CPOV:

Monday morning passes by quickly as I daydream about stunning blue eyes. I recall the events of yesterday and smile to myself. We spent the day on the Grace, which I never take anyone on and the way Ana looked in a bikini gave me a raging hard on that was hard to hide. I had to quickly jump in the water and I have to admit: Ana is a mom that I would like to fuck. Her body is toned but has curves in all the perfect spots. I would never have guessed she have birth not long ago. Thinking of her giving birth reminds me of her fucking ex-husband. What a total dick acting the way he did yesterday. I chuckle to myself. II wasn't any better than him, but I made myself known as more than Ana's friend. And it pissed him off, good. I could tell by the way he hugged her that she was no longer interested in him like that.

I'm broken from my thoughts of Ana when my phone buzzes. I answer quickly without looking at the caller id.

"Grey."

"What's up baby bro?" Elliot pipes through the phone.

"Lelliot, what can I do for you?"

"Want to grab lunch? I'm near your building."

"Sure, meet you at the French place across the street?"

"See ya in a few."

Elliot and I usually never grab lunch. I get the feeling he wants to talk. I tell Andrea I'm heading out and to tell her to tell Taylor where I am going. It takes me just a few minutes to make it into the restaurant and I spot Elliot immediately. We place our orders and Elliot starts to talk.

"Christian, what was that yesterday? You and Ethan basically pissed all over Ana to mark your territory. I know you. You are not the jealous type when it comes to women at all." I had a slight feeling he was going to ask this.

"I really don't know why I act that way around Ana. It makes my stomach curl when I think about Ethan touching her or anyone for that matter. I barely know the woman but she has sparked something in me that I've never experienced before." I admit truthfully.

"Yeah, but you need to think all of this through before you do something stupid. If you really want to give this a go with Ana you have to realize some things. Will and Ethan are always going to be in her life. Will a lot more than Ethan. She's a mom of an awesome 3 year old who is always going to be there. And she is the ex wife of Ethan. Can you get over your jealousy of Ethan? Is it going to be like that everytime you two come into contact. Because I can guarantee Ana is not going to like that all the time and Will is going to start to notice the way you act towards each other. And with Will, you can't decide to be in his life one day and not the next. He's a child who needs consistency. " He says so seriously that it halts me from taking a bite of food. "I know this is deep. I just need you to really think this through before someone gets hurt. If you are interested in Ana for just sex, she isn't the one for you Christian."

I arrive back at work and sit at my desk going over the conversation I had with Elliot. I am still at a loss for words over his speech. Can I be in their lives for the long haul? I like Ana and she is making me feel things I never imagined. Then there is Will. I never wanted kids yet here I am trying to date a woman with a child. I decided to throw myself into work as a distraction from Ana and Will. Maybe the date will tell me all I need to know.

APOV:

"This is Kate." Kate's sickly sweet voice echos through my phone.

"Do you not check the caller id?" I hear her howling laughter and have to pull the phone away from my ear.

"Sorry Steele, I didn't check before picking it up. What's up?"

"Want to grab lunch? I need to talk to you about your brother."

"Sure. Meet me at the deli on 6th." She answers then hangs up.

I walk in and Kate waves me over dramatically like I didn't see her sitting right in front of me.

"Why aren't you on campus today? Classes canceled?"

"My classes are only on Tuesdays and Thursdays since it's May term. Look, I need your help with Ethan. He is still going on about how he thought we were going to get back together and he said he is not going to stop fighting for me. Make him stop." We giggle at my last comment.

"I figured he understood you weren't getting back together when you filed for divorce then the divorce went through. That should have been a neon sign right?"

"He is probably only acting this way because Christian basically pissed all over you when he mentioned the date. Did you explain again that the two of you would not be getting back together?"

"Yes, but how many more times do I have to explain the same thing? I feel like a broken record. You work with pretty girls. Fix him up with someone. I am begging you." She looks at me sadly.

"He loves you Ana, but I will talk to him and force him into a blind date." Her sad smile has been replaced with an amused one. "Should she look like you?"

"No! Ha-ha, make sure she is not brunette. Pick a tall model from one of your fashion spreads. You are surrounded by gorgeous women all the time."

"You'd be okay with him moving on with a model?" Kate questions.

"If Ethan is happy and not interfering with my life, then I will be happy with whoever he picks."

"Okay Ana. I will talk to him first and see if that helps before I force him into a blind date." She laughs again which causes me to laugh.

I am walking back to my car on my way to pick up Will when I hear my phone go off.

Are you free tomorrow night for dinner? –C

How did he get my number? I did not give it to him. I decide to play with him a bit.

Who is this? -A

It's Christian.

Christian who? -A

Don't be funny woman. Will you please join me for dinner tomorrow night?

How did you get my number? –A

I have my ways Anastasia. Now, dinner tomorrow? -C

Okay, what time and where? –A

I will pick you up at your house around 6?- C

I quickly call Kate to see if she can babysit tomorrow night. She says she can, but only if she can stay the night to get details. She is such a pain.

Sure. See you then. -A

I realize when I put my phone back in my purse that I am smiling. I, Ana Steele, am smiling over meaning less banter. I haven't felt this giddy in a long time. I think over what I am going to wear tomorrow and the realization hits me like a wall of bricks.

I have a date tomorrow. Not any date. A date with Christian Grey. A date with the a man since I divorced my husband. I don't think I know how to date. How does one date? I suddenly cannot remember Ethan and I dating. All these thoughts rush to my head giving me anxiety. I don't know how to date! I am a mom for crying out loud. What do moms wear on dates? Steele, you are 23 not 50 – wear something sexy my sub-conscious tries to comfort me. Sexy and mom do not go together. Well, you can't wear your cat sweater or hiking boots can you she yells back. Okay, she's right. I have plenty of dresses. Also, I have a break between classes tomorrow and I can run to the mall if I have to. I will myself to believe everything is fine and decide I have a full day to figure this out. I mean, it is just a date, right?

So next up is date night for our lovebirds. I hope everyone still likes this story. Thank you to everyone for the sweetest reviews! I love each and every one of you. If you ever have any questions or suggestions, feel free to PM. I hope all is well with my sweet followers!

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