camera around.

We had just left Grey house on our way to SIP when I heard Taylor's phone go and could feel the car pick up speed. I knew something was wrong with Ana as it would be the only thing that would garner that reaction from him, so I called Sawyer myself.

"What is going on" I asked when he picked up.

"Sir an envelope was given to Miss Steele by one of her colleagues. She was given it by a friend who was unable to get close to SIP because of the press outside, Sir its from Rodriguez and there is a photo inside."

"Is Ana ok" that was the main question.

"The photo had fallen out and Miss Steele had picked it up, she was upset. I asked her to stay with me but she told me she was going back to work. I am stood at the corner of her office Sir so I can see her but I would advise that you come."

"We're already on our way, don't let her out of your sight" I said disconnecting the call.

We pulled into the car park at the back of SIP and quickly went inside and up the stairs. I needed to see Ana. I walked into the office and was stopped by Sawyer who thrust the letter and photo in my hand. He knew I wanted to get to Ana but it was obviously important for me to see this.

Looking down and seeing the photo, angry doesn't even cover it. His computer was wiped and apartment's were also checked and they didn't find anything else. So where did this come from.

I opened the card to read what he had put.

Ana,

They are stopping me from seeing you, I'm sorry I waited to tell you I love you and you had to find out about the photos like this. The photo I included you looked so peaceful, I have more if you want to see them.

love José

I don't think I have ever felt so grateful that Ana had never opened that envelope. Over my dead body would he ever get near her again.

I passed it to Taylor telling him to recheck the apartment and get onto Welch because he has breached the restraining order. I wanted him arrested.

"Make a copy of that and then hand it on to the police." Taylor pulled out his phone to call Welch, the sooner he was found and off the streets the better.

I walked over towards Ana kneeling in front of her and calling her name. After a few seconds she focused on me and then launched herself into my arms.

I had called Ray to inform him of the situation after Ana had gone to sleep, if I thought I was angry, Ray sounded like he was going to explode.

Ana had slept better than I though she would, I was worried as she was so quiet when we got home. This morning it was like she had drawn a line under it and wanted to forget about him. Her smile was back and it was beautiful to see. I hadn't shown her that letter and I wouldn't. I promised her no secrets and it would kill me to do it but I wouldn't tell her word for word what was in it.

She told me she was excited about New York and I was as well, I hoped to ask her to marry me while we were there. She had asked me what I wanted for my birthday and I had told her I just wanted her. It was true I just wanted her as my wife.

Rodriguez had been arrested by Seattle PD last night and I was waiting for an update from Welch.

I was just in my head's of department meeting when Andrea popped her head in and signalled to me that she wanted a word. I knew it wasn't Ana as my phone was fully charged and in my pocket.

"Andrea what is it" I asked her walking into the hallway.

"Sir a Mr Raymond Steele is in reception asking to see you." she said.

"Let him up straight away please and show him into my office" she walked to reception as I walked back into the conference room.

"Ros can you conclude the meeting please, I have a family emergency to deal with" I spoke quietly to her as she nodded.

I excused myself stating that Ros would continue the meeting and went to my office. As I reached it the elevator doors opened and a very anxious Ray emerged.

We exchanged pleasantry's before he followed me into my office.

"Is Ana ok" he asked me as soon as my door was closed.

"She was fine this morning, it was like she was back to her normal bubbly self. I haven't told her what was in the card."

"Good she doesn't need to know. I came here today because I had a very distressed José SNR round early this morning. He told me that José had been arrested, he was angry. Not at you or Ana but at José himself. He told me José had come early yesterday morning to pick some things up from out of his room that he still kept there. He only stayed about 30 minutes saying he had to go into Seattle for a meeting." he paused for a moment before continuing.

"After he was arrested José Snr. decided to look in his room, he was angry and wanted to see what his son was up to and he found this." He pulled from a bag he had been carrying a tin which he passed to me.

"I only opened it once, once was enough" he said sitting in the chair.

"I let that animal around my daughter" he said quietly.

I opened the tin, seeing many pictures of her like the one with the card, thankfully all clothed. I don't know what I would have done if there was any of her naked, yes I do know I would kill him.

A knock on the door then brought me out of my thoughts as I closed the tin.

"Come in" I called.

Welch came in followed by Taylor. I introduce Welch to Ray and offered them all a seat.

"Sir I have just spoken to a guy I know at the Seattle PD. Apparently Rodriguez broke down during the interview saying he had only wanted to send a love letter and didn't realize he was breaching the order because he hadn't given it to Miss Steele directly. He was crying, saying he wanted to get out and promised never to contact Miss Steele again."

"How do you want to proceed sir" Welch asked me but I turned to Ray, Ana was hopefully going to be my wife but she was his daughter.

He nodded to me so I turned to Welch.

"What type of sentence are we talking here" I asked him.

"Minimum unfortunately, It could be anything from a fine up to twelve months imprisonment. a judge will decide on the severity of the crime and if he is a threat to the public or Miss Steele but as this is a first offence it will more than likely be a fine. It all depends if they think he will re-offend. If he had hurt Miss Steele we would be looking around five years but as that is not the case they will just class it as stalking"

"A fine he can upset my daughter and all he can get is a fine, if that is all he gets then it is about time I had a talk to him myself." Ray was pissed and I couldn't blame him.

"Ray, you asked me to look after Ana, and I will I promise you that, let me deal with this please."

Thankfully he had agreed. I passed the tin on to Welch to either pass on to the police or destroy them, If not needed. Just after lunch I had a call from Welch that José had been released and was heading for home. It was time Mr Rodriguez and I had a little talk.

I told Taylor I was going out for a bit. I would have rather gone on my own but I knew he would have just followed. Ana was safe with Sawyer and Reynolds so we got into the car and drove over to his apartment. I had no idea at first until after the gallery open when his computers were wiped that he had an apartment here in Seattle. Ana was under the impression he was still in Portland. We parked outside a small apartment block, it was similar to Kate's and not that far away.

Walking up the steps to the first floor I knocked on the door. As soon as he opened it he tried to shut it but Taylor had his foot in the door stopping him.

He knew he had no choice so he walked away into the living room. I don't know how long he had lived here but almost everything was still in boxes.

"What the fuck do you want Grey, you have Ana I don't have anything else to give." he looked defeated but I didn't give a shit.

"Ana has never been yours to give but I will tell you what I do want, I want every photo you have ever taken of My girlfriend, we know all about the tin at your dads he gave it to Ray this morning. So I'm asking you before I tear this place apart are there any more photos of Ana" I was trying to keep my cool but I was seething.

"You cant even come alone you have to have your henchman do your dirty work for you" he was trying to get a rise out of me but he would not get his wish.

"Taylor can stay outside but it will not change what I have to say, last chance are there any more photos of Ana," he must have finally realised that I am not there to play games.

"One only, its the only one I have left" he said quietly.

"Where is it" I wanted this shit over, I wanted my smiling happy Ana back.

"The bedroom, please its the only one I have left, let me keep it please" Taylor left the room and headed in the direction of the bedroom, he wanted to go after him but didn't move.

He came back and handed me the photo, it was one of the two of them laughing but it should have been the three of them as you could see Kate had been cut out of the photo. I took it out of the frame, leaving that on the side and put the photo in my pocket.

I walked back over to Rodriguez.

"Ana is mine and I will do anything to protect her, anything. Her CPO'S will be armed from now on and will shoot any threat first and ask question's later, you Rodriguez are a threat, one of the highest threats on the list so stay away, move away, I don't care what you do but if you contact her, send a letter, phone call, text message even send fucking smoke signals I will have your arse, understand."

All he could do was nod.

"The courts might go lenient on you because it is your first offence but I wont, not where Ana is concerned" I walked towards the door with Taylor following, we headed to the stairs hearing the faint sound of crying behind us.

"Taylor 24/7 understand, I know you need to employ more staff so do it, keep the main three on Ana that she is comfortable with, I want back up when ever we need it and find a female CPO."

"I will get on it sir, I have a female in mind sir but she has been unable to commit because her father recently passed away from a long illness and she was looking after him. I will contact her again and if she is available I will pass along her details to you."

"Fine keep me up dated"

We didn't talk about Rodriguez when I picked Ana up, from the smile on her face she had a good day and I would do nothing to remove that. Now what is in those bags the wait is going to kill me.

Today we were flying to New York, my Tech team had left yesterday with all the equipment they needed in tow. I had two jets here at GEH, one I had purchased years ago and the newer one I had bought new last year. The team had taken the older one which would stay in New York until they came back next week. Ana and I would be using my new jet.

We had just dropped Ana off at SIP and would be picking her up at four and going straight to Boeing Field.

I had an idea to help take her mind off take off which would involve two silicone balls but I would see how she felt. Ana said early in our relationship she would be interested in trying something kinky and playful. I hadn't thought of bdsm for a long time, it has no place in my life any more and I definitely didn't miss it but it was always fun to find a new way to take her mind off flying.

I was brought out of my thoughts by a knock and Taylor entering. He always knocks and would get Andrea to announce him if I had a visitor here.

"Sir I have spoken to the female CPO I told you about and she is very interested in the job. I would recommend you meeting her and also introducing her to Miss Steele before making a final decision." I knew what he meant, if she was too stiff or crowded Ana she wouldn't feel comfortable.

"Arrange a meeting for when we get back from New York, maybe Wednesday."

"I will do sir" he said as he placed her file on my desk.

"Taylor, I am planning to ask Ana to marry me while we are in New York" I told him.

"That's great Sir I hope you get the answer you would like" he said, me too.

"Hopefully we will be making an announcement when we get back. I'm hoping by announcing our engagement the press will get what they want and then leave us alone, we can live in hope."

"I will alert Welch to be on standby but make sure he doesn't tell anyone until the announcement is ready to go out."

"I just need to ask Ana now." he nodded smiling before excusing himself from my office.

I reach over to my desk drawer and pull out the red box that is nestled there. It had been in my safe at home since I had picked it up on Tuesday morning. I opened it to reveal the diamond solitaire ring within. The large stone is set on a platinum and diamond band. It is large but not too big that Ana will feel uncomfortable wearing it.

Placing it back into my desk drawer, I locked it before I made sure I had everything I needed for the weekend. Our cases were already packed and in the car, I was under instruction's not to go into Ana's case. That's like putting a carrot cake in front of Ana and telling her she cannot eat it. I made a promise and I will keep it no matter how much it will drive me mad.

"Andrea can I have a coffee please" I said though the intercom.

"Coming right up Sir" was her reply.

It was a few minutes before she brought it in, having made it fresh. I know there is a coffee machine in the staff kitchen on this floor, but the coffee tastes like tar when it comes from it. Maybe its my taste buds because no one else seems to mind it.

"Thank you Andrea, I am leaving around 3.30 so as soon as all your work is done go home and enjoy your weekend"

She will need to rest this weekend because it the announcement goes as I hope next week the phones will not stop ringing.

I had everything I needed, ring in my pocket. Balls in my carry on bag. I can only think what airport security would say if they saw them on the x ray. I changed out of my suit into jeans and a sweater before leaving to meet up with Taylor. We had decided that Ryan and Reynolds would be with us in New York. I wanted Sawyer with Ana all next week in-case the shit hits the fan.

We arrived outside SIP to see a very bouncy Ana already waiting for us inside the doors. I think sawyer was struggling to hold her back, he would be going to the airport with us where we were to meet with the other two security before taking the car back to Escala.

"Guess What" Ana said as soon as she got in the car.

"What" I answered her.

"Were going to New York" she squealed. He mood was infectious and it was lovely to see her beautiful smile back.

"Come on then Miss Steele lets go to New York." she was like the energizer bunny bouncing in her seat as we pulled up to the Jet.

"Come on baby" I said taking her hand and leading her towards the stairs up saying hello to Stephan and Natalia our flight attendant. Beighley must be in the cockpit.

Instead of leading her to our seats I took her along with the bag to the bedroom at the back of the plane before shutting the door, we were early so we didn't need to sit down yet.

"Christian you cannot join the mile high club again while we are still on the ground" she said laughing as she sat on the bed.

"I know Ana, there is something I want to try, well for you to try but if you are not interested please just say no ok" she nodded her head as I opened my bag.

I took out the silicone Ben Wa Balls, they were a hard smooth silicone, I didn't know how the metal ones would feel during take off. Placing them in her hand she rolled them with her fingers.

"Kinky, Mr Grey I presume they are not meant for my butt" she said smiling at me.

"No they are for your pussy and if you had them in they would definitely make you fly, with a little help from me."I said before leaning down to kiss her lips.

"OK" she said smiling up at me.

I took her hand helping her up before asking her to place the balls in her mouth, they would need lubrication but she wouldn't need much as she was always ready.

"Bend over" I said pulling her jeans and panties down to her ankles. She might not be very comfortable in jeans soon but they would keep the balls in place as they were so tight.

Taking the balls gently from her mouth I inserted them into her pussy. If only we had more time, having her bent over in front of me, I was hard. I would remedy that once we were in the air.

She stood back up and I could see the instant they had moved inside her.

"Shit, that felt good" she said before looking at me. "Get rid of that smirk Grey."

She pulled her jeans back up and we walked back into the main cabin to take our seats.

"Are you ok baby" I asked her earning me a nod of her head and a squeak in reply.

Natalia contacted Stephan to let him know we were ready and the plane started to move.

We had reached the end of the beginning of the runway, waiting for a plane that was coming into land before we moved into position. Ana had reached over and was squeezing my hand. I wish she had worn a skirt because if it became too much I could have discretely pulled them out, with jeans she was stuck with them until the seat belt signs went off.

As soon as we started to move down the runway, Ana's grip tightened on my hand. I could hear her moans next to me from the vibration she would now be receiving. I leaned into her kissing the side of her head before speaking in her ear.

"Are you ok Ana" she nodded but didn't say anything for a moment before leaning in to my ear.

"Christian I need to cum" I looked to her and shook my head. I didn't want anyone seeing her cum but me.

"Hold it Ana" she whimpered in my ear.

"What do you want to do in New York" I asked her receiving a look that said "are you mad" for talking about that now.

"Tell me Ana, not long now we are rising" she looked over to see the monitor on the wall that let everyone in the cabin know our height and speed.

We only had a few more minutes before we levelled out. The seat belt light went off and we could move, I don't know who moved faster Ana or myself.

I pulled her into the room closing the door, thankfully it was sound proofed. I pulled her jeans and panties down to her ankles and then pulled the balls out causing her to shout my name as she came.

"Ana are you ok, was it too much" I asked her when her breathing was back under control. She hadn't said anything yet and I was getting worried now.

"I'm fine Christian, more than fine" she looked up to me smiling, thank god for that.

"Can we use them again sometime, maybe not when we have to wait to take them out though" she laughed.

I pulled her into my arms crashing my lips to hers. Her hands went into my hair tugging hard, as I picked her up placing her on the bed, I removed her jeans and panties completely this time as she pulled her top off followed by her bra. I removed my clothes before joining her on the bed. My fingers entered her, she was soaked and I needed to be inside her. Moving on top of Ana I pushed inside to the groans from both of us, she wrapped her legs around my waist as we moved together. Thrust after thrust bringing each other to our peak as we called each others name.

"I love you Ana, so much" I said leaning down to kiss her again.

"I love you too Christian" she pulled me down so I was completely lay on her for a few moments before moving us on our sides. I had slipped out of her but we were not in any rush to clean ourself up as we lay just looking into each others eyes.

We went back out an hour later, I asked Ana if she wanted to sleep but she was hungry, so I asked Natalia to set dinner out.

We began out descent into New York, Ana holding my hand. The balls were packed away, I was very pleased with the outcome and from the noises Ana had made she was too.

It was nearly 2am New York time when we landed, Ana had nodded off here and there during the past couple of hours but when ever I tried to move her she would wake up so I left her in her seat.

We were in the cars on the way to my apartment here in Manhattan. Ana was trying to stay awake as much as she could but she was tired and was asleep as soon as her head had hit the pillow.

We were up and having breakfast by 8am, Ana was still tired and she wasn't the only one. I am used to having less sleep but I had only gotten about 4 hours.

Ana had said she had booked something for my birthday evening on Monday so I had my proposal planned for Sunday evening. Well I was thinking just after midnight Monday morning so I had my birthday wish to propose on my birthday.

Speaking in public was something I was used to so I know it wasn't my speech today that I was nervous about, I just wanted my proposal to Ana to go perfect.

"Are you worried about your speech Christian, you have been quiet" Ana asked me.

"I'm fine baby, just mentally checking I haven't forgotten anything," that wasn't a lie it was tomorrow I was checking I had everything for.

"You will be perfect" she said putting her arms around me.

I kissed her head before taking her hand to head for the door. We took the elevator down to the garage and drove to the conference centre where the exhibition was taking place.

We picked up our passes from the reception desk before going to find our booth. Thankfully there was a map on the wall so we were able to locate the booth easily.

"Mr Grey, Miss Steele" Barney called as we walked over.

"Hi Barney" Ana greeted as I nodded to him.

"Is everything all set up" I asked as Megan one of our interns came over.

She said hello before going to the back of the booth. She was one of the quiet ones of the group but is always included and her ideas have proven very productive.

Ana let go of my hand and walked over talking to Megan and was holding our phone

"How is everything going, where is Fred" I asked him.

"He said he was going for a snoop around to see what the competition has on offer."

Ana walked back over to me talking with Megan, I don't think I have seen Megan speak this much.

"Christian this phone is amazing" she said with a proud look on her face.

"I think I will take Fred's idea and have a look around" i took Ana's hand as she passed the phone back to Megan.

"She seems nice" Ana said about Megan.

"She is, Megan is one of the newest members of our team, she can be quiet and sometimes get drowned out by some of the loud mouths of the group but she has some amazing ideas" i am very proud of my team.

We walked around taking a look at what other company's had to offer. There was talks going on in another room which is what i will be doing this afternoon. I introduced

Fred to Ana who was just coming out of the room with pages of notes in his hand.

"It's always nice to know what the competition is up too" he said before going back into the direction of our booth.

"Are you ok Ana" she had been quiet walking around unless she was talking to someone.

"I'm fine Christian, I'm just taking everything in. I thought i was ok with technology but I'm feeling a bit like my dad with some of the things in some of these booths" she said making me laugh, wrong reaction.

"Ana you are not alone, i work and deal with technology every day and even I'm trying to figure out what some of these inventions are" i laughed, pulling her into my arms.

We spent some time in the GEH booth before going over my speech for today. I only planned to do the introduction, i wanted my team to step forward and claim the work they were proud of. I would rather leave it all to them but with being CEO i had to be the face of the company that people could associate with. It wasn't long before i was introduced and was walking onto the stage, my team close behind.

"Thank you for inviting my company here today, technology is something that changes all the time. it has to adapt to any situation, any environment, otherwise it will be left behind.

At Grey Enterprises Holdings we have been working on a project for the past few months that hopefully in the long run will do just that.

I would like to introduce you to my team Barney Sullivan, Fred Vickers, Megan Peters, James Warburton and Kelly Edwards.

I stood back and let my team take charge, they answered every question and stepped up to show their pride in what they had achieved. I could see Ana off to the side. I winked to her when she blew me a kiss. Ending the talk i thanked everyone for their time before leaving the stage.

We walked back to the booth. Sam one of my team had stayed back to mind the booth, he was older that the others and told them he would let the young ones deal with it. For the rest of the afternoon we didn't rest. Question after question. People were really interested in what we had to offer. Ana was there every step of the way supporting me and my team.

Last night was a lot of fun, I wanted to take my team out as congratulations on such a job well done. There would be a few sore heads this morning, Ana had one beer and then stuck to water, i had only one more than her so we were ok. I let them choose where we went. Why they had to pick karaoke I don't know. I don't think i will ever look at Barney again. I thought Taylor was having a seizure as he was laughing so much.

Ana wanted to have a walk around Central Park, so while we went there, Taylor went to confirm the details for tonight.

I took Ana on a carriage ride around the park, it was nice to relax for five minutes and try and control my nerves for this evening. Ana couldn't stop laughing at Ryan and Reynolds who were unfortunately stuck together in the carriage behind. Taylor told them to stick to us and that was the only way they could keep up.

I had my suit on and i could feel the box i had hidden in my pocket. Ana looked a vision in red. I would be lucky if I could keep my hands off her until the proposal.

We all got into the car and headed to the Marina. I had hired a yacht that would take us on the Hudson River for an evening cruise. we could relax and see the sights while we had dinner on board.

Ana had wanted to see the main sights but being on a tight schedule and not knowing what Ana had planned for tomorrow, i though we could see what we want to see from the river.

I helped Ana out of the car and down to the yacht what was moored in the Marina.

"I though we could do some more sight seeing" I told Ana as we walked down the jetty to board the yacht.

"Welcome aboard Sir, Ma'am" we were greeted by the Captain as we stepped on board.

Ana hadn't let my hand go which I was grateful of as I don't think her dress went with a life jacket.

We sat down as we sailed out into the Hudson River, we had a tour guide on board who pointed out all the sights as we headed towards the Statue of Liberty, one of the main things Ana wanted to see while we were here.

Ana was cuddled into my side taking everything in, pointing to places she had researched when she found out we were coming to New York. I should have just asked Ana to be our tour guide she probably knew just as much.

We had dinner with the lights of Manhattan as our backdrop before excusing myself to use the bathroom. I didn't need the bathroom I needed to steady my nerves for the question I was about to ask.

I walked back on deck to see Ana stood at the back of the boat looking out at the city in front of her. Stopping behind her I took the ring out of my pocket and got down on one knee.

"Ana" I said as she turned around her hand going to her mouth in shock.

"I love you Ana, since the day we met, you have become my everything and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Be mine, be my wife. Will you do me the honour of marrying me." she nods her head before answering me.

"Yes yes yes" she said with a beautiful smile on her face.

I reach for her hand placing the ring on her finger before rising and swing her around as she starts to giggle. I have never been so happy before.

I cradle her face in my hand as I lean down and kiss her lips. I get to keep her forever.

"Happy birthday Christian" she says looking at her watch.

Happy birthday to me indeed.

He finally asked the question, next will be Christian's birthday.

i searched for stalking sentences, getting confused in the process with all the jargon with US and UK law, the sentence i found was under UK law so i deceided to let Christian deal with José. he will still have to deal with the police but he will not be a focus of my story anymore only maybe being mentioned with security.

i also searched to see if ben wa balls can be used in flight and i couldnt find anything either way so for the sake of my story, the can be used.

thank you to everyone who had taken an interest in my story i really apreciate it.

until next time

caroline