Chapter 117


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    “You can’t,” she grumbles, and makes a feeble effort to fight me off. “Let me go.”


    I pout and she grins. Outlining my lips with her finger, she smiles, leans up, and kisses me. I close my eyes and


    enjoy the feel of her lips on mine.


    I release her. She needs to go. “Taylor will take you. Quicker than finding somewhere to park. He’s waiting outside


    the building.”


    “Okay. Thank you,” she says. “Enjoy yourzy morning, Mr. Grey. I wish I could stay, but the man who owns the


    “Personally, Miss Steele, I have no doubt that he would approve. In fact, he might insist on it.”


    “Why are you staying in bed? It’s not like you.”


    Crossing my hands behind my head, I lean back and give her a broad smile. “Because I can, Miss Steele.”


    She shakes her head in mock disgust. “Laters, baby.” She blows me a kiss and hurries out the door. I hear her


    footsteps tter down the hallway and then all is quiet.


    Ana’s left for the day.


    And I miss her already.


    I grab my phone with the intention of writing an e-mail to her. But what should I say? I told her so muchst night


    —I don’t want to frighten her off with any more…revtions.


    Keep it simple, Grey.


    * * *


    From: Christian Grey


    Subject: Missing you


    Date: June 15 2011 09:05


    To: Anastasia Steele


    Please use your ckBerry.


    x


    Christian Grey


    CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.


    I look around my bedroom and ponder how empty it feels without her. I type an e-mail to her personal ount. I


    need to make sure she’s using her phone, because I don’t want anyone at SIP reading our e-mails.


    * * *


    Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.


    From: Christian Grey


    Subject: Missing you


    Date: June 15 2011 09:06


    To: Anastasia Steele


    My bed is too big without you.


    Looks like I’ll have to go to work after all.


    Even megalomaniac CEOs need something to do.


    x


    Christian Grey


    Twiddling His Thumbs CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.


    I hope that will elicit a smile. I press send, then call Flynn’s office. I leave a message. If Ana wants to see Flynn,


    she should see Flynn. With that done, I climb out of bed and head into the bathroom. After all, I do have a meeting


    with the mayor today.


    I’M RAVENOUS AFTER YESTERDAY evening’s events. I never ate dinner. Mrs. Jones has prepared a full


    breakfast for me—eggs, bacon, ham, hash browns, waffles, and toast. Gail has gone to town; she’s in her


    element. While I’m eating, I get a response from Ana. Her work e-mail!


    * * *


    From: Anastasia Steele


    Subject: All Right for Some


    Date: June 15 2011 09:27


    To: Christian Grey


    My boss is mad.


    I me you for keeping me upte with your…shenanigans.


    You should be ashamed of yourself.


    Anastasia Steele


    Assistant to Jack Hyde, Editor, SIP


    Oh, Ana, I’m more ashamed of myself than you will ever know.


    * * *


    From: Christian Grey


    Subject: Shenaniwhatagans?


    Date: June 15 2011 09:32


    To: Anastasia Steele


    You don’t have to work, Anastasia.


    You have no idea how appalled I am at my shenanigans.


    But I like keeping you upte ;)


    Please use your ckBerry.


    Oh, and marry me, please.


    Christian Grey


    CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.


    Mrs. Jones is hovering about in the background while I eat my breakfast.


    “More coffee, Mr. Grey?”


    “Please.”


    Ana’s responsees through on my phone.


    * * *


    From: Anastasia Steele


    Subject: Living to make


    Date: June 15 2011 09:35


    To: Christian Grey


    I know your natural inclination is toward nagging, but just stop.


    I need to talk to your shrink.


    Only then will I give you my answer.


    I am not opposed to living in sin.


    Anastasia Steele


    Assistant to Jack Hyde, Editor, SIP


    For fuck’s sake, Ana!


    * * *


    From: Christian Grey


    Subject: BLACKBERRY


    Date: June 15 2011 09:40


    To: Anastasia Steele


    Anastasia, if you are going to start discussing Dr. Flynn, then USE YOUR BLACKBERRY.


    This is not a request.


    Christian Grey


    Now Pissed CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.


    My phone rings, and it’s Flynn’s PA. He can see me tomorrow evening at 7:00. I ask her to have Flynn call me; I’ll


    need to ask him about bringing Ana to the session.


    “I’ll see if I can schedule a callter.”


    “Thanks, J.”


    I also want to know how Le is this morning.


    I send another e-mail to Ana’s ount. This time my tone is a little softer.


    * * *


    From: Christian Grey


    Subject: Discretion


    Date: June 15 2011 09:50


    To: Anastasia Steele


    Is the better part of valor.


    Please use discretion…your work e-mails are monitored.


    HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO TELL YOU THIS?


    Yes. Shouty capitals as you say. USE YOUR BLACKBERRY.


    Dr. Flynn can see us tomorrow evening.


    x


    Christian Grey


    Still Pissed CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.


    I hope that will please her.


    “Two for dinner?” Gail asks.


    “Yes. Mrs. Jones. Thanks.”


    I take ast swig of coffee and set my cup down. I like bantering with Ana over breakfast. If she marries me, she


    could be here every morning.


    Marriage. A wife.


    Grey, what were you thinking?


    What changes will I need to make if she agrees to marry me? I get up and stroll to the bathroom. I stop by the


    stairway to the upper floor. On impulse, I head up the stairs to the yroom. Unlocking the door, I step inside.


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