Hey my lovely readers, wow I don't know what to say. Well first thank you all for reading and reviewing, I know I was suppose to do the bbQ this chapter but we'll have to hold off just a little bit longer. I felt like I needed to do this chapter and that is was necessary since this storyline has been going since almost the start. Anyway I start college in a week and I am soooo sooo sooo excited so before I have to start doing assignments and essays we'll have some fifty lovin. Also Thank you for all the reviews for the last chapter, they are honestly the highlight of my day so thank you 😊
"he's so hot" poppy swoons flicking through one of those gossip mags, tilting her head to the side she purses her lips and bites her lip, "I would let him do bad things to me" I giggle at her dreamy expression and yank the mag from her grasp. I Only have ten minutes left on my break before I have to get back to work and instead of deciding to spend it at my desk reviewing notes I'm sitting in a Starbucks with this horn dog. Poppy and I went to high school together and became very close, but lost touch when I left for London. She's five foot five with almond colored eyes and fiery red hair. She's one of the sweetest girls I've ever met in my life but one mis-step and she wouldn't hesitate to kick you right in the balls.
I glance at the cover of the magazine and suppress the urge to roll my eyes when I see Christians face along with the headline Seattle's most eligible bachelor. Over breakfast this morning Christian broached the subject and asked how I'd feel about keeping our relationship quiet for now and to his surprise I whole heartedly agreed. it's not that I don't want people to know I'm with Christian it's just I want to keep my private life private which according to kate is going to get a whole lot harder since the media and nearly every woman in the world Is obsessed with him. I guess having the money and face Christian does makes him a topic of interest in both the business world and E! network.
"Maybe we could come up with a plan where I 'accidentally' bump into him and he falls helplessly in love with me" I smile and nod my head
"Sounds like a plan, now all you need to do is find out Christian Greys day to day schedule then set your plan in motion" I waggle my eyebrows as she looks at me like I have two heads
"Christian grey? Oh, no! I don't want grey, don't get me wrong he's hot and all but I want that one" she points to the background of the picture where sawyer can be seen talking on his phone and I resist the urge to smirk if only poppy new he was watching this exchange she would be thoroughly mortified.
Christian thought it would be best until they found Leila that I have security and I agreed since when I tried to fight him on it I thought the vein on his neck was going to pop. I did however get him to agree to just sawyer and promised to only leave the office when needed. I needed coffee. Before I leave I grab three coffees, two per jack's request since he has a meeting with the new owner and asked me to sit in.
I hug poppy as I grab the coffees and we part ways. For the last few years poppy has worked in the dance studio her mom owns, teaching five-year old girls how to dance, Kate and I went to one of her classes a few years ago and nearly died from cuteness overload. I feel a presence behind me as I walk back to s.i.p and turn to see sawyer, hands behind his back, neck straight, eyes forward staring straight ahead as serious as ever. when we arrive at s.i.p and sawyer takes his seat I hand him a Starbucks cup then walk away before he can say something. I drop my bag at my desk and pop a mint into my mouth before grabbing my laptop and heading to the conference room. I knock on the door before entering then nearly drop the coffees what the..
It takes me a second to regain my composure and place jack's coffee in front of him then round the table and place one in front of my guilty looking boyfriend then take my seat next to jack and open my laptop ready to take notes.
"Anastasia, this is Christian Grey, the new owner of S.I.P Mr Grey this is my assistant Anastasia Steele" jack makes the introduction unaware of the fact that I've had the man sitting across from him Inside me multiple time, in multiple positions.
"Mr Grey" I glance up and nod in his direction I can't believe he didn't tell me he bought the company. I scowl at the laptop as I listen to their conversation and take notes we just had a conversation about honesty a few days ago!
Christians first order of business as new owner of S.I.P is changing the name to grey publishing, jack nods like a bobble head as Christian speaks and I roll my eyes, I catch Christian scowling at me as jack looks through some papers and I quickly stick out my tongue at him. the look on his face is comical and I have to stop myself from laughing as he adjusts in his seat and I smirk at my laptop screen. When Their meeting is finished, Jack receives a phone call and excuses himself.
"I was going to tell you" Christians say after jack leaves
"When? hm?When I was out of the job" he frowns
"Why would you be out of the job?"
"for calling my boss an asshole" that gets me another scowl "Christian this is my job, you should have told me so I had time to look for another one"
"Why would you be looking for another job?" he asks
"Christian I don't feel one hundred percent comfortable working here knowing I'm sleeping with my boss-"
"Technically I'm your bosses, bosses, boss" he cuts me off as he takes a drink from his coffee and I roll my eyes
"Anastasia I was looking to get into publishing before we knew each other and S.I.P was the perfect fit, I'm sorry I didn't tell you I bought S.I.P sooner but I'm not going to apologize for expanding my company and being an entrepreneur who can buy whatever company he damn well pleases" he presses his lips into a thin line and I know he's get irritated
"Your right Christian" I close my laptop and rise from my seat" You can do whatever you damn well please" I walk out of the room before he can say anything and sit at my desk. I open a chat I have on my phone with kate and quickly type a message
A- Drinks after work?
K - really? You're not going to flake out on me like last time are you?
Kate and I were supposed to go out for drinks after work a few days ago but I got distracted by a certain somebody and lost track of time
A- Nope, not this time. I promise
After work sawyer drives me back to Escala where I quickly change before Christian gets home and head to meet kate, I've been cooped up in the apartment for days and I need a break and a drink
"Steeeele" Kate smiles as we hug "I got you a beer" I thank her and grab the bottle taking a healthy sip. it isn't long before I feel my phone vibrate and choose to ignore it if you can do whatever you damn well please then so can I. I know I'm being childish but I can't help it. He hurt my feelings.
"So how are you feeling" kate asks and I smile weakly. she does this every year before my mom's anniversary and every year I give her the same answer that of course she can see right through.
"I'm fine Kate, it was a long time ago and now I just want to drink and have fun with my bestie" I smile sweetly and she awws
She raises her glass "to besties" I clink her bottle with mine then down my beer.
The next time I check my phone I'm more than a little tipsy and find its past eleven shit I wince when I see I have 10 texts and 14 missed calls from Christian. I look around for sawyer and notice him standing by the door on his phone.
Kates on the dance floor giggling as she dances to a Sia song and I can't help but laugh. I've missed my best friend. before I left we were almost inseparable, talking everyday, having late night conversations about boys while eating ben and jerry's, drinking after class. My life used to be so easy. No crazy people trying to find me, No paedophiles lingering around, not security, No Christian. I linger on the last part and wonder how I'd feel if I'd never met Christian and the thought makes me sad. Even though we have to deal with all this shit, I'm happy we met. I'm happy I danced with him, I'm happy I went to his hotel room, I'm happy I agreed to go to lunch with him, I'm happy he asked me to stay with him, I'm happy he's over protective. I'm happy I said yes to being his girlfriend and get to wake up next to him every day. I'm happy. A warmth spreads through me and I smile stupidly ok maybe I over reacted a little
I'm about to reach for my phone when I feel arms wrap around me and lips at my ear
"You are in so much trouble" goose bumps spread across my skin as I turn in Christians arms and lean back against the table
"Is that so" he looks so good in his black t-shirt and leather jacket, his hair, that still needs to be cut, hangs over his forehead as he looks down at me and I can tell he's mad but I don't care.
I look over at Kate and am surprised to see Elliot talking to her, she's staring at him with wide eyes as she tries not to fall over. I turn around and wrap my arms around Christians waist and press my cheek against his chest and close my eyes
"I'm sorry I didn't answer your calls, I was mad at you" his arms circle my waist in part returning the hug and also making sure I don't fall over.
"dance with me?" I ask and look at him from under my lashes, moving my hands under his jacket, I slide my hands up his chest and hear the catch in his breath as I push his jacket off his shoulders and skim my hands down his arm, entwining our fingers I pull him with me onto the dance floor and turn so my back is to his front and move my hips, after a few seconds He roughly grabs my hips taking control of my movements and grinds against my ass, running his nose along my neck, I hold in a moan as he sinks his teeth in. when the song ends we're both panting, his nails still pressed hard into my hips, fuck I'm horny. grabbing my hand Christian pulls me through the crowd to Kate and Elliot who are sitting at the table and quickly grabs his jack and my purse then leans over and says something in Elliot's ear, who gives a thumbs up.
"Wait, where are we going?" I shout over the music and he shoots me a look then pulls me into his arms and leans in to my ear
"home.." he skims the lobe "where I'm going to fuck you until you can't walk" he whispers sending a shiver down my spine and an instant throbbing between my legs yes please.
When we reach the exit, I hear Christian curse under his breath as he pulls me behind his back and watch as he pulls out his phone,
"what's wrong" I look over his shoulder to see a bunch of flashing lights then realize there cameras shit
"Taylor are you seeing this?" Christian snaps into the phone, his position in front of me blocks me from anyone's view and I'm relieved for it, I don't mind my family and some friends knowing about Christian and I but not the whole world.
"this way" Christian ushers me back into the bar and leads me toward the back exit, he tells me to keep my head down when we walk to the car and I nod. When Christian pushes open the door, Taylor come into view and quickly leads us to the SUV. Christian is just getting in when I see a flash of light. He quickly shuts the door as Taylor starts the engine and smoothly pull out into traffic and I release a breath.
"fucking media" Christian snaps but I'm in his lap before he can say anything else, his hand travels up to wrap around the nape of my neck as I straddle his lap and attack his mouth
"I'm still mad at you" Christian growls grinding against my center as I trail kisses up his neck and suck on his pulse
"Then maybe I should be punished" I mumble then he stills shit, did I say something wrong his eyes shut briefly as his grip tightens on my thighs and he says
"say it Anastasia" his breathing is labored as I run my nails down his chest and whisper against his lips
"Christian…I want you to spank me"
When we reach Escala Christian practically drags me toward the elevator which isn't easy in my shoes and current haziness. He wraps his arm around me in the elevator and I rest my weight on him and stick my nose into his chest, inhaling his scent
"you smell reaaaaally good" I giggle and sway slightly as Christian looks down at me with those God damn grey eyes and I feel like I'm about to combust ok maybe I had more to drink that I thought.
The next few seconds happen in slow motion, as I hear a vibration, Christian checks his phone and goes white as a ghost as his grip tightens around my waist he steps forward and slams the emergency stop button. but its too late
The doors open to a scene that will forever be etched in my brain, a girl, no taller than me standing in the middle of the foyer with Taylor and Reynolds pointing a gun as her as she holds a gun to her head oh my god
As soon as she see's us she points the gun in our direction and jerks its toward herself. when Christian moves to shadow me her grip tightens and I clench my hand to stop it from shaking
"her" her voice is soft at first "I want her!" she screams and my hand grips Christians side
"Leila…" christian says softly with his hands up as he moves out of the elevator but she shakes her head, she mumbles something over and over again and I have to fight the fear threatening to swallow me whole
"Leila…is it?" I ask trying to keep my voice from breaking and move so I'm standing beside Christian, all eyes are on me as I slowly move toward Leila and notice the bandage on her wrist, I drop my bag slowly and move until I'm standing in front of her and her sole focus is on me
"Leila, I am so sorry" her eyes fill with tears and her hand shakes causing her aim waver.
"what do you have that I don't?" I can see Taylor and Reynolds watching Leila as she moves slowly toward me and fingers a lock of my hair
"you look like her…..we all do" she drops my hair and looks Into my eyes and all I see is a hollow, broken girl. She looks over at Christian as tears pour down her cheeks
"I love you…we all do" she starts to sob and I don't know what to do
"master is dark..m-master is dark-"
"Leila" Christians voice is stern this time. different. hollow, it demands attention, I watch with slight detachment as he moves toward her and slowly wraps his hand around hers and she lets go of the gun and he mouth something to her
Leila's posture changes immediately as she drops to her knees and stares at her lap. Christian places his hand on her head and stroke her hair as I stare horrified what the fuc-
"Taylor get Ana out of here" I sniffle then realise my face is wet. Tears trail down my cheeks as Taylor walks toward me but I'm frozen In place
"Christian-"
"Go home ana. Taylor!" he's more forceful this time and I go with Taylor on autopilot. Unable to control my emotions, as soon as the elevator doors close, the flood gates open.
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