fifty-shades-of-grey

“Ana, I don’t understand, you just let him make love to you?”“No, Kate, we don’t make love – we fuck – Christian’s terminology. He doesn’t dothe love thing.”“I knew there was something weird about him. He has commitment issues.”I nod, as if in agreement. Inwardly, I pine. Oh Kate... I wish I could tell you everything,everything about this strange, sad, kinky guy, and you could tell me to forget abouthim. Stop me from being a fool.“I guess it’s all a little overwhelming,” I murmur. That’s the understatement of theyear.Because I don’t want to talk about Christian any more, I ask her about Elliot. Katherine’swhole demeanor changes at the mere mention of his name, she lights up from within,beaming at me.“He’s coming over early Saturday to help load up.” She hugs the hairbrush, boy hasshe got it bad, and I feel a familiar faint stab of envy. Kate has found herself a normal man,and she looks so happy.I turn and hug her.“Oh, I meant to say. Your dad called while you were… err, occupied. Apparently Bobhas sustained some injury, so your mom and he can’t make graduation. But your dad willbe here Thursday. He wants you to call.”“Oh... my mom never called me. Is Bob okay?”“Yes. Call her in the morning. It’s late now.”“Thanks, Kate. I’m okay now. I’ll call Ray in the morning too. I think I’ll just turnin.”She smiles, but her eyes crinkle at the corners with concern.After she’s gone, I sit and read the contract again, making more notes as I go. WhenI’ve finished, I fire up the laptop, ready to respond.There’s an email from Christian in my inbox.From: Christian GreySubject: This eveningDate: May 23 2011 23:16To: Anastasia SteeleMiss SteeleI look forward to receiving your notes on the contract.Until then, sleep well baby.Christian GreyCEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings Inc.From: Anastasia SteeleSubject: IssuesDate: May 24 2011 00:02To: Christian Grey