Chapter 13

ONE MONTH LATER

A month has passed since I began dating Christian. I have been a surprisingly good month. I completed my project with Elliot in the scheduled time frame. He was pleased with the outcome; which sent a lot of clients to IP House as a result of his gratitude, never mind that he paid us for the commissioned job.

We have managed to have a few get-togethers at both mines and Christians apartment. Lily had seemed to take a liking to Elliot I suspected she would. They have been on dates for the past week. I am so happy for her. Elliot is no doubt putting a smile on her face. We had a little bump in the road when Christian found out how great Lily was at her job. God! that was a stressful afternoon.

Flashback

I'm seated in my office going over our financial reports. For this month there has been an increase in our revenue. I began thinking about buying an Outdoor Advertising Company.

"I should run this by Lily." As if she knew I was thinking about her she called.

"Hey, Lil. I was about to call you about a business decision."

"Really. I was checking if you're free to have lunch with El and I. We are around the corner from your building," she answered.

"Christian is coming by for lunch, but I can text him the change of plans."

"Hey, Lil. I was about to call you about a business decision."

"Oh great! See you soon hon. We'll talk then." she responds excitedly.

Just as I ended the call with Lily, I informed Christian of our change in plans. Ten minutes later we were seated in a secluded area of the restaurant having lunch. The conversation was going strong everyone was enjoying their meal.

"So Ana what were you calling to discuss earlier?"

"Oh. I got our finance review our revenue has increased. More money in my pocket. It then occurred to me that I could purchase an outdoor advertising agency. It would not be hard to have our research analyst find the appropriate company. What do you think?"

Lily listened attentively. Marketing was her wheelhouse. But she started out in business development. "Firstly congrats. This meal in on you." she laughed.

"Hell no! It isn't. " Christian shouted.

Lily and I rolled our eyes in response, while Elliot laughed.

"Secondly. Can you manage to acquire a new company? I recently did some outsourcing for MainLine Outdoor Advertising majority of what they needed was outsourced due to bad money management. I remember a time that Suncorp Logistics used them for digital billboards." she continued.

"That's the market I want to obtain if I acquire them I have media, radio, print and outdoors. I'm getting excited thinking about it. How bad in debt are they? "

"I emailed Suncorp R&D Manager. She did a quick research. They are 2.5 million in debt this only accounts for unpaid outsourcing commissions. Their finance department has been doing a poor job." Lily answers.

"You are good GEH could use you." Christian remarks.

"Thank you. I'm sure Grey House has competent marketers," she answers. "Lillian. I don't need competent. I need the best."

"For the sake of both our relationships I have to decline the offer. I vent to Ana about what an ass my boss is. You are going to present me with an NDA which is going to prevent me from doing this. To make matters worse, my boyfriend and best friend are close to the person who I'd be calling an ass." she said in closing.

That moment was like watching a tennis match. To say Christian was unhappy was an understatement. Granted he did not show his ire at lunch, however, once we got in the car after saying our goodbyes it came tumbling down. He went on about being turned down by Lily. At that moment it became clear that no one has ever turned down Christian Grey. I called Lily and had her listen to his rant. Christian sought her for days until she conceded.

The following week, I had a meeting with my legal team about buying MainLine. They did the relevant research and auditing. It turned out I would be doing them a favour. We approached the founder he was heartbroken but immediately took the offer. I was happy he wasn't hesitant. We assured him his company was in good hands.

For the past weeks, I have been busy with pitches. Time has gone by so quickly that I almost forgot I am meeting with the CEO to sign the final paperwork for MainLine Outdoors. I wish could send someone else in my place. All I have wanted to do all day is walk into GEH and have Christian fuck me on his desk. Through my doing, I told Christian I did not want to rush things. It was on one of those nights we went out on a date. Things were getting hot and heavy in the car. I became so nervous the moment had arrived that I blurted out 'let us take things slow' as he was loosening my bra. He promised me that night he would not touch me until I begged him. So far he has kept his word. It is so frustrating because this man is sex on legs. The intercom sounded with Charlene reminding me of my meeting.

I head to the boardroom hoping that I am the last to arrive. I greeted the gentlemen and one lady around the table apologising for being late. Before we knew it, all the papers were signed making me the new owner of MainLine. We shook hands while saying our farewells and good luck. One of our agreements was that I would maintain some of the staff which seemed reasonable. In the spur of the moment, I decided to text Christian.

Guess who the new owner of MainLine Outdoors is? - Anastasia

Congrats! Baby. We should celebrate at the Mile High Club. We could invite everyone. My parents are itching to meet you. Thanks to Elliot. - Christain G.

I was thinking along the line of a private celebration. You, me, a bottle of champagne accompanied by chocolate covered strawberries. Attire - no clothes. Your place or mine? - Anastasia.

I love the way you beg Ms Steele. I'll have Taylor pick you up after work. I'd like to celebrate on every surface of the penthouse. - Christian G.

You don't have to send Taylor. I have some errands. I'll drive over when I'm through. - Anastasia

Errands huh? Business or leisure? - Christian G.

You'll never know. See you later Mr Grey. - Anastasia

I'll be waiting, Ms Steele. - Christian G.