This is part one of the party. Part two will go up some time this week I just didn't want to make the chapter too long. Thanks for reading and reviewing.

"Woah." Elliot says as I come does the stair in my dress.

"Do you like it?" I ask biting my lip.

"Yea it's just very revealing. You look amazing it's just..." He fixes his tie. To be honest this is exactly the reaction that I wanted. He steps in front of me and kisses me. His hand is on my skin where there is no fabric covering my side.

"Is it too much?"

"No it's perfect but just don't leave my side. At all. I don't share."

"I don't want you to share I'm all yours Elliot." He ran his nose on my neck. "We have to go. I don't want to be late."

Instead of being held at Grace's house it was held in a grand ballroom at some hotel. Elliot booked us a suite so we could leave anytime we wanted. The worst part about the event was that since it was being hosted by the Grey's I would have to be photographed with the rest of the family. Luke and I tried to fight it but when it's six against two we lost. So I agreed to three pictures. One with all the family, one with just Elliot and I, and the last would be of Elliot, Isabelle and I.

I didn't want to admit it but I didn't feel like I belonged. They had this party that they do every year and I was just some girl from a little town. Knowing that Ana was from the same background made me feel better.

"Can the blonde woman smile." I hate this photographer. It's like he's after me. "Alright you blinked, so we'll just take another one." I know everyone was getting frustrated but it made me uncomfortable to be here.

"Hey you okay?" Elliot whispered when the idiot photographer decided to take a break.

"Sorry I just got dizzy all of a sudden." I was breathing hard now but I wanted to get get this done.

"Lina, dear is everything okay?" Grace approached me. She looked stunning in her lavender gown. I nodded my head but I couldn't really focus. I was getting dizzy. I needed water or to sit down.

"She said she's dizzy. I'm going to sit her down for a minute. Can you get her a water?" Elliot answered for me. I had to lean on Elliot a lot because I was feeling very weak. Ana and Christian were distracting Isabelle so she wouldn't worry. Once I was seated Grace felt my pulse and asked me some basic question. She was obviously in doctor mode now. I didn't want to make her work when she was busy today so I said what I had to, to make her stop worrying.

"What about you last mistral cycle when was that?" Every one in the room looked at me.

"I'm under wight it doesn't happen regularly." I saw Christian swallow and Ana's hold tighten on his arm. He stepped away and came back with an appetizer plate that is usually handed out by waiters walking around.

"You should eat." I wasn't in the mood to argue so I just took a bite.

"I'm fine. I just need to drink something."

"Well dear just don't drink alcohol until you take a pregnancy test but you seem fine just drink some water. Elliot keep an eye on her. If you feel dizzy again let me know. Or just go to your room we understand." I nodded. And slowly stood adjusting my dress so that nothing came out.

"You're sure you're okay?" I leaned to peck Elliot's lips and nodded my head walking back to our positions for the picture. Turns out we got a new photographer who was a lot nicer. After a few pictures in different poses, we were done and moving on to the couple pictures. It felt like prom. All I needed was my corsage. Of course my prom was in the gym so this was much nicer but still. Elliot got glares from his mother when we did the picture because his hand was always too low. I pretended to be embassies but I liked his hand on my ass.

I don't understand what the big deal was considering that Christian did the same to Ana. Luke was a true gentleman. His was was on Mia's back but not too low. It did slip for a minute but Carrick and Christian quickly reminded where Luke's hands should be.

Elliot and I had a moment alone when everyone walked out to the room where the event would be held. "This is our room key. Keep it with you, our room is 1603. Sixteenth floor if you don't feel well just go up. Christians security is watching our family so they'll know where you are. And if I'm not with you he'll let me know. Don't worry about hurting my mom's feeling if you're tired just go. Isabelle has Maynard, one of Christian's security, following her at all times. So she should be fine. I'll try to get her next to me but these things can get boring sometimes. I put an extra room key in your purse and the car keys are in there too. But don't go anywhere alone please. Your phone is in your purse too. But don't be on it long it pissed my mom off. She won't say shit to you but this is important to her. You're not nervous are you?" I nodded my head. I wasn't that nervous but all the talk about security made this event seem so exclusive. "Don't be. Just stick with me. We'll talk to a few people do some auctions, eat, dance, and talk some more, and then we can leave. Do you need a drink?" Vodka sounds nice but after my dizzy spell it won't be a good idea.

"Yes." He went out and brought me a champagne glass. I took a sip but the taste was horrible so I ran to the nearest bathroom to rinse my mouth. I didn't throw up but it was horrible. I went back for my water. And stuck to that. "Sorry that just tasted bad."

"It's tastes the same to me." I shrugged.

"We're in the same table right?" I asked him. It would be just my luck to be stuck with a bunch of people I don't know.

"Yea baby don't worry. Ana had to go over the seating a few days ago. Andy and Mark are not in our table but you'll still get to see them. Before and after." I nodded my head trying to retain as much information as I could. I am so not cut out for this. At least Elliot looked hot. That was the only good thing happening so far. "Ready?" I took his hand and we walked out.

Isabelle was with Mia who was in the dinner room checking things. Since there was no one allowed in there yet, Isabelle would be hard to lose in that room. Plus Grace asked Elliot to socialize before going back to dad duty.

I was introduced as Elliot's girlfriend and changed my ring from my ring finger on my left hand to my middle finger on my right hand so I wouldn't have to go over he whole "I'm not engaged" issue with anyone. We made small talk with Seattle's richest and in my opinion snobbiest people. I noticed a few men looking at me or more accurately trying to get a sneak at my boobs. Eliot noticed so his grip on my waist tightened. I met Ross who was Christians right hand woman and her girlfriend Gwen. They are the only people in the room who openly talked about my figure. I blushed like crazy when they said to Elliot about how easy taking the dress off me would be. It was true though. That's why I chose this dress. Whatever I looked hot. After half an hour I met the notorious Elena. I noticed she talked to Jason but Elliot interrupted by going over and talking to her. "You haven't been around in a while. I thought we would see you at Christian's wedding."

"I was busy. But I heard it was a wonderful event. I understand why they married so early." Elliot laughed. Christian decided that this was the perfect way to announce their pregnancy. So Ana chose a dress that showed her bump tastefully.

"She wasn't pregnant at the time but they're happy now. He's still as controlling as always but Ana keeps him in line. Will we see you at my grandparent's New Years party?"

"Are you inviting me?" She smiles at him. If she wasn't so old I would think she was flirting with Elliot. Especially since she was standing closer than when the conversation started.

"Inviting her where Elliot?" Grace came to join us. Or save us. I could tell Grace did not appreciate Elena talking to us. I didn't see what was so bad they were friends right?

"to grandpa's party." Elliot took a champagne glass from a passing tray.

"Oh she won't be going. I wasn't aware that you were coming here. When did you RSVP." Grace definitely wasn't happy. She looked like she wanted to get away from her. Or hit her.

"Ladies and gentleman if you could all take your seats for dinner please." A man announced. Elliot gave a nod to his mom and Elena and pulled me away.

"I don't know if they sat me with my parents so we have to find our table number." Elliot said leading me to where the names were on card with table numbers. I found Isabelle's: table 8. And mine: table 8. Andy and Mark were also at table eight but then I looked at Elliot's table 1. Even numbered tables were on one side while odd numbered tables were on the other side of the dance floor. "what the fuck. Come on let's find Mia." Elliot was mad. Hopefully there was just some mistake and it would be fixed. "Mia. What the fuck is this?" Mia was next to the stage talking to someone. She wasn't in the mood for anyone right now.

"What Elliot? Whatever it is it's not fixable. So live with it."

"No you better fucking. Fix this. Now. Why are we on a different table." Mia signed a paper and then looked at Elliot.

"I didn't do the seating, Ana did a few days ago. She was kind of sick so if something is wrong take it up with her. All I know is that the room is filled to capacity. There will be no seat changes. You want to take it out on some one talk to Ana. I have other things to do. It's only like an hour. I'm sorry Lina but I'm stressed I have no time to deal with this." She walked away. Elliot was going to follow her but I pulled him back.

"Hey it's okay it's just an hour. Andy and Mark are here and they're in my table. I have Isabelle and you can see me from where you sit. I love you. Let's not make a scene over this." I leaned in and kissed him letting my tongue lick his lips quickly.

"Fine. Let's get yours purse from my mom." Elliot's mom had taken my purse when I was dizzy and set it with hers.

"Lina's here for her purse." Grace looked at me concerned.

"I'm fine I'm just sitting somewhere else."

"Why somewhere else? Is this table not okay?" Carrick asked me.

"No the seating was done wrong. I was suppose to be with Isabelle and Lina but someone seated them wrong." Elliot was trying really hard not to give Ana any rude comments. There was an announcement for everyone to take their seats.

"Steele! Wow this is huge. Grace you really outdid yourself. I hope I got all the seating done correctly. Ana was so sick I had to do it my self but all the important people are here. You look hot Steele. Oh you're Mrs. Nash right, the social worker? I didn't know you would be here." I looked back to that voice. Kate. She was in a strapless silver dress that was practically painted in her body. She had a killer body.

I'm going to kill myself. Well I'm going to kill her. I don't know what it was about her but she really pissed me off now. I dont know if it was the fact that she called me Mrs. I usually wouldn't mind but she did it to upset me. So, I could just greet her politely like the lady I am suppose to be. Or I could change my ring back to its usual finger and hang on to Elliot for dear life.

"It's Reid now, nice to meet you." I extended my hand and she shook it. She was thrown of by my politeness. She was expecting me to be catty. I thought I would too.

"Well you should take your seat now. Would you like some one to help you find your table?" Bitch.

"No I can find it myself thanks." I looked at her with a tight smile.

"Well have a good evening." I nodded my head and walked away before anything else was said.

Mark saw me walking and stood to greet me. "Hey shorty, what's wrong?" I shook my head.

Andy looked at me. "Don't take this the wrong way but why are you sitting with us."

"Elliot's ex was in charge of the seating. It's okay it's just one hour. Isabelle you have to sit no more playing for a bit okay." Isabelle has been walking around but she has to settle down now. I had to give her my phone during the speeches because they were long and boring. Well they weren't so bad but she was becoming restless and picking at everything on the table. Now I see why children don't come to these things, but Grace insisted. Just as the auction was about to begin, a waiter who kept looking at us somehow managed to get mine and Isabelle's dress wet. My dress wasn't in bad shape but Isabelle's wasn't so lucky. I had to take her to the room so that she could put on her spare dress that I brought. "I told you so" I thought to Elliot. Not that he would hear. But again I was right about the extra clothes. Sure it wasn't her fault but I'm prepared. It took about fifteen minutes even if we rushed. When I returned I looked at Andy and Mark. "What did I miss?" They looked at each other nervously then Andy talked.

"The had a first dance auction where you bid on men. Elliot was in the auction and that blonde chick at his table won." I looked at the table. Elliot and Kate weren't there anymore. "They had to go with all the other couples to a different room while they do the next auction so there is no confusion." Fucking perfect. Because clearly she need to spend more time with Elliot.

"Lina, can you help me with something. I'd usually ask Ana but she's pregnant. Please it will only take five minutes." Mia came to out table smiling. I know she was stressed so I followed her. We were standing behind the stage when one of Mia's friends talked to me.

"I'm sure you'll get a lot of bids. Especially in that dress. And those boobs. The first time I did this I was nervous but it's for a good cause. I nodded my head. She adjusted my dress so my cleavage was more noticeable. It was very uncomfortable but I was busy thinking about what the hell was going on. Suddenly the curtain opened and the audience clapped. I felt like a fish. A fish on a tank that every one looked at. Because every one was looking at us. All of a sudden I wish I had a more conservative dress. And that's when it hit me. A people auction. Mia made me help in a fucking people auction. I didn't see Elliot. Isabelle was in her seat waving at me and making funny faces. I tried my best not to laugh at her antics but she was getting the best of me. And Mia because Mia was trying hard not to laugh.

Someone paid thirty thousand to dance with me. I guess this was a good dress after all. I still want to kill Mia but at least he wasn't some old man. He was fairly young probably in his thirties. His name was Andrew he was green eyes and if I wasn't with the hottest man then I would consider him attractive. Not Elliot-attractive but still. He was probably just as tall as Elliot. We were immediately escorted out but I asked Andrew to stay I wanted to check on Mia. "David Bradford is going to win." Andrew says. I look at his questioningly waiting for him to explain. "Her brother said that he should automatically bet 150 thousand dollars, paid for by Mr. Grey. He told my sister. Bradford works for Mr. Grey so he does what the boss says. He's a good guy though."

"That sucks for Mia." I say. Sure enough Mia is next and Bradford wins. Everyone claps and Mia looks heart broken.

"Don't worry. He's a good guy. He comes from a good family graduated from Princeton a few years ago. And he works for GEH any one who works there has to have an impressive resume. We should go?" I nod my head and we walk out to where everyone was before entering the dining room. I ask a waiter if he has seen Elliot grey.

"He just left with his lady friend to a different location. They looked in a hurry." He says winking at me.

"Let me get you a drink." Andrew says. He gets me margarita. I still shouldn't have alcohol. I don't want to pass out in front of everyone. He is way too close to me. The thing about me an alcohol is that it goes right to my head within thirty minutes. And I had some wine earlier. We had this moment when we just looked at each other and he leaned in. He was going to kiss me. Maybe I should let him. I wonder of he's as good as Elliot. Shit Elliot.

"I'm sorry you should know I'm with some one." As discretely as possible I move my ring behind my back. "I'm engaged sorry you wasted your money." With that I walked away finding Mia who was being cornered by that ass who won her. "I'm sorry she's need for an issue that is going on back stage." I say to the man. "Mia what the hell why didn't you tell me I wasn't going to be in the auction. And where's Elliot?"

"I don't know. But thanks for saving me he was getting too comfortable."

"Can we go back to the room again I'm sick of being here.." Just as I said that it was time for the first dance. And unfortunately we had to go back to our partner.

It was a fucking five minute song. Five minutes of listening to Andrew try to hit on me. Five minutes of him pressing his erection into my stomach. That was by far the most disgusting thing. I just met him, yet here he was whispering in my ear of how he would like to fuck my mouth and "lick my pussy". His hand was on my back pushing me against him as much as possible. I just looked straight ahead and for Graces sake, tried not to punch him. We were dancing near our table and I could hear Andy and Mark laughing at me. Giving me the thumbs up and giving me an exaggerated wink. That made me giggle so he moved his hand to the opening on the side of my dress. His hand was at my ribs so I had to remove it, and place it on my back. He took that as a sign and move it to my ass. I moved it back and Andy laughed hysterically. I had to smile despite the fact that she was laughing at my expense. By the end of the song we were near what would be Elliot's table if he was here.

"Im going to dance with her now." Mark said when the song was over. My knight in shining armor. He was not asking. I smiled at Ana who, along with everyone seated at the table, was watching Mark.

"I don't think she wants to dance with you." He took my hand and pulled me to him. He put his arm around me and his hand was on my ribs again. I tried to struggle but his nails were going into the skin of my right breast as a warning to shut up. Suddenly it wasn't so funny. This was actually hurting.

"Let go." He looked at me as if I should shut up. Who the fuck was this guy.

"You need to let her go. Now." Christian came forward and looked at Andrew. Carrick was right behind him. Mark reached for me but Andrew grabbed my arm pulling me. His grip was strong on my upper arm. "I'm not telling you again let her go." Mark had his hand on Andrew's wrist. Andrew let me go and the hand that was on my arm was replaced by a much lighter hold of Mark who led me away.

"Are you okay? Did he hurt you?" Mark asked. Checking for injuries.

"No I think he was drunk. He was being grabby but when you came he was too forceful. Thank you Mark." He kissed my forehead giving me a crooked smile.

"Anytime you know that. Let's go back to our table. I want to dance with my wife. This is the first time we dress up this nice since our wedding. Actually you might want to talk to your in-laws." He walked me to their table.

"Is everything okay?"

"Yes Grace there was just a misunderstanding. Have you seen Elliot?"

"No he and Katherine were here for the first dance but they left shortly after. Have you called him maybe he has his phone. I'm sure everything is fine dear he loves you."

"Right. Okay well if he comes can you tell him I'm looking for him." She nods and I excuse my self. So much for only dance with Elliot.