"Morning," Kate purposely yells and I groan as I drag myself into the kitchen. Her smiling face hidden behind a steaming cup of coffee.

"Please don't do that ever again." I murmur as I pour myself a mug. I usually don't drink coffee but for today, I'll make an excuse. Especially with this gigantic hangover.

The taste of caffeine is satisfying as the hot liquid goes down smoothly, warming up my body. "I heard a lot of moaning coming from your bedroom last night." Kate winks at me and my eyes shot to hers.

"What?" I ask completely dumbfounded by her statement. Kate looks at me confused.

"You don't remember?" she asks and I shake my head.

"No clue what you're talking about."

"Morning ladies," I turn around to face the man who I supposedly slept with last night. I mentally slap myself! You have to be kidding me. I slept with Jacob from accounting last night!?

"Uh hi Jake." I respond and he gives me a sad smile.

"I overheard." He shrugs and I instantly feel bad. It's not like Jake's a bad guy. He's actually really nice. He's smart, good looking, and has a great personality. I'm just not looking for any type of commitment right now.

"Sorry Jake. I was really drunk. I'm sorry." Kate moves to the couch to avoid the awkward situation. Just like her to leave me in a vulnerable position.

"No it's okay. We didn't even go all the way."

"We didn't?"

"No. Listen I have to go. I have to get in early today. But for what it's worth, it was a good night for me."

"You don't hate me do you?" I ask feeling terrible.

"No, can never hate someone like you Ana. I'll see you at work." He kisses my cheek and leaves out the front door. I sigh and lean against the kitchen counter.

"Shame on you!" Kate yells again from the couch. I cringe at her loud noise before walking over to join her. "How can you let someone like that go? He's a sure catch."

"I know he is."

"Then why didn't you reel him in instead of letting him go?"

"He's not a fish Kate. Besides I'm not looking for any type of relationship right now."

"Ana, honey, you have been using that same excuse for the past two years."

"Well it's true," I mutter and sip on my coffee.

"Whatever," I hear her response but choose to ignore her as I grab my tablet that has been laying on the table and open up the news app. In my line of business, it's important to keep up with today's events. As I scroll pass the useless articles, I see one that catches my sight.

Playboy Billionaire Christian Grey Engaged!

6 Years Ago

First college class. Okay Ana, don't panic. It's going to be fun. I take a seat somewhere in the middle and wait for class to start. It's my first year at Harvard and to say I'm nervous is an understatement. I pull out my notebook and sit it on the table. I go to find a writing utensil but can't seem to find one. I start to panic.

Of course, silly me, left my brand new pack of pens on the table back in my dorm room. I silently groan to myself and close my eyes in attempt not to lose my marbles.

When I reopen them, I come face to face with a pen. I look at it confused and follow the hand that was holding it. When I looked up, I met a pair of gray eyes. Holy crap, he's hot! A young man is sitting next to me, smile plaster on his face, his shaggy long copper hair come past his ears but don't quite reach his shoulders.

"Thanks," I finally form words and accept the pen from Adonis. His smile turns into a full on grin and he nods.

"Always willing to help a fellow business major; especially on the first day. I heard the professor is tough so you have to take notes right from the start." He advises me and I nod.

"If that's true then you're a lifesaver."

"Well I'll be glad to come save your life anytime." He winks at me and I blush.

"Christian Grey." He extends his hand and I shake it.

"Anastasia Steele."

The professor arrives, ending our discussion.

Present Day

I take another glance at his picture. He's gotten rid of his shaggy hairstyle. It's cut shorter now and it suits him. He traded his jeans and t-shirt in for a designer suit. I smile at the picture.

He sure has changed. But it's a good change.

"What are you smiling at?" Kate asks and I turn away from my tablet to look up at her.

"Have you read the daily gossip page?" I ask and she shakes her head before moving closer to me and looking at the article on my tablet.

"Wow, Mr. Money Bags is engaged."

"Yeah sounds like it."

"That's shocking. What does his fiancée look like?" I swipe down and there's a picture of them posing at some event.

I've never told Kate that I dated Christian Grey before he became the CHRISTIAN GREY. If she knew, she would have a field day with that one.

First Date

Christian took us to a little Italian restaurant on the outskirts of the school. I smile at the homey feel of the small ma and pop shop.

"You like it." He states rather than ask and I nod.

"Yeah, it's a great place for first dates."

"Phew, for moment I thought you were going to hate it. Most girls would rather want an expensive dinner with all the glam."

"Well I guess I'm no one of those girls."

He smiles. "Yeah I know; it's why I like you."

"Are you sure you don't like me because I let you copy my notes?"

He lets out a chuckle. "Well I like you for that too." He winks at me and like every other time he does it, I blush.

"So tell me about yourself." I demand as I look over the menu.

"Well I was born in Detroit. My adoptive parents found me at four years old and I became a Grey. They moved us to Seattle and that's where I grew up. They adopted two more kids. Elliot, my older brother was adopted before me and my younger sister Mia, was adopted last. My mother, Grace, is a pediatrician while my father, Carrick, is lawyer turned judge."

"Wow, successful family."

"You have no idea. What about you?"

I take a sip of my water before talking. "I was born in Montesano. My real dad passed away when I was little. I don't remember much about him. My mom is a hopeless romantic, currently on husband number four."

I watch as Christian's eyebrows raise and I laugh. "Yeah I know, she's crazy. There's only one of those three that she married after my dad died that actually really cared for me. That would be husband number 2, Raymond Steele."

"Ah so you changed your name."

"Yeah he was the only real father figure I had around growing up so I wanted to bear his name. He's a great guy. I'm sure you two would get along."

"Well let's get through our first date before meeting each other's parents okay?" He jokes and I laugh.

Present Day

He eventually did meet Ray. We were about five months into our relationship when Ray came to visit me at Harvard. Just like I predicted, they got along perfectly fine. I met Christian's parents during spring break our first year of college. We went to visit his family in Seattle and they were delighted to meet me as I was to meet them.

His mother was the kindest woman I've ever met and it made me miss my mother. So the next morning, I called her and my mother requested to speak to Christian. They talked for nearly an hour on the phone. Still to this day, I had no idea what they talked about. I just heard a lot of laughing and snickering coming from Christian.

I knew from what Christian told me was that his family did very well. I didn't know how well till I saw the mansion that was their home. Christian shrugged when I commented on the size.

"You get used to it," he simply stated and I rolled my eyes at him. He hates it when I do that so he hit me on the behind and I chastised him for it. He gave me his lopsided grin and marched us into the mansion.

"Earth to Ana," Kate brought me out of my own thoughts.

"What?"

"I asked if you're going into work today?"

"Of course, we have new management visiting today. Everything has to be perfect!"

"Well you better get your cute little tooshie in gear or you're going to be late." Shit! I look down at the time on my tablet. Have I been day dreaming this long? I leap up from the couch and head straight into my room. I slip on my nicest blazer and knee length skirt. I fumble with my matching midnight blue shoes before grabbing my phone and bag.

Kate smiles at me from the couch. "Nice to know that my problems bring you entertainment Katherine." I humor her as I look around for my keys.

"Well you are entertaining Anastasia. On the kitchen counter," she motioned towards my keys and I thank her before heading out the door.

I make it to work in the nick of time. "Morning Ana," Jenny, my assistant greets me as I get off the elevator and I smile at her.

"Did the new management arrive yet?" I ask and she shakes her head.

"No not yet."

"Good, I was afraid I was going to be late."

"Do you want your tea?"

"No that's quite alright Jenny, thanks."

"Okay, the management meeting is in 15 minutes. Oh one more thing," I open the door of my office. I stop short of the entrance and do a double take. I couldn't believe my eyes. Jenny scurries off as I take in the scene before me.

My college Adonis is sitting on the couch with his feet propped up on the coffee table. Wow that article picture doesn't do him justice. His tailored gray designed suit is pressed tightly against his sculpted chest, a chest that I still remember quite well.

"Christian?" I ask and he smiles at me.

"Hello Anastasia." He stands up and straightens out his jacket and tie before stuffing his hands into his pockets.

"Hey," I state, dropping my bag in a chair and closing the door.

He walks over to me and pulls me into a surprise hug. "It's been too long Anastasia." We pull away and I try to ignore how he still smells the same as he did in college.

"Yeah it's been nearly 5 years."

"Wow time sure has passed. And look at you; doing well for yourself." He motions to my office and I giggle.

"Well not as good as you."

He shrugs and steps back to look out my office window. "Anastasia Steele, Head of Management of McGarrett Enterprises." He reads my title plaque on my desk. "It's impressive." He turns his attention back to me.

"Well not as impressive as Christian Grey, CEO and Founder of Grey Enterprises. Oh and soon to be married. Congratulations."

He nods and thanks me. "So I don't mean to be rude Christian but what are you doing all the way out here in Chicago? Long way from home."

"Sure am. But I'm here on business." A knock came at my door and I open it.

"Meeting in five Ana."

"Oh," I turn to Christian. He shakes his head.

"It's fine, go. I have some stuff to take care of anyways. Go ahead."

"Okay, it was really great seeing you again Christian."

"Likewise Ana." I give him a last smile before walking out of my office and down the hall towards the meeting room.

All the big name managers and head of departments have been called to attend this meeting. I take my seat at the table between Carl, head of accounting, and Kenneth, the human resource manager.

Mr. McGarrett walks into the room and the everyone quiets. At his age, he can still command the attention of a room filled with a hundred people. He is one of the best and most successful businessman in this entire world. I was so happy when I got this job because it meant I had the opportunity of a lifetime to work alongside him. I respect the hell out of this man and I'm sadden he has chosen to retire.

"Thank you ladies and gentlemen for joining me here today. You all know that I'm retiring from this job and I had put this business that I built on the market. After considering numerous offers, I finally signed a contract. You're here today to meet the new owner and management of McGarrett Enterprises. So let's meet him." He motions to the door and we all turn our heads as the door opens and in steps Christian Grey.

My eyes go wide. Holy shit! He's the guy who bought the company! Well duh it makes sense why he would be here. On business my sweet behind! He smiles at everyone and when his gaze reaches mine, he winks at me. I blush just like I used to and watch as he shakes hands with Mr. McGarrett.

5 years ago

"Hey," I open the door to reveal Christian standing there in the hallway of my dorm room.

"Hey Christian. What are you doing here?" I open my door wider as he stepped inside.

"I just wanted to see you."

"Okay, what's up?" I ask as he sits down on my bed. He takes a deep breath and I look at him confused. He seems nervous and dare I say scared?

"Listen, we need to talk."

"Well this isn't going to end well. No conversation ever does when it starts out with that." I joke and he doesn't laugh. Oh he's serious. I sit next to him and he takes a deep breath. He stuffs his hand into his pocket and pulls out a bulky ring.

"What's that?" I ask and he looks up at me.

"It's for you. It's my class ring from high school."

"Christian-"

"Let me finish because if I don't get this out in the next minute, I don't think I ever will."

I nod for him to continue. "I've been thinking about this for a long time and I know I should have told you sooner but I wanted to make sure myself before I told you."

He takes a pause and I put my hand over his. He gently turns over his hand and squeezes mine. "I'm leaving Ana."

"What?" I'm taken surprised by his statement.

"Harvard isn't for me. I don't fit in here. I mean I'm glad I came because I got to meet you. But other than that, I've never felt like I belonged here. My only reasoning for staying as long as I did was you. I'm going back to Seattle."

"What? Christian," he shakes his head at me.

"I know that we aren't ready for marriage. Heck I don't even know what I want to do with the rest of my life. But Ana, I know I can't ask you to come with me. Harvard is you. You were born to accomplish everything you want to do and I know that you want to graduate Harvard."

"But what about us? What about everything we have created?"

"I'm not going to lie to you and say we're going to be okay. Long distance is hard but I think it's worth a shot. It's why I'm giving you this." He lifts the class ring and hands it to me. "I want you to keep this and know that I'm thinking of you every single minute of every single day. I love you too much to let you go."

Tears prick my eyes as I take the ring from him. He pulls me into his chest and hugs me tightly.

"Don't cry baby. We'll survive this."

Present Day

Of course we didn't survive. He threw himself into creating his new company and I threw myself into my studies. We eventually drifted apart. I called him 4 months after he left Harvard and we both agreed to end it. I told him I would mail back his class ring but he told me to keep it. He has no use for it anymore. I still have it. It's hanging from an old silver chain hidden in a box in my closet at home.

I close my eyes as I sit on the balcony of my office. I had to stay late and get some paperwork done before Mr. McGarrett's retirement party tomorrow. I still can't believe Christian is my new boss. I get up from my chair and walk to the lounge. Jenny has left already so I had to get my own tea.

I grab the teabag from the cabinet, my mug, and pour hot water over the bag. "Hey," I turn around to find Jacob filling up his cup of coffee. Instant guilt from this morning overwhelms me and I blush.

"Hey Jake, what are you still doing here?"

"New boss man wanted me to work on some new files."

"Oh."

"What about you?"

"Old boss man had some paperwork for me to do before his big retirement party tomorrow."

"I see. Don't stay too late." He makes a move to leave but my big mouth stops him.

"Jake, are we cool?" I motion between us and he chuckles.

"Yeah we're cool."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, it was a drunken one-night stand."

"I am terribly sorry."

"Don't sweat it."

"Earlier this morning, you said we didn't go all the way. Exactly how far did we go?"

"Well I gave you an orgasm with my mouth then you knocked out right after."

I blush at his straight forward details. "Oh god I'm so embarrass right now." I cover my face with my hands and Jake walks over to me. He sits down his coffee and removes my hands from my face.

"Don't be. It was as enjoyable for me as it was for you. I don't regret it."

"I should at least take you out to lunch or dinner to make up for it."

He chuckles again and nods. "Deal Steele." He grabs his coffee again and kisses my cheek and wishes me goodnight before disappearing back down the hall. I let out a deep breath before grabbing my mug and turning around to head back to my desk.

"He sounds like a keeper," I jump, startled by Christian's voice. He's leaning against the wall outside of the lounge.

"You were eavesdropping."

"No you two talk very loud."

"God, this night just got even more embarrassing." He smirks and walks over to me.

"Well I do have to agree with him on one thing."

"And what's that?"

"It is enjoyable giving you an orgasm." My eyes go wide at his statement. He seems to register what he just said and shakes his head.

"Shit, I shouldn't have said that. God I'm sorry Ana. I don't know what came over me. I'm happily engaged. I-"

"It's okay. We had a past. It's fine."

"Uh I should probably go." He walks around me and leaves. I'm left flustered and slightly turned on.

"Damn Ana, you trying to give your old boss a heart attack before he retires?" Kate sarcastically comments from the door and I roll my eyes at her. I'm dressed in a deep red dress with a low v-neckline. My hair is neatly rolled into a bun and I put on the last finishing touches of my makeup.

"You look hot Steele. Should I be expecting Jacob from accounting tonight?" She laughs.

"Not funny Kate."

"I thought it was hilarious." I glare at her before I reach for my purse. I walk past her and to the front door.

"Have fun, get laid." Kate yells as I walk out the door. I drive my BMW to the McGarrett Building. I park in the underground garage before taking the elevator to the party upstairs. I take a look around at the large crowd of people who came to celebrate my boss's legacy.

"Ana," I hear my name called and I look to find Jenny and a group of my fellow colleagues gathered around a table. I walk over to them and Jenny grabs a glass of wine for me.

"Thanks."

"You look amazing Ana." Jenny compliments.

"Yeah well I usually dress this nice so I figure why not."

"Well it suits you, you should do it more often."

Just then I hear his voice and I turn to see Christian shaking hands with people.

"God I wish I lucky enough to wake up to that every morning," Jenny comments and I smirk. He has that effect on every girl, especially now. Even back then when we dated, girls were jealous of me. He never strayed from me though; he was always so faithful.

"Not to mention he's loaded. He's the perfect package. It's so unfair," Minnie complains from beside Jenny. I narrow my gaze at her. I've never liked her. She's Jordan's assistant from tech. She's always been the gold digger type.

Christian makes his rounds and eventually he catches my eye. He shakes hand with the man he's talking and directs his way towards me and the rest of the table.

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Miss Steele," he extends his hand and I shake it.

"Hello Mr. Grey." This is a business event so we got to keep our personal shit out of it.

"I hope you all are enjoying your night." He doesn't steer his gaze away from me. I hope no one else at the table caught that.

"I'm going to go find Mr. McGarrett." I remove myself from the table and walk in the direction of my boss. I approach him and he shakes my hand before kissing my cheek. I thank him for my job and he nods, telling me how great of an employee I've been for the past two years.

After a bit of chit chat, I decided I needed to go to the bathroom. As I turn around, I bump into a firm chest and spill my glass of white wine all over said chest.

"Oh god," I say in fear and look up to find Jacob staring down at me.

"Well if this isn't fate then I don't know what is." He jokes and I groan.

"I'm so sorry Jake." He smirks.

"You've been saying that a lot."

"And I mean every single one of it. I'm such a klutz."

"It's okay Ana."

"No, come on." I drag him towards the bathroom. Luckily the men's bathroom is empty. I grab one of the hand towels, wet it with warm water, and dab Jacob's shirt.

"Thank goodness it wasn't red wine." He mutters and I giggle.

"I keep screwing you over."

"It's alright Ana. It was an accident."

"I think I owe you two dinners now."

"I'll take it."

"You going to be okay?"

"Yeah I'll be fine." The quietness between us is surprisingly comfortable.

"I guess I should get out there."

"Yeah."

I hand him the towel and walk out the door.

"Funny I don't remember that being the women's bathroom." I hear Christian. I can't catch a break tonight.

"No I was just helping a friend. I spilled wine all over his shirt."

"Well you were always a klutz."

There's a pause where we just stare at each other. "You look beautiful Ana."

"You don't look so bad yourself." He moves closer and the electricity in the air thickens. "Christian." His lips land on mine.

AN: I will be updating soon, I promise. :)