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tell him that, and I’m sure he’s not ready to hear it, if he ever wants to hear it. I scowl atmy computer and decide that whatever I cook, I will make bread.My mom has decided on gazpacho soup and a barbecue with steaks marinated in oliveoil, garlic, and lemon. Christian likes meat, and it’s simple to do. Bob has volunteeredto man the BBQ grill. What is it about men and fire, I ponder as I trail after my motherthrough the supermarket with the shopping cart?As we browse the raw meat cabinet, my phone rings. I scramble for it, thinking it maybe Christian. I don’t recognize the number.“Hello?” I answer breathlessly.“Anastasia Steele?”“Yes.”“It’s Elizabeth Morgan from SIP.”“Oh – hi.”“I’m calling to offer you the job of assistant to Mr. Jack Hyde. We’d like you to starton Monday.”“Wow. That’s great. Thank you!”“You know the salary details?”“Yes. Yes… that’s – I mean, I accept your offer. I’d love to come and work for you.”“Excellent. We’ll see you Monday at 8:30 a.m.?”“See you then. Goodbye. And thank you.”I beam at my mom.“You have a job?”I nod gleefully, and she squeals and hugs me in the middle of Publix supermarket.“Congratulations, darling! We have to buy some champagne!” She’s clapping herhands and jumping up and down. Is she forty-two or twelve?I glance down at my phone and frown, there’s a missed call from Christian. He neverphones me. I call him straight back.“Anastasia,” he answers immediately.“Hi,” I murmur shyly.“I have to return to Seattle. Something’s come up. I am on my way to Hilton Headnow. Please apologize to your mother – I can’t make dinner.” He sounds very businesslike.“Nothing serious, I hope?”“I have a situation which I have to deal with. I’ll see you Friday. I’ll send Taylor tocollect you from the airport if I can’t come myself.” He sounds cold. Angry even. But forthe first time, I don’t immediately think it’s me.“Okay. I hope you sort out your situation. Have a safe flight.”“You too, baby,” he breathes, and with those words, my Christian is back briefly. Thenhe hangs up.Oh no. The last ‘situation’ he had was my virginity. Jeez, I hope it’s nothing like that.I gaze at my mom. Her earlier jubilation has metamorphosed into concern.“It’s Christian, he’s had to go back to Seattle. He apologizes.”
“Oh! That’s a shame, darling. We can still have our barbecue, and now we have somethingto celebrate – your new job! You have to tell me all about it.”It’s late afternoon, and Mom and I are lying beside the pool. My mother has relaxed to thepoint where she is literally horizontal now that Mr. Megabucks is not coming to dinner. AsI lie in the sun, endeavoring to lose the pale, I think about yesterday evening and breakfasttoday. I think about Christian, and my ridiculous grin refuses to subside. It keeps creepingacross my face, unbidden and disconcerting, as I recall our various conversations and whatwe did… what he did.There seems to be tidal shift in Christian’s attitude. He denies it but – he admits he’strying for more. What could have changed? What has altered since he sent his long emailand when I saw him yesterday? What has he done? I sit up suddenly, almost spilling myDr. Pepper. He had dinner with… her. Elena.Holy Fuck!My scalp prickles at the realization. Did she say something to him? Oh… to have beena fly on the wall during their dinner. I could have landed in her soup or on her wine glassand choked her.“What is it, Ana, honey?” Mom asks, startled from her torpor.“I’m just having a moment, Mom. What time is it?”“About 6:30 p.m., darling.”Hmm… he won’t have landed yet. Can I ask him? Should I ask him? Or perhaps shehas nothing to do with it. I fervently hope so. What did I say in my sleep? Crap… someunguarded remark while dreaming about him, I bet? Whatever it is, or was, I hope the seaof change is coming from within him and not because of her.I am sweltering in this damned heat. I need another dip in the pool.As I get ready for bed, I switch on my computer. I have heard nothing from Christian.Not even a word that he’s arrived safely.From: Anastasia SteeleSubject: Safe Arrival?Date: June 2 2011 22:32 ESTTo: Christian GreyDear SirPlease let me know that you have arrived safely. I am starting to worry. Thinking of you.Your Ana. xThree minutes later, I hear the ping from my email in-box.From: Christian Grey
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First published by The Writer’s C
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I am indebted to the following peop
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“Ana, I’m sorry. It took me nin
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Perhaps Mr. Grey insists on all his
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energies accordingly. I think it wa
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“Are you gay, Mr. Grey?”He inha
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My heart is pounding. The elevator
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“You look better. Did you eat you
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“How are things with you, Ana?”
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Cable ties?“We stock various leng
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“Um.” I feel the color in my ch
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Kate is ecstatic.“But what was he
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I am restless that night, tossing a
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“Certainly, sir,” Taylor replie
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I go crimson. I was just thinking a
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Holy shit. He’s remembering the
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“Are you okay?” he whispers. He
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“I’ve got this,” I breathe, f
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Do I need a visual reminder of the
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“I’ve found one Tess first edit
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I wait at the bar for what feels li
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“Oh?” I don’t understand.“H
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Holy hell, he’s been working out.
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he’s so antagonizing too; he’s
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He glares at me as if I have offend
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All night!“Yes. On call tomorrow
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advantage, his tongue expertly expl
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“It is, isn’t it?” he grins,
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continues to kiss Kate, sweeping he
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“Yes, it’s been a long day for
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eneath my lashes. He has a beautifu
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on top of the building, and I’m n
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“Aren’t you even going to read
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But what dominates the room is a be
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“No. I told you, I don’t sleep
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Oh… that surprises me. Before I c
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“No, I don’t think that’s a g
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I shrug.“No one’s really, you k
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“I like brunettes,” he murmurs,
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lace and slowly circles around me -
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“You are mine,” he whispers.
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those same fingers have expertly ha
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Light fills the room, coaxing me fr
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ollection, and my muscles contract
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His mouth is a hard line.“Okay, t
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“Yeah,” he challenges. “Got t
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“Whoa… Ana.” His eyes fly ope
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“Don’t move your hands, or we j
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“What do you mean he’s not alon
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“Anastasia, you could be wearing
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“Ros, what’s the issue?” he s
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my smile. He opens the door for me
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“Oh.” My brain has frozen, stun
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“Come.” Taking my hand in his,
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“Tell me about Elliot the over-us
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The phone rings again. It’s Ellio
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3 The Dominant and the Submissive a
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15.6 In training and in the adminis
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Sleep:The Submissive will ensure sh
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How much pain does the submissive w
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“Yes,” I answer cautiously.“I
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Christian GreyCEO, Grey Enterprises
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To: Christian GreySir… I had a ve
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I type Submissive into Wikipedia.Ha
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I stop beside a large spruce and pu
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“I didn’t think you were famili
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I hear another clink of ice, and th
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“See, I knew you had a sense of h
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his car door, he smiles his breatht
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Dear Mr. GreyHere is my list of iss
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The following day, I call my mom wh
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mise of one’s integrity.AnaFrom:
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Kate and I concentrate on packing,
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“Impatient as ever, Miss Steele.
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clear. I have never taken drugs. In
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“You’re very verbose.”He smil
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“If you were my sub, you wouldn
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“Christian, I have to think about
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His email makes me weep more. I am
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could dream sex. Was it something I
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glimpse his tie. Holy shit… that
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I frown as he hands me my degree.
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The marquee is immense, and crowded
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I blush scarlet.“You look lovely,
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From: Christian GreySubject: Tonigh
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“Hi.” I feel unbearably shy whe
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I frown, trying to process his word
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My heart slams against my chest, an
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• Blindfolding• Gagging• Bond
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Oh my… where’s this going?He cl
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I obey immediately, and my breasts
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I admire my handiwork and him. He r
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won’t tell me. I cock my head to
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“Ugly, how?”“Oh you know, exp
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And he’s inside me, quickly filli
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“Oh, darling. I wish I could be w
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I hit send.From: Christian GreySubj
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is completely fucked up. Why is he
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Holy shit. Now we’re getting some
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The candle flame is too hot. It fli
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To: Christian GreyDear Mr. GreyYou
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From: Christian GreySubject: Stalke
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“Miss Steele?” the courier asks
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“Oh yes, of course. Come in, I’
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“I know. I’m sorry I didn’t r
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Ladies, Good luck in your new home,
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Provocateur or wherever he bought i
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Dr. Greene is tall, blond, and imma
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“Chicken caesar salad okay with y
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I turn immediately, no hesitation.
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ack into the now. I want to run my
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“You see most of your fear is in
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holding my head in place. Very slow
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Soft lips brush across my temple, l
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We glide around the dining table, o
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He smirks at me.“Ditto, baby,”
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“Yes, for internships at two publ
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quail at the thought. I haven’t s
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I hang on to his hips as I’m tipp
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His mouth drops open slightly in su
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“I don’t believe I deserve it M
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“Erm… I don’t think that’s
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“Well, if you’re really unlucky
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“Anastasia, you know where the ba
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“Come here.”I stand in front of
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He spanks me twice more, and then h
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I clamber out of bed feeling stiff,
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with ease, luxuriating in me, enjoy
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Christian is still nowhere to be se
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My flight is booked; my mother is i
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“You and boho chic.” She cocks
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From: Christian GreySubject: My day
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From: Christian GreySubject: Even T
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Page 326 and 327: Are you growling at me Miss Steele?
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