Chapter 18. Day One.

I sit at the large board room table, listening as Christian commands the room, bellowing new instruction about security, NDA's and the like. He is amazing to watch, the way he's walking and talking, commanding the room. He is comfortable and confident - I am in awe, as is everyone else. Christian introduces us to Alby and the new security personnel, Alby gets up and tells everyone a little about himself. He is 22, recently moved to Seattle and pretty much a computer genius. The security personnel - Smith and O'Brien just nod and remain silent. Just as Christian is finishing up, he asks if there is anything I would like to add.

I stand nervously and walk to the front switching places with Christian. I've never had all the staff in the same room at once. Public speaking was never my strong point, up until now I've been happy just to send staff memos out. It may sound a little silly, but I don't want to disappoint Christian. He gave me this company as an anniversary present, I want to show him I can command and control like he does, not flop like a fish out of water. I clear my throat and straighten my shoulders.

"Firstly I'd just like to thank you all for continuing to meet our deadlines and keeping everything ticking over the past few days while all the new changes were taking place - especially as I was absent. I know it must have been difficult, and I really do appreciate the hard work you all put in. As a token of our appreciation, my husband would like to include a bonus in your wages this week." I chance a guilty look at Christian, he is not angry at the surprise statement, in fact he is shaking his head and chuckling. When he spots me looking at him he gives me a wink.

"Also, I think some of you may have noticed that as of this morning Hannah is no longer here, so I think now would be a good time to remind you all that any breeches in privacy will not be tolerated. It may be a good idea to read over the NDAs you all signed when I took over. I have been very blaze about security in the past, that is about to change. It will be in your best interest to know the NDA word for word. I think that's about it guys, so, lets get back to business - publishing some best sellers."

All the staff leave the room, chatting and smiling, obviously the 'bonus' has perked them up. "Claire, can I see you for a minute please." I catch her as she is leaving.

"Sure, I'm sorry to hear about Hannah." she shrugs apologetically. She must have spoken to Hannah before she left, the way she shrugged let me know she knew more than most, I wonder if Claire knew about Hannahs little crush, maybe they are friends on facebook. I make a note to myself to get Alby to look into it.

"It's okay, look, that's what I wanted to talk to you about, I was wondering if you could help me out for a few days while I get a new PA sorted."

"Absolutely, what can I do?"

"Do you think you could start sorting through the files of recent candidates who have applied for employment or internship?"

"Not a problem, I'll get on to it right away." I thank her as she exits. I feel Christian creep up behind me, he wraps his arms around my waist.

"Bonuses huh?" I giggle as he nuzzles my neck.

"Ah, yea, it kind of slipped out."

"I do believe it was you who emphasised the importance of talking things through before making any decisions Mrs Grey." His breath tickles my ear as he whispers, then nips my earlobe.

"Fair point, well made. Perhaps we could discuss some figures over lunch?"

"Sounds good to me, I have other things I'd like to discuss too."

"Oh you do, such as?"

"The definition of sex." he smirks and shrugs his shoulders, "you said no sex for 5 days, I want to know EXACTLY what that includes."

"Oh Christian! Come on, I'm starving and your paying." My eyes roll back as I walk out of the board room.

Christian takes me to Voila Bistro for lunch, I order the 'Salade de Noix et Noisettes au Bleu' - a butter lettuce salad with hazelnuts, walnuts, grapes and blue cheese. Christian has the Boeuf Bourguignon., and orders a bottle of Sancerre - 2010. We eat our meals while sipping on the wine, and talking about the bonuses I generously offered. After much debate we decide just to triple everyone's usual wage for the week.

"Now, enough about figures, I want to talk about sex." Christian whispers with a smirk on his face. He stabs a piece of carrot with his fork and swirls it around in the stew sauce, making patterns. I roll my eyes and pop a grape in my mouth, chewing it slowly as I gaze into Christians eyes. "Specifics please." he grins.

"Christian, I don't think this is a very appropriate place to be talking about such matters." I reach for my glass of wine and take a small sip. Christian doesn't notices the stares and glances when we are out, he's used to it. I on the other hand am still very aware that we are watched and listened in on most of the time. I know for a fact there are at least 4 different patrons with their eyes on us right now.

"Fine, have it your way." he pouts.

"I'll think about it today, and let you know tonight, okay?"

"Fine, just make sure you think about it a lot!, think about how you feel when my tongue is gliding up your thigh, and my fingers are stroking your wet p…."

"Christian!."

"What?, I'm just saying…."

"Well don't, it'll get me all worked up." I whisper.

"That's the plan baby." he grins.

"Okay, I'm done, I need to get back to work." Christian laughs and motions for the waiter to bring the bill over.

Christian pulls up outside of GP, jumps out and walks around to open the door for me. He closes the door after I gracefully exit then pins me to the car, his hands either side of my face and leans over to kiss me goodbye. "Enjoy the rest of your day baby, and don't forget to think hard." as he says it, I can feel him pressing his hardness against my hip, "real hard." Oh god, this is going to be a very long 5 days.

He lowers his face to mine, our noses a fraction apart.

"Goodbye Christian." I place my hands on his cheeks and raise my lips to his. "I love you."

"I love you too baby, more than you know." he whispers against my cheek, his stubble grazing my face.

When I get back to my office there is a pile of folders on my desk with a note placed on top.

PA candidates. Claire asked that they be put on your desk. Sawyer.

Yes, I must add Claire to the list of people who can access my office. Just as I open the first folder my desk phone rings.

"Ana Grey." I answer.

"Mrs Grey, it's Alby, just wanted to check that you still wanted me to come up and help you navigate around your computer."

"Yes, that'll be great, in fact you can help me out with something while you're up here." I'm hoping he will be able to help me do security checks on the PA candidates. "Come right up, I'll buzz you in."

"Great, see you in a few seconds."

Alby spends the afternoon showing me how to access everything, we pull up security checks on all the PA candidates and print them off before setting up my voice activation app on my phone. I like Alby, he's relaxed and has a great sense of humour. I can see us getting along well.

"Thank you for your help James, I never would have known how to work half of this stuff if I were on my own."

"You're welcome, and please, let me know whenever I can be of assistance to you."

Alby leaves, and I am left with a stack of papers on my desk to go through. I look at the list of candidates and notice Jessica Chalmers name, the girl who came to apply for an internship last week. Crap, I promised I'd get back to her. I decide to ring her.

"Hello."

"Hi, is this Jessica Chalmers?" I ask.

"Yes."

"Hi Jessica, this is Anastasia Grey from Grey publishing."

"Mrs Grey, it's nice to hear from you."

"Jessica, I just rang up to see if you would be flexible in your employment, I know you came looking for an internship under one of my editors, but another opening has come up, would you consider starting as a personal assistant and working your way up?"

"Yes, I'd be interested in that, anything to get my foot into publishing, would it be working as a PA for an editor?"

"Not exactly, it would be for someone who's at the top of the company, but I'd make sure you got enough experience in other areas so when the time was right to step up you'd have all the experience you need." Don't give too much away Ana, she doesn't need to know she would be your PA, not yet anyway.

"Sounds great."

"Thank you Jessica, like I said, I am yet to make a decision, I just wanted to know if it was something you'd be interested in, I'll get back to you within a few days."

"Thank you Mrs Grey, I look forward to it."

I look at the time on my phone, 4.55 pm. Already? I feel like I accomplished practically nothing today. I open up my emails and reply to all the business related ones, then open one sent from Christian this afternoon.

From: Christian Grey

Subject: Specifics

Date: February 8 2015 15.02

To: Anastasia Grey

Just making sure you are 'thinking' about certain things. I would like to remind you of our outstanding oral skills ;) I would be more than happy to remind you of them in person if you so wish and hand out a few more of those A's that you are always deserving of.

I've missed you all afternoon beautiful, perhaps I should apply to be your P.A, then I could spend all day with you.

Love you baby

C xx

Christian grey,

CEO, Grey Enterprises holdings, Inc.

From: Anastasia Grey

Subject: Re: Specifics

Date: February 8 2015 17.02

To: Christian Grey

I will admit I have not had time to think things over this afternoon. I am well aware of your mind-blowing oral skills. I will bring to your attention that my threat of withholding sex was aimed at yourself. Perhaps I will limit any oral pleasure to myself Mr Grey. As the punishment is intended for you, I do not see any reason that I should suffer, I do believe there are a few toys that may be of use to me, if you are a good boy, I may let you use them - for my pleasure only, I am yet to make any concrete decisions so do not get your hopes up prematurely.

You are far to qualified to apply for a P.A position. Yes I am rolling my eyes.

On another note, I am ready to be picked up at any time.

Love you too babe.

A xx

Anastasia Grey,

CEO, Grey publishing.

From: Christian Grey

Subject: Your ride awaits

Date: February 8 2015 17.12

To: Anastasia Grey

Toys you say, I can work with that. In response to lack of pleasure where I am concerned - We'll see about that, I can be very persuasive Mrs Grey.

I await your company outside.

C xx

Christian grey,

CEO, Grey Enterprises holdings, Inc.

I slip into the SUV, Christian is sitting back, completely relaxed with a huge grin on his face. His body is angled towards my side of the backseat, his thighs are spread and his arm is resting along the top of the back seat. I glance at his shirt which is unbuttoned lower than usual. He looks sexy and inviting, this is going to be a hard 5 days. I feel my cheeks flush, and my body warm up.

"Evening Mrs Grey." he smiles, showing off his perfect white teeth.

"Christian." I smile back, but eye him suspiciously. I watch as his hand drops to his crotch and he adjusts himself. "Uncomfortable Mr Grey." I ask, my eyes never leaving his crotch.

"Not at all." He smiles.

"You're not doing yourself any favours Christian, your trying to get me to buckle, the only thing your doing is making yourself horny as hell with no place to park and five days to wait." I grin. He runs a hand through his hair and straightens up in his seat.

"This is fucking torture." he snaps.

"Christian, it's only been a few hours, seriously, we go without for longer on any given day."

"I know, but since I can't get it, it's all I want, I can't think of anything else, nothing."

"Well try." he turns to look out of his window, pouting I guess. We ride in silence for awhile. I can't stand this not talking.

"Christian?"

"Yes?"

"Your acting a bit childish don't you think?" he scoffs at my remark.

"Childish how?"

"Christian you've been sulking in your corner for ninety percent of the drive, and I suspect I'm being given the silent treatment. I'm the one who's mad at you remember?"

"What makes you think I'm not mad at you also?"

"What the hell have I done? I gave you fair warning about this on Wednesday night, you've had every opportunity to come clean" I snap. "It was your choice not to. Deal with it."

"Whatever." he folds his arms across his chest.

"Are you going to be like this for the next five days? Because if so, I may have to send you packing to Escala until Saturday."

"You wouldn't dare." his eyes shoot towards mine.

"Fuckin try me." I laugh.

"Would you fucking stop that." he barks.

"Stop what?" I snap

"That:" He waves his hand messily in the air in front of me. "Acting all tough and demanding, Mrs 'don't fuck with me' CEO, it's doing things to me, and I don't like it."

I burst into laughter. "Doing what Christian."

"Fuck off, I don't want to talk."

"Oh real mature Grey, real mature, well fuck you."

"Yes please! I wish you would."

We look at each other and fall into fits of laughter. I crawl onto Christians lap and place my arms around his neck. "I'm sorry baby." he kisses the top of my head between speaking. "You're just so dam sexy when your angry, and I can't touch you, when right now I want to so bad."

"I'm sorry too, I'll try to be more considerate of your feelings then babe, I promise not to fire anyone, or threaten anybody, or use the F-bomb while in your presence for the duration of our 5 day dry streak. I kiss his check, before resting my head on his shoulder for the remainder of the drive home.

As we are pulling into the drive way my phone rings, it's Kate. I answer and tap speakerphone.

"Hey Kate."

"Hey sweetie, I'm heading to the gym tonight and want some company, you up for it?"

"Give me a sec." I push mute and ask Christian if we have any plans tonight.

"No babe, your good, go get sweaty without me, I'll take care of the rug rats and then wallow in my own horniness." I give him a quick peck then take my phone off mute.

"I'm all yours Kate."

"Pick you up at 6.30?"

"See you then."

A/N: Hi everyone. Thank you to all the new followers, and for all your reviews. I know i have in my summary that this story will be in Ana's POV, i was wondering what you'll thought about me mixing it up a little, i would love to do some CPOV. Let me know. xx