Ana
I feel so bad for what I done to Christian. I can't get the look of surprise and shock on Christian's face out of my mind. If I have to be honest he is the most gorgeous guy I have ever seen in my life and yes for the first time in my life I am very attracted to a man even if I did kick him. I get this feeling all over my body when he is near me. I cant explain it, it is just there. I still don't know what the hell they were waiting for? I have nothing to say to him. I am actually angry at him for going to my property agent and trying to buy the plot from under me. No way is he getting his hands on it. Yes, he is way richer than I can imagine but believe me when I say my job pays better than most jobs in the USA so I can hold my own. Not to forget the shit load of money I inherited from Ray. I change into my sexy gym boy shorts and a bra style gym top and decide I need to run outside to clear my head but first I need to call Alex.
"Hey baby girl."
"Hi Alex how are you doing?"
"Much better because you are on the phone with me. What's up you sound distracted?"
"Can you please make up a background file for me on two people but I need this to be very discreetly done and just between you and me?"
"Ana you are scarring me. Did something happen because someone already ran a check on you this morning."
"Yup I figured so. No its just a noisy rich neighbor who can't get his own way. I bought a property he wants and he is trying to get me to sell. He is not a treat or anything but I want ammunition on him."
"Ok that makes sense. Give me the names and 1 hour to get everything for you."
" Christian Grey and I don't know what his head of security guys name is." I can hear him whistle and that makes me giggle.
"What Alex?"
"Wow Ana girl. This is one powerful man you are taking on baby girl."
"Is this to much for you bro?" I know by saying this to him he is going to take it as a challenge.
"Never. When you get back from your run I will have emailed you everything including the last time he brushed his teeth." This makes us both burst into laughter.
"How the hell do you know I am going for a run?"
"Because you are stressed."
"Ok fair enough. Chat later. Love you."
"Love you to. Be safe baby girl."
"Always." I hang up the phone and head out feeling 10 times lighter. As I get outside I am shocked to see Christian and his bodyguard getting ready to run to. So not to be rude I decide to introduce myself the right way this time.
"Since we got off on a bad start can we start again?" I ask and put out my hand and smile at him.
"Anastasia Steele. It's nice to meet you." He takes my hand and oh boy what the hell is that electricity? I can tell he feels it to but his smile distracts me.
"Hi Anastasia I am Christian Grey and this is my head of security Jason Taylor."
"Hi Taylor its nice to meet you to."
"Ms. Steele."
"Please call me Ana."
"Yes ma'am." Oh my he has such manners.
"So Ana are you up for some company on your run?" Am I? I am not used to running with anyone.
Taylor
What is the boss playing at? No he does not ever run with other company because they never can keep up and he hates to socialize. One look at this little lady and its going to be like walking a baby. When they shook hands I saw something I have never seen on the boss's face before. Interest. Maybe him and Ms. Steele will hook up and make my life so much easier. If he is going to want her as a sub it's not going to work not with her history of child abuse. I need to warn the boss before he does something to really scare her.
"Sure boys let run. I will keep the pace and you two follow." She says and this makes me laugh inside and I already like this little lady. I can see the boss smirk to.
"Yes ma'am let's go." She takes off at a very fast pace and I am slightly shocked. There is no way she is going to last for long. Then I see what she is wearing and oh fuck I am only human. She has on the tiniest tight shorts with a fucking bra looking top. I can see the boss has just realized to and he looks at me and shakes his head. Yes sir if she was yours she will never be allowed to dress like this again. She takes us through our paces and I am totally spent when we get back to Escala. The little lady kept her speed the whole way. Boy was I wrong to judge her. never again will I make that mistake.
Christian
Fuck me this little lady got some stamina on her. I have not had such a good run in a very long time. That sorry excuse for a gym kit she is wearing need to seriously be illegal. If this is how she trains all the time then I want to continue to train with her. We get back and I start to laugh.
"Sorry Taylor. Battling a bit old man?" I say to him.
"No sir all is good."
"Ana would you like a running partner everyday?" She is looking at me like she is shocked I could ask something like this.
"Why would you ask me that? You do not know me and if it was not for your security man I would not have accepted in the first place today."
"Fair enough but why did Taylor factor into your decision?"
"He is ex army if I am correct so I know I am safe with him. He also just makes me feel safe. As for you Christian there is something about you that warns me off you and I can't place were that is coming from?" Fuck she is so honest. Could the Dom vibe be her fear because I am not really a Dom anymore. I have already seriously been thinking about leaving that lifestyle all together. Maybe this is my final nail that seals that coffin shut.
"Well, Ana if you must know. Taylor is always with me so you will always be safe." She thinks for a while then nods.
"Ok see you at five." What? Ok she is serious.
"Ok see you at five." I reply and she walks off.
"Don't you dare say it Taylor. My office in one hour."
"Yes sir." I go home, shower and have a small snack prepared by Gail and head to my office.
"Taylor tell me everything. But before you begin I want a crew in here this evening to clear out the playroom. I am done with all that."
"Good to hear it sir." He gets on his cell and within 5 minutes says it is all arranged.
"Sir here is the file Welch sent me on Ms. Steele." I take it from him and read thorough it carefully.
Ms. Anastasia Rose Steele
24 years old
Single. Reading this somehow settles me a bit and I smile.
Mother: Carla Megan Riley
Father: Raymond Steele (Deceased)
Career: Medical Forensics Pathologist
Salary: Unknown privately contracted
Bank account: 963874973873
Bank balance: Unknown : "Taylor why is her bank balance not known if we have her account number?"
"Sir something happened between her graduation and her moving in with Mr Steele. The file is still sealed and we are working on that. Even her cell and vehicles are all registered to her but it is sealed documents. And you would not believe this sir but her cell is blocked so we can't even put a trace on it. I have never seeing anything like this before. Whoever she has on her side is a genius." Ok this is some heavy shit.
"She paid cash for the Bellevue property sir as well as this condo. She also has no credit cards or accounts. If she needs something I am guessing she pays cash. Smart girl sir. She leaves no electronic or paper trail. I believe her father Raymond Steele was ex military sir and I think he taught her a lot. The rest is all very simple. It's as if she is still hiding from something or someone." I nod to him and carry on reading the file. I don't like to think of someone trying to hurt Ana.
Firearms permit and owns 3 fire arms. This causes a shiver to run right down my spine. I get this feeling like I need to protect her.
Ballet and dance.
Qualified musician.
"Fuck Taylor are we missing anything? This all seems so out of character from the person we met."
"Not sure boss we could be. There is definitely something off with this check."
"Ok you are dismissed for the evening I will see you at 5."
"Thank you sir. I will supervise the construction crew I have coming in first, then I will hit the sack." And I am left alone in my office thinking of Anastasia. I am still trying to work out what happened when we shook hands. There was definitely something there and she felt it to. I somehow have to play things slow with her and try to win her trust. One thing is for sure I really want her and I am going to win her over. I know someone who can help me. I grab my cell and dial the number.