Hi All. Thank you for all the beautiful reviews and again, appologies for not updating sooner. Had tonnes of work to be done. Anyway - Here is Chapter 17.

'Yes, win me. I admit I like you, attracted to you in fact but with your past, I might just be another knot at your bed post, or rather the bed post in the room of red blood . As you know, I never had a relationship before and I want a relationship based on love and trust not NDA, agreement, whips and belts.' I state my term and gather my books. Christian gets up as I am on my feet ready to leave.

'Anastasia, I like you. If I need to win you, then I will win you.'

I smile at his confidence. His aura is just too strong.

'See you around Mr Grey.' I replied and here comes the first test.

'Anastasia, call me Christian. And may I drive you back.' And he scores. A pure gentleman.

'Thanks Christian but I am meeting Kate down the road in about…' I glance my watch and holy hell; I am running late, 'opsie… five minutes ago. I better get going.' She winks. Somehow her childish gestures fits her bubbly features and makes me feel for her more.

'Very well then. See you Anastasia.'

'See you Christian. Thanks for the tea.'

I see that he is smiling to himself and that smile promises that he will win me. We walk out of the café and again he holds my hand while crossing the road. We walk back to the junction that I 'bump' into him.

'Good bye Anastasia. See you around.'

'Good bye Christian. Take care.' And he bends down kisses my cheek and walks to his black R8. That soft tiny kiss actually left tingling sensation on my whole body. I continued my walk until I reach junction that I have promised to meet Kate. I can see Kate is on her phone talking animatedly looking very sophisticated with her black pencil skirt and white ruffled blouse and a folder in her hand. I wave to her when she sees me and she frowns. I know she is mad that I am late and I never do late.

'Alright, see you tonight. Goodbye' she says as I get closer. She snaps her phone close and chucks it into her bag when I reach her.

'Why were you late? Your interview overshoot?' she asks sounding annoyed.

'Yes.' I decided not to tell anyone about my meeting with Christian.

'Alright so how did it go?' her voice calms down.

'I got the job. I will start next Monday.'

'That's great. Come on, I am starving. I was stuck in the damn interview with my senior editor for three miserable hours.' She starts to walk. Oh dear, another cup of tea? I am so going to be full with fluid.

'Yes, win me. I admit I like you, attracted to you in fact but with your past, I might just be another knot at your bed post, or rather the bed post in the room of red blood . As you know, I never had a relationship before and I want a relationship based on love and trust not NDA, agreement, whips and belts.'

Anastasia sounds very determined in what she wants. If it was pre-Anastasia of me, I would have just forgotten about her and asked Elena to find me another sub and beat the shit out of her for being rejected but post-Anastasia of me feels that she has a certain attraction that I have never felt before. Just seeing her picture on my computer keeps me calm. It is surprising as I had always needed a sub to beat the shit out of her to keep my nerves calm, my anger at bay and keep me insane but since I laid my eyes on the beautiful Anastasia, I just want to hold her, smell her hair and keep her by my side.

'Anastasia, I like you. If I need to win you, then I will win you.' I replied and I am determined to get her. If she is the antidote for me, then she has to be mine. After waking her across the street, it is time to part. Kissing her at her cheek leaves my lips crave for more of her skin against it. She walks hurriedly down the road to meet her friend.

I drive back to ESCALA and head straight to the Gym. Two hours later, I enter my penthouse. The usual food smell doesn't greet me. Gail has gone for a well-deserved vacation to Paris. Damn I miss the woman's food. Taylor greets me at the entrance.

'Good evening Sir.'

'Good evening Taylor. Debrief in ten.'

I walk straight to my room and strip off the sweaty grey t-shirt and throw on a white one and walk out to the breakfast bar. I can still remember kissing Anastasia. What the hell has she done to you? You are going around like a sick puppy. You are so lame.

Shut up Idiot! I walk towards the security room and hear Taylor barking over the phone.

'How the hell did he get pass the security. You have a lot of explanation to do!'

He pauses and yells back, 'I don't bloody care if no damage is done and you have caught him. The point is, security is weak. I will talk to MR Grey and come over in twenty. You moron!' and he slams the phone down.

'Taylor?'

'Mr Grey. Someone tried to break into Grey House. He manages to enter up to the elevator area and the securities stationed near the elevator manage to catch him.'

'Who is he?'

'Some random guy of the street. Kenny is sending the security recording now.'

'Play it. Any other matter that I should know?'

'There is a random IP address trying to hack into your ESCALA computer. I have asked Welch to trace and Barney is monitoring the firewall from Grey House.'

'Alright. Play the recording.'

Half an hour later, Taylor and I walk into Grey House's security room and the trespasser is tied to a chair and my armed body guard is watching over.

'Good Evening Mr Grey. Taylor' he nods.

'Who is he?' was my only question. He looks like he has been out of job for months judging from the long messy hair and beard.

'He was working with Grey Constructions. He was fired by Mr Elliot for cheating company money.'

'Taylor, inform Elliot.'

'Sure sir.'

'What are you doing here? What do you want?'

I don't get any reply from the accused and Taylor enters the room.

'Mr Grey is on the way sir.'

One hour later, we decided to apprehend the accused, named Moris to the police. He is just trying his luck to break into Grey House and cause small damage to let his anger out.

'Harmless' Taylor concludes. We head to ESCALA. After a long hot bath, I decided text Anastasia. It is two in the morning moron!

Good night. Sleep tight Anastasia

Sent: 2.00am

With that, I head to bed. I will win her. I want her and will win her.

The next few days, the sms exchange continues and I am enjoying it. My private detective who is now under my payroll is following Anastasia 24 hours. She doesn't club, she doesn't go anywhere except book store and library. She loves reading. On Thursday, I sent her Tess of the d'Urbervilles and she sends me a text message.

Thank you for the wonderful book.

It would have cost you a fortune. They are First Edition

3.15pm

It is nothing compared to your passion of reading.

You're welcomed.

3.17pm

How do you know I like reading?

3.19pm

I know a lot of things about you Anastasia.

You are at a library now.

3.21pm

Immediately my phone rings. I know she will call me.

'Yes Anastasia.'

'Christian, where are you?' she whispers.

'Why are you whispering Anastasia? Do you know that phones are not allowed in the library.'

'Where the heck are you? How do you know that I am in the library?' she whispers louder. I could only imagine her facial expression. Her cute expression is burnt to my memory – big eyes, raised brows, wrinkled forehead and slightly parted lips.

'I also know that you will be going to the bookstore after this.'

'Damn you Christian Grey. Stalker!' and she giggle softly.

'I will win you Anastasia. Have fun with your book.' And I end the call. Even that short conversation actually makes me feel contented.

'Andrea, cancel all my meetings today and tell Flynn I am on my way. See you tomorrow.'

I walk out feeling very happy that Anastasia didn't get upset but was happy to accept the books. The guy who broke into Grey House is determined harmless and just wanted to break in vent his anger out. I dismiss him from my mind. There is not enough space for Anastasia and I do not want to occupy it with some moron.

Half an hour later, sitting in Flynn's office smiling is a first

Day in and day out, late text messages and phone calls fills my nights. Strangely, since I started talking to Anastasia, I have not got any nightmares but only beautiful dreams of her and her beautiful innocent blue eyes.

Cooking spaghetti for dinner today is a command from Kate.

'I want your spaghetti so cook it today. I expect it to be on the table when I am home today after work. I have a hectic day.'

'Ask nicely honey.' I shoot her a sacarstic look and she starts giggling.

'Please Annie…' she winks and I can't resist her. Anyway, I am still at home till Sunday. Kate is kind enough to support me till I get my first month of salary so, I am making myself useful by keeping the house clean and cook dinner for us. I started to prepare dinner at ten and while preparing the ingredients, my doorbell rings.

'Good evening ma'am.'

'Good Evening. How can I help you?' A young delivery boy is standing with a package. My guess is it is for Kate from her admirer.

'Delivery for Ms Steele.'

'Ms Kavanaugh is not in.'

'Sorry ma'am. The delivery is for Ms Steele' he says louder. Huh? For me? Who the heck?'

'Oh.. Sorry. That is me.'

'Sign here please.'

After signing the receipt, he hands me the package and walks away. He would have thought that I am a moron who doesn't know her own name. A brown wrapped package which is kind of heavy is now sitting on the dining table. I decide to prepare the ingredients before opening the package. Half an hour later, I start cutting the strings open and to my surprise, Tess of the d'Urbervilles is staring back at me. The smell of leather is strong and I open the cover of the book. To my surprise, it is the original first edition.

This must have cost a bomb. Why is he sending me such an expensive gift? He loves you dumb dumb!

I leave the book on my bed and have a quick shower and head to the library. I pick a book on Hindu culture and sit at the back of the library and pull out my phone. I quickly type a thank you text to him and the reply was instant. The final text surprised me. I look around and there is no one suspicious in the library. How the heck he knows I am at the library. I dialed his number and he picks up at the first ring.

'Yes Anastasia,' he greets with a soft and seductive voice. Good enough to melt an iron rod.

'Christian, where are you?' I whisper. I don't want to get caught and barred from the library for using the phone.

'Why are you whispering Anastasia? Do you know that phones are not allowed in the library.' I can hear him smirking. Idiot.

'Where the heck are you? How do you know that I am in the library?' I ask him whispering harder.

'I also know that you will be going to the bookstore after this.' Huh… how the hell he knows my routine. He is after you Steele. Don't be a dumb dumb.

'Damn you Christian Grey. Stalker!' and I can't stop giggling after that. It is nice to be showered with attention and someone is looking after me. I grew up mostly on my own without much attention. My mother was busy with her own life and I have been living with Kate sicne first month of college. Again, I hear the promise from Christian.

'I will win you Anastasia. Have fun with your book.' He ends the call with a soft chuckle. Who the heck told him that he doesn't know how to love, he doesn't care for anyone. He is such an adorable guy who is actually looking after me. He is showering me with attention without suffocating me. I chuck the phone into my bag and continue with my reading and smiling like a lunatic.

Next Chapter - Ana will start working and as a working adult, she will want to do what she wants. Christian will continue to woo her and win her but hey.. She is still little Annie for Jason. More drama coming up.