It's time for the business dinner! Or date? Which one is it?!

Heads up, I am not a business major nor do I know anything about business. So I'm just going to bullshit my way through the business part of dinner. Just thought I should let you know.

Anyways, you don't want to read an Author's Note right now, so let's get on with the story!

Disclaimer: I do NOT own FSOG.

Ana

Today is the day! I am going out to dinner with Christian Grey. Well a business dinner. I wish it were a different reason we were meeting tonight. However, it's not too late. I told Kate last night that I had a dinner with Christian, and she came over this morning to help me get hot, as she put it. Kate did my hair in a beautiful set of waves, my makeup was natural looking, and I wore a tight, but modest, little black dress with red pumps and a red blazer to match. I walked around Steele Publications feeling hot. I even caught a few of my male employees staring at me. Sorry, boys, but this is for another man.

I walked into my office ready to drown myself in another manuscript that one of my favorite authors sent to us yesterday. However, right next to the manuscript, there was a giant bouquet of white roses. I went up to smell them and saw a small card.

Can't wait for our dinner tonight.

See you at 7.

Christian

I couldn't stop the smile that spread across my face. I also couldn't wait for tonight. I was so ready to see him. I know it's only been twenty-four hours, but I feel like I haven't seen him in weeks. I miss his gorgeous face and eyes and body and smile and… everything. *sigh* I hope today goes by really fast. I should email him now.

From: Anastasia Steele

To: Christian Grey

Subject: Thank you, they're beautiful

Date: 7 May 2015 9:04 AM

Dear Mr. Grey,

I want to thank you for my beautiful flowers. They are absolutely lovely and smell delightful. I'll see you tonight.

Anastasia Steele CEO & Editor, Steele Publications

Now to get on with my day.

Christian

I had a breakfast meeting this morning, so I was at work even earlier than normal. Why did it have to be today?! I am so ready for tonight, but it's not even nine AM yet. I should send Anastasia flowers. I mean, that's what a normal business associate would do, right? I buzzed Andrea, and she got everything set up, so Ana's flowers would be sent there immediately. Lucky for me, I had a million emails that I needed to tend, so the time was moving pretty fast.

I was just finishing an email with my accounting head when I received one from Anastasia thanking me about the flowers. I couldn't stop the grin that spread across my face. She got them and she was nice enough to email me about it. I really hope she likes them. Why am I so nervous about this? They're just flowers. I've never gotten a girl flowers before. What is this woman doing to me?

From: Christian Grey

To: Anastasia Steele

Subject: You're Very Welcome

Date: 7 May 2015 9:07 AM

Miss Steele,

I am glad you like them. I hope your day goes well, and I look forward to seeing you tonight.

Christian Grey CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.

I did not receive a reply. I am not big believer in God, but I couldn't help but pray that this day would go by fast.

Christian

It's 6:58 PM and Anastasia is not here yet. Of course, I had to show up fifteen minutes early because I like to be the first one at any meeting. My heart is racing, and I couldn't help my leg shaking from my foot constantly tapping the floor. Gee my entire body is nervous. What if she doesn't show? No, Anastasia wouldn't do that to me, would she? I bet she thinks you're crazy, Grey. She deserves better than you, you know that. My thoughts were interrupted when I saw Anastasia being led to our table by the host in a little black dress with red 'Fuck Me' heels, her hair was down and wavy, and her makeup was natural looking except for the red lips she did to match her shoes. I couldn't help but stare at her as she was walking towards. Down boy. Once she got just a few feet from our table, I remembered my manners and stood up to greet her.

"Anastasia, you look breathtaking," I said to her as I pulled out her chair for her. I saw a blush creep across her gorgeous face. Seeing her blush and knowing I did that, made me grin from ear to ear.

"Thank you," she said as I scooted her to where she needed to be at the table, and then went to my side of the table and took my seat. "So how was your day today, Mr. Grey?" She asked as her baby blue eyes scanned the menu. I looked at her and just studied her while I spoke to her because I already knew what I wanted. "It was a long day, Miss Steele," I replied. "How was your day?" And for once, I was actually curious to know how someone's day went. "Mine was also a long day," she said. Then our waiter came and took our order.

After the waiter left, I noticed Ana was looking at anywhere but me. We were at a private table, right next to the window and she kept looking outside. The evening light made her look even more breathtaking. You could see a little red in her hair, her eyes looked a lighter shade of blue, and her porcelain skin seemed to glow. She was beautiful. Everything around her faded away and all I could do was stare at her. I don't know how or why, but this woman had to be in my life.

"Well, Mr. Grey, I believe we should get to work before our food gets here," Anastasia said as she pulled out the manila envelope I gave her yesterday. Lucky me I remembered my copy and pulled it out to. Let's bribe her in to my business and in to my life.

Ana

"So, Mr. Grey, I see that on your profit of my company you want 25%, but GEH makes about 38% more a year than Steele Publications. I also saw how much of the profit goes to you, so I guess what I'm saying here, is why do you think you need more money?" I say going through my first high-lighted portion. I heard a chuckle come from the man sitting across from me. I looked up at him and couldn't help but gasp. Again. I have been sitting across from Christian Grey for fifteen minutes but every time I look at him, I couldn't help but have trouble breathing. He was in a charcoal gray suit with a silvery gray tie. His copper hair looked like he had been running his hands through it all day, and his eyes seemed brighter today than they did yesterday. He looked so yummy. My inner goddess could not help but spread herself out across the table, naked, and say 'Take me.'

"Miss Steele, I didn't want to get just any publication house. I chose yours because you are the most beneficial when it comes to a bigger profit. Also, that entire profit would not go into my pocket. I am building an orphanage and it would go to the orphanage itself, and ensuring the kids there would be well taken care of," He said. Yep, take me now!

"Well, Mr. Grey, that's beautiful and I have no problem with that. In fact, maybe you should take more than that for profit for that cause. How about we bump that up to 28%?" I suggest. Honestly, that's the most beautiful and most generous thing I have ever heard. I have no problem in helping with his cause and honestly I wish Steele Publications made even more money, so I could offer him a bigger percentage for his project.

"Miss Steele, I do not want to take any more of your money, but if you are offering to help those children more than I am willing to take your offer," he said. That was all the business we got done because our dinner showed up. We put away our papers and started eating.

We ate mainly in silence except for the little small talk here and there about meetings, our day, the family, the food, etc.

*30 MINUTES LATER* Still Ana POV

The food was gone and most of the business was covered. I am still a little nervous about his offer, this is my first big decision as boss lady and I don't want to fuck it up the first week. However, I think I have my decision.

"Well, Christian, I think I have made my choice on your offer," I say. He looks at me expectantly to go on, but I let the silence drag on for a moment to build up the suspense.

"Mr. Grey, I believe it would be in the best interest of both parties, if our companies merged together," I say and I couldn't help but smile. A smile spread across his face too. I wish it wasn't just our companies merging. "Well Miss Steele, I am happy to hear that. Welcome to the Grey family," he said and stuck out his hand. I took his hand and felt an electric shock as soon as our hands met. I gasped and heard him do so as well. We kept our hands together and just stared into each other's eyes. Until we were interrupted with our waiter bringing the check. I snatched my hand away like I had been caught kissing in front of my father. I'm pretty sure I was blushing. Christian took the bill and paid for it.

"Well, Christian, I should be going. It's starting to get late," I said while looking at my watch. Holy shit, it's 9:00! "I should be going as well. Let me lead you out," he said and got out of his seat. He stood and waited for me to gather my things. Once I stood, he offered me his arm and we walked to the elevator as a power couple. He pushed the button and we only had to wait for the doors to open. He allowed me through the threshold first and the he stepped in. He pressed the bottom floor button.

As the elevator started to descend, I couldn't help but notice the electricity that swarmed through the air. My breathing turned into panting and my heart started to race. I looked to Christian and he was staring at me. His eyes were smokey and looked thunderous as he looked at me like I was his prey.

"Fuck the paperwork," he said and then he pushed me up against the wall. Then he kissed me.

Sorry y'all for the cliffhanger. But there had to be some suspense.

Thank you and until next time! :*