Chapter 3

Ana woke up to an empty bed. She looked around still in her clothes from the night before. She heard the door open. She smiled seeing Christian. "Taylor picked up some clothes for you." He sat on the bed. Ana insisted that wasn't necessary. "Well, I was hoping you would come with me to Seattle for the night. We could talk a little more." Christian needed to let Ana see his world. Ana was done with school and she had already stopped working. She agreed.

He knocked on Elliot's door and he answered butt naked. Christian scoffed and covered Ana's eyes. "Jesus Elliot, put on some clothes. Elliot apologized to Ana. He honestly didn't think Ana was with him.

They excused themselves, giving Kate and Ana a moment. "Ana, did you?" Ana shook her head. "So he was a gentleman?"

Ana nodded but laughed. "Guess you can't say the same for Elliot."

Kate laughed, "Did you see how big he was?" Kate lifted her eyebrows up and down. Ana admitted Christian was very quick with his hands and she missed it. "I'm surprised I can walk. I'm sore as hell." Ana told Kate that Christian wanted her to go to Seattle for the night. Kate saw Ana's fear. "You know you don't have to do what I do. Go at your own pace, your terms Ana." Ana hugged her best friend.

The boys returned. Elliot asked if Kate wanted to come as well. "Taylor can drive you back in the morning." Christian also told them they could view a place in his building. He didn't know what would happen when he told Ana the truth, but he wanted her close. He thought Elliot and Kate were a one time fling until he saw Elliot hold the door to the top floor of the building for her. Elliot had slept with almost all of Seattle. They both had their wounds from Elena.

Kate and Ana looked at the helicopter with Grey on the side. "Are you kidding me? We're going in that?" Christian grabbed her hand. He took a page from Elliot and opened her side while helping her in. Kate and Elliot climbed in the back throwing on their headphones. Ana felt silly of course they were used to this because they all had money.

Christian saw her face and fastened her belt for her. When he pulled the straps tighter she felt a jolt she had never felt before. "Are you ready?" Ana put on her headset and watched Christian fly through the air. Christian looked over every now and then to see Ana smiling.

When they landed two different cars greeted them. Kate went with Elliot. "Wait, you don't live in the same building?"

Elliot owned his own business. He did landscaping and construction. He was an architect, but he also did the dirty work too. "I built my own home. I've started a small gated community. Maybe when you two move here, you should come for family dinner."

Christian's eyes shot up. It's not that he didn't want that, but Elliot knew he was going to tell Ana the truth. Ana looked at Christian sadly because he didn't agree. Kate told Elliot she was right behind him. She hugged Ana. "Your terms. I love you." She pointed at Christian almost as a threat.

Christian didn't like the way the day had turned. He gently held Ana's hand. "Are you ready?" Ana went with him, not sure she had a choice. She didn't say much on the ride, but neither did he. She looked at the young man driving. "Where's Taylor?" Christian explained he was driving back. Ana sighed. Taylor made her feel better.

They drove in a garage. It was not full, but had different cars, all Audi brand. They walked to an elevator marked private. Ana just watched. The elevator went up and something was bothering Ana. "You didn't seem to like your brother's idea for family dinner, but I'm good enough to sleep with."

Christian's eyes almost looked dark. Then he smirked. "I don't sleep with anyone. I fuck. Hard." Ana immediately felt hot and the doors opened. There she was standing completely flushed. She didn't know if she should be angry or horny. She saw Christian greet a woman. "Hi Gail. This is Anastasia Steele. She will be staying the night. Will you make up the guest room for her please?"

Ana was really confused. After what he said in the elevator and now he was putting her in a guest room. She heard Gail tell him she would make up the room and then she would start dinner. Gail was sweet. "Miss Steele." Ana stopped her insisting she only call her Ana. She took a dig at Christian for being so formal. Gail giggled while Christian looked on. He didn't seem as harsh, his mood had lightened.

Ana looked around and walked into the family room. "You play?" She touched a few keys and played a tune. Christian played many things he simply asked if she did. Ana laughed, "I remember a few keys from music class." She stopped. "Christian, why am I here?"

Christian walked towards her. I don't want to scare you away. It's something about you. I felt it the minute you walked, well fell into my office. I love you and I don't even know you." Ana was shocked. It was like all of the romance novels she read. Ana was a smart girl, she also remembered how he would push her away. "I don't expect you to love me. I don't think you ever will, especially if I tell you the truth."

There was his suspiciousness. Something felt off. It was strange and Ana was tired of it. She remembered Kate's words of wisdom, your terms. "Christian, cut the shit. You're rich and can have any girl you want. Just say it. I turn you on because I'm a virgin. Did you ever think I would have sex with you without all the I love you Ana. What is the truth, Christian?"

Christian sighed. It didn't matter if he loved her, she was it. He made up his mind if Ana wasn't the one, he would return to Elena. "I need to show you something." He grabbed Ana's hand and took her up the steps. When they walked down the hall, he stopped at the last room. It was the only one with the door shut. Ana asked what was in there. "You'll see." He pulled out the key from his pocket.

When he opened the door Ana walked in and looked around. The entire room was red. Ana walked by two holders with whips and belts. The middle of the room had a huge bed. To the left were drawers and to the right was a red leather couch. When she turned to face Christian she saw more things to hit with. "It's my playroom."

Ana laughed, "That's what you call this. This is your secret?" Christian asked if she understood. "I don't live under a rock. Shit Christian, I'm an English Lit major." She felt the whip that had strands of leather. "You wanna hurt me? You're a dominant?"

Christian walked closer but slowly. "Sometimes pain is pleasure." Christian watched her explore the room. He was amazed she hadn't run. "Those are nipple clamps." Ana made a face.

She sat on the couch. "Why are you like this?" Christian asked if they could leave. "No, you brought me in here. We can stay here while you finish the rest of your truth. My terms, Mr. Grey. Sit!"

Christian wasn't used to this, but he sat. He told her everything about Elena. He told her about the abuse, the women, the money, and her lies. "Holy shit a real life Mrs. Robinson times 1000." Christian laughed. "You can laugh all you want, you know this is far from funny. She abused you, Elliot, and your mother." Ana crossed her legs. "I appreciate you telling me Christian, but there are other people more important than me that deserve to hear this truth. And you know what, I'm not saying that this, the whips, is anyone's business, but the other stuff."

Ana saw Christian thinking, he knew. Ana looked at her watch. "Hey, didn't Gail say something about making dinner. I'm really hungry." They sat, talked, and laughed. Christian had never been in a normal relationship. It was amazing how he forgot about his past as long as Ana was in his presence. Then she shocked him. "So how many women have been here with you?" Christian looked down, it was too many to count. "How do you decide what happens in that room?" He looked into her eyes, seeing the curiosity. He asked her to come with him. She stopped. "Absolutely not. We will clean up first."

After they cleaned the entire kitchen. Christian took Ana to his office. He opened a filing cabinet which allowed Ana to see the numerous files. "Each girl had to sign a contract." Ana said she understood he was a powerful man. She asked to see one. Christian hesitated.

Ana watched him. "A blank one, I wouldn't want to invade anyone's privacy." Ana didn't say it out loud, but that was a lot of women. She saw his name and address with "The Dominant " beside it. The other side was blank but was clearly marked with "The Submissive". She flipped through the pages reading silently and stopped at page 3, section 1520. "The Submissive shall submit to any sexual activity demanded by the Dominant and shall do so without hesitation or argument. Haaaa!" Christian looked upset. Ana turned the pages and stopped again on page 5, appendix 3. "Soft limits, anal fisting, seems like a hard limit to me."

Christian grabbed the contract causing a paper cut across Ana's finger. She grimaced looking at the blood. Christian looked at her finger and kissed her finger. "I'm not asking that you be my submissive." Christian felt like it was a mistake all of this. "Everything should be in your room. Night Ana." Ana watched him walk away and she soon went to her own room.