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Anastasia POV

Sitting on a bench in Central Park I open up a bag of hot peanuts that I just bought from a food cart. I swear they were the best thing about New York. My feet were killing me and I had a splitting headache but I could honestly say my first day on the job so far felt amazing.

I was finally getting to use my education. Never in my life have I been able to say that. Being a waitress doesn't really help you use 3 years of a finance education. This was the happiest I have been in a long time.

I would have to thank Kate she really pulled through for me this time. I pop another peanut in my mouth as I dial Kate's number. I hated that we didn't get to see more of each other but for a woman who didn't work she was busy... a lot.

"Ana banana! How's the job?!" I almost drop my peanuts at her over the top greeting. Pulling he phone away from my ear I try to get the ringing to stop. Jesus she had a set of lungs on her.

"Just Ana Kate ! God I hate Ethan for even starting that damn nick name ... But the job is awesome Kate! Thank you so much for doing this." I couldn't even express my gratitude. For someone like Kate this was no big deal but for me it was bigger than the world! She's used to having everything at the tip of her fingers; I've came from nothing and had to climb my way up my whole life.

"Ana please don't eve—" My body sits straight up as someone snaps my phone shut. What the fuck? I look to my left and instantly groan. Christian freaking Grey. I got to say the guy was persistent.

"That was rude." I really couldn't think of anything else to say. Because as much as I wanted to hate him just the sight of him had my thoughts scrambled.

"You can tell her it was me later. So how's the job going?" I was seriously growing tired of this guy knowing every detail about my life. It was creepy.

"Okay first how do you know where I live? Second how did you know I'd be here? And third how did you know about my job." I knew he could sense I was frustrated when that damn smirk appeared on his face again. If it wasn't so sexy I'd probably smack it off.

"Ana please I have many resources it wasn't that hard to find out where you lived. Your security in that school is shit. Second I was driving around and saw you. As for your job Kate told me." He shrugs his shoulder like its no big deal. I was going to kill Kate.

"Hmph... Well thank you for the dress but I don't want it." It wasn't that dress was ugly cause trust me it was beautiful. It just made me feel awkward taking such an expensive gift from a guy I barely knew!

"You can and you will Ana." His words are said with such finality that something tells me not to push him. I didn't know what it was but something about Christian Grey told me there was way more to him than I could see... and it wasn't all good. It was like an adrenaline rush; I could feel the danger but it was drawing me in like an addiction. It truly worried me.

"What are you doing here Christian? If it's for another "quickie" I'm not the girl for you sorry." As attracted to him as I was there was no way I would jeopardize who I was for him. I learned that mistake a long time ago with Jose. He was my everything at one time and he turned me into nothing. I would never go back to that girl.

"I'm here because you didn't call me like I asked and I would like to take you to dinner tonight... Before you say no please consider it I promise to be a gentleman." It was my turn to smirk at him. I think mr hot shot was a little hurt that I haven't just rolled on to my back for him.

"Listen I know it must be so hard not to have me jumping your bones like some groupie but get over yourself. Second I'll give you one date but don't expect anything at the end. I mean it Christian." His frown turns into the biggest smile and I can't help but return one. What could I say? The guy was a natural born charmer.

"You know you're a feisty one... I like it. Be ready by 7 tonight! We're going to a restaurant wear the dress I bought you." I smile at his commanding tone and shake my head. He really must be used to getting his way all the time.

"Yes sir!" I salute him and to my surprise his laughter rings through the air. He definitely should laugh more.

"I love how you're the only person who doesn't fear me... By the way text me when u get home from work. I don't trust John Kavanagh.. I mean it Ana I will come knocking on your door if I don't get a call or a text before our date tonight." His tone is dead serious and I know we're no longer joking. The only person not afraid of him? He doesn't trust John? What the hell was I getting myself into? Or more like who the hell was I getting my self involved with?

"Okay? Don't worry Christian I trust John and Ethan I've known them for a while now. They treat me like family. I'll text you but I have to get going now." I gather my things and move to stand.

"Ciao Ana I can't wait for tonight." Christian says as he stands and kisses me on my cheek. Dear lord everything about this man was intoxicating. His smile, laughter, personality... Even his damn body odor! Yea yea call me gross I didn't care. Christian Grey was an enigma and I wanted to be the one to piece him together.


Work was finally over and I was dead on my feet. John could be so demanding but I guess that was to be expected when your one of New York's top business men. Interestingly enough after doing research so was Carrick Grey. Who I found out to be Christian and Elliot's father. It seems my life was surrounded by all these people who were bigger than life ! It was comical really. Little small town Anastasia surrounded by the biggest and baddest business men in the world.

Excitement bubbles up as I think about my date tonight. I gave Christian a little bit of a hard time at the park but I really did want to give this date a real shot. Yea he seemed like a domineering hard ass who got what he wanted but there had to be a sweet side to go with all that sour. Walking up to my sorority house I trudge up the stairs and head straight to my room. It's not like there was anyone here to acknowledge anyway. I swear most of the time it was like I had this house to myself. The girls were always out. They probably thought I was the boring "sister". It made me laugh. If they only knew how hard Kate and I could party.

Hoping in the shower I made sure to do all the necessities. It's been a while since I've been on a date. My first boyfriend was Jose he was a friend from back home and we followed each other to the big city thinking we were going to get married and live "happily ever after." We were the typical high school sweethearts. So in love and happy until we just weren't anymore. He was controlling and at times I feared for my future. I was turning into some girl that I didn't recognize anymore.

Of course the last straw was when I walked into our off campus apartment and found him in the kitchen while another female was making him breakfast naked...in our kitchen. My heart broke at that second. All my dreams and hopes went out the window with Jose. That was a year ago. Since then I haven't even stepped into another relationship and I wasn't sure if I was ready to either.

That's why I'm so confident and set in my ways. It took me hitting rock bottom to find myself again. Just sitting in front of this mirror straightening my hair was an accomplish. Jose had me feeling so ugly and unworthy that I couldn't even look in the mirror for months until Kate got me help.

Shaking my head at my reflection I try to push the memories away. I wouldn't let Jose ruin this date. He was the past. Checking my hair and putting on some light make up I go and grab the dress. Sliding on to my body I can't help but squeal in delight at the feel of it. This dress must have cost a fortune it was just simply amazing.

Turning around in the mirror I smile at my reflection. Taking Kate's black red bottoms, that she lent me, out of my closet I slip them on. I actually looked hot. Checking the time I scramble for my phone when I realize it's 6:30 but it's too late and I hear a frantic knocking at the front door. Taking my time down the stairs I open it to find a pissed off Christian.

"I thought I told you to call me?" His voice was so calm but his eyes told me he was fuming. I didn't know why it was so important to him but I felt bad for forgetting to call.

"Christian I'm so sorry! I just rushed home and got dressed for the date... I guess I was a little excited." I let a breathless chuckle out when I see him smile. Jesus his moods went from one spectrum to the next. I didn't know how to keep up.

"Well ...you look exquisite Ana. Shall we go? I have a very special night planned." Following him out I lock the door behind me.

"Is that your car?!" In front of me was a gorgeous gun metal gray 1962 Ferrari. I had never even seen it in this color before. Yea growing up with just a dad cars were our thing.

"Yea it's —"

"A 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO... It's a classic! In 2012 it was named the worlds most expensive car." I smile at him through my excitement. I couldn't wait to tell Ray I saw one of these.

"Well I have to say I'm impressed."

I laugh as he opens my door and let's me in. I knew I had caught him off guard. He may know a lot about me from his "resources" but there was still many things to be discovered... If he only knew.

Next chapter : the date! Of course it won't be that easy! What will Ana do when reality hits and she find everything out?! There's going to be family drama, love and of course illegal activities can she handle it all? Let me know what you guys think next chapter coming soon.