Fifty Shades Trilogy 01 - Fifty Shades of Grey

used by anyone who wants to go into publishing. Impeccable?
Compared to what, pray tell? And what do you need to ask about Mrs. Jones? I’m intrigued.
    Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings Inc.

    From: Anastasia Steele
    Subject: You and Mrs. Jones
    Date: May 30 2011 19:17
    To: Christian Grey
    Dear Sir
Language evolves and moves on. It is an organic thing. It is not stuck in an ivory tower, hung with expensive works of art and overlooking most of Seattle with a helipad stuck on its roof.
Impeccable – compared to the other times we have… what’s your word… oh yes… fucked. Actually the fucking has been pretty impeccable, period, in my humble opinion – but then as you know I have very limited experience.
Is Mrs. Jones an ex-sub of yours?
Ana
    My finger hovers once more over the send button, and I press it.

    From: Christian Grey
    Subject: Language. Watch Your Mouth!
    Date: May 30 2011 19:22
    To: Anastasia Steele
    Anastasia
Mrs. Jones is a valued employee. I have never had any relationship with her beyond our professional one. I do not employ anyone I’ve had any sexual relations with. I am shocked that you would think so. The only person I would make an exception to this rule is you – because you are a bright young woman with remarkable negotiating skills. Though, if you continue to use such language, I may have to reconsider taking you on here. I am glad you have limited experience. Your experience will continue to be limited – just to me. I shall take impeccable as a compliment – though with you, I’m never sure if that’s what you mean or if your sense of irony is getting the better of you – as usual.
    Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings Inc. From His Ivory Tower

    From: Anastasia Steele
    Subject: Not for all the Tea in China
    Date: May 30 2011 19:27
    To: Christian Grey
    Dear Mr. Grey
I think I have already expressed my reservations about working for your company. My views on this have not changed, are not changing, and will not change, ever. I must leave you now as Kate has returned with food. My sense of irony and I bid you goodnight.
I will contact you once I’m in Georgia.
Ana

    From: Christian Grey
    Subject: Even Twinings English Breakfast Tea?
    Date: May 30 2011 19:29
    To: Anastasia Steele
    Goodnight Anastasia.
I hope you and your sense of irony have a safe flight.
    Christian Grey
CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings Inc.

    Kate and I pull up outside the drop-off area at Sea-Tac Airport terminal. Leaning across, she hugs me.
    “Enjoy Barbados, Kate. Have a wonderful holiday.”
    “I’ll see you when I get back. Don’t let old moneybags grind you down.”
    “I won’t.”
    We hug again – and then I’m on my own. I head over to check-in and stand in line, waiting with my carry-on luggage. I haven’t bothered with a suitcase, just a smart rucksack that Ray gave me for my last birthday.
    “Ticket please?” The bored young man behind the desk holds up his hand without looking at me.
    Mirroring his boredom, I hand over my ticket and my driver’s license as ID. I am hoping for a window seat if at all possible.
    “Okay, Miss Steele. You’ve been upgraded to first class.”
    “What?”
    “Ma’am, if you’d like to go through to the first class lounge and await your flight there.” He seems to have woken up and is beaming at me like I’m the Christmas Fairy and the Easter Bunny rolled into one.
    “Surely there’s some mistake.”
    “No, no.” He checks his computer screen again. “Anastasia Steele – upgrade.” He simpers at me.
    Ugh. I narrow my eyes. He hands me my boarding pass, and I head towards the first class lounge muttering under my breath. Damn Christian Grey, interfering control freak – he just can’t leave well enough alone.

I am manicured, massaged, and I’ve had two glasses of champagne. The First Class lounge has many redeeming features. With each sip of Moet, I feel slightly more inclined to forgive Christian and his intervention. I open up my MacBook, hoping to test the theory that it works anywhere on the planet.

    From: Anastasia Steele
    Subject: Over-Extravagant Gestures
    Date: May 30 2011 21:53
    To: Christian Grey
    Dear Mr. Grey
What really alarms me is how you knew which flight I was on.
Your stalking knows no bounds. Let’s hope that Dr. Flynn is back from vacation.
I have had a manicure, a back massage, and two glasses of champagne – a very nice start to my vacation.
Thank you.
Ana

    From: Christian Grey
    Subject: You’re Most