Communicate and compromise.
She shrugs, and I have no idea what she’s thinking. About Leila? Maybe Ana needs reassuring. “I’m keeping tabs on her,” I say, “checking that she stays on her side of the continent. She’s better, Ana. Flynn has referred her to a shrink in New Haven, and all the reports are very positive. She’s always been interested in art, so…” I stop, trying to find a clue in Ana’s face as to what she’s thinking. “Don’t sweat this, Anastasia.” I squeeze her hand, and I’m heartened when she returns the gesture.
“Nice haircut, Mr. Grey.” Barry is effusive as he opens the glass door to Grey House.
“Er, thank you, Barry.”
Well, that’s a first.
“How’s your boy?” I ask.
“He’s great, sir. Doing well at school.” Barry glows with paternal pride.
I can’t help my smile. “Good to hear it.”
Ros and Sam are in the elevator.
“Haircut?” Ros asks.
“Yes. Thanks.”
“Looks good.”
“Yes,” says Sam.
“Thanks.”
What the hell has gotten into my staff?
After my update with Barney on the tablet prototype, I send an e-mail to Ana. I take a gamble that she’s managed to have her e-mail name changed.
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Flattery
Date: August 23 2011 09:54
To: Anastasia Grey
Mrs. Grey
I have received three compliments on my new haircut. Compliments from my staff are new. It must be the ridiculous smile I’m wearing whenever I think about last night. You are indeed a wonderful, talented, beautiful woman.
And all mine.
Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings, Inc.
I’m delighted when it doesn’t bounce, though I don’t get an immediate answer.
I’m between meetings when her response arrives.
From: Anastasia Grey
Subject: Trying to Concentrate Here
Date: August 23 2011 10:48
To: Christian Grey
Mr. Grey
to work and don’t want
confess that I used to cut Ray’s hair regularly? I had
to exercise his constitutional right under the
Anastasia Grey
Editor, SIP
hair. Well, damn it, that’s why she did such a good job. And she’s going
course, she is. I turn to my computer and
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Annie Oakley
23 2011
To: Anastasia Grey
Mrs. Grey
delighted to see you have spoken to the IT dept
shall sleep safe in my bed knowing that my
Christian Grey
& Hoplophobe, Grey Enterprises Holdings,
From: Anastasia Grey
Subject: Long Words
August 23
To: Christian Grey
Mr. Grey
me
prowess in general, and I think you know what I’m
Anastasia Grey
Editor, SIP
reply makes
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Gasp!
23 2011
To: Anastasia Grey
Mrs. Grey
you flirting with
Christian Grey
Grey Enterprises
From: Anastasia Grey
Subject: Would you rather…
August 23
To: Christian Grey
with someone
Anastasia Grey
Brave Editor, SIP
From: Christian Grey
Subject: Grrrrr
23
To: Anastasia Grey
NO!
Christian Grey
Grey Enterprises Holdings,
From: Anastasia Grey
Subject: Wow…
August 23 2011
To: Christian Grey
me? ’Cause
Anastasia Grey
(in a good
love making her squirm via
From: Christian Grey
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