Samantha is blushing while her husband looks over at her questioningly. Debbie's mouth has dropped wide open. Julie, Heather and Rachael all have the same lust filled gaze wishing he was theirs. He's mine, my mind is shouting from the rooftops. Aveline is biting her lip hard as she had changed from relaxed nineteen-year-old to bombshell siren. Her chest pushed forward trying to get him to notice her as she plays with a strand of her curls. Even Alex seems impressed in silent awe of the man. It's only Bill who takes a loud slurp of his drink that allows every woman at the table to remember to breath. I'm grateful it's not just me then that, that happens too.

"Christian Grey." There is a loud round of applause from everyone at the table. As soon as it begins to calm down Alex pipes up.

"Hey, your that magician." Christian smiles over at him. "Clever man. I'll need to keep my eye on you." It seems very showman of him the way he is acting.

Alex doesn't care as he smiles like a goofy kid making him look more twelve than twenty-two.

"I just want to tell you all that your all great workers and I'm grateful for the chance to buy into this company. I look forward to working right beside you. I'm kidding I don't know the first thing about cooking. I'll leave that to the masters. And I greatly look forward to eating in your amazing diner again." I stare up at him.

He knows how to give a speech as the table bursts into conversation and congratulations. I notice that Samantha has managed to control her blush and is giving her husband an apologetic look. Christian slips into the seat across from me next to Samantha. I immediately see her body stiffen at being so close to him. The exact same effect mine is having right now. All my muscles are tense I'm on edge wound up.

"You brought the diner?" I ask in surprise. His face is neutral.

"Yes, didn't you hear what Samantha just said." I stare in disbelief. The waiter comes over to Christian.

"Are you ready to order Mr. Grey?"

His eyes on mine. "Have you ordered?" I shake my head. "Ordered? I haven't even looked at the menu."

"In that case we will have two prime beef steaks, wet with Diablo shrimp and 8 bottles of Pinot Grigio. Thank you." Christian closes the menu and the waiter takes both our menus.

"Certainly Mr. Grey coming right up." He disappears into the kitchen. I'm still transfixed by him as he sits across from me.

"You know what you like don't you?" He tilts his head smiling.

"I know what I want." Looking around the restaurant it seems to high class for Samantha.

"You picked this place for the meeting?" He nods his head. "Why so early?" The question is out before I can stop it.

"Whatever do you mean? Ana." I lean in so no one else can hear.

"Well, I didn't get a chance to shower." His eyebrows raise as he talks softly.

"Well, you could have joined me." That delicious thought rolls through my whole body and buried below my stomach. I'm not sure if I can eat this hot and bothered. He is teasing me again. My inner devil wishing he was teasing me with something other than words as she rolls around in bed with need. Two waiters come out with eight bottles of Pinot Grigio and start pouring it out into everyone's glass. Christian looks down the table.

"Don't worry this whole meal is my treat." Christian calls out. Sam takes his glass and says.

"A toast to Christian Grey and Sammy's diner." There are a lot of glasses clinking together as I clink with Sam's glass then Samantha's before I turn to Christian.

"So you're my boss now?" I ask as I drink down some of the wine. It's fruity and lightly scented.

"Yes, I am." His words so dark, sensual and almost threatening. His steel grey eyes show me a danger is coming. That's okay provided I'm with Christian. Without thinking I drain my wine glass.

The rest of the meal went well. The restaurant staff were very friendly and helpful, the wine flowed easily. Christian and Sam only resorted to having one glass each as they were driving afterward. I managed to only have a few glasses. I may have become a little drunk had it not been for the food they brought out. I was very grateful that Christian picked for me, the streak was mouth watering soft and tender. It felt as if my teeth melted through the meat. The Diablo Shrimp teased and pulled at my taste buds filling my mouth with a wonderful mix of flavours. I somehow managed to clean my whole plate as Sam told stories of some of the crazy customers who had come into the diner over the years. Christian looked riveted by each and every story, but I could sense his gaze on me the whole time. Aveline on the other hand clearly drank a little bit too much and was trying to get Christian's attention throughout the whole meal.

It had been the only thing that annoyed me about that girl. At one point, she was walking to the toilet and threw herself at him. I think she was hoping to catch him in her low cut top however Christian turned and caught her quickly, so she barely stumbled never mind a full blown lunge for his lap. She offered him her thanks and he turned his eyes straight back to me not even replying to her. Lucky for me Julie and Rachael played distraction with Aveline to keep her away from him the rest of the meal. I spent the entire meal staring at him and was forced to play catch up with the conversation I was pulled into as he was so damn distracting. It was only when the meal came to an end and everyone was leaving he pulled me to one side.

"I want you to come back to mine and take that shower." His eyes filled with lust.

"Well, you are the boss." There was never going to be a no in my reply.

I had worked myself up from the moment I saw him in the shower. He pushes his body against me and I feel my breasts pushing against his chest. His lips by my ear.

"You will do well to remember that." The fire down inside of me bubbles over.

Then he steps away to say goodbye to each staff member in turn. Once the rest of the group had left the waiter came over with the bill for the meal and for opening outside of their openings hours to accommodate us. Christian handed over his credit card turning back to me. His body against mine as we were suddenly alone in the restaurant. I could feel the thump of his heart as I bet he could feel mine. He dropped his head down and let his lips brush against the collar of my neck. His touch so hot and gentle I let out a soft sigh. I closed my eyes savoring his touch against me as those lips pressed against my neck.

I squirm under his touch as his lips break away and blush as I hear him take a deep breath. His mouth rushes forward onto my parted lips taking no prisoners. His kiss strong, passionate and commanding. Then it's gone I open my eyes in confusion and see the waiter walking toward us. The poor boy is crimson as I'm grateful it's not me this time. Christian walks over to him and deals with the payment. Meanwhile, I try to keep my legs from giving out from under me. I need to have him soon for my bodies own sake.

(So not only Christian to the rescue with the diner but now he is using his power as boss to get Ana back to his penthouse. Would could say no to Christian after he gives an order like that? I'm so grateful to everyone that reads my story. I did write it last year to get my idea out there and the fact you have all responded so well to it is simply heart warming. Thank you to both orginal readers and new readers to the story. I do so hope your enjoying the ride and do know there are plenty more twists and turns to come. Please, please do leave a review I reply to everyone I receive. However I cannot currently see the reviews for chapter 23 so I will reply to them as soon as they are visible. Also in response to the guest review on chapter 22 I have almost every character from FSOG make an appearance in my large story. Thank you so much for taking this journey with me and our supernatural Christian grey. SJamesW.)