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Ana POV
Don't freak out. Don't freak out. You DO NOT have a thing for your boss. This is not happening. Nope. No way.
Not doing it.
Ahhh crap who am I kidding?
That man is the most insatiable, handsome, commanding, stubborn, strangely sweet and beyond attractive man I have ever met, and I want nothing more than to drag him into a closet and do terrible things to him. I'm screwed.
I'm going to share his office?
Is he INSANE? Oh and shall we discuss the fact that I just landed my dream job? Right.
This day has taken some turns.
I'm currently sitting in Christian's office, on one of the plush couches that are arranged in a luxurious seating area by myself. Christi- Mr. Grey. Mr. Grey. He is my boss, not Christian – Mr. Grey. I need to get that through my head. Well, Mr. Handsome and controlling was pushed to a meeting by a stressed Andrea because he already missed four meetings in the time he took to take over my 'interview'.
I'm patiently waiting for Andrea to tell me I can go speak to Ms. Johnson in HR about my employee paperwork. Being left alone in his office is strange. Andrea was certainly taken off guard when Chris- MR. GREY told her to get me something to drink and to allow me to wait in his office.
I also really hope that this whole Jack Hyde situation isn't looked too far into. I don't want Christian knowing about all that. Not that I care what he thinks… ah what the hell!
Of course, I care. I want him and I'm utterly terrified by the fact that I'm pretty sure I'm going to need someone to chain me down to stop me from touching him.
When he had his hands on me it was if someone lit a fire within me and I never wanted them to leave my body. Well, maybe when his Mom turned up because that was super awkward. She seems lovely but I think she thought something was going on between us with how Chri- Mr. FUCKING GREY, was holding me.
I'm lost in a blaze of my own thoughts when I don't realize someone is calling my name. It's Andrea.
"Ms. Steele? You ok?" She is looking at me as though I might fall off the couch and go into a seizure. I have never been one to school my facial expressions.
"Andrea! Yes sorry - I was lost in thought! Sorry about that. What's going on? Do you need me?" My questions come off like a jumbled, unprofessional mess.
Andrea simply smiles with a knowing smirk, "That's' alright Ms. Steele, I was just saying that Ms. Johnson is here to see you. She's from HR and she will make sure everything is set so you can start straight away."
"I thought I needed to go down to HR myself?" Confused as to why she would make the special trip up here.
Andrea looks as if she wants to say something but stops herself. I'm not having that.
"Andrea, ok, what is it? I can tell you are holding back. Don't worry whatever you say to me I won't repeat to Mr. Apology-tour." I say with a large smile on my face.
Andrea hesitates then turns to shut the door behind her and looks back to me. "I really shouldn't say anything, it's not my place but… look I have worked for Mr. Grey for years. He has never apologized to me. Ever. And this morning he apologized to me for NOT using his manners. Don't get me wrong he is a great boss. Once he paid for my mother's Chemo anonymously because he overheard a private phone call I took on company time talking to her doctor. He is a good man. A great man. But he has a temper and honestly an attitude problem…. Oh God, I shouldn't have said that! Look all I'm saying is that in a matter of knowing you for less than an hour he has offered you a job that didn't' really exist, made you move into HIS office and decided to give you company benefits even he doesn't utilize. You also touched him. Now that's his thing to tell you but let me tell you Ms. Steele that man does not touch people and he does not get touched." Andrea's rambling monologue is cut off by the phone ringing outside the door. I stand there with my mouth slightly ajar at what she just told me.
"Look, I shouldn't have said all that so PLEASE don't tell him I said anything but I'm just saying – you are different. So yes, he asked Ms. Johnson to come to you. Well demanded. But he did say please. You have made a huge impact on him and it's a good thing. I think you will fit in here more than you know." The phone keeps ringing and is now making a strange beeping noise.
"Damn – I need to get that; it's Ros. I'll give you a minute and then I'll send in Ms. Johnson." And just like that Andrea was out the door.
What just happened?
He doesn't like to be touched?! I find that hard to believe because I even tried to wiggle my way out of his arms at one point and he wasn't having it.
Maybe Andrea is mistaken? I'm more confused now than before. I need to get this together. He is my BOSS. My new boss and I am not going to fuck this up because I want to jump his beautiful bones.
Ms. Johnson, a forty-something, petite blonde walks into the room holding a stack of very neat papers. For the next hour, she walks me through employee benefits, health care, my salary, the contract, a non-compete. Who knew getting hired meant to so much paperwork?
After I had read everything at least three times, I signed. I was officially the head editor of Grey Publishing.
Ms. Johnson is surprised to learn that GP is now going to be in this building. She thinks I'm mistaken and says she will double-check.
I knew something was weird about that. Christian wouldn't lie about the location of the GP headquarters, would he? That would be a weird thing to do. And honestly, I don't want to put up a fight. While nothing may ever happen between us, apart from in my head, I am not going to argue about staring at that handsome God all day.
Ms. Johnson leaves, and I walk out of Christian's office to see if Andrea is busy. I have more questions.
I find her standing and engaged in a very spirited conversation with a tall, fiery red-headed woman. She exudes power and confidence. Andrea spots me and immediately turns to me.
"Ms. Steele I was just coming to get you; Mr. Grey wants you to have a tour of the building." Andrea is quick to move towards me and I raise my hand.
"Andrea please call me Ana – Ms. Steele makes me sound way more important than I actually am. And I'm sure I can show myself around, I don't want to interrupt your day." My eyes are stuck on the woman she was talking to. The attractive woman is now sizing me up with an amused smile on her face, she strolls towards us.
"So, you are 'The Ana' that's the reason I spent the morning covering Mr. Moody's meetings for him. I'm Ros Bailey, I'm the VP of Grey Enterprises. And you must be the reason I keep getting demanding texts from Christian to take over his Beijing trip this weekend. I get it now.
I'd want to stay here with you too instead of meeting a bunch of businessmen halfway across the earth. A pleasure to meet you!" Ros is completely and utterly amused and herself.
I could grow to like this woman a lot. It's not lost on me how she is shamelessly checking me out. Ah. Got it.
Well, I don't bat that way but if I did let me tell you this woman would be it. She's stunning. Wait- did she just say that Christian isn't going on a business trip because of me? She must have that mixed up.
"Hi, Ros, nice to meet you too. However, I think you are slightly mistaken, there's no reason my new job here would hindrance Mr. Grey's travel. Maybe it's another reason? If anything, I'm sure he would want to get out of the office because he just gave up half his office space to me till my office is done." Apparently, that set something off because Andrea's eyes went wide waiting for Ros's reaction and Ros basically fell over at that news.
"I'm sorry, Christian is what?" Before I can respond the man himself comes walking up behind Ros and is staring intently into my eyes. I felt him before I saw him. It was a strange warmth that radiated around me.
"What am I doing now Ros?" He asks with a smirk strolling past her and standing at my side. Oh shit, I forgot the effect he has on me. I'm tingling all over and my hand twitches as if it wants to touch him. Christian is staring down and me with a soft smile before looking back at his shaken VP.
"Christian we need to talk." Her tone has suddenly changed and is all business. Andrea takes this cue and touches my arm.
"Ana, why don't I take you on that tour now?" Her voice becoming more professional than ever. I nod and look up at Christian who is staring right back at Ros. As Andrea pulls my arm slightly just as Christian gently grabs at my hand.
"Ana, would you have lunch with me? After your tour of course." He says suddenly so sweetly. "Please." He knowingly adds. Manners. Good. My eyes are stuck on his. I don't think I can look away from him. I manage to nod again. He takes this confirmation and smiles even more. I can't even speak! What the hell is wrong with me! I need space.
I tug my hand away from his and turn to Andrea.
Andrea walks ahead of me as we exit the office and all I hear as we leave is.
"Christian what the FUCK?"
Ros is not happy. I just pray to God I didn't just fuck up with the force that is Ros Bailey.
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Well here is another chapter! Not Going to make no promises about when the next chapter will be posted because honestly as long as people keep asking for it I will keep posting consistently.
I hope you are all staying safe and healthy! LJ xoxo