Thank you so much for the reviews, follows, and favorites that you left in the last chapter as well as overall. I appreciate you taking the time as I spend a lot of hours in my spare time writing this story. Some of you had concerns that Christian/Ana aren't together yet or that everyone knows A/C love each other so why aren't they together? In their defense, they don't want to get hurt again after their last relationship and they know they can't get involved as Ana works for Christian. However, as the time goes, they will realize that you can't fight fate and your feelings. Because of sexual scenes in this chapter, this story will now be rated M. I need to get through a few storylines before I can get to our couples' romantic status. Thank you for your patience and please kindly review.

Title: FSOG: From Heartbreak to Happiness?

Summary: Ana and Christian both suffered heartbreak from their last relationship with other people. Christian from his first attempt at one and Ana after getting cheated on. Once they meet, it's obvious there is a spark. But the question is, can they conquer their fears of getting hurt again?

Chapter 17

***3 Days Later in Ana's Office***

Ana: "Hanna, what are the results of this week's numbers that you found this morning on Sandra Brown?"

(As Hannah speaks, she hands her boss a report of her findings)

Hannah: "Sandra Brown went up ten points. Right now, she's number 3, which is what we want."

Ana: (nods) "Correct and that's good. Miss Brown has definitely been doing well with her book sales." (to Easton) "How about James Patterson? Where are we sitting with him?"

(Easton winces a bit as he hands Ana the report of his findings)

Easton: "Not good news. He took a 5% loss. Last week his book sales were a hit. Unfortunately, it took a dip."

(Ana sighs deeply as she looks over the report. She shakes her head and silently curses under her breath)

Ana: "This is not good, indeed. What happened that made the book sales going down?"

Desiree: "This may sound impossible, but…"

Ana: (nod) "Go on, Desiree."

Desiree: "We believe that, despite James Patterson's success as a writer, his readers didn't like the ending of the sequel to his first book. Therefore, they didn't want to read further and spend money on the book."

Hannah: (slightly nervous) "We-We could be wrong in our theory. But, that's what we feel happened."

(Ana nods a bit in response as she processes what they said)

Ana: "That is entirely possible as I've heard of cases like those." (raises her eyebrows) "Unfortunately for Mr. Patterson, if his book sales continue to drop, we may be forced to turn our attention to another writer who is worth pursuing. Please keep me updated." (smiles) "Thank you for the update. I'm going to report to Mr. Grey as he's expecting an update."

(Once the meeting is adjourned, Ana goes to Christian's office to update him on her findings. She knocks on his office door before walking in. She slowly walks to his desk and sees that he's on the phone, so she stops to allow him to finish his phone call)

Christian: "No, Elizabeth, I need the numbers this afternoon. Tell American Airlines that if they can't produce what I'm asking by then, I'll go to the CEO. I know for a fact they wouldn't want that." (chuckles) "They know I can be ruthless. Okay."

(After putting the phone on the receiver, he faces Ana)

Christian: "Do you have the report ready?"

(Ana walks the rest of the way to his desk and hands him the files)

Ana: "One you'll be satisfied with and the other...not so much."

(As Christian looks at the reports, he sighs)

Christian: "You're right."

Ana: "In my professional opinion, if James Patterson's numbers go any lower, we should look at a different author. I told Hannah, Easton, and Desiree to keep me updated on it."

Christian: "You feel…well, your employees, that is…feel the sequel wasn't the greatest, so therefore, that's why the book sales took a hit."

Ana: "Yes, sir. I have heard of that happening. So have they."

Christian: "Unfortunately, so have I. Tell Hannah, Easton, and Desiree that if the numbers to Patterson's book sales don't go up by next week, drop him. I trust that another successful writer will come along."

Ana: (nods) No problem."

(He smiles at her, catching her off-guard)

Ana: "I-I don't understand. I thought you'd be furious that one of the authors took a nose dive."

Christian: "Oh, I am. But you and your staff found out right away what's been going on. Some editors would have automatically tried fixing it rather than report it to me. That's actually happened before. You? You're different. You took charge and told me immediately. I appreciate that." (chuckles) "I continue to be very impressed with your work performance, Miss Steele. It's only been, what, 5 days since you started? You're showing to be quite an asset." (smirks) "I have no intentions of letting you go."

(Ana can't help but giggle at his choice of words)

Christian: "It's true. I'm so glad that I hired you. At the rate you're going, I have no doubt you'll be here a long time."

Ana: (smiles happily) "Thank you so much, Mr. Grey."

Christian: (smirks) "You know what I told you to call me."

(Ana tilts her head and chuckles)

Ana: "And you know I don't feel comfortable calling you that because you're my boss…even if that is your first name."

(Christian playfully points at her)

Christian: "You're one of a kind, Miss Steele. You know that? I'm very lucky and glad that I hired you."

Ana: "I'm just doing my job…and please call me Ana."

Christian: (raises his eyebrows) "I'll call you Ana when you call me Christian. I mean, that's only fair, right?" (grins)

(He gets up from his desk chair and walks around his desk to see her face to face. He offers her his hand. She briefly looks at his hand and shakes it. It was his turn to look down briefly as he couldn't remember the last time he touched her. Whether it was her hand or another part of her body. He wanted to close his eyes to savor the feeling Ana was giving him. It felt like forever since he's touched her in some way. He hated himself for feeling this way, but honestly? He didn't give a shit)

(Without even realizing it, he was falling for Anastasia Steele and he fucking hated it. He vowed to not fall for someone, the way he did for Elena. In so many ways, Ana was different from Elena. Ana was caring and Elena only seemed to care for herself. Elena couldn't seem to make up her mind on what or who she wants in life. One minute she wants Christian. Then the next, she doesn't. Now, all of a sudden, she wants him again)

(Christian didn't realize what he was doing next. While still holding Ana's hand, he uses his thumb to feel her creamy silky skin. His mouth opens slightly as his mind attempted to drift away. He briefly shakes his head to escape such lusty thoughts. However, without meaning to, his mind wandered)

***Christian's Fantasy***

Ana: (tilts her head & smiles) "Your hand feels so good to touch."

Christian: (confused) "Huh?"

Ana: (shrugs) "Then again, I've always wondered what touching you would be like."

Christian: "Oh, Ana, you have no idea the cravings I've had on wanting to touch you. Whether it'd be your hand or other places…"

Ana: (smirks) "Hmm…it seems we've had the same fantasy, Mr. Grey."

Christian: (eyes widened) "We have?"'

Ana: "Like you didn't know. Ever since we first saw each other on the sidewalk, I've thought about you."

Christian: "I've thought of you, too. I've lost count of how many times I've wanted to touch you."

(chuckles evilly) "It should be illegal on where I wanted to touch you."

(She innocently shrugs and tilts her head and speaks)

Ana: "What's stopping you from doing so?"

Christian: "I didn't think you thought of me that way."

Ana: "That goes both ways. I wanted to touch you in places I know I shouldn't. Your sexy, very toned, muscle-built body. You're always clean shaven, but leave enough scruff where I wanted to feel you."

Christian: "You're welcome to, by the way. You have a very beautiful body. That red button-down dress makes your breasts very fully rounded. I'd love to suck on them. I've dreamt of that. When I see your backside in the dress I can't help but admire your perfectly captivating ass. It's so beautiful and I'd love to squeeze it."

Ana: (smiles proudly) "I'm glad you like what you see, Mr. Grey. You're welcome to look anytime. Every time I see your ass in your suits, I want to touch you so damn bad. In fact, I admit I'm curious about feeling your shaft. It's definitely a fantasy of mine."

Christian: "You're welcome to touch me anytime. You make me feel things I never thought were possible. Do you have any idea of what you do to me, Anastasia? Every time I look at you, you make me hard as hell. I want to fuck you senseless and taste your citrus and honey cum." (smirks) "I'll bet that you taste fantastic."

(Ana playfully waves her finger and smiles in satisfaction)

Ana: "Oh, no, Mr. Grey. I'll bet you taste even better."

Christian: "Next time, my sweet Ana. Right now, I want you."

(She opens her arms and smiles in seduction. He couldn't believe his luck that she was all his. He takes her in his arms and moans when he kisses her for the first time. She rests her arms around his neck and he feels her backside. He couldn't get over how sweet her red lipstick tasted. Her perfect plump lips were to die for. When he slides his tongue along her lower lip, she immediately opens her mouth to allow his tongue inside)

(Their tongues collide with each other as they fought for dominance. After breaking free from lack of oxygen, they breathe deeply as they continue to face each other)

Christian: "What do you want, Anastasia?"

Ana: (panting deeply & whispers) "Make me yours, Christian. Make me completely yours. I want you inside me. Fuck me…hard."

(He takes her in his arms and brings her to his desk. He rips open her tight red dress that shaped her perfectly rounded breasts and cupped her ass so well. Once she's only in her matching lacy red bra and panties, he smiles in satisfaction)

Christian: "You are beautiful, baby."

(He kisses her sweet lips before moving to her sweet neck. He lightly sucks on her sweet spot, causing her to moan. He grins to himself as he completely satisfied her. He then moves to the left side of her neck and gives it equal attention while her hands were around his neck. After her neck was done, he kissed her chest. He moved his hands around her back to unclasp her bra. He slid it off and it fell to the floor)

(He looks at her naked flesh in admiration. God, she was perfect. He moved forward and uses his tongue to lick around her nipple before softly biting it. He then sucks on her nipple to ease any pain or tenderness she may have felt. He was relieved when she moaned loudly in response)

Ana: "Oh, Christian. Don't stop."

(He smiles as he gave the other breast equal attention. God, he loved how she tasted. Afterwards, he moves to her stomach and licks his way down, giving her wet kisses. He rests his hands on the top of her lacy panties and gently pulls them down. Once they are on the floor, Christian takes a moment to look at her nakedness. He sighs in pleasure)

Christian: "Anyone who tells you that you don't have a perfect body, Anastasia, send them to me. I'll set them straight."

Ana: (nervously) "I never went all the way with my last boyfriend. I wasn't ready to sleep with him." (nods & smiles) "With you, I'm more than ready."

Christian: (shakes his head) "He didn't deserve you. I'll take care of you, my sweet Ana."

(He inserts once finger in her heated core and smiles)

Christian: "You're so wet, Ana."

(He takes out his finger and raises it to his mouth and puts his finger in his mouth to taste. He moans and smiles as he couldn't get over how great her scent was. Afterwards, he causes her to gasp softly when he bends down and goes to her clit and licks. He causes her to gasp in unexpected pleasure when he fucks her with his tongue. He goes in and out with his expert tongue. He moans in pleasure as he begins sucking her. Her legs started to give away while she places her hands on his head. He rests his hands under her ass so he could protect her so she didn't fall)

(He loved how she tasted. She tasted just as he imagined she would. She lightly tugged on his hair as he continued to go down on her. He could do this for hours)

Ana: (moans) "Oh, Christian. Please. Don't stop. You make me feel so good. Oh, God."

(He loved that he was making her feel satisfied. Before long, she tells him that she's going to cum. Shortly after, she explodes in ecstasy in his mouth. He licks every last drop of her and moans while doing so. He couldn't get enough of her, but decided he would have more of her next time. He kisses her creamy folds and then withdrawals his tongue. He stands up and smiles while licking his lips)

Christian: "You tasted so sweet, Anastasia. Are you ready to get fucked senseless?"

Ana: (chuckles) "Only by you, my loving Christian."

(She helps him discard his clothing and he grabs a foil wrapper out of his pants pocket and places it on his dick. He then slams into her, causing her to moan loudly. She wraps her arms around his neck and kisses him. He wraps his arms around her waist. As he continues to dive into her, she rests her head back. He whispers sweet things in her ear as he keeps going in and out of her)

Christian: "Cum for me, Ana!"

Ana: "Oh, Christian!"

(He's surprised when they both cum at the same time. He tried to wait for her, but was happy they both did in the end. They both breathe deeply as they face each other)

Christian: "Until next time, my Ana."

Ana: "I can't wait."

***End of Christian's Fantasy***

(He shakes his head and is shocked at what he just thought of. Even worse, Ana was looking at him strangely)

Ana: "Mr. Grey, are you okay?"

(He clears his throat and offers a smile)

Christian: "All good. Just lost my train of thought for a second. Pleasure doing business with you, Miss Steele."

Ana: (nods) "Same here."

(He releases her hand and she politely smiles at him before leaving his office. As she stands outside his door, she looks confused)

Ana: "Okay, that was weird."

(After she walks away, Christian sits in his desk chair. He scoffs when he remembers his sexual fantasy of Ana)

Christian: "What the hell? Goddammit, Christian! You can't be having these fantasies about her! You already know you can't get close to her! What the hell am I going to do? I need to find a way to steer clear of you. Wait a minute. Maybe I can have Ana report to Courtney, who can then report to me."

(A thought comes to him and he shakes his head as he slides his hands through his hair. He moans in frustration)

Christian: "Ugh! That'll never work. Face it, Grey. You need to suck it up. As much as it'll kill you not to be with her, you need to stay professional." (rolls his eyes) "I wonder how long I can make it last?"

(Moments after Ana goes to her office, she sits down and shakes her head in puzzlement)

Ana: "I wonder what happened to you, Christian. One minute you're fine, then the next? You're shaken up."

(She sighs softly in sadness as she rests her elbows on the edge of her desk and then her chin in the palm of her hands)

Ana: "I hope you're okay. I don't like seeing anyone in distress. But, it's…it's different with you. It's-it's like when you're in distress, so am I. You looked like something was on your mind." (confused) "Why am I so concerned for you? You're my boss. I'm supposed to be professional. But, then why am I thinking of you so much? Is it normal to think of you so much, even though I don't know you as well as I'd like?" (slight smile) "You're always so thoughtful and caring with me, even when you don't need to be. It doesn't hurt that you're easy on the eyes. You always look sexy in your business suits. I wonder what you look like in clothes besides your suits?" (frustratedly) "Why can't I get you out of my mind? It's not good to think of you like this." (shakes her head) "It's weird because I never thought of Jose like this when we were together. I never thought of sex and Jose. But, with Christian, I have thought of sex. Things would never go anywhere with us anyway because he's my boss. You don't think about sex or sleeping with your boss. You just can't. Jose wanted sex, but I wasn't ready." (tilts her head) "I wonder if I'll ever find a man to be with who completes me?"

(Without realizing it, her mind wanders)

***Ana's Fantasy***

Ana: "We shouldn't be doing this."

Christian: (nods) "I know. It's unprofessional."

(They're currently in her office with the door locked incase anyone tried to get in. He rests his hands in his suit pockets while she folds her arms)

Ana: "But, I want you so much."

Christian: "You're all I think about."

(She places her hands on the sides of her faces in despair)

Ana: "I-I know it's wrong, Christian, but…I've never wanted someone as much as I long for you."

(He raises his hands to his sides)

Christian: (deep breaths) "Do I want to keep thinking of you? No. but I can't help it. No one else compares to you."

(They look at the others lips before they lose all control. Their mouths collide into each other. As moans escape from their lips, their hands are all over each other. They open their mouths so their tongues can feel the other's touch)

(After a few more moments, their mouths depart due to lack of oxygen. After getting over the dizziness from being interlocked for a minute or two, they compose themselves)

Ana: "I don't care about the risks. I-I think I'm falling for you, Christian."

Christian: "I know this can't happen. But, right now, I don't give a shit. I already know I'm falling for you, Anastasia."

***End of Ana's Fantasy***

(Ana quickly shakes her head in shock! What the hell just happened? Why'd she have a fantasy about Christian? Ugh, as if things couldn't get any worse)

Ana: "Oh, it's a lost cause. There's no way I could get involved with Christian." (sighs) "I may be falling for you, but I know that it can't happen. You're my boss and I won't mix business with pleasure." (sad tone) "You probably don't even think of me that way anyway. That's probably all it'll be…is a fantasy."

***Jose's Place***

Accomplice: "I was beginning to wonder about you. Haven't heard from you in a bit."

Jose: (scoffs) "Oh, trust me. I have no intentions of abandoning our plan. Are you ready for the next step of our plan?"

Accomplice: (chuckles) "You bet." (narrows his eyes) "They need to pay for thinking we're lower than them."

(Accomplice shakes his head in anger as he speaks)

Accomplice: "I just got paid today. I didn't get jack shit. This detective job is a joke. I need money and I need it now."

Jose: (scoffs) "Tell me about it. I was this close…" (gesturing with his hand) "…this close to selling a painting the other day. But, of course, the buyer backed out. How in the hell am I supposed to pay my rent for my art studio if I don't sell any damn paintings?"

Accomplice: "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

Jose: (nods) "We're going to demand money from them. They want the pictures so badly? They're going to have to pay for them."

Accomplice: "It'll be interesting because they don't have that kind of money." (raises his eyebrows) "Unless Ana goes to Christian being he's loaded."

Jose: (laughs) "He's definitely got money to throw around."

(Jose tilts his head as he wonders aloud)

Jose: "I wonder if Ana and Kate know who they screwed over years ago? They have no idea who you are. Just that I'm working with someone."

Accomplice: "I wonder if Kate knows she did me wrong?" (smirks) "I can't wait to see the look on her face when she sees it's me. Boy, is she in for a surprise."

***Grey Enterprises***

(Elena needed to know who the young brunette that Christian was working with was. She remembered what Linc said. She tried to reassure herself that the young woman was no one)

(She walks into the building and goes to the floor of Christian's office. She walks slowly around as she didn't want Christian to see her. She sees Courtney's desk and notices Christian, Courtney, and a brown-haired woman interacting. Elena can't help but wonder if it's the same woman Linc was talking about)

Chapter 17 Done

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