A/N: Wow! Thanks for all the reviews and I am glad everyone is liking it so far. I will try to update as regularly as I can. Do not expect another update until the weekend however. I work full-time, go to school online, and raise a family so this is sort of a hobby for me. Well I hope you guys like this chapter.
A/N: I know my story start is similar to another one. A reviewer let me know it was similar and I pmed them and they told me the name of the story. I read the first couple of chapters and it is kind of similar. It won't be the same there will not be a contract for a child. I was watching some show on tv that had a small wreck resulting in a relationship and I thought it would be a good start to a story.
Ana was rushing around her apartment readying for work. She had to leave early because her car was still at the shop. Her friend Jose wasn't going to be able to come and work on it for a few weeks. Glancing at the clock she realized she had literally five minutes before she was going to miss the bus. She was just about to open the door when there was a knock. She opened the door surprised to see Taylor standing there.
"Miss Steele I was told to take you to and from work until your car arrives. Also, Mr. Grey asked me to give you a few items they are down in the car. "
"I was just about to catch the bus, really it's not necessary for you to come chauffer me around" Ana said incredulously.
"Mr. Grey insists Miss Steele."
Looking at her watch she realizes she had just missed the bus. "Okay Taylor thank you."
Upon getting in the car she discovers the few items she had been given. A blackberry cell phone, a top of the line notebook computer, and a check register with debit card. She rolls her eyes at all of it and plans to leave it in the car once she gets to work. What is with all the expensive gifts? I'm supposed to be playing the role of a fake girlfriend, not a real one. Taylor pulls up outside the office and she quickly leaves the car calling a thank you back to Taylor. Soon Ana is reporting to her first day as an intern at SIP.
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Christian chuckled at the message he had just received from Taylor. He detailed that he had gotten Miss Steele to work safely however, she had refused his gifts by leaving them in the car. He quickly scrawls out a message to him to bring the items to Miss Steele at work feigning that she had forgotten them. Christian had little doubt that his orders would be followed. Sure enough he soon had a message from Taylor stating the packages had been delivered.
Christian took a late lunch and took the opportunity to message both Ana and Samantha. He found himself in a unique position juggling two women at once. He chose to message Ana first.
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Compensation
Date: 11 May 2012 13:12
To: Anastasia Steele
I hope you like part of your compensation on our arrangement. What I am asking you to do is above and beyond the few thousand dollars it will take to fix my car. Taylor will be giving you rides and too and from work until your car arrives. I look forward to seeing you Saturday let's say 1pm for lunch.
Christian Grey
Christian Grey CEO, Grey Enterprise Holdings, Inc
Christian immediately hits send then brings up a new message.
From: Christian Grey
Subject: This Weekend
Date: 11 May 2012 13:15
To: Samantha Ellington
I've had a few things come up for this weekend. I would like you there Friday 8:00pm and you will leave Saturday morning by 9:00am. I have Wednesday night available if you are free, If not I understand as this was not in the parameters of our contract. Please get back to me either way.
Christian Grey
Christian Grey, CEO, Grey Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
Not surprisingly Christian receives an e-mail back quickly from Samantha.
From: Samantha Ellington
Subject: Re: This Weekend
Date: 11 May 2012 13:18
To: Christian Grey
I am available Wednesday evening. What time shall I be there? I hope your weekend goes well and I look forward to Friday night.
Samantha Ellington
Christian hits reply and begins to type out a quick message to Samantha detailing that she should arrive at 6:30 for dinner. Normally he wouldn't invite his sub over for dinner on a weeknight, but he had been missing several weekends with her do to other obligations. Normally he didn't like to miss his weekends of play unless absolutely necessary. Soon Christian heard the familiar ping of an incoming message. Must be Ana, he thought to himself smiling when indeed it was.
From: Anastasia Steele
Subject: Re: Compensation
Date: 11 May 2012 13:27
To: Christian Grey
Mr. Grey there is no need to lavish me with expensive gifts. I have a perfectly adequate cell phone and no need for a laptop. Furthermore, I thought we were to discuss the agreement as well as compensation on Saturday? I will bring the items you have labeled as compensation on Saturday.
Anastasia Steele
Christian chuckled to himself after reading the e-mail. He chose not to respond, but speak to her on Saturday as she wished. He wasn't used to anyone turning down his gifts, women especially. Setting his own blackberry down he finished his lunch then went back to work. He had several real estate deals that he was trying to get done before the weekend, but the sellers were being more than difficult.
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Ana was beyond angry. Who did this guy think he was? She had wrecked his car now he was trying to give her a car. Ana had tried to give the keys back to Taylor and explain she could not accept the car. Taylor had explained it was his bosses order and if she wanted to return the vehicle she would have to do so to Mr. Grey himself. Begrudgingly she drove herself to Christian's apartment, Taylor having given her the parking garage and elevator codes. Ana walked into the apartment carrying the notebook, blackberry, check register, and set of keys. Christian stood in the doorway to the sitting room eyeing her as she looked around obviously frazzled.
"Miss Steele right on time," Christian said not moving from the doorway.
"Yes, Mr. Grey I must return these items to you. It's all too much, after all I hit your car," she says as she walks over to him trying to hand him the small pile.
"Really Miss Steele I insist. You are to play the role of my girlfriend and frankly it has to be believable," he says finally straightening in the doorway.
"I understand that Mr. Grey, but I have a cell phone and really don't need a laptop. The car is just way too much," she argues as she follows him into the sitting room.
"Does your current cell phone support e-mail?" he questions as he sits down motioning for her to do the same.
"Well no, but I have no need for e-mail," she argues.
"I prefer to use e-mail to communicate so you need the blackberry so I can get in touch with you. Consider the laptop and car gifts and Miss Steele I hate to have gifts returned," he explains.
"Fine, but I'm returning all this once we break up our fake relationship," she concedes.
"If you feel you must I can accept that, but know it is not required."
Christian slides a stack of papers to Ana telling her to read through them and mark anywhere she has questions or wishes to discuss more in depth. Ana begins to read the contract through. Christian stands and gets some wine as well as two glasses. He pours the wine in the glasses setting one down in front of Ana. Ana sips it slowly as she reads the contract. Finally she sets it down looking up at Christian as she does.
"Any questions? Clarifications?" he asks.
"I'm not permitted to date?" she asks pointedly.
"I will not be seen with any other woman, but you and I expect you to only be seen with me. I am often in the public eye and it wouldn't do well for my girlfriend to be seen with other men," he explained.
"Understandable, but $25,000 a month plus clothing and beauty allowance really is just too much. I can't accept that kind of compensation," Ana argued.
"Miss Steele I am a man of wealth and while you may feel this compensation is generous I feel it is adequate. You will be expected to be seen with me at least twice a week not including family functions for the next six months. I'd say we're looking at anywhere from 8 to 15 obligations a month."
"Honestly I don't need or want the money Mr. Grey. You've already insisted I take these gifts." she says gesturing towards the laptop and blackberry, "I'd prefer to forgo the monthly compensation."
"Miss Steele we will have to agree to disagree on this one. The money will be put into your account and you can do what you wish with it."
"Very well Mr. Grey."
"If there are no other questions please sign," Christian urged her as he handed her the pen.
Ana signed followed by Christian. He told her he would make copies and get her a copy before they left for the anniversary party. Mrs. Jones, the housekeeper, poked her head in to the sitting area and let them know lunch was served. Soon they were sitting in the formal dining room ready to discuss things with one another. Christian wanted it to appear they'd been dating for a little while just keeping it secret.
"So Ana tell me about yourself, your family."
"Well I just graduated from Washington State University and started my intern at SIP. I'm 21 and my best friend's name is Kate. My mom lives in Las Vegas with her husband Bob. My dad, well step-dad, Ray lives in Washington. My biological father died shortly after I was born. I enjoy reading literary classics mostly. What about you Christian?" she asked feeling his name out on her tongue. She figured she needed to get used to calling him by his first name.
"I was adopted my Carrick Grey and Dr. Grace Trevelyan-Grey when I was three. I also have a brother who is older, Elliot, and a younger sister, Mia, both adopted as well. I own Grey Enterprise Holdings and am CEO. I am very hands on with my business. We need to discuss when and how we met."
"We should use the I crashed into the back of your car story. They'll eat it up especially your mom and sister. How long do you want to say we've been dating?"
"How about a month? I think that will be believable."
"Sounds like a plan. I'm sure it will be fine." Ana assured him and herself.