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A/N: So apparently I just got hit up the "Guest Reviewer" that is bashing the many stories here on FF for not updating quickly enough or not liking the story lines or characters. So to that guest reviewer - I don't care that you hate me, I'm not fond of you either. There really was no need for shouty caps - your broken English and misspelled words got the point across.
And lucky for you guest reviewer, I am updating twice in one week, which unusual for me. However, I didn't start and then stop this story! I update when I'm not working 50+ hours a week at my real job, going home to my 7 month old daughter, 3 year old daughter, and husband to cook, feed them, and bath them, and be a mom and wife. I update when I have the down time from cleaning my house and having a social and normal life!
So, to everyone else that has been kind with your great reviews and my followers, this chapter is for you!
Four, Three, Two, One
After Christian left, I sank down on the couch pondering my thoughts. I wish that Christian would have stayed a bit longer tonight. After the hot sex on the couch, we ordered some Thai take out that we shared. After getting an important phone call, he had to leave as soon as we were done eating and left it that we would see each other on Friday night.
I can't believe I had another orgasm with Christian and this time through actual intercourse. I really didn't think I was capable of ever having one since I never did before. I can see why Leila would be inclined to have a purely sexual relationship with him. Even I'm thinking about it, but I won't be his submissive. And now the invitation to spend the weekend with him for a trial period, as he calls it, but I'm so torn up about being with Christian. It's so enticing to spend a whole weekend with him, but I'm afraid I'll leave there on Sunday with a broken heart because I'll enjoy my time with him, but never to return.
So I didn't give Christian my answer about staying with him over the weekend. I really shouldn't and I should go visit Daddy as I haven't seen him in almost two weeks. I'll call him tomorrow to see what his plans are for the weekend, which I know will be fishing and watching baseball. I always like going home to Daddy and spending time with him, but it can get very boring and I always find myself cooking enough meals for him to freeze until my next visit and catching up on my reading.
Friday is here quickly, mainly because Hyde bombarded me with a ton of manuscripts to review and write-up reports for before the weekend. So I've worked though my lunch breaks and managed to get in the office at seven this morning to get all caught up. I even skipped out on my workout last night so I could finish up the workload. Sometimes I don't understand Hyde and his work ethics. There really wasn't a reason for me to read everything he gave me by today's deadline as he monthly meeting isn't until next Friday. I just think he likes to give me a hard time for constantly declining is after work drink invitations.
Daddy was a bit dissappointed that I wouldn't make down to Montsano for the weekend, but he told me that he understood that I would have a life here in Seattle and that I should make the most of it while I was still young. He just made me promise to call him over the weekend to check in and that he would be around if I wanted to come down next weekend. I'm so grateful that Daddy and I have a wonderful relationship because if my mother lived closer, I would have been guilted into visiting her. It's bad enough that she tells me that I don't care enough for her to go visit her in Georgia when I do talk to her.
Kate asked that I come directly to her place after work to get ready for our big double date with the Grey brothers. She's been out with a couple of times with Elliot since meeting him last week and it sounds like she is head over heels for him. I don't blame her as he is really handsome. Not as handsome as Christian, but he is also tall, lean, and muscular like Christian, but with blond hair and a killer smile. Kate also tells me that he is amazing in bed, but that was too much information for me.
"You should wear the black one", and Kate points to the black dress that is on her bed. I've stared at both dresses for five minutes as I'm not sure which one to wear. Since I purged all the designer dresses from my possession, I've resorted to Kate's closet as my discount labels will not do for tonight. The dress I'm considering for our double date is a Herve Leger black bandage dress with a front zipper. If this dress doesn't scream easy access, I'm not sure what will. It also wins out against a plain, plum sheath dress that I've actually worn before.
"What are you wearing?", I ask Kate since she is suggesting something so provocative and expensive.
"This one", and she holds up a sleeveless, white, eyelet dress.
"It looks so...bridal? Virginal? I think you mixed up our dresses for the night", I tell her as I shake my head.
"Oh no Steele, you are wearing that dress. Not only do you have a killer body, but you'll be on the arm of Christian Grey", and she shakes her head. "Who would have thought? I mean, I surely thought he was gay, but nope! Hey, what if we get caught by photographers? You know, the paparazzi? Holy shit, everyone is going to want to know who you are, Steele!"
Fuck! "Kate, please don't say that! I don't want anyone to know who I am. I'm sure that Christian is making sure that we don't get caught by photographers. If he hasn't been caught with a woman before in public, then I don't think he will allow it tonight". As I say the words, I'm not really sure if I really believe them. From I understand from Christian is that he never went out with his submissives and never had dates. Would I be his first date?
I snatch the Herve Leger dress off the bed along with the strappy black heels Kate insists go with the dress and head for the spare bedroom, that will soon become my bedroom whenever I move here.
After I dress, I step out of the bedroom and notice that Kate is in the bathroom. While Kate is still getting ready, I head to the kitchen for a glass of water and Ethan is sitting at the counter with his laptop. As soon as he sees me, his eyes go wide and his lower jaw drops.
"Ana, sweetheart, you look...amazing! Wow, that dress is something".
"Thanks Ethan", and I know I'm blushing by his compliment. But then is expression changes from wonder and lust to angry.
"I know that you are seeing him tonight", he says in a low voice. "Just don't", and he looks away and takes a deep breath. "Don't go home with him tonight, Ana".
"Why? I don't understand what your problem is with him?"
"I don't fucking like him! I don't want you to fall for him and then get hurt like Leila did".
"Ethan, I'm not Leila. I would never let a man destroy me so much that I would hurt myself. I know that you are just looking out for me, but please, you need to stop this Christian bashing. I don't want something like this to come between our friendship". I move to closer to him so I can we can look at each other.
"Ethan, you mean the world to me and I value our friendship and how you look out for me. But please don't be angry".
He pulls me in closer so now that our foreheads are touching each other.
"Ana", he says softly. "I care so much for you sweetheart and I just don't want to see you get hurt. You've been through so much lately and I don't want to see your heart get broken, not by him". He is moving his hand along my rib cage and stomach and the gesture is intimate and sensual. I pull away because I feel the heat of his breath near my lips and this situation will turn dangerous.
"Thank you Ethan, for your concern. I know that you have my best interest at heart and I'll always appreciate that, my dear Ethan".
Just then Kate opens the door and we both pull further away from each other so that we are no longer touching. "Hey Steele, the boys will be here any minute. Are you ready to go? Hey Ethan", and she cocks her head to the side and looks at us both.
"Any plans tonight, brother?"
"Yeah, I'm heading out with a few of the guys. Maybe meet some girls", and he looks right at me.
"Well, have fun. Oh, I forgot something", Kate yells over her shoulder as she heads back to her room.
"Yeah, have fun Ethan", I tell him. I don't know why he would try to rub that in my face. Yeah, he knows that I'm meeting with Christian tonight, of which I've purposely not talked about with him.
"I'll try", and he closes his laptop and stands from the stool. He stands in front of me and gently puts his hand on my waist and kisses me softly on the cheek. "Call me if you need me", and he then walks away with his laptop, leaving me standing in the kitchen alone.
As soon as Ethan leaves the kitchen, Kate is back in the kitchen with her phone in hand. "They're waiting downstairs for us. Ready Steele?"
"Yeah, let me grab my bag" and I head for the spare bedroom and grab my overnight bag. I'm not sure where I'm staying tonight, but I'll bring it with me should I be persuaded for a sleepover with Christian Grey.
When we get outside, both Grey brothers are standing outside a large, black Audi SUV and it's like looks like a photo shoot with two hot, male models! Christian is breathtaking in a black suit, which is some ridiculous designer label attached to it. He has on a white dress shirt and no tie, but a white pocket square that I somehow become jealous of. With the tousled copper hair and the top buttons of his shirt undone, he is super sexy.
Elliot is just as handsome but not as dressed up as Christian in a suit. He has on dark gray pants that are cut to show off his muscular thighs and a light blue button shirt with no tie, but with the same top buttons undone and the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. Of course his shirt shows off how muscular and broad he is and he has a great summer tan going.
"Ladies, good evening", Elliot says while giving us his panty dropping smile and moves towards Kate. He gives her a big wet kiss on the lips with hands on her hips.
"And one for your too, Ana", he says as he comes my way and gives me a soft kiss on the lips along with a gentle embrace. I look at Christian and he is saying hello to Kate, but doesn't give her the affectionate welcome that Elliot just bestowed upon me.
However, Christian doesn't offer me the same hello Kate got from Elliot, so my lips are sorely disappointed. Instead, he opts for a husky hello and a lingering, but soft kiss on the back of my hand.
"Elliot, why don't you ride in the back with the girls", Christian commands and opens the back door for us.
"It would be my absolute pleasure", he says with a wink. "I get the middle though", and he climbs in behind me with Kate behind him.
When I get in the SUV, I notice that Taylor is in the driver seat and Christian gets in the front passenger seat. I wonder if Taylor is always with Christian?
We arrive at an expensive Italian restaurant and we are shown by the buxom blond hostess, that seems to know Christian as she greeted him as "Mr. Grey" as we walked into the restaurant. She brings us to the a private dining room, the wine cellar room, which only has one table for just the four of us.
The hostess hands us the menus and two waiters come into the room. One that is ready to take our drink order and the other is filling our glasses with water. Christian orders some expensive bottle of wine for the table, but I've decided that I need to keep a straight head tonight and will not have a glass of wine.
"Anastasia, are you having wine this evening?", he asks in a smooth tone.
"No, sparkling water with lemon, please", and Christian proceeds to order a bottle of sparkling water for the table.
We are all looking over the menus except Christian. When I look over at him, he is looking at me intently. "I'm going to order the chef's seven course tasting menu. What don't you try it with me?"
I look over at Kate and Elliot and Kate is staring at us but Elliot is buried in the menu. I'm not sure what's included in the tasting menu but I'm willing to try it.
"Sure", and I shrug my shoulders.
So Christian and I are presented with seven small dishes of one exotic dish after another while Kate and Elliot opted to share a couple of appetizers and hearty entrees for dinner. Some of the dishes were really good and a couple of dishes I didn't want to try, like the octopus salad. But Christian and I shared our thoughts on each of the dishes which made me relax, especially since he didn't care for the octopus salad. We all end our dinner with cappuccinos and delicious Italian desserts that would make me want seconds.
After dinner, we head over to one the most exclusive nightclubs in Seattle as Christian is part owner. Taylor takes us over from the restaurant to the club and we don't have to wait in line with the rest of the public.
Of course, since Christian is a partner, we are shown a private VIP booth by the hostess that is wearing a black dress just as tight as mine except it's strapless. There is a place card noted "Reserved" with a bottle of champagne in a bucket of ice waiting for us.
After we are seated, a cocktail waitress wearing the shortest shorts I've ever seen with fish net stocking and a barely there tank top. This must be the standard uniform for the girls to wear as I've noticed another girl nearby wearing the same outfit. She has four flute glasses on a tray and places them on the table next to the bucket of champagne.
"Can I get anyone something else to drink?", the cocktail waitress asks fluttering her eyelashes at Christian and Elliot. Christian looks at me and I mouth "water" to him, so he orders a bottle of sparkling water for the table.
Elliot grabs the bottle of champagne and pours the bubbly in each glass before raising his glass for a toast.
"To best friends and brothers. May we all get lucky tonight", and he busts out his panty dropping smile before taking a sip. Kate and I both giggle and I take a small sip of the champagne. I do like a nice glass of champagne and one little sip will not fog my head.
I turn to face Christian and he is lounging back on the little sofa we are sharing that is just big enough for the two of us. He gives me a warm smile before he has a scowl on his face. He then fishes for something in his pant's pocket and produces his cell phone.
"Grey", in a clipped tone, irritated at whomever has called him. He then puts up his index finger to indicate that he needs a moment and walks away from the table. When I turn around to see where he stalked off too, he is nowhere in site.
"Probably a business call", Elliot explains Christian's sudden departure. "He gets those a lot, even during non-working hours. But then again, there is no such thing as non-working hours for Christian".
Kate is all snuggled up against Elliot as they gently kiss and pet each other between sips of champagne. I feel like the third wheel at the moment as I'm not sure where Christian went off to for his phone call. I watch Kate and Elliot from the corner of my eye as I don't want to blatantly stare at them, but I wish Christian would be affectionate like that with me. Even when we've been together in private, his touches have been to bring me to an orgasm and I, well, never really touched him. Why is that? I'll have to ask him about that.
"So Ana", Elliot brings me back to the moment but Kate is still snuggled up to him like she needs his warmth. "How long have you known Christian? He won't tell me anything, so it's up to you girl".
"Um well, just a few weeks. We've been chatting and met up a couple of times before tonight". I don't want to give too much away and maybe I already have since Christian didn't want to tell his own brother about me.
He chuckles before he finishes his champagne. "Well, I always thought he was gay, but I think he's kind of into you. Seems like he's had me fooled all these years or maybe he swings both ways". Yeah, I don't think Christian swings both ways and he isn't gay. I'm surprised he's kept his personal life so private that his own brother thought he was gay!
Before I start asking questions, Christian is back at the table, done with his phone call.
"Sorry about that. I've been waiting for that phone call", Christian apologizes to all of us and grabs his drink.
Kate, Elliot, and Christian order another round of drinks while I stick to my sparkling water. We hang out at the VIP section chatting while watching the patrons dance and grind on the dance floor below us.
Elliot stands after finishing his drink and pulls Kate up with him. "Let's go dance, babe", he tells her with a gleam in his eye and a smile on his lips.
"Sure", and Kate beams back at him. Boy does she have it bad for Elliot Grey! He leads her by the hand towards the staircase leading to the dance floor.
Christian and I are at the VIP table, alone, just the two of us for the first time tonight. Christian stands up and holds out his hand to me.
"Come with me", he says in a commanding voice that can be heard over the loud, thumping music. I hesitate for a moment but the look in his eyes tells me not to disobey him and put my hand in his and he helps me stand up.
He keeps a hold tight on my hand as he leads me through the upper level VIP section until we get a hidden set of stairs that we start to ascend. When we reach the top, we head down a short corridor and go through a door that states "Employees Only". I know that we are allowed in since Christian owns the place.
Once inside the employee only section , there are two doors. One to the right and one to the left. Christian chooses the the one to the right and opens the door and lets me walk in first.
Once inside, he closes and locks the door. We are what seems to be a small office with just a desk, office chair and a computer on the desk. I then notice a small couch against the wall next to the desk. I walk over to the windows in the small office and look out. The windows overlook the dance floor that must be three stories down and I'm watching all the people dance and grind with each other. We can still hear the music, but it's very muted and can really hear the beat of the song pumping through the walls and floor.
Christian comes up behind me and wraps his arms around me so his hard body is up against me.
"What's wrong Anastasia? You've been quiet this evening. I hope you aren't having second thoughts about this weekend", he softly says in my hair. He then gently brushes my hair of my shoulder and starts placing soft, wet kisses along my neck and shoulder.
"Maybe", I whisper. However, I'm enjoying the affection he is now showing me, which I was craving just a short time ago.
"Why? Are you scared? Because I'll tell you a secret. I'm scared too", and he continues to kiss my shoulder.
I pull away slightly so he stops. "You, scared Mr. Grey? You invited me to come stay with you".
He chuckles, "Hmm, well, being here with you tonight is something I've never done before. And for you to spend the weekend with me without a contract, well, that's another first for me. First time experiences can be scary Anastasia, so I do understand how you feel".
He moves his hands from my waist down the short hem of my dress. "How about we comfort each other", he whispers and starts kissing my neck again. However, he starts hiking my dress up until it's bunched around my waist. He then hooks his fingers in the waistband of my panties and slowly moves them down my legs until they are at my ankles. Slowly, he removes my panties from around my ankles and then stands back up.
"Turn around", he tells me slowly and softly. When I do, Christian is standing closer to the desk and has moved the desk chair away. "Sit", and he points to the desk. I do as I'm told and then he is standing between my legs. The scent of his body invades me along with the heat of his body and I'm so turned on by his close proximity. His eyes are dark and his lips are slightly parted. I wish he didn't have the look of lust as he stands so close to me because now I won't be able to resist him.
He brings my panties up to nose and inhales them while closing his eyes. "Intoxicating", he whispers and opens his eyes. My thoughts exactly when you're so close, Mr. Grey.
Christian grabs my hand and puts it on his crotch and my hand barely fits over his erection. "Feel what you do to me Anastasia. I've been hard for you all night, wanting and thinking about your hot, wet pussy". He then takes my hand off his erection and pulls both of them behind back, tying them together with my panties.
"I'm going to fuck you so hard. Will you let me?" And how can I say no to his question when he put his fingers between my wet folds, rubbing my clit. He's making me want this just as much as he wants it.
"Yes", I moan because his magical fingers feel so good and I know his hard cock feels just as good too.
Christian quickly undoes the belt and zipper of his pants and pulls them down with his boxers, and his large, beautiful erection is free. He produces a condom from his pocket, which he also rips into quickly and rolls on himself. The way he is setting the pace, I don't think this fuck is going to last very long.
He grabs my ass hard and pulls me closer to him so I'm sitting on the very edge of the desk. "Wrap your legs around me", he hisses through his teeth and I do. And as soon as my legs are around his waist, he's thrust hard inside of me that I gasp loudly.
Hard and fast is his pace and I'm trying to keep up with him, thrust for thrust. As my moans get louder, he places a thumb on my clit and starts rubbing, making moan louder.
Christian is grunting and when I open my eyes, his are closed tightly, and I see his neck strained and biting his lower lip. He must be close as this is the first time we are facing each while having sex.
"Fuck, I'm cumming", he moans and we both come at the same time. Once he is done pumping the last of what he has, he pulls me in tight against him. The muscles in my legs can no longer support themselves around his waist and they drop. The only thing I can do is lean my head on his shoulder while I catch my breath.
"Fucking amazing", he breathes out. "I've never done this vanilla fucking before and, well, I like it".
"Vanilla fucking?", and I start giggling. "What's vanilla fucking?"
He chuckles and then sighs. "Well, it's just fucking. No toys or other implements. No punishments, though I think I should really spank you", and he slaps me on my bare ass. I jump a little at the sudden contact, but it sounded worse than it really was.
"What was that for?"
"For having second thoughts about this weekend", and he is rubs the spot where is just spanked me.
"Well, if you are going to spank me at all weekend, then I don't think I'll be joining you".
"Spanking is not all I'll be doing to you this weekend. I think you liked that and I think you like what I have offered to you".
Christian steps away and removes the condom and puts himself back together. He then unties my hands and hands me back my panties.
"Put those back on and let's head back down". I hurry up and put my panties back on and follow him out of the office and back down the VIP table.
Once we get back down there, Kate and Elliot are back at the table. She is sitting on his lap and they are making out, not caring who is watching them. Christian clears his throat and Kate and Elliot stop kissing and look at us both.
"Where were you too?", Kate questions us and they both have smiles on their faces.
"I was showing Anastasia where the restrooms were", Christian answers for us. "I'm going to bring Anastasia home. Will you both be able to catch a cab home? Or I can have Taylor come back and bring you home". Christian pulls out his cell phone and taps away a message before he puts it back into his pocket.
"Yeah bro, Kate's place isn't too far from here. We can manage. Have a good night you two", and Elliot winks at me.
Christian and I make our way out of the club and Taylor is waiting with the SUV right outside the door. Christian climbs in the backseat with me.
"Are you coming back to my place?", Christian asks before Taylor starts driving. Honestly, I don't want to go back to my place and feel alone, but l go back to Christian's for tonight for the company. I still haven't decided if I'm staying the weekend yet. Ethan's words from earlier come unbidden into my head about not going home with Christian.
I nod my head and whisper "Yes", and so Taylor takes off. Christian grabs my hand and we both look into each other's eyes while he kisses my knuckles.
"I'm glad that you are coming back to my place, Anastasia", he coos softly to me.
I give him a shy smile and nod again, "Me too".
We weren't too far from his apartment because before I realize it, we are inside the parking garage of Christian's penthouse, Escala. He jumps out just as Taylor stops right at the elevators and he comes around to open the door for me. "Taylor will bring up your bag", he advises me when I start looking for it in the back of the SUV.
The elevator ride up to his penthouse is quiet and now I'm having second thoughts about coming here tonight. Maybe I should have went home and he's going to be quiet company tonight. But it will be nice to sleep next to him and he must feel the same way since he asked me to come back to his place.
"Would you like a drink?", he asks when we are finally inside and we head towards the kitchen.
"Um no, I'm good, thanks".
He takes off his jacket and puts on one the stools tucked underneath the breakfast bar and comes over to me.
"It's late and I actually have some work I need to tend to. Let me show you to your room". What? Did he just say my room or our room.
Before I question him, he grabs my hand and starts leading me up a flight of stairs to a bedroom at the end of the hallway. The door is open and there is nothing in the room except for a Queen size bed with a white duvet and white club chair near the tall, floor to ceiling windows.
"This is where you will sleep", Christian tells me.
"What do you mean, where I sleep? Where are you sleeping?"
"My bed. So, after I come up and fuck you, I'll go downstairs to my bedroom".
At that statement, I must give him the most quizzical look ever. "What?", I spit out after I shake my head after hearing his ridiculous statement.
"Anastasia, I don't sleep with anyone, ever", he tells me while he is running his hands through his head.
"Then why did I even come home with you if I'm going to sleep alone? I could have went back to my place, by myself".
"Because, I really want to fuck you again. Listen, make your self comfortable here, there is en suite bath with all the toiletries you need. I'll have Taylor bring up your bag too. When I'm finished down in my study, I'm going to come and have my fill with you".
"What if I fall asleep before you come up here?", as I put my hands on my hips.
He smirks at me, "I'll just wake you up. Now, take off this stunning dress, but just leave your panties on. I'll be back shortly", and he turns on his heels and heads back towards the stairs. Why do I think that Christian Grey always gets what he wants? In this case, I'll be sleeping alone tonight.