Unfortunately the happiness will have to end someday..

Edited by icalyn :)

"Ana, do you want to join us?" The men from work asked at lunch break as they were leaving to go to some café, but then Ana looked at Christian, and of course his look told her what she needed and wanted to know.

"Not this time, have fun." She said and as soon as they were alone in the room she walked to Christian's desk, sat on his lap and kissed him.

"So, where are we going out for lunch?"

"My lunch is in my arms." Christian said as he held her closer to his chest.

"Your late dinner is in your hands. But now how about we really get something to eat?" Ana asked, as she escaped from his hold and took her handbag.

"I can't wait for that dinner, but now let's go." Christian said as he stood up and followed her to the exit. As they got in the elevator Christian closed the distance between them and their lips by kissing her one more time before going out. But Ana wanted more, with her hand clung in his hair, while the other was under his shirt.

"Mmm, I can't wait for later." She said in his mouth.

Just as they were actually going to pull away, they were interrupted as the elevator doors opened and Emilia was there, looking at the couple. The rest of the office was also watching them from a slightly longer distance.

Then Christian did something Ana had not expected. He took her hand in his and smiled at the Italian company as they left the building. And he did not release her hand after that.

"You are still holding my hand."

"I know." Christian said, smiling at her.

"We are not supposed to – "

He silenced her by kissing her lips. And after that she was no longer sure she really wanted to remind both of them they should end this.

After lunch they earned looks once again from every person in the office. But especially from Emilia. And Paolo.

"Had fun?" The girl asked, looking at Christian.

"Well, we had a great time, thanks. You really have one of the best national cuisines in the world." Christian replied and tightened his hold of Ana's hand.

"Well, you should enjoy it at the party we are throwing." Another woman said.

"What party?" Ana asked.

"A party for you two. You leave on Thursday, right? But tomorrow's your last day here, so we are throwing a little party for you two. We don't get guests from so far very often."

"Oh, that sounds nice." Ana said.

"Yeah, have you guys seen much here?"

"Well, we went to see the seaside and a few villages there yesterday... We love it here." Christian said, secretly wanting to get away from them. Why were these women suddenly so interested in them? Now that they thought they are together?

Well, they didn't know what was under their relationship.

"Ana, did you see any museums? Or bookshops?"

And of course they both recognized that voice. It seemed Paolo was somehow hurt… or irritated. But before Ana had a chance to answer, Christian did.

"Unfortunately, no. We were too busy with other stuff. And now we need to get back to work if you don't mind."

They walked to their desks and Ana took out her phone and sent Christian a message.

Thank you.

She typed and smiled at him as they moved back to work.

Don't thank me when it is my fault. But no wonder the man' s jealous ;)

She smiled as she read Christian's reply.

No wonder your ex was pretty shocked too ;)

You know she is not my ex. But of course she is jealous of you – knowing she will never be able to win my attention when I have you.

Did we really hate each other just a few days ago?

And as Ana sent it, she really wondered – how could she have hated this amazing man?

"What's the point of this party?" Christian asked as he danced with Ana.

"I actually don't know. We don't celebrate things like this in our office..."

"But we have the Fourth of July celebration coming soon though."

"Christian..." Ana said, biting her lip. "It is our last night here and I just thought that... maybe let's say we are tired and get out of here..."

"Are you reading my mind?" He asked with a smirk. "I actually couldn't care less what they think, so let's go."

They quickly explained to their hosts that they must have eaten something wrong and they would rather rest in the hotel. And it didn't look as if they were saddened by the news. So they quickly said their goodbyes and left.

And as soon as they were out of the office building Christian took her in his arms and kissed her. "I have been wanting to do that all evening." He said as he broke the kiss, needing more air.

"Well, now you can do it whenever you want. So, what are we doing tonight?"

"How about we just walk around the city? It is our last night here."

Soon they reached the Trevi Fountain where they both threw in some coins, wishing for something, they also saw the Colloseum and a few other sights. But they ended their tour with a few drinks in one of Rome's best bars.

But the night didn't end there because as they came back to the hotel, their real night was about to start.

Ana actually felt pretty sad the next morning when she opened her eyes and saw Christian already out of bed, packing his bags.

"Mmmm... What time is it?" Ana asked as she streched her arms out and started to really wake up.

"We leave in a hour."

"Christian! You didn't wake me, oh God, I need to pack." Ana exclaimed while jumping out of bed, covering her naked body with a dress so quickly it earned a look from Christian.

"You looked too adorable. And by the way," he said as he came closer, "there is nothing I haven't seen." He said as he slid his arms under the fabric of her dress and hugged her naked body.

"There is no time for this now that I have overslept." Ana took his hands away from her and quickly finished putting on the dress. "Will you meet me at my room?" She asked as she collected her belongings from his room.

"Yes, don't worry." Christian said as Ana left the room to go back to hers.

As Ana was about to close her bag her phone rang. And of course – who else would call her except Kate.

"Anastasia Rose Steele, where have you been?!"

"Oh, Kate..." Ana sighed. If only her best friend knew where she had been and more important what she had done.

"Ana, are you okay? You know that your plane leaves in a few hours?"

"Of course I know! And I am completely okay, I was just out of the city and have had a few bits of other interesting stuff..."

"Is Christian Grey that other interesting stuff?"

Of course, how could Ana hide something from her best friend? "Maybe..."

"Ana, did you two…?"

"Oh, yes, we did. No regrets." Ana said, closing her suitcase with her other hand.

"Ana!" Kate exclaimed, laughing. "Is he really so good that all the women I know want to get in his pants?"

"Oh, if they only knew they would give everything they have to be with him."

"And how are the two of you getting along now?" Kate asked, and that was the question Ana wanted to avoid.

"Well, I don't know..."

"How you don't know? Haven't you seen him?"

"No, it's not that... I have seen him a lot after that night. The thing is, we are kinda together. Not as a couple, of course. But we haven't talked about the real terms of our relationship." Ana confessed, sitting on the bed since she had made sure everything was packed and nothing was left in the room.

"Ana, wait, you know that Christian is not a relationship guy, right?"

"I know, and the new Ana is not looking for a relationship at the moment, either."

"I have known you since high school and I know how easily you fall for men. Do you understand that even if Christian suddenly wanted to date someone and let that someone be you, your relationship will end no matter what?"

"If we really dated, why would it have to end?"

"Because only one of you two will get the job you both want. And knowing you, you won't be able to be with him if he got the job. And knowing Christian's ego he wouldn't be able to do it either."

And as Ana was about to answer, someone knocked on the door. Of course, it had to be Christian.

"Okay, I need to go. See you tomorrow, Kate."