A/N: To the guest reviewer who said 'thank god you don't have a warped imagination.'
You made me laugh when I read your review! Thank you! I too, am glad I don't have a warped imagination. *giggles*


APOV

"Anastasia?!"

I leave the closet. I shut the bedroom door and walk into the great room to see Christian pacing. He has his phone to his ear and the other in his hair.

"Taylor, check the CCTV."

"What Christian?" He quickly spins around and looks at me. He looks relieved. "What is it?"

He strides over to me. He quickly grabs me and squeezes me in a tight hug, holding me. Almost too tight. His nose in my hair, inhaling deeply.

"Christian?"

He grabs my face and kisses me like his life depends on it. What is going on?

"Christian. What-" I try to ask again. But it's proving difficult with him all over me. Hugging me, kissing me, his arms never leaving me.

Then he suddenly pulls back and looks extremely angry.

"Why didn't you answer your phone?" He demands an answer.

"I must of still had it on vibrate." I didn't even hear it buzz.

"Where were you?" He continues to demand of me. I frown.

"I was in the bedroom." I say, like it's obvious as I've just come from there.

"I went into our bedroom when I came home. You were not in there."

Shoot! Maybe I was in the playroom when he came home and we just missed each other when I came back downstairs. I can't tell him that I was in there. Wait. If he was in the bedroom when I was in the playroom he would of saw the bags. Maybe I was in the closet and he didn't see me. Thank goodness for that.

"Anastasia. Where. Were. You."

"You saw me come from the bedroom, Christian. I was in there. In the closet. G-getting an outfit ready for work tomorrow." I quickly come up with a reason, so he doesn't suspect what I was doing in the closet. "What is this all about, Christian?"

"I thought I lost you. I can't lose you, baby." He says quietly.

"Lose me? You wont lose me, Christian. Why would you even think that? I stayed in Sawyer's sight the whole time while shopping. Nothing happen. I'm home now." Okay, I wasn't in Sawyer's sight the whole time, but the look on Christian's face. I can't mention that to him.

"I know. Taylor informed me of when you and Sawyer returned home. But when Sawyer came off the elevator without you, having just come back from taking Katherine home." He looks like he's in agony. "And I couldn't find you. I thought... I thought..."

"Oh, Christian." I hug and comfort him. "I was fine. I was safe. Here. Locked away in your Ivory Tower. Your castle in the sky." I pull back and hold his face between my hands. "How could any goblins or trolls reach me from way up here?" I say to lighten the mood and smile.

He looks like he wants to say something then looks as if he doesn't. "What is it?" I ask.

"Nothing. Nothing for you to be concerned about." He kisses my head. "I'm just glad you're here. Safe. I don't want to lose you." He softly kisses my lips.

"You wont." I need to change the subject. Food. That always works. "Are you hungry? I could make us something."

"Let Gail do that, baby. It's her job. But not right now. Right now I need you. I need to be buried deep inside you."

Crap! I'm tender from the wax and Kate said no sex for 24 hours.

"Um. We can't."

"What? Why the fuck not?" He says like that is a ridiculous notion. Us, not having sex.

"Um." I try to think of an excuse but I come up empty.

"Ana." He says in a warning tone.

"I-I um. I got a wax." I go with the truth. I can feel my cheeks heat up.

"A wax?" He raises his brow as he asks. Then slowly grins like the Cheshire Cat. "Let me see." His eyes darken and his voice husky.

What?! I blush even more.


I was so turned on last night, that I didn't care how tender I was. I wanted him and he needed me. He was very gentle with me.

Sweet. Compassionate. Loving. Christian.

I'm in a hurry to get dressed and ready for work. Christian woke me early for more sex. Then he left shortly after, having a breakfast meeting. I fell back to sleep completely sated and woke to Gail checking on me. She didn't come into the room, just knocked and asked if everything was alright.

I'm just pulling up my skirt when my phone rings. Christian had me turn it off vibrate last night. It's probably him, checking on me.

Nope. It's my mother. I answer, even though I know I shouldn't.

"Mom. I really can't talk right now. I'm trying to get ready for work. Can I call you later?" I ask as I pull on my blouse and button it.

"No, Ana! I'm calling for a reason. Ray's told me you met someone. Why didn't you tell me?" She sounds a mixture of annoyed, excited and hurt. A very interesting combination.

"We've just started seeing each other. It's still new." I explain.

"Ray has already met him. So it must be serious."

Actually, Ray found out. I was forced to introduce them early. The first time. Just like he was forced to introduce me to his parents.

I slip on my heels and walk out to the main room, into the kitchen. Gail already has my egg sandwich waiting.

"Mom, we've only been together a few weeks. Honest. Dad found out. And... kind of forced the introduction." I start eating my breakfast.

"Well... I'd like to meet him too." Now she sounds jealous. I can tell she must be pouting.

"Mom. You're all the way in Georgia. Ray's just around the corner." I explain.

"Then tell me all about your new beau!" She's excited again.

"Mom, I'm trying to get ready for work. Can't I call you later?" I take a bite of my breakfast sandwich.

"Ana, tell me something! It's been years since you've been with someone."

I quickly give her some information about Christian, not wanting her to bring him up.

"His name is Christian. He's beyond handsome. He's very sweet, caring," I finish eating. "and complicated."

"Men really aren't that complicated, honey. They're very simple, literal creatures. They usually mean what they say. Do you like him?"

Of course, I do! What kind of question is that?! "More than like."

"Really?"

"Yes, mom. I really need to go to work now." I say walking to the elevator where Sawyer is waiting for me. We go down to the parking garage.

"Alright, alright. I'll let you go. Just remember take him literally."

"Thanks mom. I'll keep that in mind. I really have to go." I climb into the SUV and Sawyer drives me to GEH.

"I wish you'd come visit me soon. And bring that man of yours. I want to meet him."

"Maybe. I'll talk to you later."

"Okay, honey."

I knew I shouldn't of answered. I can never get her off the phone. She could talk your ear off. Nothing like Ray. I think about what my mom said. Take Christian literally. Well, she is on her fourth marriage. Maybe she knows what she's talking about. Then again. She is on her fourth marriage.

I start to think of all he's said to me.

I love you.
I can't lose you.
Never leave me.
I will never let you go.
I will always want you.
I will never get enough of you.
I've never made love before, but I enjoy it with you.
It would kill me if anything happened to you, Anastasia.

Oh, Christian. Me, too. Me, too.


"Good morning, Ana."

"Morning, Mr. Logan."

"I've told you many times, Ana. Call me Liam." He smiles at me.

"I know. Sorry." It feels wrong and weird to call my boss by his first name.

"Can you read these for me and have reports on them by lunchtime?" He hands me a few manuscripts.

"Sure." I smile and get to work.

~..~..~

When I'm almost finished with the last manuscript, my phone buzzes with an incoming text.

Ana! I'm in the main lobby of GEH. I brought my camera. They wont let me up. -José.

I'll be right there. -A

I peek my head around the door of Mr. Logan's office.

"Mr. I mean, Liam. I need to head down to the main lobby, if that's okay. I'll only be gone a few minutes."

"Sure thing, Ana."

I walk to the elevator and notice Sawyer following. How does he always know? Where is he at while I'm working anyway? I see him walk about the office floor from time to time. Doing security checks, I assume. We get into the elevator and down to the main lobby.
The doors open and I see José standing there waiting for me. I walk to him as he rushes over to me.

"What the heck, Ana? Why can't I come up to your floor and see you?"

"I'm not sure."

I turn to ask Sawyer but he's no longer there. I swear, he's like invisible or something. I walk over to the main lobby desk, to ask Chelsea about not letting José up.

"Hello, Chelsea."

"Hi, Ana."

"Why didn't you grant my friend access to my floor? He came to see me."

"Oh. I thought you knew. Mr. Grey has a restricted access to you in the system. Nobody is aloud up to see you."

WHAT?! "Then add him. And Katherine Kavanagh, as well."

"I'm sorry, Ana. I can't do that. I'll need Mr. Grey's approval." Mr. Grey's approval?! She smiles smugly at me. I don't have time for this.

I left my phone upstairs so I reach over the desk to call Christian. Ignoring the 'Hey!' I get from her. I roll my eyes and dial Christian's number.

"Grey!" He growls out, sounding annoyed to be bothered. I've probably caught him at a bad time.

"Christian. It's me." Chelsea and all the other receptionists' eyes are wide, starring at me. So I turn to have a little more privacy.

"Baby?" His voice immediately softens. "What are you doing downstairs? Where's Sawyer?"

"He's with me." I assure him. "José came to visit me and your... I mean, the receptionists wouldn't let him up to my floor because he doesn't have your permission to see me. Apparently, I need your approval to add him or anyone to my list of allowed visitors. Care to explain?"

"Shit. Sorry, baby. I had Taylor set you up with an 'approved visitors only' list. Just a precaution, of course. But as I was headed to a meeting at the time, I didn't get the chance to let him know who was aloud. He put your dad on the list but I guess he wanted to take precaution before adding your friends. I'll fix it right now."

"Thank you."

"Are you having lunch with José? I could join you." He tries to sound so casual.

"No. Actually, he's just dropping something off for me. I'm having lunch with Kate today. Girls only. Sorry."

"That's alright. I'll see you at home. I love you, baby."

"Yeah, I'll see you at home. Love you too." I hear gasps behind me.

I turn around to hang up the phone. The girls are starring at me, their jaws to the floor, eyes wide. I smirk, reaching over the desk to put the phone back.

"There. I have Mr. Grey's approval."

She checks the computer and it seems Christian works fast. Because from the angle I'm at, I can see my approved visitors.

Christian Grey.
Raymond Steele.
Katherine Kavanagh.
José Rodríguez Jr.
Jason Taylor.
Lucas Sawyer.

She looks back up at me, shocked. I smile politely and raise my brow. She blushes. Woah! Am I intimidating her?

I walk back over to Jose.

"Sorry. I got it straightened out now." He hands me his camera. "Thanks for the camera. Did you find the photos?"

"Yeah. I'm sending them to print. You'll be happy with how they turn out. However, and don't get too upset, they wont be ready until Saturday."

"Saturday?!" I say, freaking out. "I need them Saturday, José. I was hoping to get them now, by Friday the latest. Can't you just push print and they print?"

"Trust me, Ana. He'll love it. I just need until Saturday."

"Alright. So how does this complicated camera of yours work?"

He starts showing me how to turn it on and off. How to focus it and other things. Maybe I should just buy a disposable one. Although, I can't do that. I need to print these pictures privately.

"What do you need it for? Maybe I can take the pictures for you." I blush scarlet red.

"Um. Um." I don't know what to say. "I have to get back to work, José. Kate and I will be fine. Can I give this back to you on Saturday?" I ask holding up the camera.

"Sure." He looks at me suspiciously.

"Thanks" I hug him. "I've gotta get back to work."

"Okay, cool. Later."

I walk back to the elevator, my invisible shadow following. I need to finish one more manuscript before lunch, then Kate and I can do our boudoir photo shoot. Back at my desk, I put José's camera away and get started on the last manuscript I need to finish.

~..~..~

I finish just as Kate texts me that she's here. Time to take some pictures.