A/N: Once again thanks to all my readers and reviewers. I'm really glad that a majority of people are loving this story so far. I really hope you guys enjoy this chapter. I must have deleted and started over a million times so I'm hoping it is good enough. As always please continue to read and review they feed my muse!

Christian had been calling Ana's phone for the last several hours, but each time it went straight to voicemail. Originally he had planned just to send a new member of security to get Ana safely back to Seattle. However, upon trying to call her and discovering her phone was off or the battery dead he decided to go himself with Taylor and Sawyer. Christian's anxiety was increasing on the long flight with each call resulting in a voice mail. Christina was more than relieved when they finally landed and were on their way to the Mercer Hotel.

Upon entering the lobby to the hotel Christian talked to the receptionist and soon had the key card to Ana's room. It was late so he was hoping she was just sleeping and not with Hyde. Sliding the key he slowly pushed the door open to the large suite. Taylor and Sawyer followed closely behind him as Christian turned the light on. The living room area looked untouched so Christian made his way to one of the bedrooms cracking the door open. Ana was curled up in the middle of the large bed snoring softly. Christian shut the door letting out the breath he hadn't realized he'd been hiding.

"Miss Steele is sleeping in this room. I'll take the other room. Taylor go downstairs and get a room close by for you and Sawyer," Christian said as he walked towards the mini bar.

"Of course, sir," Taylor said as they walked out of the room.

Christian pulled out his laptop deciding to catch up on some work before retiring to the other room. It wasn't long before Christian was lost in a deep sleep plagued by familiar nightmares. Christian thrashed and screamed loudly his body tangled in the unfamiliar sheets. Ana awoke with a start as she heard screams close by. She stumbled out of the bed grabbing a lamp, holding it up over her shoulder as if it were a baseball bat. Slowly she opened the door peering into the living room area. She scanned the area and didn't see anything or anybody so she ventured out. She furrowed her brow as she realized the noises were coming from the other room in the suite. Slowly she tiptoed to the door opening it and seeing someone thrashing on the bed. Stepping into the room she realized it was Christian.

"Christian?" she called out uncertainly as she reached her hand out to soothe him. He continued his thrashing lost in some nightmare. Ana called out louder this time, "Christian." Both her hands were now on him as she tried to comfort him.

"What? Ana?" he answered as he sat up in the bed.

"I… you were having a nightmare," she answered both hands still resting on the delectable man. Ana herself sitting close to him on the bed.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to wake you," he said as he slowly brought his hands to hers removing them from himself.

"What are you doing here?" she asked sounding a little worried.

"You scared me half to death Anastasia. I tried calling you and it just kept going to voicemail and I thought maybe Hyde had gotten you," he explained still half asleep.

"He was trying to call me so I shut my phone off. I'm sorry I didn't realize…" she said letting the last word die off her tongue.

"Its fine I'm here now and see you are safe that is all that matters. I have a two man team for security here on the same floor," he revealed.

"Is that really necessary?" she asked surprised at his revelation.

"What exactly happened with this Hyde fellow?" Christian pressed.

Ana related the story back to him telling him about the situation with only one room. She stressed that she had tried to find another room and her plan upon returning to the room was to look at another hotel. However, before she'd had the chance Hyde had cornered her.

"He put his hands on my face to try to kiss me. I put my hands on his arms then I need him in the groin and ran out of the room," she confessed.

Neither Christian nor Ana had realized that during her vivid retelling Christian had pulled her close in order to comfort her.

"You need him in the groin?" Christian asked obviously amused.

"Yes I did," she giggled.

"Well I'm glad you were able to get away from that bastard," Christian said seriously.

Ana finally realizing she was engulfed in Christian's strong embrace pulled away. She mumbled it was late then scurried out of the room. Christian lay awake for a long time thinking about Ana. He hadn't even realized he'd pulled her into his arms whilst she related the story to him. She looked so lost and scared he couldn't help himself. Christian didn't know what it was he was feeling and wasn't too sure he wanted to keep feeling it.

After leaving Christian Ana fled to her room, shutting the door firmly behind her. She was confused, beyond confused actually. Why would Christian Grey drop everything to fly to New York for me? Ana fell asleep thinking of deep gray eyes, a strong muscled chest, and a safe embrace. Ana's dreams were filled with Christian Grey. Christian was the first man to make her feel aroused or even interested in a man.

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Christian had been up and about for several hours before Ana finally woke. She ventured out of her room to find Christian pacing back and forth while talking on his cell phone. Christian turned to see Ana leaning hesitantly in the doorway. Christian smiled then motioned to the table laden with breakfast dishes. Ana walked over and sat down at the table taking the lids off several dishes. Christian was finally ending his cell phone call and joining Ana.

"I wasn't sure what you preferred so I ordered a selection from the menu," he said as he placed and omelet and side of bacon on his plate.

"I can see that," she commented as she poured some hot water in a tea cup then dropped a tea bag in promptly taking it out again.

"I've been in contact with SIP and you have the next two weeks off paid. Jack Hyde's employment is terminated. The CEO sends both deep regret and apologies to you," Christian explained as he slowly ate his omelet.

"I suppose that was your doing?" she asked a little irritated that he had meddled in her work affairs.

"Taylor has purchased you an outfit for the day seeing how you were forced to leave your bag behind," Christian said choosing to ignore her question.

"Thank you," she said a little unnerved that he had sent the security guard to purchase her clothes.

Ana barely touched her food choosing instead to push it around her plate with her fork. "Eat" Christian ordered. Ana took a small bite forcing herself to chew and swallow. Ana did her best to eat what was on her plate then stood leaving it still half full.

"You barely touched your food," he admonished.

"I'm really not hungry. I'm going to take a shower," she said as she walked from the table.

"The clothes are in the bag by your door," he said as he stood from table.

Ana took the bag muttering thank you as she entered her room shutting the door behind her. She went to the bathroom turning the water in the shower on. Divesting herself of her clothing from the day prior she stepped under the warm spray. Her thoughts kept straying to the man in the other room. She still couldn't fathom the reason he had flown to New York for a fake girlfriend. She had thought she was nothing, but a business arrangement to him. Ana would be lying if she didn't admit she thought he was cute. More than cute really he was downright gorgeous even if she found him disarming. Ana finished her shower wrapping herself in a large fluffy towel. Peering into the bag she discovered that Taylor had not only purchased her a pair of jeans and blouse, but also bra and panties.

Ana marveled at the perfect fit the clothes seemed to be. It seemed Christian Grey knew everything about her, yet she knew so little about him. Ana slipped her shoes on then ventured out to the living area. Christian turned just as she came out of her room.

"The clothes fit?" he asked.

"Yes, thank you," she answered.

"I thought we could see the sites of New York and head back tomorrow morning," he offered.

"Oh… yes I suppose that will be okay. Don't you have to work?" she asked curious.

"No I cancelled my weekend to come here," he enlightened.

"Oh…" she breathed staring at him wide eyed.

Christian stalked his way towards her kissing her open mouth. Ana sighed closing her eyes getting lost in the sensation of Christian Grey claiming her mouth. Christian fisted his hand in her air as he pulled her impossibly close to him. Finally he pulled from her mouth leaning his forehead against hers his breathing erratic. "I've wanted to do that since you crashed into my car," he admits as he kisses her soundly on the lips one last time before pulling away. Ana was astonished and didn't quite know how to react. The kiss had been amazing, the first of that caliber she had ever received. "Come Anastasia," Christian said as he held his hand out to her. Ana wordlessly went to him taking his offered hand.

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Half way through the day Christian had received a phone call. He'd excused himself from the Diner table they were seated at and took the call. Ana watched as he paced up and down the street outside the small Diner they were eating at. He looked upset, angry at whomever it was he was speaking with. She watched as he shouted into the phone then ended the call emphatically. He looked at his phone for several minutes checking messages. Finally he slipped it back into his pocket then made his way back into the Diner. Christian's whole demeanor had changed and Ana found herself squirming nervously.

"Eat," Christian's tone leaving no room for argument.

"I'm fine, not hungry," she insisted.

"You barely ate this morning and now you're just picking at your meal," he commented frustrated.

"Why does that bother you so much?" she asked genuinely interested.

"I have issues with wasted food," he explained, "Now eat."

Ana took a few bites then pushed the plate away. Christian sighed resignedly as he threw some money on the table then motioned for her to take his hand. He helped her out of the booth and escorted her out of the small restaurant. Not far behind Taylor and Sawyer followed. The men had gone to Jack Hyde's hotel earlier in the day and retrieved Ana's belongings. The man had been furious and managed to land a fist to Sawyer's face. Christian took Ana to a nearby boutique and told her to pick a dress and shoes for that evening. He was planning on taking her somewhere and she would need to dress up. At first Ana had argued that she had clothes, but Christian insisted she had not packed anything appropriate for where he was going to take her. Ana relented picked out a beautiful emerald green dress with matching high heels.

They ventured back to the hotel so they would be able to ready for the night. Ana was beyond confused about them. He had kissed her so passionately that morning, but all afternoon he seemed distant. Well that wasn't true, it was after the phone call when his mood changed. She wanted to ask them if today had been all about fulfilling her part of the contract or if it was real. However, she feared the answer. Perhaps he didn't care for the kiss. She couldn't blame him she hadn't had much practice. Christian entered the suite dressed to the nines in a black Armani suit. His copper hair still damp and unruly made Ana weak in the knees. Christian smiled when he saw her dressed in emerald dress. The material clung to her accentuating her curves.

"You look beautiful," he said as he eyed her.

"You don't look so bad yourself Mr. Grey," Ana mused gasping as he stalked to her.

"I want to kiss you," he said as he bent to her catching her mouth with his own.

Ana allowed herself to get lost in the sensation of Christian kissing her. Ana lifted her hand placing it on his chest. Christian stopped gently clasping her hand and removing it from his chest. Ana furrowed her brow in confusion. He looked at her with a look that said 'Don't ask' then softened his eyes and gently kissed her hand. "We're going to be late," he breathed as he led her from the room.