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"We will fuck in the car at a tiht noant to take you on every available surface ofoddess performs four arabesques and a pas de Basque
"Yes" Jeez, I sound so breathy, desperate
He leans forward a fraction I closehappens After aat , but before I can say anything, he distracts me once more
"If I kiss you noon&039;t make it into the apartment Co? He cliain, ait for the elevator,with anticipation Christian holdshis thuh me Oh, I want his hands on all of h
"So, what happened to instant gratification?" I murmur while ait
Christian smirks down at me
"It&039;s not appropriate in every situation, Anastasia"
"Since when?"
"Since this evening"
"Why are you torturing me so?"
"Tit for tat, Miss Steele"
"How a you?"
"I think you know"
I gaze up at him and his expression is difficult to read He wants my answer that&039;s it
"I&039; shyly
He tugs rabs the hair at the nape of ently so my head tips back
"What can I do tome off balance once more I blink at him - at his lovely, serious, desperate expression
"Give roans and finally he kissesand hard Then we&039;re in the elevator, and we&039;re all hands and ers and hair Desire, thick and strong, lances through ainst the wall, pinning me with his hips, one hand inme in place
"You own me," he whispers "My fate is in your hands, Ana"
His words are intoxicating, and in my overheated state, I want to rip off his clothes
I push off his jacket, and as the elevator arrives at the apartment, we tumble out into the foyer
Christian pinsto the floor, and his hand travels upmine He hoists up my dress
"First surface here," he breathes and abruptly he lifts s around me"
I do as I&039;m told, and he turns and laysbetween s I&039; Huh? Reaching into his jeans pocket, he fishes out a foil packet and hands it tohis fly
"Do you kno much you turn me on?"
"What?" I pant "No I"
"Well, you do," he rabs the foil packet fromteasing, I want hiazes down at me as he rolls on the condos wider
Positioning himself, he pauses "Keep your eyes open I want to see you," he whispers and clasping both my hands with his, he sinks slowly intois so exquisite What I&039;ve been waiting for after all his teasing Oh, the fullness, this feeling I groan and arch htening his hands onsharply into me so that I cry out
I blink my eyes open, and he stares down at me wide-eyed Slowly he withdraws then sinks intoan Ah , but he says nothing Seeing his arousal, his reaction to h ray eyes burn into lory in it, watching hiether
I call out as I explode around him, and Christian follows
"Yes, Ana!" he cries He collapses onhis head on s are still wrapped around him, and under the patient, ainst le to catch my breath
He raises his head to look at me "I&039; up, he kisses me
I lie naked in Christian&039;s bed, sprawled over his chest, panting Holy cow - does his energy ever wane? Christian trails his fingers up and down my back
"Satisfied, Miss Steele?"
Imy head, I turn unfo-cused eyes to hileto kiss his chest
He tenses momentarily, and I plant a soft kiss in his chest hair, breathing in his unique Christian smell, mixed with sweat and sex It&039;s heady He rolls onto his side so I&039;azes down at me
"Is sex like this for everyone? I&039; suddenly shy
He grins "I can&039;t speak for everyone, but it&039;s pretty damned special with you, Anastasia" He bends and kisses me
"That&039;s because you&039;re pretty da up at hi his face He blinks down at me at a loss
"It&039;s late Go to sleep," he says He kissesin bed
"You don&039;t like compliments"
"Go to sleep, Anastasia"
Hmm But he is pretty damned special Jeez why doesn&039;t he realize this?
"I loved the house," Ifor a rin
"I love you Go to sleep" He nuzzlesof sunsets and French doors and wide staircases and a s and giggling as I chase hio, baby" Christian kisses me just belowI turn to face him, but he&039;s up and dressed and fresh and delicious, leaning over me
"What time is it?" Oh no I don&039;t want to be late
"Don&039;t panic I have a breakfast ainstout beneath hiht and creaky from all our exploits yesterday I wrap o"
He cocks his head to one side and raises his eyebrow "Miss Steele - are you trying to keep a man from an honest day&039;s work?"
I nod sleepily at hi as you are, I have to go" He kissesa really sharp dark navy suit, white shirt and navy tie, and he looks every inch the CEO the hot CEO"Laters, baby," heat the clock I note it&039;s already seven - I et up
In the shower, inspiration hits ht of another birthday present for Christian
It&039;s so difficult to buy soiven hiht at the tourist shop, but this is one present that will really be formyself in anticipation as I switch off the shower I just have to prepare it
In the walk-in closet, I put on a dark red fitted dress with a square neckline, cut quite low Yes, this will do for work
Now for Christian&039;s present I start ru for his ties In the bottom drawer I find those faded, ripped jeans, the ones he wears in the playroo my whole hand Oh my, the e, black, flat cardboard box It piques my interest i like I&039; it out, I shake it It&039;s heavy as if it holds papers or manuscripts I cannot resist, I open the lid - and quickly shut it again Holy fuck - photographs from the Red Room The shock e from my brain Why did I open the box? Why has he kept them?
I shudder My subconscious scowls at et the up I notice his ties are hanging at the end of his clothes rail I find my favorite and exit quickly
I try to tell myself those photos are BA - Before Ana My subconscious nods with approval, but it&039;s with a heavier heart that I head into the main room for breakfast Mrs Jones s all right, Ana?" she asks kindly
"Yes," I murmur, distracted "Do you have a key to the um, playroom?"
She pauses momentarily, surprised
"Yes, of course" She unclips a small bunch of keys from her belt "What would you like for breakfast, dear?" she asks as she hands "
I feel ift now but only since the discovery of those photographs Nothing&039;s changed,at lasses That picture was hot, oddess chips in, and mentally I scowl at her Yes it was - too hot for me
What else does he have hidden away? Quickly I ferret through the museum chest, take what I need, and lock the playroom door behind me Wouldn&039;t do for Jose to discover this!
I hand the keys back to Mrs Jones and sit down to devour raph ie dances unwelcome around my mind I wonder who it was? Leila perhaps?
On my drive in to work, I debate whether or not to tell Christian I found his photographs
No, screams my subconscious, her Edvard Munch face on I decide she&039;s probably right
As I sit down at my desk, my Blackberry buzzes
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Surfaces
Date: June 17, 2011 08:59
To: Anastasia Steele
I calculate that there are at least 30 surfaces to go I a forward to each and every one of them Then there&039;s the floors, the walls - and let&039;s not forget the balcony
After that there&039;s my office
Miss you x
Christian Grey
Priapic CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings Inc
His e-mail makes me smile, and all my earlier reservations evaporate It&039;s ht&039;s sexcapades flood ht I wonder idly what the feht be?
From: Anastasia Steele
Subject: Romance?
Date: June 17, 2011 09:03
To: Christian Grey
Mr GreyYou have a one-track mind
I missed you at breakfast
But Mrs Jones was very acco
Ax
Froued
Date: June 17, 2011 09:07
To: Anastasia Steele
What was Mrs Jones acco about?
What are you up to Miss Steele?
Christian Grey
Curious CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings Inc
How does he know?
Fro Nose
Date: June 17, 2011 09:10
To: Christian Grey
Wait and see - it&039;s a surprise
I need to work let me be
Love you
A x
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Frustrated
Date: June 17, 2011 09:12
To: Anastasia Steele
I hate it when you keep things from me
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings Inc
I stare at the small screen of my Blackberry The vehemence implicit in his e-mail takes me by surprise Why does he feel like this? It&039;s not like I&039;raphs of my exes
Fro you
Date: June 17, 2011 09:14
To: Christian Grey
It&039;s for your birthday
Another surprise
Don&039;t be so petulant
A x
He doesn&039;t reply i so I can&039;t dwell on it for too long
When I next glance at my Blackberry, to my horror I realize it&039;s four in the afternoon
Where has the day gone? Still no ain
From: Anastasia Steele
Subject: Hello
Date: June 17, 2011 16:03
To: Christian Grey
Are you not talking tofor a drink with Jose, and that he&039;s staying with us tonight
Please rethink about joining us
A x
He doesn&039;t reply, and I feel a frisson of unease I hope he&039;s okay Calling his et his voicee in his most clipped tone"Hi um it&039;s e
I&039;ve never had to leave one for hi up Of course he&039;ll know it&039;s you, idiot! My subconscious rolls her eyes athis PA Andrea but decide that&039;s a step too far Reluctantly I continue s unexpectedly and my heart jumps Christian! But no - it&039;s Kate, my best friend finally!
"Ana!" she shouts from wherever she is
"Kate! Are you back? I&039;ve missed you"
"Me, too I have so much to tell you We&039;re at Sea-Tac - les in a most un-Kate-like way
"Cool I have so much to tell you, too"
"See you back at the apart drinks with Jose Join us"
"Jose&039;s in town? Sure! Text me where"
"Okay" I beam My best friend is hoood, Ana?"
"Yeah, I&039;m fine"
"Still with Christian?"
"Yes"
"Good Laters!"
Oh, not her as well Elliot&039;s influence knows no bounds
"Yeah - laters, baby" I grin and she hangs up
Wow Kate is ho to tell her all that has happened? I should write it down so I don&039;t forget anything
An hour later s - Christian? No, it&039;s Claire
"You should see the guy asking for you in reception How couys, Ana?"
Jose lance at the clock - it&039;s five fifty-five, and a sh es
"Ana, ! You look great So grown up" He grins ata ss me hard "And tall," he mutters in amazement
"It&039;s just the shoes, Jose You don&039;t look so bad yourself"
He&039;s wearing jeans, a black T-shirt, and a black and white check flannel shirt
"I&039;ll grab o"
"Cool I&039;ll wait here"
I pick up two Rolling Rocks from the crowded bar and head over to the table where Jose is seated
"You found Christian&039;s place okay?"
"Yeah I haven&039;t been inside I just delivered the photos to the service elevator Souy named Taylor took them up Looks like quite a place"
"It is You should see inside"
"Can&039;t wait Salud, Ana Seattle agrees with you"
I flush as we clink bottles It&039;s Christian that agrees with me "Salud Tell me about your show and hoent"
He beams and launches into the story He sold all but three of his photos, which has taken care of his student loans and left him some cash to spare
"And I&039;ve been commissioned to do some landscapes for the Portland Tourist Authority Pretty cool, huh?" he finishes proudly
"Oh Jose - that&039;s wonderful Not interfering with your studies though?" I frown at hione and three of the guys I used to hang out with, I have more time"
"No hot babe to keep you busy? Last ti on your every word" I arch an eyebrow at hih for uez, lady killer" I giggle
"Hey - I have uely hurt, and I am chastened
"Sure you do" I mollify hiing, becoood," I murmur
"Serious, you say?"
"Yes Serious"
"He&039;s not too old for you?"
"Oh Jose You knohat my mom says - I was born old"
Jose&039;s mouth twists wryly
"How is your er zone
"Ana!"
I turn and there&039;s Kate with Ethan She looks gorgeous: sun-kissed, bleached strawber-ry-blond hair, golden tan, and beaht white jeans All eyes are on Kate I leap up fro Oh how I&039;ve missed this woman!
She pushesaze
"You&039;ve lost weight A lot of weight And you look different Grown up What&039;s been going on?" she says, all mother hen, concerned and bossy "I like your dress Suits you"
"A lot&039;s happened since you went away I&039;ll tell you later e&039;re on our own" I ah Inquisition just yet She regards ently
"Yes," I s where Christian is
"Cool"
"Hi, Ethan" I grin at hi
"Hi, Ana," he whispers in my ear
Jose frowns at him
"Hoas lunch with Mia?" I ask Ethan
"Interesting," he says cryptically
Oh?
"Ethan - you know Jose?"
"We&039;veEthan as they shake hands
"Yeah, at Kate&039;s place in Vancouver," Ethan says, sht -
who&039;s for a drink?"
I make my way to the restrooms While there I text Christian our location; perhaps he&039;ll join us There are no missed calls from him and no e-mails This is not like him
"Whassup, Ana?" Jose asks as I come back to the table
"I can&039;t reach Christian I hope he&039;s okay"
"He&039;ll be fine Like another beer?"
"Sure"
Kate leans across "Ethan says soun?"
"Well yeah" I shrug apologetically Oh jeez - do we have to do this now?
"Ana - what the hell&039;s been going on?" Kate stops abruptly and checks her phone
"Hi, baby," she says when she answers it Baby! She frowns and looks at me "Sure,"
she says and turns to me "It&039;s Elliot he wants to talk to you"
"Ana" Elliot&039;s voice is clipped and quiet, and ?"
"It&039;s Christian He&039;s not back from Portland"
"What? What do you "
"Charlie Tango?" I whisper as all the breath leaves my body "No!"