Hey guys, sorry for the long wait for this chapter. I've been so busy with work and I just didn't have the time to sit down and write anything.

A few people have asked if we will ever find out how Christian knew Ana was in danger with Jack, I assure you that you will find out how it happened. Thank you for the support of this story.

Chapter 13

Wednesday 3rd May

Christian

I'm on edge, my nerves are all over the place until I eventually receive a text from Preston to let me know they have arrived safely and undetected by the media. I quickly text Ana and then get myself started for the day.

"Mr Grey, Taylor just called and said it's media frenzy at the office, there's no way they can get you in without being hassled. He suggested you work from home today until it dies down a little."

"Thank you Gail. Send him to my office for me please. I'll take breakfast there. My usual please but stronger coffee."

I make my way to my office and start up the computer to get some work started. I don't even go online I open my e-mails and start replying to the once that require my attention.

"Sir. You asked to see me."

"Yes, I need a favour from you. Get me the decorator, I want my room re-painted and I'd like an extra set of drawers in my closet, send Anastasias measurements over and have some clothes picked out for her. I also want the playroom cleared out and decorated. Make it another office, but feminine please. You know some nice marble and keep it classy, I intend on allowing Ana to use it when she gets back."

"Yes sir, anything else?"

"No that will be all for now, and Taylor take the rest of the day off and go something with Gail. I don't plan on leaving here today anyway."

"Thanks boss. Sawyers in the security room anyway so anything you need he will be here."

He looks grateful and excuses himself to get busy with his tasks; Gail comes in with my breakfast before thanking me and leaving again.

What is Ana doing to me? I'm giving my staff time off.

I take my time and work through more e-mails and call the office to check everything's alright, so far nothings gone wrong and the business is doing fine if not better since the story broke. I pour myself into work and try not to think about everything too much.

"Sir, it's almost five o'clock. Would you like me to go get you some food?"

"Sawyer, sorry I didn't realise the time. It's alright Gail will have left something in the kitchen for me to have. Feel free to order something for yourself though. I'll be working for a while yet so I'll eat when I'm hungry. Take the rest of the night off but keep your phone on in case I need anything."

"Are you sure, I could sit and keep an eye on the cameras just in case."

"I'm sure I'll set the tablet up in here and I can keep an eye on them myself. I'll call if I see anything suspicious."

"Yes boss, and thank you." He grins from ear to ear and leaves my office; it actually feels good to see my staff drop their hard and serious exterior every now and then.

Eventually at seven o'clock I close the computer down and go to the kitchen, I check the refrigerator to see what Gail has left; thankfully she has left some chicken curry and rice for me to have. I heat it up and sit at the counter with the tablet to monitor the cameras and my phone.

"Hi, just checking in to see how everything is. So far the media has been positive toward my revelation; they do feel for you though. I miss you."

"Hey, everything's amazing. I didn't do much today though I was exhausted so we just relaxed by the pool and got some sun. That's good; I was worried it might affect your business. I've only been gone a day haha xx"

"That's good, remember the sunscreen though. I don't want you burning your skin. Not at all, in fact the business is doing marginally better. I know but I still miss you. Call me?"

*Ana Calling*

"Hi, so how was work today then?" I can't help but smile at the sound of her voice

"I didn't go in; the media was crazy at the office so I just worked from home today."

"Ah, so a day at home, I bet Taylor and Gail were tripping over each other trying to keep busy."

"Actually I gave them the day off. I don't know what you're doing to me but it appears I'm learning how to be nicer to my staff. Something about me being a little abrupt with my staff."

"Are you going all soft on me Grey? I thought Gail was going to see her family for a few days. Well what can I say; you can be a little uptight around them."

"Me go soft? Are you kidding, that will never happen. She is but the plans got delayed for a few days, her flight was cancelled so she booked another one, she leaves on Friday morning. If I'm too nice they might forget I'm their boss." I hear her giggle on the other side of the phone and I feel the familiar warmth wrap around my body. She really has changed me.

"Well, maybe loosen up a little, relaxed looks good on you. Okay, well remember to eat the food she cooks for you and don't just be living off of cereal. I don't think they will ever forget who their boss is. I need to go Mia and Kate are insisting on a pamper afternoon to cheer me up a little, not that I need it. I'm in the fricking Bahamas."

"I'm sure I can manage that. I will, I'm not sure I could survive for 4 days on cereal anyway. Okay, it's getting late here so I'm going to head to bed soon. I'll call you tomorrow night again and let you know if anything happening."

"Okay, goodnight Christian."

"Goodnight Anastasia, I love you"

"I love you too"

I smile and then text Sawyer to let him know I'm heading to bed and then quickly wash my plate and fill a glass with some water. I shower and climb into the bed, noticing how empty it feels without Ana. I close my eyes and drift off into a pleasant sleep.

Ana

I lie back and allow myself to relax while I get a facial, I can't help but wonder how Christian knew I was in the building with Jack, I need to remember to ask him that when things get back to normal. I need to remember and ask if he has heard anything else from Jack as well.

"Ana, stop frowning you're going to end up with wrinkles before you're 23"

"Sorry Kate, I was just thinking about everything."

"Try and relax Steele. I'm sure your knight in shining armour will be sorting everything out, besides you're here with us and we won't let you sit around frowning all day. Let's go back to our rooms; I think I hear some cocktails calling our names."

I smile at Kate and agree, Christian will be dealing with all of this and hopefully by the time next week rolls around I'll be able to go home and spend time with Christian without my life being in danger.

The three of us relax in Mia's room and the cocktails start flowing. We spend hours laughing and talking about our childhood, eventually we all decide to call it a night. Kate and I say goodnight to Mia and make our way back to my room, still laughing about how ridiculous we were when we started college.

"Remember the time Ethan came to visit and got himself handcuffed to your bed. Your face was priceless when you walked into your room."

"Oh god remember that, I can just remember looking at him and laughing. He was lying there in just his shorts; his face was as red as the wall. Poor Ethan."

We say goodnight and go into our own rooms. I quickly wash my face and get into bed, unable to wipe the smile from my face. I have a guy in my life that I'm mad about and my best friend is smitten with Elliot. I finally feel truly happy for the first time in a long time