Chapter 7
A/N Edited by the lovely Hope
APOV
The annoying sound of my alarm wakes me up followed by mad Mia jumping on my bed I would love to bottle her energy and sell it I would be rich. I am really glad Mia stayed over last night as I would have never got an outfit ready and been this organized. I have another creepy shower and start to get ready for the day ahead. I apply a little bit of make up just to give myself some extra confidence. Once I am ready Mia shouts from the kitchen saying something about breakfast. I know Mia can't cook to save her life so I am guessing she has ordered or got one of her many minions to do it for her.
Once I am in the kitchen there is a punch of flowers and a note waiting there. Mia tells me they are for me which confuses me as I don't know anyone who would send me flowers. I read the card and it already sets me up with a bad mood for the day.
To Ana
I hope you like these flowers I heard they are your favourites. Have a good first day at work and don't let Elliot annoy you too much. Enjoy the breakfast I had sent up for you.
Christian
Why is this man torturing me I will never know? I need to stick to my game plan 'STAY AWAY FROM CHRISTIAN GREY.' It is going to be my mantra from now on. Mia and I have finished breakfast when there is a knock on the door.
"Please don't be Christian," I whisper to myself. I open the door and it is Sawyer.
"Good Morning Miss Steele I am here to drive you to work when you are ready."
"Erm, Erm I Erm…" I stutter.
"Mr Grey asked me to drive you as you do not have a car and Grey Construction is quite far from here." He informs me.
"Oh ok as long as you are not being put out by this then I guess its ok."
I assume Elliot has requested this after all he is my boss. Sawyer escorts me down the parking garage and helps me get into a very high SUV .
"Oh Shit," I say far too loud when I realize Christian is also in the back seat with my plan is starting off so good.
"Sorry if I scared you Ana I thought it would be nice if we travelled together this morning."
"Oh did you now? Well you do a lot of thinking and doing and not enough asking." I say irritated.
He looks at me shocked like a woman has never back talked him before, or as I like to call it, sassing.
"Well I did not think you would have such a major problem with it. I do apologize. Did you get my flowers and the breakfast?" He counters.
"I did and I am thankful for the kind gesture but it was not needed and highly inappropriate. I am sure all the woman you have would like it."
"Always making assumptions aren't you? Not that it is any of your business but I have no women other than my mother and sister and grandmother who I would send flowers too. I think instead of making snap judgements about me you should actually get to know me. Then you can make smart judgements about me and then I will get treated fairly." I don't have a chance to respond when Christian tells Sawyer to stop the car as Taylor will take him to work.
I actually feel guilty for what just happened I didn't purposely mean to piss Christian off. I just have a gut feeling and I am never usually wrong. I went on two dates with that Hyde character and I knew he was bad news. I wouldn't put Christian into that category but there is something there I can't trust and I know he will suck me into the Christian Grey world. Whatever that world is.
I arrive at Grey Construction and I am greeted by Elliot who nearly suffocates me while bear hugging me. I don't get how Christian and
Elliot are brothers but are so different. I feel at ease around Elliot and he is so fun and full of life. Elliot shows me to my desk and gives me a quick training session as he calls it. I think I am going to actually love working here. I check my phone while Elliot leaves the room as I know it vibrated a while ago.
MIA: Ana we have a dance show coming up next week. GIRL I know its short notice but we will kick ass I already have song picked out and I am working on outfits as we speak. Can you get a helmet and vest from Grey Construction please? I am going for the work look for the routine I am about to get the best outfit for you ever you will love it.
ANA: Sounds good Mia why don't you invite the group to Escala after work and we can use the little dance studio there and get started on your vision.
MIA: I already did that loves ya girl.
It's nearly lunchtime and I have not really done much Elliot has played the joker and having me laughing so hard. Elliot's jokes stop immediately once the office door opens.
"Mom what are you doing here."
"Hello to you to Elliot have you forgotten your manners," I see Elliot head towards Mrs. Grey to greet her properly.
"Anyway Elliot I want to take your beautiful assistant out for lunch." Huh? Why does she want to have lunch with me?
"Ana you can go to lunch with my Mom if you want to." I see the look on Mrs. Grey's face and she is not about to take no for an answer.
"Yes Mrs. Grey, lunch sounds lovely thank you for asking."
"Your manners are superb sweetie. See Elliot that's how it is done."
I grab my jacket and bag and Elliot is texting from what I can tell and he is hysterically laughing something must be really funny. I see Mrs. Grey grab his phone from his hand and chastise him right in front of me he must have done something rude.
Once outside Mrs. Grey shows me to her car and to my surprise she is driving herself. I assumed the family had drivers. Sawyer's looks like he is frantic on his phone I wonder what is up with him I hope he is ok.
"Ana I have a table reserved at my favourite Bistro. I do hope that is ok with you?"
"Yes Mrs. Grey that sounds lovely thank you."
"Ana please call me Grace. Mrs. Grey is my mother in law."
"Ok Grace."
The rest of the car ride was surprisingly nice we had really good conversation and I actually think I love Grace. We arrive at the bistro to be greeted by a very angry looking Christian sitting at the table.
"Mother, Ana."
Grace sits down facing Christian which only leaves the seat next to him open.
"I hope you have had a good day so far Ana."
I get the feeling he said that was for his mother's benefit as I know he is still mad about the car ride this morning.
We order drinks and lunch and Grace excuses herself from the table. Oh great this shall be awkward.
"Christian I am sorry for my behaviour this morning. I was out of line and I am truly sorry I offended you."
His eyes darken and I start to feel trapped as he has a tight grip on my leg.
"Well Anastasia maybe you should think very careful on how you are going to make it up to me." He leans in closer and whisper seductively.
He releases my leg once Grace is back at the table. Is Christian actually serious on expecting me to do something for him to make up for me pissing him off? He can't be serious?
"Ana!" Grace snaps me out of my trance.
"Yes Grace I am sorry I think I was daydreaming."
"We are having family dinner at my house tomorrow and I want you to be there."
Family dinner? Me? Oh I feel like I am sinking quicker and quicker. Christian does not look happy at all about any of this.
"Thank you Grace if you really insist on me being there then I would love too. Thank you for inviting me." I acquiesced.
Christians hand is back to squeezing my leg. I really need to get away from this man I do something I actually hate doing and I fake feeling unwell to get away. Christian nearly causes me whiplash with his quick change in behaviour suddenly he is sweet and concerned and actually helps me out to Sawyer's car I want to question why he is here but I think keeping my mouth shut is for the best.
I am so embarrassed that I have allowed Christian to get to me and I only stayed at my new job until before lunch time. What will people think of me?
I got a text from Elliot telling me he hopes I feel better and he will see me tomorrow. I feel like such a cry baby now I should have stood up to Christian and told him where to go but something told me I would not win that fight. I will take out my frustrations tonight while dancing as I know avoiding Christian is highly unlikely.
CPOV
I actually can't believe I allowed Ana to get to me like that and I actually stormed out of the car like a little pussy.
Once I get to my office I tell Andrea that I am not to be disturbed and I mean it. I start to think about the car ride and why I am so pissed. I don't give a fuck what people think of me but this one girl has me fucked up.
Am I pissed that she is thinking those things about me or am I pissed that she won't get to know me and allow me into her life properly?
I should just treat her like I would any other woman but then I feel bile rise and change my mind as I could never do that to her.
My train of thought is ruined by the constant vibration of my phone. I look at the screen and dumb ass Elliot has sent me like ten picture messages. I open them up and they are all of Ana at his office. He even has the nerve posed for a selfie with her. He knows exactly how to make my blood boil. I usually ignore him but I feel the urge to text back.
Chris: If you were not family El I would slit your throat. Stop taking pictures of Ana and with Ana. I suggest you keep your distance from her . Do you understand me?!
EL: Chill bro I am not after your woman but if you want my advice fuck her soon before someone else does. I have heard on good authority that Mia's little friend Jose has a hard on for her so hurry the fuck up bro.
Chris: Don't talk about Ana like that. Who the fuck told you that?!
EL: Mia who else.
Now I am pissed right off I know I didn't actually claim Ana but everyone thinks I have and that little limp dick fucker thinks he going to get near my girl. Wow did I say that fuck it yes I did and she needs to start realizing she is mine before I have to force her hand. I am about to go into a meeting when I get a text from Sawyer that I am furious with. I scream at Andrea and tell her to cancel the rest of my day I honestly don't need this shit.
I arrive at the bistro before my mother and Ana I am angry at my mother for going behind my back and doing this. I know what she is trying to do she is building a relationship as she calls is I want to have a good relationship with my daughter in law she quacks at me every day since I met Ana. I really wish she would get a hobby and get her nose out of my business I love her more than life itself but she needs to take a million steps back.
I see them both head towards the table and Ana looks just as stunning as she did this morning. I am very hostile towards both of them and rightly so. Ana's treatment of me in the car is no where near forgiven thinking about it is bringing out my bad side a side I never wanted Ana to see but she has pushed me. I make polite conversation with my mother and Ana.
Once my mother is away from the table Ana gives me an apology I know she is very sincere but I act like a dick and talk about how she needs to make it up to me. I even grab her and I know it will leave a mark. I end up grabbing her again once my mother invites her to family dinner. I actually feel sick as I am treating Ana just like I would one of the 15 and that does not sit right with me at all.
Once Ana tells us she is not feeling to well I snap out of homicidal Christian to concerned Christian and make sure she is taking home and is ok. Once I am home at Escala, Sawyer informs me of Ana's big "Stay away from Christian Grey" plan. I don't want her to stay away from me I want her to want to be near me and to please me.
Oh fuck yes she needs to please me. That night I dream of fucking her so hard her screams were enough deafen me.
HydePOV
I wonder if Christian enjoyed the little spray I had done on his car for him. I want to have him fearing my presence little does that dumb fucker know is that I am already in Seattle watching his every move. I am going to fuck Ana in front of him and then slit her throat. I know it's his favorite so I am going to treat him to an amazing show with an ending to die for. If the whore wouldn't have run from me, none of this would be happening so what happens next is all on her.
My father gave me strict instructions not to fuck with the Greys', especially as he claimed what was supposed to be mine and that I need to leave well enough alone. Well of course, I didn't listen. I know who Grey's informant was and I promised him anything for his silence. All he wanted was to fuck his brother wife I can say that the wife did not agree to it but I am a man of my word and I made it happen and I even got it on tape for a little insurance.