CPOV

I woke up warm, still wrapped up in Ana. She had her head on my chest and her hand resting over the scars of my early childhood. When I had gasped last night as she touched me, it wasn't out of fear or pain. From the second she pulled me from the helicopter, Ana's touch is the main thing I remembered. As it soothed me then, last night it brought me pleasure.

Her touch to my chest now, makes me smile. Ana put her trust in me last night not to hurt her and unknowing to her, I put my trust in her too.

I moved the hair that had fallen onto her cheek, kissing where it once lay.

"Christian" she mumbled before lifting her beautiful blue eyes to my own.

"Morning beautiful" I said before kissing her lips.

"Morning, I didn't think the floor would be as comfortable as the couch but it is. Cosy too."

"I was wondering why we were now down here instead of up there" I pointed to where we were both lay last night.

Some time during the night we had moved from the couch to the floor in front of the fireplace. We had a bed of blankets around us that had been on the couch and the cushions were under our heads. We must have consciously decided to move but I don't remember when.

"I had gone to the bathroom about three and when I came back I found you on the floor. I panicked at first thinking you had hurt your ribs but you were wrapped in the blankets and went back to sleep when you felt me checking you hadn't hurt yourself any more. There was no way I could pull you back onto the couch so I grabbed the pillows and made ourselves comfortable."

I picked her hand up from my chest, placing a kiss on it before I put it back where it belongs.

"How did you get these" she asked quietly as she brushed her finger over one of my scars.

"You know how I was adopted" I asked as she nodded her head before kissing my chest.

"Before I came to live with my parents, I lived with my birth Mother. She was a crack addict Ana, put her drugs and her pimp before her child" I stopped not wanting to go back and think about him.

"It's ok Christian, you don't have to" she lifted her head up and placed a kiss my lips.

"His cigarette" was all I could get out. I want her to know me, not who the little boy I was then.

Ana's hand came up to rest on my cheek as I closed my eyes, enjoying her touch. When I felt her lips on mine I forgot about the past and focused on my future.

Our kiss was passionate as my hands roamed her body. Her breast under my hands were so responsive to me, her nipples pebbling under my touch. There is no doubt she could feel how hard I was.

"Christian" she groaned when I gently bit her nipple.

"What do you want Ana."

"You, I want you to make love to me."

I pulled back slightly so I could see her face, I need her to be ready and not regret this.

"Ana" I asked wanting confirmation.

"I want you Christian" she said cradling my face in her hands. "make love to me."

I nodded before remembering I don't have any condoms with me.

"I'm on the shot and you know it has been a long time."

"For me too, I'm clean" Ana had obviously had enough of talking as she brought my head down to hers once more.

In front of the dwindling fire, I made love to my girlfriend. She was tight when I pushed inside her but her moans were spurring me on. Thrust after thrust, we brought each other pleasure. Her hands on my back, holding me to her.

I could feel when Ana was getting closer as the pressure on my cock amplified.

"Christian" she moaned loudly in my ear.

I could feel my own orgasm approaching but I needed her to go first.

"Cum for me Ana" I groaned as my words pushed her over the edge and with the pressure now on my cock, I followed calling out her name.

"You're amazing Ana," I panted out as I brought my lips down to hers again.

We spent the next hour just laying in each others arms. The snow had stopped outside the window but I had no idea how long it had snowed for or if we would need help getting out. I was too wrapped up in Ana to care.

Showering together was probably a bad idea as it's not easy keeping my hands off her, especially when her body is glistening with water.

"Will we need help getting out" I asked Ana when we had finished our breakfast.

"Just a little bit" she laughed as she pointed to the snow which had piled up against the glass doors. "You were definitely not getting back to the hotel last night" she laughed.

"I'm glad, I had the perfect night."

"Me too."

The plough had been called and would be here within the hour. I knew I needed to get back to Seattle but it's just so easy to be here. I get to have Ana without the press intruding in our lives. I loved just being Christian and not a billionaire who kept over forty thousand people in work everyday.

I know the press are going to be interested in Ana, they already are but have been shot down when asked for interviews. Finding out she's my girlfriend though is another added pressure that they will put on her.

Ana was outside talking to the man who had rescued us from the mountain in the shape of his plough, shame I didn't want to be rescued.

"All ready to go" Ana asked when she came back inside.

"If I said no, would we stay" I asked wrapping my arms around her waist.

"I told you, once this place has your heart it will never let go."

"It's not the only thing that has my heart" I told her as she brought her gloved hands to my face and kissed my lips.

"Two weeks I will be back here, I hope you can come with me."

"I will be here Ana, even if I have to move things around to be here."

Ana locked all the house up after making sure the fire was completely out and checking everything was switched off. She had a plate of food for Ray which was left over from our dinner last night so she was dropping me off at the bed and breakfast before she was going to say goodbye to her Dad.

"See you soon" I leaned down and kissed her lips before shutting her door when we had arrived in town.

"How was you evening" Elliot asked when I had stepped into the living room.

"Magical" I smiled waiting for the teasing to start.

All I got was a raised eyebrow and a smile.

I packed everything away, ready to go back to civilisation before going to meet my family. I had taken the last of my painkillers this morning and like I had told Ana last night, although I still have a bruise, they don't hurt any more.

"I'm going with Ana" Elliot called and headed for the car door when we went outside to put the luggage into the cars.

If he thinks he is driving with us then he has another thing coming.

"Elliot car now" Dad called to him as he headed over to their car. I had said goodbye to my family before we came out into the cold as we would all go our separate ways when we hit Seattle.

"No stopping at the side of the road you two, although if there is any more frozen waterfalls please stop because I want more pictures."

"Thank god he is not driving with us" I told Ana who just laughed.

"No more frozen waterfalls around here that I know of, apart from mine. We should have a run straight through to Seattle."

We set off with all the other cars following Ana's. Taylor preferred to be in front of us but decided to let Ana lead until we got closer to Seattle. I know when we get into the city he would have rather I had been in his car, I wasn't going to miss the opportunity to spend more time with Ana though.

We passed the road that would lead up to her house and continued on our journey. I know I had so much to do when I got back but it could wait until later. For now it was just the two of us, getting to know more about each other.

"I thought you were an angel when I tried to open my eyes that first night. My eyesight was cloudy like I couldn't see anything but your voice and your touch calmed me."

"You mumbled something like angel but I was worried that you thought you were dead or something so I kept talking to you."

I smiled thinking of the night that changed my life.

"What happens when we get back" Ana asked me, when we reached a stop light.

"Nothing changes between us Ana, I will make sure of that" she smiled gripping my hand before putting it back on the steering wheel.

"The press are going to be intrusive, I know that before we even get back. I can ignore them, my mother on the other hand" she groaned.

"You never really talk about her. I know you were supposed to be with her this past week and I know this will sound horrible but I'm glad she cancelled."

"It's not horrible, I'm glad too. I was angry at the time but I don't regret spending this time with you or pulling you from the helicopter. My mother's favourite person is my mother. She called to ask my Dad about you, hearing that it was me who pulled you from the wreckage. She called for the gossip, not to see how I was doing or to see if I was injured that night. I have to call her if I want to speak to her because she's usually busy. Don't get me wrong, I'm a grown woman and I have my life just like she has hers. Sometimes thought it would be nice to have five minutes of her time that is focused on me and not her."

She sounds like a selfish woman and I can tell it hurts Ana to always be second best to everything else.

…

Seeing the signs for Seattle, Taylor pulled in front of us.

"Has he gone into big bad bodyguard mode" Ana smiled but she's probably right, especially when my new phone rang.

"Sir Welch has informed me that there are a couple of pap's out of the front of Escala, please head to the parking garage."

"Will do"

I conveyed Taylor's instruction to Ana who followed his car. We could see the front of Escala but took the turning before reaching it so we could go to the back of the building and into the parking garage.

Ana parked next to Taylor and turned the engine off. I could see him taking the bags from his car but he wouldn't disturb us.

"And here we part" she smiled sadly, as she turned to face me.

"Unfortunately. Call me please when you get home."

"I will don't worry".

"Is it silly that I have gotten so used to seeing you that I don't want you to go now, especially after this morning."

"I know what you mean. I loved our morning, loved our time together" she said, placing her hand on my cheek.

Bringing her mouth to mine, I traced my tongue along her lips as she opened to me. Neither of us wanted to part as we held each other as tight as we could in the confines of the car, all while our kiss continued.

"Have dinner with me this week please."

"I'd like that Christian."

Kissing Ana once more, I got out of the car and walked over to her side.

"Drive safe please and if you have any problems, call me."

"I will."

Watching her drive away, I turned to Taylor who was waiting for me as we both headed for the elevator

"Welcome home Mr Grey" Gail greeted me as we made our way into the living room.

"Thank you Gail."

"Can I get you anything" she asked.

"Hot chocolate."

She stuttered for a second before nodding and headed to the kitchen. I blame my girlfriend for my new found love of hot chocolate.

I had taken my first sip when my phone vibrated in my pocket. Taking it out, I smiled.

I'm home safe, all is quiet here especially Kate as she's not home from dinner with her parents yet. Miss you x – Ana

I sighed reading her last two words, I missed her too.

Miss you too Ana, if you need anything please call me x – Christian

I will Christian, I have no plans to leave the apartment for the rest of the day. I might start on the manuscripts that I took home with me x – Ana

I'm hoping I'm not stuck with a mountain of paperwork when I get back to work tomorrow so we can have dinner sooner, rather than later x – Christian

My evening's are free so whichever day is best for you, let me know. I will let you go, my very inquisitive friend has just arrived and I know I'm in for twenty questions x – Ana

Have fun x – Christian.

Taking my hot chocolate into my office I called Ros. I know it's Sunday but I would rather know what I was facing tomorrow so I could make plans with Ana.

"How are you doing" she asked me.

"I'm fine Ros, a lot better that I was this time last week. How is my company doing."

"Good. We completed on the Vickers project. I didn't see any point in delaying it as we had gone through everything before hand, so the company is yours. I'm hoping to drive to Wenatchee, next week to finalise everything. The paperwork has been couriered over for him to read through so we can get it all finalised then."

"Wrap up warm. You will need to invest in thermals, it's that cold."

"Thermals" she laughed. "you don't peg me for a person who wears thermals."

"I have it on good authority that they're needed to live or visit the Cascades. I wish I had some originally."

"I will make sure I buy some them. What's she like" she asked me as a smile came on my face.

"Amazing, perfect and my girlfriend."

"Girlfriend, you move fast."

"She's beautiful Ros. There was no way I was letting her slip through my fingers."

"Well you will have someone to bring to the Christmas party then won't you" I groaned hoping like every year I could miss it.

Don't get me wrong, I get on with a lot of my staff just not enough to socialise with.

"You have to bring her, show her off."

"Ros she's my girlfriend, not a trophy" I told her.

"I know I know, it's just nice to hear you happy. I'm looking forward to seeing it too."

"Do I have a pile of work waiting for me tomorrow."

"You know me, would I do that. There is only paperwork that needs signing off on and I put a few new projects on your desk that you might be interested in."

"Ok, that's fine."

We spoke for a few more minutes before ending the call. I hope Ana isn't getting question's thrown at her like I did. Probably hers are worse.

…

Walking into Grey house, I had a smile on my face.

I had spoken to Ana last night until we were both tired before saying goodnight and her morning text put me in a good mood.

"Welcome back Mr Grey" Janine the receptionist greeted me as I nodded on my way past. That is more than I usually give her so she will probably think it's her birthday.

Taking the elevator up to the 20th floor, I came out and was greeted by Andrea and Olivia.

"Welcome back sir, Coffee" Andrea asked me.

"Please and the number for a local florist, the best" I told her before going into my office.

Walking towards the floor to ceiling window, I looked towards where I had spent the past week. A week that was the most terrifying and also the best week I have ever had.

"Your coffee sir and the number for the florist."

I turned to see Olivia stood in front of my desk.

"Thank you Olivia" I said taking the paper that had the number written on it for the florist.

She quietly left the room as I finally took a seat at my desk. The paperwork wasn't bad, so I knew it wouldn't take too long. Ros had left a note on one of the new prospects, that they were in Seattle this week only if I wanted to speak to them.

I would look it over but I needed to do something first.

"Granger Florist" a woman answered.

"Hello, could I order two dozen white roses to be delivered today please."

"Of course could I take the name and address of the recipient."

I gave her Ana's name and the address for SIP, knowing she would be working today. I also requested them to be delivered with a vase so Ana wouldn't have to worry about that.

"Thank you Mr Grey, we will make sure it's delivered on time" she said when she had taken payment.

The message simply said Have a lovely day. Thinking of you. Cx

Knowing the flowers were on the way, I finally got down to some work. I informed both Andrea and Olivia that if Anastasia Steele was to call that she be put through immediately, no matter what I was doing. I read through the prospective businesses for sale that Ros had placed on my desk, liking what I had read.

I will get Ros to set up the meeting this week as she has dealt with them so far.

It was just after one when my phone rang.

"Grey."

"So impersonal Mr Grey" I heard, bringing a smile to my lips.

"Hi baby" I said, the word just flowing from my lips.

"Baby, I like that and I love the flowers, thank you."

"You're welcome Ana, how was the third degree" I asked.

"Kate was fine, inquisitive as always but I think that is her all over. She said that when you meet, she will not bring up the interview if you don't."

"Fine by me Ana, are you free tonight" I asked.

"Yes I have no plans. I think Kate has a date, she told me when I left this morning."

"I will pick you up at seven."

"That's fine Christian, where are we going" she asked me.

"It's a surprise."

"Dress up surprise or jeans and t-shirt surprise."

"Dress up surprise Ana, although you could wear anything and still be gorgeous so wear what you want."

I looked up when Ros stepped into my office and smiled, putting her hand on her chest.

"He is really smiling" she said before looking to the heavens and thanking god.

"Who's that" Ana asked hearing Ros voice.

"It's just Ros" I didn't get another word out as Ros took the phone from my hand.

"Anastasia it's Ros, thank you for putting this smile on Christian's face."

Ana must have said something funny because Ros laughed.

"Yes we will have to meet soon, take care" she said before handing me the phone back. "love her" she laughed before taking a seat in front of my desk.

"Ana I will let you go while I deal with Ros."

"It's ok Christian, I like her. I will see you at seven" she laughed.

"See you at seven."

When the call ended, Ros laughed at me. Not many people have dared to laugh at me and especially not in my office.

"Oh, you're gone already. I can see it on your face when you speak to her. Trust me I know these things."

"You sound like Kelly" I grumbled.

"Who's Kelly."

"Kelly is a woman who works in the sheriffs office in Winchester falls. She could always predict things especially the weather, Ana told me."

"That town sounds an amazing place to visit."

"It really is, if I'm honest I would have happily stayed there. The only thing is when we're at Ana's, there is no phone or internet reception, only the radio."

"I would call that a bonus. Complete peace and I'm sure you have better things to do."

I just smiled, not giving her an answer.

"Ok reason I'm here, well apart from seeing you smile myself. Sam said that some of the reputable magazine's are chomping at the bit for your story. Ana's as well. They're calling her Grey's Angel for saving you."

"Angel, they don't know how right they are with that. I thought that was what she was when I tried to open my eyes after the crash and couldn't focus on her properly. Regarding the story, you know how private I am Ros and don't do interviews like that."

"I know, I understand that but when they find out you're together they're going to go crazy. It might be worth nipping it in the bud and getting everything out first. It will die down quicker."

I sighed wishing I was back in that bubble with Ana.

"I will speak to Ana tonight but if she says no, that's it."

She nodded before leaving my office so I can get back to work.

…

The afternoon quickly flew by as I got my head down and stuck into my work. Barney came in to update me on the new servers that were put in last month and how they're working. They are the best, he had declared. They should be for the amount of money they cost to replace the old ones.

Putting my jacket on, I looked to my watch. It had just gone 5pm, Ana will be leaving work now and I usually had a couple of hours of work left. Having nothing usually to go home to, I worked into the evening but today I was excited to leave early.

"Good night Mr Grey" Andrea said when I told her I was leaving.

"You too Andrea, go home" she smiled nodding. She was another one who usually was left here hours after everyone else had gone home.

I made my way down to the car, which was conveniently parked in the underground garage. Ros was right about the attention to my accident. The press were still outside, knowing I was in the building today. All wanting their little bit of story as they had only the statements to go off when I was in Winchester Falls.

"Good evening Mr Grey" Gail greeted me as always.

"Good evening Gail. Please take the night off, I'm out for dinner."

She smiled before making her way back to the staff quarters. I had Taylor call her earlier that dinner wouldn't be needed tonight so I know anything she was planning to make would be here tomorrow.

After showering and getting dressed in a clean suit, I headed out to the living room where Taylor was waiting. Poor man is usually off in the evenings but with the press attention, he is needed.

Driving over to Ana's apartment, we parked next to her car.

"I won't be long" I told him.

We had 7.30 reservation at Canlis but I know if we're late, the table will still be kept.

I was buzzed up as I made my way to the door, knocking. I was hoping for Ana to answer but I was greeted by Kate instead.

"Mr Grey, welcome" she said opening the door so I could come inside "Ana will be out in a minute."

"Thank you, how have you been."

She smiled knowing I'm not used to small talk. I don't normally see the point but she's Ana's friend so I will make the effort.

"I'm fine Mr Grey."

"It's Christian. I'm not in the office now and as you're my girlfriends best friend, there is no need for formalities."

"That's fine Christian you can call me Kate."

We both turned when we heard giggling from a door way. Ana looked so beautiful as she walked closer to me and I wrapped my arm around her waist and kissed her lips.

"I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall in that interview" she laughed.

"No talk of that interview, it's banned" Kate said making us all laugh.

By the time we had said goodbye to Kate, I actually liked her. She was fiercely protective of her best friend, warning me I will be in trouble with her if I ever hurt Ana.

"She has been hurt enough."

"I know Kate, and I promise I would never hurt her" the thought of hurting this beautiful woman who was sat in the back of the car with her fingers entwined with mine, makes me feel sick.

"So where are we going" Ana asked me.

"Canlis."

She turned to me with her mouth open before looking down to the dress she wore.

"Baby you look absolutely beautiful. I'm a very lucky man that I'm holding your hand tonight."

"I have never been anywhere like that before Christian. I'm wearing a dress that my grandmother left for me which is probably over 30 years old."

"If you don't want to go or feel uncomfortable at any time, we can leave Ana."

"No, I will be fine. I'm used to going to the diner that's all. At a push the restaurant in Winchester."

Arriving at Canlis, we were immediately shown to our table. Ana smiled as she walked by my side, her earlier panic forgotten. She belonged here with me just like I belonged at the diner with her. Yes I have money but that doesn't mean I wouldn't happily go and have a meal where she wanted us to.

The waitress came over and passed us the menus. She hovered a few seconds longer than needed, obviously wanting me to look up to her but my eyes were on Ana over the table.

Finally leaving us alone, we opened our menus.

"Do you get that often" Ana asked smiling.

I rolled my eyes making her laugh.

"I ignore it. They see the face, the money and not the person underneath."

"I'm quiet attached to the person underneath and I'm especially partial to his face as well."

"I'm all yours Ana."

"I'm very happy about that.

The waitress came back and was thankfully more profession this time and even took Ana's order first. She had obviously been spoken to about her unprofessional behaviour.

"How was your first day back at work" I asked Ana.

"I had the usual questions about that night but the girls there are alright. They're not too intrusive, just happy that we are both ok. The owner was in which is unusual as he retired a few years ok. He was having meetings with the manager most of the day so I don't know what's going on there. All in all I had a good first day back, especially when my roses arrived. Thank you."

"You're welcome Ana."

Throughout dinner we talked about our work, lives in Seattle, just general thing we hadn't gotten around to yet.

"And you're towed behind the plane" Ana asked as we were talking about soaring.

"Yes it will take you up, before releasing you when you have reached the desired height."

"I'm trying to get my head around it staying in the sky with no engine" she laughed.

"They're pretty safe as long as you have a pilot who knows what they're doing."

"I look forward to going up then" she smiled.

Ana was so easy to talk to as I laughed along with her.

"I was talking to Ros today, when I got my phone back from her that is" that made her laugh.

"She must be a lot of fun to work with."

"Too much fun sometimes, I'm surprised she gets anything done. My press office has received request's for me, well us to do an interview about what happened. Have you seen any press today."

"No there was no one outside work, unless they're hiding in the bushes."

"They had better not be. Tell me what you think Ana, about the interview."

"I know people are going to find out about us eventually. I mean we are in a very public restaurant holding hands so unless people are blind, they're going to notice."

I lifted her hand to mine and kissed it.

"Yes there is that as well. If you think it's best to speak before they can start publishing rubbish about us, that's fine Christian. I would have rather had longer for us to get to know each other better but then from all the time we have spoken, apart from my Dad and maybe Kate, you know me better than anyone."

"I will speak to Sam tomorrow, get him to deal with it. We do an interview as long as we can control it, veto what questions are asked."

"Agreed" she said kissing my hand that time, which made me really smile.

...

Putting her coat on, I kissed the back of her head as we headed for the door.

"Excuse me" a woman stopped Ana. I thought she was going to say something about us but what she said made me smile. "I love your dress, vintage clothing can be so beautiful and your dress certainly is."

"Thank you" Ana smiled before we left the restaurant.

"See nothing to worry about" I told her as she laughed.

…

"This is the part I don't like" I told her as we arrived back at her apartment.

"You can always come in for coffee" she teased.

Coffee, I would never leave her alone and we both had to be up early for work in the morning.

"Tempting" I told her as we walked up to her apartment.

Reaching her door, she turned around and wrapped her arms around me.

"I know what you mean about not liking this part" she told me before pulling my head down to hers.

I pulled her body flush to mine as I kissed her lips, she opened her mouth to me as our tongues moved together. I could already feel myself getting hard and I knew there was nothing I could do about it, not tonight anyway.

There was music coming from behind the door so either Kate didn't go on her date or it ended early.

"How is your week" I asked her.

"Work wise busy but my evenings are always free."

"I have an international call to china tomorrow but Wednesday, bring some of your things and stay at mine please."

"I'd like that" Ana kissed my lips once more before opening the door.

"Kate turn it down" she shook her head. "We will be having complaints from the neighbours."

I reluctantly left Ana after one more kiss, looking forward to Wednesday.

Thank you for reading.

Until next time, take care.

Caroline.