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Ana's POV:
I wake up well rested beside Christian, he looks so peaceful all the walls he keeps up to shelter himself have been broken down. "Stop staring at me Ana." His eyes aren't even open yet. "How did you know?" He shoots up and kisses me keeping my hands pinned above my head.
"I felt someone staring at me I just hoped it was you." He jokes as he stands up and rummages around my room for some of his clothes while I slip on my robe and head into the kitchen to make breakfast. I pull out bacon eggs bread and an avocado. As I grab something from the cupboard Christian grabs my waist from behind turns me around and pins me against the cupboard and kisses me.
"Well now who's feisty Mr. Grey." I say breathlessly between kisses.
"Get a room" Shit where did that come from? I look over and see Elliot and Kate standing in her doorway.
"Fuck off Lelliot." Christian snaps back I quickly run into my room and throw on my black lace bra and matching thong, skinny jeans and a tee-shirt.
"Breakfast for four then?" I giggle because we all know we got laid last night.
"Yes Ana banana, thank you."
"It's no problem at all you guys relax and I'll cook."
I cut wholes in the center of four pieces of bread and toast them while I put the bacon on a pan and place it on the back burner to cook flipping occasionally so it won't burn. Once the bread is golden brown I place two on a pan and carefully crack an egg in the center of each. I grab another avocado from the fridge then flip the bread and bacon. I cut the avocado into slices and repeat the steps with the bread and eggs and toast four more slices of bread. I put three-piece of bacon on each plate along with some avocado slices and two pieces of toast one with he egg and on without.
"Breakfast is ready."
"Looks great." Elliot says.
"Ah my favourite thanks Ana."
We all sit down at the table and eat our breakfast. "Where did you learn to cook baby?" Christian asks kissing me on the cheek. "My mom wasn't really around to cook for me when I was younger so I learned myself." I see a sadness in his eyes when I say that. "Well it's amazing."
Once were done I say to Kate "I cooked you clean you know the rules."
"I know I know."
"Well baby I gotta go I'll call you later ok?" He gives me hug and a kiss.
"Lil bro can you give me a ride?" Elliot chimes in "Sure." Elliot give Kate a kiss and me a hug before they leave.
"It was good seeing you again Kate."
"Same to you Christian, Bye boys." She gives a little wink and a giggle.
Once there gone I tidy up my room and run myself a bath reaching a little too far when I shut off the water because my phone falls in getting drenched. I make a mad dash for the kitchen and throw my phone in rice I hope I can salvage it. I decide not to let my bath go to waste since the temperature is perfect. I couldn't be more at peace now I don't want to get out but after a hour I am all shriveled up like a prune and decide I better. I throw on the same outfit and snuggle into bed today is going to be a lazy Saturday.
Since it will do me no good to have Christian hunting me down like a mad man and getting angry with my I borrow Kate's laptop and shoot him and email. I have three emails in my inbox one from Jose, one from Christian and one from the HR department at SIP regarding the promotion.
From: Elizabeth Morgan
Subject: Promotion
Date: June 21st 2013
To: Anastasia Steele
Dear Miss Steele,
We have looked over the work you have done here at SIP and reviewed you application for the promotion and I would like the be the first to congratulate our new editorial assistant. I would like for you to come see me Monday at 9:00 to go over your job description and fill out some paper work.
Thank You and Congrats
Elizabeth Morgan
Head of Human Resources Department, Seattle Independent Publishing
From: Anastasia Steele
Subject: Promotion
Date: June 22nd 2013
To: Elizabeth Morgan
Elizabeth Morgan,
Thank you for the opportunity to be your next editorial assistant I promise not to let you down. I will see you Monday at 9:00.
Thank you.
Anastasia Steele
I am over the moon now I have worked so hard and now it's starting to payoff.
From: Jose Rodriguez
Subject: New Gallery
Date: June 22nd 2013
To: Anastasia Steele
This is a formal invitation to my new gallery in Seattle. Now that exams are out of the way I am officially a college graduate I finally was able to accept showing my art in Seattle. Ray and my father have already agreed to come I have also set this to Kate please let me know if you can make it.
Details:
Opening Night: June 25th 2013
Where: Wall Space Gallery
Time: 7:30 – 10:00
Artist: Jose Rodriguez
Miss you Ana hope we can see one another more often now that I'm moving to Seattle.
Jose Rodriguez, Photographer
More good new seems like today it just a good day for everyone except my phone.
From: Anastasia Steele
Subject: Good News All Around
Date: June 22nd 2013
To: Jose Rodriguez
I am so happy to hear from you!
Congratulations on the show as well as graduation I am so sorry Kate and I couldn't make it. I will defiantly be at your show next week I can't speak on Kate's behalf but if she can you know she'll be there. More good news I got the promotion so the first round of drinks after the show is one me.
Much love and congratulations.
Anastasia Steele
My next email is from Christian.
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Ignoring me?
Date: June 22nd 2013
To: Anastasia Steele
Dear Ana,
I've tried calling you several times now I assume you have your phone turned off or it has died since it goes directly to voice mail. Contact me ASAP so I don't go mad wondering whats happened you know I care for your safety. I was calling about soft and hard limits we didn't get a chance to discuss yesterday since more important things came up ;) Let me know when you would like to talk.
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.
From: Anastasia Steele
Subject:Submerged in Water
Date: June 22nd 2013
To: Christian Grey
Dear Christian,
I am sorry but it is neither I took a bath after you left and dropped my phone in I am going to get it replaced as soon as possible in the mean time I will have no way of contacting you seeing as I don't have a phone and I am just borrowing Kate's laptop. I have no had a chance to research and review hard and soft limits maybe I could at your place sometime? I can't use Kate's laptop and I don't think work is a suitable place to do this kind of research. Also congratulations are in order as of Monday I will be the editorial assistant for Jack Hyde.
PS. You owe me one date where I get to take YOU out and I was hoping this Tuesday I could take you to my friend Jose's Gallery opening.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
Anastasia Steele
I sign out of me email and bring Kate back her laptop.
"Did you get Jose's email about the gallery?"
"What? No?" I expected as much since I've had her computer.
"Well Jose has another gallery opening in Seattle on Tuesday at the Wall Space he's invited us both and I've asked Christian to join me."
"Awe I'm so proud of our little artist of course I'll be there maybe I can ask Elliot to join also." Kate says beaming with joy.
"Sound great and by the way I dropped my phone in water and I don't think rice is going to fix it this time so it will be hard to get a hold of me while I am in between phones."
"Good riddance that phone was a piece of shit Ana."
"It may not have been a fancy smart phone but it worked that's all I cared about."
"Whatever." She says waving me off.
I go back into my room and decide to read and before I know its three hours later and I've just woken up. Shit I didn't mean to fall asleep last night took a lot out of me. I walk out into the living room and see Kate watching the latest episode of two broke girls.
"Good morning sleepy head."
"Why didn't you wake me up?" I glare at her because she knows I have trouble sleeping.
"I'm sorry Ana but you haven't been sleeping very well and your body obviously needed to recuperate." She has a valid point there but still she should have woken me up.
"I'm hungry have you eaten yet?" It's almost eight so I need to eat since I skipped lunch.
"Already taken car of I ordered Mexican two chicken Quesadilla with extra guacamole." My favourite I hope it come soon just as I say that the buzzer goes off.
"Hello who's there?"
"I have a delivery for an Anastasia Steele from a Christian Grey." Hmm I wonder what it is.
"I'll buzz you up." Two minutes later theirs a knock at the door.
"Here you go Mam."
"Thank you." He hands me over two wrapped boxes one small and one rather large.
"Ah Ana open it what is it?"
"Well how would I know what it was if I haven't opened them yet?" I glare and she sticks out her tongue.
I open the smaller box first and there is an iPhone 5 inside with a note that says 'Not being able to contact you in unacceptable I have also added a playlist and some other songs and apps on here and my number is already programmed into the phone' typical Christian.
"Oh my god he's really protective isn't he?"
"You don't even know!" I chuckle to myself.
I unwrap the next box and find a brand new MacBook pro of course the newest model always the best for Christian there's another note inside 'Think of this as a promotion present so you can do all the research you need to.' I can't help but laugh to myself again.
"Wait Ana you got the promotion that's fantastic we have to celebrate."
"Oh it must have slipped my mind I was to excited for Jose we can celebrate after his show okay?" She nods while jumping up and down hugging me.
About five minutes later the food has arrived and were stuffing our faces and watching TV.
"Since you paid I will clean." I wink at he as I grab the plates rinsing the dishes putting them in the washer and throwing away the trash.
"I'm going into my room to play with my new toys good night Kate."
"Night babe." I change into my PJ's wash my face brush my teeth and climb into be with my new computer and phone.
From: Christian Grey
Subject:New Appliances
Date: June 22nd 2012
To: Anastasia Steele
Ana,
I hope your day was fun and I would love to go to the gallery Tuesday what time should I pick you up? I hope you like your new toys and don't forget to check the playlist. I know you are going to try to send these back but they are a gift from me to you no excuses I have more money then you can imagine and whats the point if I can't share it with you. I am so happy for you and the promotion you are such a hard worker and deserve this.
I miss you so much already my bed is lonely without you.
Laters Baby.
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
From: Anastasia Grey
Subject:Date Night
Date: June 22nd 2013
To: Christian Grey
I am sorry to tell you that while this phone and this computer are a nice gesture it is all too much I have every intention of paying you back. As for the playlist I love it I am currently listening to Home by Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zero's. Also as for our date I will be picking you up for our date Tuesday no exceptions I will be outside Escala at 7:15.
Thank You .
Anastasia Steele.
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Stubborn Women
Date: June 22nd 2013
To: Anastasia Steele
There is no way in hell you are paying me back I make more than enough money get used to me buying things for you. As for our date I look forward to seeing you although I must admit I am scared to see you behind the wheel of a car.
PS. Two weeks from now there is a charity even at my mother house and I was wondering if you'd like to join me?
Christian Grey,
CEO, Grey Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
From: Anastasia Steele
Subject: Meeting the Parents
Date: June 22nd 2013
To: Christian Grey
I would love to go whats the dress code? Are you sure you want me to meet your parents? That reminds me my father is going to be a Jose's event I hope you don't mind. Wanda drives great you'll love her she's a classic.
Good Night,
Anastasia Grey – Excellent Driver
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Wanda?!
Date: June
To: Anastasia Steele
I look forward to meeting the man who raised you :)
Don't worry about finding a dress I will have one picked out for you. I AM SURE I want you to meet my parents they will love you Ana I know my mom already does she's begging you to come. As for Wanda I look forward to meeting here.
Good night and sweet dreams.
Christian Grey,
CEO, Grey Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
I open the playlist and scroll through the songs
Fly Me to The Moon Frank Sinatra
I Just Can't Get enough Depeche Mode
I Wanna Know What Love Is - Foreigner
Can't Fight This Feeling Anymore - REO Speedwagon
On The Wings of Love - Jeffrey Osborne
The Power of Love Celine Dion
Crazy Little Thing Called Love Queen
For someone who doesn't do 'hearts and flowers' he is excellent at it. I decide it's probably the best thing for me to try to get some rest I can't wait for Tuesday all my favourite men will be together. My sleep is restless and disturbed with nightmares from my past I thought I was over all this. I have made some excellent progress with Dr Flynn and I know one day I'm going to have to open up with Christian but I'm scared he'll go running for the hills I'm just lucky he hasn't noticed the scars yet. Maybe I'll feel more comfortable once he opens up. Maybe I can think of an easier way of telling him hmmm? I've got it I go through my closet and find the diary I kept during the time I lived with him. Since my past has resurfaced again I decide to see Flynn and my personal trainer Adam Cohen. Flynn says since I'm shy and haven't discussed my past a lot that letting him read some of my diary would be helpful for Christian to get an understanding before we talk. My next stop is my trainer at anytime fitness to help refresh my self-defense lessons. I promised myself that after that part of my life was over I was NEVER going to let anyone treat me like that again no matter what.
Christians POV:
I am so excited that Ana feels comfortable enough for me to meet her father she talks very highly of him I know he's always been her role model. I am still shocked that Ana thought I was going to let her pay me back for my gifts she's a nice breath of fresh air. I love having more than a physical relationship with her Elena had me so sure that love was for fools I was never able to have this kind of relationship before I just hope my past doesn't get in the way. I know I have to tell her about the scars m birth mother and the pimp and I feel like it's something I need to get out sooner rather than later. Maybe we can have a joint Flynn session where we can get everything out in the open I'll talk to her about it on Tuesday. I am thankful everyday for having her in my life she is the first girl I've ever wanted 'more' with and now that I have her I have no intention of letting her go. I can tell these next two days are going to go by at snail's pace in anticipation for out date.
Monday morning I wake up and decide to see Claude and Flynn before I go into work this morning. I eat a light breakfast of a grapefruit and a granola bar and a protein shake to go. Instead of having the session at Escala like I normally would I go to the anytime fitness where he works and an hour late I'm off to Flynn's. He agrees that I need to tell Ana sooner than later. Then I head to work to make sure the idiot who work for me don't run m business into the ground.
Fylnn's POV:
Both Christian and Ana came to me this morning after both having a restless night haunted by their demons. Ana saw me first at seven AM usually I wouldn't be here at this time but she along with Christian are my most favourite clients so I made a special exception for them this morning.
Notes on Ana:
She is opening up more about her abuse from the past and finally has come to terms with the fact that it won't go away by keeping it buried inside. Ana also expresses concern that Christian (Another patient) might run from her since she feels that she is damaged goods and thinks it might be too early in their relationship. She also doesn't want to come up later and have him get angry from keeping it from him. I assure her that honesty is the best policy and she has to be open with Christian if she wants to have a functional relationship with him. She has an idea of showing him the diary she kept while the abuse was happening. I think that this is a wonderful idea it gives Christian and insight to the past without having her to tell him herself. I make sure that she is aware that there will be questions he will ask and she has to give him answers. I am amazed at the progress she has made with herself over the year I've seen her.
Notes on Christian:
Christian has taken my advise and is currently in the process of making a hard and soft limit list for Ana and vice versa. He has made some progress with Ana and his issue with people touching him but he is not fully comfortable with her yet. I explain that even though it's just small things here and there but he is on his way to a healthy functional relationship. I am hoping that Ana is the insight he needs to see that Elena was just a pedophile and she was his prey but I'm not going to hold my breath. Christian tells me that he is going to talk to her on Tuesday about having a session with the three of us so he can get his demons out on the table. I have tried so hard with Christian in the past couple of years and all of a sudden Ana comes into his life and helps him more in a month then I have I years. I knew all he needed was something a little more than a D/s relationship.
I always loved the email banters they had in the book. Please review! What should the reactions be to each others demons?
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