Chapter 8

Ana looked in the mirror, she felt different, she even looked different. She looked at the burgundy dress that Christian bought her. Today was important. It was not only her first day at SIP, but they had an event to attend in Portland for her friend Jose.

She met Jose in college her freshman year. He had a slight crush on her, but Ana felt like they were definitely in the friend zone. He was the first guy that ever liked Ana like that and she felt bad that she didn't feel the same. He accepted that and even when he had to transfer to a smaller university because of his ill father, they stayed friends. She actually helped him with the exhibit by letting him take photos of her. "You look great! You will do great today."

Ana turned to Christian and kissed him. She made a note to talk to Kate about birth control. "Christian, how will we make the exhibit in time and back to get to work tomorrow?" Christian promised he had everything covered. Taylor and Christian dropped her off.

Ana walked in and greeted the head of personnel. Elizabeth Morgan was stunning for her age. She was in her late 40's but looked younger. She actually started as an editor but decided to move into HR. She had long brown hair with a reddish tint. Her eyes were distinctively gray. She caught herself staring, she was beautiful. "Ms. Morgan, thank you so much for the opportunity. I won't let you down." She looked at the file, she also knew Christian Grey who recently purchased the company had asked for her name to be pushed to the top. She met Christian Grey in the last business meeting.

She didn't know the connection, but she certainly didn't think she had a chance to be with a man like Christian Grey. Ana was simple and even in the stunning dress, she didn't think she was his type.

She thought about putting her with Jack Hyde. They knew each other well. Her and Jack were friends when they were younger. They had migrated from the east coast as teenagers. They were street kids with traumatic pasts. They ran and got as far away as they could, life wasn't easy when they made it to Seattle, but things eventually got better. They were together and had been for a very long time. They never married though.

Ms. Morgan went with someone tougher. "You are with Mr. Roach." Jerry Roach was in charge of running the company until Christian took it over. He was older and he had an old fashioned way of looking at things. That was the problem and everyone else saw it.

Ana was smart and kept quiet and watched. He dumped a stack of books down. "Start reading, kid." The first day was tough. Ana grabbed the only book that caught her eye. It was by Boyce Fox. It was different and had an edge. She threw on her jacket and walked outside to be greeted by Taylor. "Ana, I hope you had a pleasant first day."

Ana smiled, "It was ok. Thank you Taylor." She didn't tell him it sucked because he would tell Christian and Christian would fix it. She wanted to do it on her own, but somehow she didn't think Christian was that type of guy.

Ana watched as Taylor drove to Escala. She looked at the time thinking this wasn't going to be possible, but she didn't question him at all. She noticed the elevator went up, but didn't stop on Christian's floor. When the doors opened. She saw Christian standing in front of a helicopter with his hands clasped in front of him. Taylor helped her halfway and waved at Christian. She hugged him and kissed his lips, "We're going in this?"

Christian smiled, "Yeah, we want to be on time right." Christian helped her in. He didn't lead on that he was very jealous. When Ana said she had to go, it didn't sit well with him. His submissives were never allowed to have male friends. This was all new territory for him. He helped her to fasten her belt. He tugged on the belt, "Gotta keep my girl safe."

Ana looked out of the window like a kid on Christmas morning. She watched Christian handle the stick and work the radio. The trip wasn't long and once they landed Christian had transportation ready and waiting. He greeted his 2nd bodyguard, "Sawyer." Sawyer opened the door and they headed to the event.

Ana turned to him after climbing in. "Do you ever drive? Do you have a license?" He laughed and nodded. He pointed to the seatbelt and she buckled up. She thought about Christian meeting Jose. It kind of hit her on the way. "Jose is a friend Christian. He had a crush on me before." Christian turned and clinched his teeth hard. She could see his jaw tighten. There it was, she was worried. She touched his cheek, softly rubbing it to relax him. "How does that make you feel?"

Christian relaxed, no one ever asked him about his feelings. He kissed her hard and she let him, but he quickly softened the blow. "Ana, you're mine, only mine. Please Ana, don't leave me." He was begging her and she didn't think it was a threat, she thought it was sad. This powerful man was just a boy looking for love. Elena really did a number on him.

They were forehead to forehead, "Christian, I'm not going anywhere." He relaxed even more. "Please don't be upset that we're friends. He knows his boundaries now."

When they walked into the exhibit, they saw beautiful artwork. Jose greeted them both. "Ana!" Jose kissed her cheek. Ana felt Christian tighten his grip around her waist. Jose was a gentleman though, "Mr. Grey, it's a pleasure to meet you. Ana has told me so much about you. Thanks for making my friend happy."

Christian was shocked. Ana talked about him to someone other than Kate. "The same, Ana adores you and please call me Christian." Jose left to greet people. They walked in and saw huge portraits of Ana. Christian was blown away. He wanted them all. His favorite was her hiding her face in her sweater. Her brown bangs fell a little over her eyebrows and her blue eyes sparkled brightly. Christian put his hands in his pockets to adjust himself.

Ana came back, "This is a lot of me. I had know idea he would do this. And why are they so big?" Ana was completely overwhelmed. She was also very worried about Christian's reaction.

Christian smiled and he got it, "He loves you. Who doesn't love you?" Ana looked at him surprised. "Kate loves you. Elliot loves you. My mom and dad love you. Ana, I love you."

Ana gasped. "I love you too Christian." They walked around and looked at all of them and his other portraits. Jose walked over smiling. "Jose, these are wonderful. A little big, but wonderful. Congratulations!"

Christian smiled, "Jose, I'd like to buy them. All of them. Would that bother you? I mean she's my girl." Jose didn't mind at all. He needed money badly and was too proud to just take it from friends that had offered to loan it to him.

Jose smiled, "Congratulations!" Christian bought them all. He also talked to him about coming to Seattle and taking portraits for the website of his company and Elliot's new company. He had no clue that Jose needed anything.

They headed back to Seattle in the helicopter to make it back for work. They had a late dinner and Ana made him do the dishes. "I like watching you clean. It turns me on." Ana liked the sex, it was good.

Christian kissed her, "Are you still sore?" Christian was gentle last night, but it was new. She lied to him because she wanted to feel him again. She shook her head and kissed him hard. She undid his belt and he looked around. "Ana, right here? We can't, I need a condom." Ana pulled his length out and stroked. "Fuck it! I'll pull out." He bent her over the table and pulled her hair away from her neck. He kissed it and pushed in hard.

Ana yelled louder than last night and Christian knew, "Ahhhh!" He froze and then Ana knew. He pulled out immediately. Ana turned to a raging Christian Grey. "You lied to me!"

Ana pulled her dress down and pulled up her panties. She watched him walk away to his room. She walked toward the door, but it was locked. She thought about leaving, but that would have made him angrier. She walked upstairs and checked the red room door, it was unlocked. She found a white room with a big bed. It had a huge bathroom and closet, but it was fairly empty. He had other rooms that were furnished the same. She went into the red room and sat on bed.

She was upset with herself. Here she was telling Christian to be honest and she lied to him. She called Kate and told her what happened. "Ana!" Hearing Kate's disappointment only made her feel worse. She looked up and saw Christian at the door. "Kate, I've got to go."

He walked over to her, his face was angry, but Ana wasn't scared. He never scared her. "What are you doing here?" Ana shrugged and said it was unlocked unlike his bedroom. "I hurt you."

Ana got it, he never wanted to hurt her. "Do you want to punish me?" Ana felt like she deserved it. He didn't answer and instead walked away and sat far away from her on the couch. She didn't know if she could approach him. "I'm sorry I lied to you. I wanted you and I knew you wouldn't if I said yes, so I lied, because I wanted to feel you inside me. It hurt, but not feeling you hurts more."

She straddled his lap, "I shouldn't have lied." She smiled and tilted his chin up. He smiled back, he couldn't resist her. She was also grinding on his length. "Do you want to punish me?"

He kissed her hard, "Yep!" Ana bit her lip. "And I will." Christian kissed her and held her hand as they walked back downstairs. He turned on the shower and washed her. It was so sensual. She could feel every intimate part on edge. He dried her and carried her to bed. She was confused as he pulled his big shirt over her body. He tucked her in, "Goodnight Ana." She watched him climb in and she looked at him. He was in complete control as he turned on his side and went to sleep. He denied her, this was her punishment.

The next morning she was pissed. She acted like a two year old trying to get his attention. He grabbed her in the bathroom after purposely rubbing against him on too many times. "You didn't like your punishment? You want more? Do you think you can outlast me?" He put her on the sink and pulled out a condom.

She grabbed it, ripped it open with her teeth, and rolled it on. "Please Christian, I'm sorry." She put the tip in, but wouldn't make him. He pushed in slowly and watched her face for a reaction. "Fuck me!" He pushed in and pulled out until he was pounding the life out of her. She laid her body back more as he held her hips, pulling forward quickly. "Ahhhh Christian! Fuck! She wrapped her arms around his neck and gripped his shoulders leaving marks. She came hard and she shook uncontrollably as he stilled inside her. They held each other just like that. "We're going to be so late for work."