Chapter 22

APOV

The weekend was fantastic. Christian and I even managed some alone time on Saturday night. Now it's Monday and back to reality. Around 10 am I get a text from Christian.

*Lunch today?*

*OK. What time?*

*Noon. My office.*

*See you at 12*

The morning passes by so slowly it feels more like years than hours. Finally, it's lunch time and I make my way to Grey House. I walk through the massive lobby to the security desk. These guys are gargantuan and intimidating. I think all of SIP can fit into the just the lobby here. "Um, yes, I have an appointment to see Mr. Grey," I say meekly to the guard.

He looks me up and down letting me know I don't belong here. "Do you have an appointment, Miss…?"

"Steele. Anastasia Steele. And, yes I do." I try to be brave and sound tough.

"One moment…" He types something on his computer and looks back at me. "You may go up, 20th floor."

"Thank you." I walk past him to the elevator bank. Once in the elevator, I am rapidly whisked up to the 20th floor. I step out of the elevator into another intimidating lobby with a desk. This time, however, I am greeted by two flawlessly dressed blondes.

"May I help you?" Blonde number one smiles as she greets me.

"Oh, yes. I have an appointment to see Chr… Mr. Grey. I'm Anastasia Steele."

"Yes, Miss Steele. He's expecting you. Please, go right in." I thank her and walk past the desk to the heavy double doors of Christian's office. I slowly open the door to see Christian at his desk concentrating on something. He looks up at me and smiles.

"Well, aren't you a sight for sore eyes." He gets up and gives me a quick kiss. Then, Christian goes out his office to Blonde number one. "Andrea, I do not want to be disturbed during my meeting."

"Yes, Mr. Grey."

He comes back into his office closing the doors behind him. He places his strong hands on my hips. "I've missed you."

"You just saw me 24 hours ago!" I giggle under his intensity.

"And that was 24 hours too long." He starts kissing me and unzips my skirt.

"Christian, what are you doing? We're in your office." I squeal. He pushes my skirt up around my hips and picks me up. I can't deny this man. I want him with all my body and soul. Christian carries me over to his desk and sets me down.

"I'm so glad you're wearing a skirt. And, fuck me, you're wearing stockings." He's kissing me and unbuttons my blouse. We're lustfully kissing each other and he puts his hand up my skirt. Suddenly we hear a commotion outside his office.

"Mr. Grey! Elliot, he said he was not to be disturbed!" I hear Andrea shouting.

"Shit, it's Elliot. Hide!" Christian is unnerved and it makes me snicker.

"Christian, where?"

"Under my desk, hurry." I crawl under his desk just as Elliot opens the door.

EPOV

Something is going on with Christian. My brother is not acting himself. And on Saturday night I swear I saw him grab Ana's ass in the kitchen. Then, later that night, I went to his room to ask him something and he wasn't there. But Sunday morning he was. Why would he hook up with Ana and not say anything? Why would they keep it a secret? And for just how long has this been going on?

So, I plant a seed. Sunday night as we're eating dinner I look at Kate, "you know, you haven't had girl time with Ana in a while. You should call her to go to lunch tomorrow."

Kate looks up at me and smiles, "Elliot, what a sweet idea. I think I will."

Later that night, I ask Kate, "Did you get a hold of Ana?"

"No. I'll text her in the morning to see if she wants to get lunch."

Monday morning is here so I decide to check with Kate to see if she is having lunch with Ana. If she does, maybe Ana will tell her if anything is going on with her and Christian.

*Are you meeting Ana for lunch?*

*No. :-( She had a lunch meeting so we're going to try for later in the week.*

*I'm sorry.*

*That's OK. I have a huge deadline coming up anyway. It was a sweet idea. See you at home?*

*OK. Have a good day.*

So, Ana is busy for lunch. It could just be something completely innocent, right? I guess there is only one way to find out. I think I'm going to pay my baby brother a surprise visit for lunch.

Around noon, I make my way over to Grey House. "Hey, guys." I greet the security guards in the lobby.

"Good afternoon, Mr. Grey. The Mariners are looking good for this season."

"I think it's our year." I make small talk as I walk to the elevator banks. The doors open on the 20th floor. "Good afternoon, Andrea."

"Mr. Grey, congratulations. How was your honeymoon?"

"It was fantastic. So, is my much less handsome and definitely not as funny brother in?"

"He is, but he's not available."

"Yeah, that doesn't apply to me. I'll let myself in. Thanks, Andrea."

"Mr. Grey! Elliot, he said he was not to be disturbed!" I keep walking and open the doors to Christian's office. I walk in and Christian is sitting at his desk working on something.

"Elliot, is there anything I can do for you?" He looks like he's pissed but then that's how he always looks.

I make my way over to the chairs in front of his desk and sit down. "Can't a guy visit his brother?"

"No. What is it?"

"So, Saturday was fun, wasn't it?" I lean back in the chair and smirk at him. Even if I am wrong, at least I get to annoy him.

"I guess. Do you actually have something to talk about?" I lean back and stretch, looking around his office.

"Mia liked her car."

"Yes. Look, Elliot, I have work to do. So if you don't have anything important to talk about, I'm busy."

"Fine. Fine." I get up and make my way to his office door. I open the door and turn around, "Oh, and Ana may want to hide her purse next time she visits you for a little afternoon delight." I close the door and leave before I get a response.

I knew there was something up. I just wonder how long this has been going on between them. Since the wedding? Since Los Angeles? I thought he was awfully nice to her that weekend. Not that Ana doesn't deserve someone nice, but it's out of character for my brother. He's never had a girlfriend - just those submissives. Maybe Ana is making him realize what he's been missing out on.