Sorry it's been so long school is just my priority
Christian's POV:
A few weeks have passed since the gala and things could not be better. My SIP takeover was made public yesterday by my PR team and a press conference will be held today. I know it's going to be a huge scandal. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that Ana works there. Maybe I should ask Ana if she'll come with me. I am a better person when she's around and just her presence is calming. I hate that her being with me comes with this added stress. I'll let her sleep a little longer before I ask her. I slowly get out of bed and head into the bathroom. I close the door before turning on the shower. I undress and and let the hot water cascade over me thinking about all the great things that have happened to me since Anastasia has come into my life. The nightmares have almost stopped but I still get them once in a while. You can't just forget that kind of trauma. No medication, supplement or therapy I have taken has worked as well as she has. Each day I spend with her heals me a little more. Her touch heals me more then anything. The only human contact I ever got was abuse, but with her it was always calming. I think I just sense her pain on a deeper level. My demons understand hers.
I step out of the shower, dry myself off and brush my teeth. I can't help but smile while brushing my teeth in the morning because of the scene Ana made one morning. She thinks it is the strangest thing that I brush my teeth before I eat. It's the little things that happen that make me love her more.
Love?! Am I mistaken, Grey, or did you just say you loved her?
"Shut up," I say to the nagging little voice in the back of my head.
Christian Grey in love - now that's a scary thought. He responds with a chuckle.
I walk out of my room with my towel wrapped around my waist and notice Ana's not in the bed. She doesn't usually shower in the morning unless it's with me so she must be in the closet. I head towards the closet and see her standing there stark naked with her long brown hair cascading down her back. She looks absolutely stunning. I just stand in the door way while she pulls on her matching corn flower blue silk satin and hot pink lace bra and underwear set. I see her reaching for one of her old work dresses when I say "I would like you to wear something more elegant yet modest today."
"And why might that be?" She turns to look at me in surprise.
"Because I would like you to accompany me to the press conference this morning."
"What about work?" She says all too serious.
"Well as your new boss I am asking you to come with me." In response I get an overly dramatic eye roll.
"Do that again and I might have to spank you." I say in my best Dom voice. I am taken aback as she sticks her tongue out at me and crosses her eyes like a child. Instead of getting mad I burst out laughing. I still need to be Christian the Dom at times, but I have enjoyed every little thing with her. I enjoy being her equal. She gets to share her opinions with me as she pleases and it's a whole new experience. I never knew how amazing relationships were. I was never really getting what I needed with my Subs and I am forever grateful to Anastasia for helping me along the way.
After my laughing fit calms down Ana crawls into my lap and asks "So what would you like me to wear?"
I give her a chaste kiss and help her to her feet. "Hmmm... how about this." I pull out a dress Carolyn ordered for her. It is not over the top which she hates, but it is classic and chic. It is a sleeveless colour-block dress which will fit her body perfectly.
"I think it's perfect." She grabs it from my hands and slips it on. "What should I wear?" I ask and she skips over to my suits and quickly grabs a crisp white linen shirt before taking another look at my suits.
After some careful thought she chose a Versace Trend- Fit Suit with my Charvet black and silver grid silk tie.
"Thank you babe." I say giving her a kiss while she goes off to find shoes to wear. I grab my simple brown belt and dark brown leather cap-toed shoes before going to find a watch to wear. I decide on my blue Check-Dial Chronograph Burberry watch and head into the kitchen.
"Good morning Mr. Grey. What would you like for breakfast?" Gail asks from behind the counter.
"Fruit and yogurt please." Of course she has my usual already prepared from in the fridge. As she places the bowl in front of me I feel Ana's arms wrap around me and a kiss on my cheek.
"You look beautiful." I say as I look her up and down.
"You don't look so bad yourself, hot stuff."
"What would you like to eat, Ana?" Gail asks.
"My smoothie and some toast with raspberry jam please."
We quickly eat while Ana interrogates me on the usual things to expect from a press event. She is so cute when shes nervous. This morning has been the best, just me and my baby. At 9:30 we meet Taylor in the parking lot I am very confused when I see Ana walking to her Audi R8 not the Audi SUV.
"I thought you were coming with me." I ask almost in a sulk.
"I am and I am going to follow you in my car. Remember I'm meeting Kate, Mia and Anthony for a girls night." Oh right, she did tell me.
"Right... You sure you don't want to come back after drinks?"
"Babe, I've barely spent anytime with my girls lately. I miss them."
"Alright, but we're still on for Saturday night?"
"Yes, I'll meet you at the office." She gives me a long kiss before getting into the car
Ana's POV:
I speed out of the parking lot behind the SUV and follow them to Grey House. I am so nervous for this press thing. I am a shy girl from a small town and thanks to Christian I've been brought into the limelight, but my voice comes to me when Christian is by my side. We pull into the Grey House car park at 9:45 and take the elevator up to the floor Christian's office is on. His assistant brings me an English Breakfast tea and Christian a black coffee. She briefs Christian and I on what we should talk about and takes us up to the impressive boardroom where the reporters are already set up. Every Washington newspaper must be here.
Christian starts off by saying "Thank you everyone for coming today. I am here to tell everyone that I have gone into publishing. I have recently bought Seattle Independent Publishing. We will now be taking questions."
"Mr. Grey, what made you go into publishing?" An older handsome gentleman asks Christian.
"Ever since I was a child I have always loved great literature and lately I feel the quality of literature has declined. I mean you've all heard of that book series Twilight. I want reality, not a fantasy world where 13 year olds think the work revolves around these things. I want kids to read good literature and enjoy it."
Everyone laughs when he mentions peoples' fascinations with vampires.
"What are some of your favourite books?" The same man asks.
"I wouldn't say I have a favourite book. I just enjoy reading them. There is something calming about it."
"What about you, Miss. Steele." Oh shit, why is this about me?
"I would have to agree with Christian that reading is calming to me, but my favourite books would be Inferno by Dante, Tess of the D'Urbervilles and A little Princess."
"So you like classics?"
"I guess I do." I smile at him.
"I have a question for you, Miss. Steele." A younger blonde asks.
"Alright."
"Did Christian buy SIP because you work there?" I knew this was coming.
"I don't believe that is an appropriate question to ask, Miss Walker." Christian chimes in.
"No, it's alright. It is true that I work at SIP, but as my boyfriend said already he has wanted to go into publishing for a while now and as a reporter it is your job to know these things . So, if you had done your research, you would know that SIP is the most profitable of the publishing houses in Seattle, which just so happened to be where I worked."
"Has your job position changed since Mr. Grey has bought SIP?"
"No it hasn't I have told Mr. Grey even though he owns the company he has to treat me like any other employee."
"So you ordering around the boss must me great!" She responds.
"It's not about power it's about mutual respect Miss Walker."
"Hmm"
"What are you wearing today, Miss Steele?" A quite brunette asks.
"Micheal Kors and St. Johns Collection."
"And you Mr. Grey?"
"Versace suit, Burberry Watch, Dolce and Gabbana shoes."
"Are there any more questions about me buying SIP?" Christian ask and no one seems to have anything else to ask.
"Great thank you everyone for coming."
Christian and I are first to leave and we are waiting at the elevators.
"Are you sure you don't just want to come home tonight?"
"I'm sure baby." I plant a chaste kiss on his lips, but its not fast enough because cameras are flashing away.
I think we need some drama to start! any ideas?
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