A/N: To a guest reviewer - No, that was not the first time she said 'I love you'.
The first time she said those words was in the previous chapter. (Chapter 29).

CPOV

After Anastasia fell asleep, I go to my office. I called Taylor and Sawyer in. They come in a few minutes later and sit.

"Ms. Steele has an abusive ex. She wont tell me his name. But Sawyer, if any fucker gets near her, I'm holding you personally responsible. I'm not sure how long they were together or how long ago it ended. I want to know who this fucker is and I want to make him pay."

"Yes, sir."

"Also. Ms. Lincoln is a problem and a threat. It goes without saying, she is not to get near Anastasia."

After they left, I call Welch to dig into Anastasia's past. I know she told me to leave it but I can't. I wont. I will find you and when I do...!

I can't sleep so I go to the gym in my building, Taylor insists on coming with me, even though nobody is down here. I hit the bag. Hard. Then try to exhaust myself on the treadmill. I can't wrap my head around this.

This fucker beat her and she still joins me in my red room, knowing I've enjoyed beating women before fucking them. And she didn't run away screaming when she found out that I enjoy BDSM, dominating women. I can't believe it. How can she trust me, knowing this. She's so much stronger than she looks.

I'm finished working off this excess energy. I still can't sleep as it's time to get ready for work. In my bed my beautiful girl sleeps peacefully. I smile at her knowing she is safe. I shower, then dress in my suit for work.

Time to wake my Sleeping Beauty. I sit near her and start peppering her face with lite kisses. She groans in protest, then barriers her face in her pillow. I move her hair, covering her face. I start kissing her jaw and neck. She groans again. I chuckle.

"Time to get up, beautiful girl." I coax her.

She opens one eye then closes it quickly. She turns around, laying on her stomach. Both her arms under her pillow, the sheet just covering her bottom. I rub her bare back.

"Come on, Anastasia. Get up sleepy head."

"No." She grumbles.

I kiss her head. "Time for work, beautiful girl."

She turns and looks at the clock huffing out. "You exhausted me. I thought you wanted sex."

I smirk. "Well, I do always want sex with you. But I'm afraid we don't have enough time. Come on. Get up." I slap her ass.

She turns around and stretches showing her beautiful breasts. I can take my eyes off them. She giggles, sitting up.

"You're a pervert." She covers herself.

"I can't argue with that." I move her arms from my view.

She giggles again. "My pervert."

I look at her eyes. "Yours. Speaking of which. I didn't ask you how you liked the playroom. Was it too much?"

"I liked it." She assures me, quiet and shy. There's that beautiful blush. "I'd like to do that again."

I raise my brow. "Would you? Well, I think I could accommodate that."

She bites her lip. "I enjoyed being tied up."

"Good to know." I kiss her softly.

"I'm going to miss this bed." She runs her hands all over the bed.

I frown. "What do you mean?"

"I have to go back to my apartment tonight."

"Why?" That's absurd.

"I live there, Christian." She says like that is a reason not to be in my bed.

"Then live here."

"What?! Are you crazy?"

"No. Move in with me."

"I can not just move in with you, Christian. I barely know you and we just started dating Thursday. It hasn't even been a week."

"I don't give a fuck. I want you with me. Always."

"How about I'll stay here often, but not move in. Not yet. I'll even keep some of my essentials here."

I'm not happy about that. I know what I want and I don't like to wait. But I'll have to agree. And wait!

"Alright. Fine." I say petulantly.

"Be happy, Mr. Grumpy."

"I am happy. You make me happy. I want to make you happy."

"You do." She kisses me softly and smiles.

"You look so fucking beautiful when you smile. I only want to make you smile."

"Ditto." She says getting up to shower.

We're having breakfast together. Gail just served us. Anastasia, polite as ever, thanks her and Gail leaves us. I'm wondering why she hasn't mentioned what Elena said and I know I'm probably seeking for punishment but I'm curious.

"Anastasia, about what Elena said."

"What did she say that I didn't hear?" Maybe Elena was too quiet for Anastasia to hear.

"About my preference for brunettes."

"What about it?" I frown. "Christian, so what. You like brunettes. Some people only like blondes. Some people don't have preferences." My girl is so... incredible. "Some people have a preference for blue eyed, brunettes named Anastasia Steele." She grins.

I grab her. "They better fucking not! You are mine! I don't share!" She giggles. I crash my lips onto hers and kiss this sensational creature made just for me!

Welch hasn't found the ex but did get Anastasia's medical records. I fist my hands and clench my jaw, reading it. He told Anastasia she couldn't do anything because he was a man. I'll show him a man!

Olivia my intern comes in.

"Mr. Grey. The charity gala for next weekend needs your RSVP, sir."

I pull out my phone, Anastasia will be going with.

Accompany me to a charity event? x -C

Ugh, boring. :P x -A

I know. I'm forced to attend. Perhaps, if you join me, it wont be. x-C

Christian! -A

Please. Your loving boyfriend would like you to join him at this ridiculously boring event next week. xx -C

Fine. Only because I love you. But you owe me, Grey! xx -A

I love you too, baby x -C

"Send the RSVP. I will be bringing a plus one."

"A date?!" She gapes at me, eyes wide. Did she not read the press release?! I have a girlfriend, of course a date!

"Yes!" I bark at her annoyed.

APOV

Christian walks me to my desk this morning. And in front of all the staff, kisses me full on my mouth.

"Laters, baby."

He walks to his elevator.

"Hey, Ana." Chelsea says cautiously. "What was that about yesterday with that crazy botox blonde?"

"I'm not sure." I lie. "Maybe she's an angry ex-employee. I've never seen her here before."

"Oh." She says, disappointed I claim to know nothing. It's non of her or anyone else's business.

~BUZZ~

Ana! I miss you! I get back from Aspen and you stay with Christian?! When are we going to have our girls day?! -KK

I know. I know. I'm sorry. Tonight! -A

Great! Lunch today? -KK

Sure. -A

~BUZZ~

Ana. Let's have lunch! I'm in Seattle. -J

I'm having lunch with Kate. Join us? -A

Cool! -J

José is in town. He's going to join us. -A

Okay. See ya at lunch! -KK

Hey sexy man of mine! I'm having lunch with my friends today. Kate and I are having a girls night, tonight. Just wanted to let you know. Love you! xx -A

Okay ,baby. Remember, Sawyer goes where you do. I'll miss you. Have fun! I love you more. x -C

Not possible. x -A

Yes possible. x -C

I get to work and just before lunch Christian sends me another text about a charity event we're to attend.

José comes in around lunchtime. "Ready to go Ana Bug? Where's Katie?"

"She's meeting us at the restaurant. Give me a quick minute."

I walk to the elevator. José follows me. I push the call button for the elevator.

"Where the heck are you going?" I blush. "Oh! This I gotta see."

I roll my eyes.

We get in. Soon the doors open, revealing a very sexy Christian Grey at his PA's desk. He hears the elevator's DING. He looks at me, questioning. Then he looks at José.

"What are you doing up here, baby? What's wrong? Is everything alright? I thought you were joining your friends for lunch?" He says getting concerned.

I smile "I am. José and I are on our way to meet Kate but I didn't want to leave without something."

"What do you need?"

"This."

I pull his tie, bringing him to me. I wrap my arms around his back. He kisses me in return with just as much passion. His hands end up where they always do. My ass. José coughs when we start going at it a little too much. I pull away and bite my lip. His hands still on my ass. My hands on his shoulders.

"Laters, baby!" I say.

"That's my line." I giggle. We reluctantly pull away from each other. "José." Christian nods to him.

"Hey, man." Jose nods back.

"Take care of my girl."

"I always will."

Christian nods, understanding since I've told him my story.

"I love you." He says to me quietly.

I kiss him softly one last time.

"I love you, too." I let him know.

I walk to the elevator with José.

"Keep Sawyer close." He calls out, reminding me.

"I will." I assure him.

The doors close.

~In the elevator.~

"Who is Sawyer?"

"My bodyguard. Courtesy of having Christian Grey as a boyfriend."

We walk off the elevator. Christian must of informed Sawyer I was leaving, because he's waiting for us.

"José, this is Sawyer. Sawyer this is my friend José Rodríguez." Sawyer nods.

José and I get into the back of the SUV. Sawyer drives us.

"Wow, Ana. I guess Ray and I don't have much to worry, do we. I mean, you have a bodyguard now."

I giggle remembering my first encounter with said bodyguard. Then frown when I remember Ray's reaction toward Christian.

"Ray doesn't like that I'm dating. He's accepted it but-" I shake my head.

"He just doesn't want to see you hurt again. He'll come around."

I smile. "I hope so. I really like Christian."

"That's obvious."

We get to the restaurant. Kate is waiting outside.

"Finally. What the heck took you two so long?!"

"Little Miss Ana here, had to get a kiss from her man. It quickly turned R rated."

"What?! Oh my gosh. Ana!" I blush.

"Let's get lunch. I know you two are going to hound me for answers. So let's eat while you do that."

We order and they go on and on, question after question. Then they start talking about me to each other.

"Ana says, Ray's not happy about this."

"I was there. He was very upset and not very happy to see Christian."

"They met?"

"Oh, yeah. It wasn't pretty. He was rude to Christian. Ana went off on Ray."

"No way!"

"Guys. I am sitting right here. If you wanted to talk about me why am I here?"

"Sorry Steele."

"Yeah, sorry Ana." José says. "We're just excited to see you put yourself out there again."

"I knew once you gave him half a chance you'd see not every guy is like him." I've forbid his name being said in my presence.

"I am happy. Christian makes me so happy and I feel so safe and loved. He told me he loves me."

"And?" They both wait patiently.

"I told him... I love him, too."

"Oh, Ana. This is huge!" Kate says excited.

"He's also asked me to move in with him."

"What?!" They both yell, causing everyone in the restaurant to look at us, including Sawyer.

"Shhh. Keep it down guys. I'm not ready for that yet. But I will stay with him often."

"Wow, Ana. I thought you had it bad. I guess Grey has it just as bad." Kate says. I shrug.

We continue to eat our lunch and our talking.

Sawyer drives me and José back to GEH. José leaves. Kate goes back to the Seattle Times.

In the SUV I get a text from Christian.

My parents have invited us to join them for lunch at their house Saturday. x -C

Will I be able to wear clothes this time? x -A

During lunch. Yes. After lunch. No. x -C

Okay. x -A

I love you baby! x -C

I love you too! x -A