Fifty Shades Of Hope

Ana's Office

ANA'S POV :

Today I am going to see my office. I do not want it to be white or feel like I am in a hospital. I want it to be a bit warm but gives the feeling of work. My office is across GEH and Mr. CEO has no idea about it. I like it. I want to see his reaction when he gets to know about it. Hannah has promised me she will record it. Elliot will be present there to push his buttons. Perfect.

I am fully dependent on Elliot and Gia Matteo's ideas. They have promised me that my building will reflect a creative sector with efficiency. I did not want the walls to be all white so I have asked against it. I do not want it to give an outlook of clinical experience.

ELLIOT'S POV :

The work of Ana's building is complete. I hope she likes it. I took me a whole year to complete it. I did not work on any other projects because she wanted it to be flexible. I worked in collaboration with Gia Matteo. She is a f*****g rich w***e. She does her work in a decent way and is the best in her field. She never leaves an opportunity to touch me. Hell, she f*****g loves to make a pass at me. If I had not been with Kate I would have f****d her over and over the past year. My iPhone starts to buzz and I see the caller is Ana.

"Hey itty-bitty, how are you?" I ask her while walking towards her office.

"I am fine, Elliot. Is the office ready? I want to see it."

"You can come. It is done the way you told me. Do visit." I say while looking around her room. It is perfect.

"Sure, I will be there with Mike soon."

Mike? Never heard of him.

"Who the f**k is Mike? I am hurt you did not tell me that you got a new admirer while you could have come to me."

"He is my COO and is very good at his job." She snaps at me.

"OH, I thought you got someone for you while I am there for you." I can hear her laughter.

"Bye see you soon itty-bitty." I disconnect my phone and wait for Ana to arrive with Mike.

I get a ping on my phone and see it is a message from Gideon.

Is the surprise ready? G

Yes. Can't wait to see Ana's reaction. Will send you the vedio. E

We have become friends due to Ana. He is good but a bit boastful. I remind my Co worker to take a video when Ana sees her surprise.

ANA'S POV :

I am standing outside my building with Mike. Luke parks the car and come towards us.

"Ready to see your floor sis." Luke teases me. I am excited to see the whole building and Luke knows it well.

"Let's see the whole building." Yay!

We enter the building and it gives me a positive energy. I like the place it has provoking features.

Throughout the office, like in the reception area, there are icons placed on a stripe resembling a status bar that allows people to easily identify the function of each space.

I like the reception. Elliot and Gia comes from the foyer and I am very pleased to see them.

"What do you think of the reception?" Eliot asks me while handing me the layout of the whole building. The building has 20 floors. The first two floors are waiting area for guests and includes an inquiry office. In between we have a cafeteria, fun zone, nap area, a whole floor dedicated for children. It has more of pink color. It was completely Phoebe's choice. I like the area.

"I am impressed. I am speechless. Thank you for such amazing work." I tell and hug both of them.

"Ana let's see your floor." Gia says with a glee.

"Sure." I am adoring the work and want to see my office. We use the foyer and go to my floor. It opens and I am ecstatic. My floor is inviting without being too comfy. The reception has the same design of ground floor with wood and black frames.

Just after the reception area is a hallway that has a clearly defined seating areas. Wood slats with a black frame wrap around from the ceiling to the wood floor with Armstrong lamps.

Between the two seating areas in the hallway are a couple of glass enclosed small meeting rooms. These small rooms allow people to have private meetings without being closed off from the space around them.

More lightning bolt inspired elements can be found in the boardroom with the overhead lighting and the window shape in the door.

My office is of beige color. It has vintage collections with comfy chairs that attract to sit in you. It is surrounded by Hanna lamps and has a beautiful painting with a pile of books neatly arranged.

There is a conference room which is covered in wood frames white background. It has Hanna lamps with orange table and white chairs.

I love my office. Elliot and Gia shows me other floors too. In the employee break room, the area is split up into two sections, the first being the kitchen and dining area. Diagonal lines that outline the wood have been used to clearly define the area, while the wood slats and wood wall create a contrast to the black and yellow kitchen.

And the second area of the break room is the lounge. Zig-zag shaped lamps hang from the ceiling, and the yellow furniture elements tie in with the lightning bolt in the logo.

An added benefit of this office design is a nap room, where employees can take a quick rest in one of the beds or in the hammock. There's also a few bean bag chairs to relax and have some quiet time

"I am in awe of my building. Thank you to both of you for doing such an amazing work." I am fulfilled with their efforts.

"Ana we have a surprise for you. The idea was of Gideon. It is on the 19th floor. Come let's have a look at it." Elliot holds my hand and ushers me into the foyer. We enter the floor and I am startled at the work. I am in love with it. Oh how many memories does it contains. It is so valuable.

The floor has glass walls. It is the communication center. These glass enclosed rooms also allow for fun artwork or photos to be attached to the glass, and the wood slats and flooring match the other seating areas in the hallway. The wall covered with pictures is of my life. It covers my journey from being a baby to become a mother.

My mouth is open in shock. It is such a lovely place. All of my pictures are in black and white with mugs of cappuccino. I do not know when tears start coming from my eyes. The place is colossal. I look over Elliot and mouth him a thank you. He winks at me. I rush and touch all the pictures and kiss a few of them.

"Here is a call from Gideon." Elliot hands me the phone.

"How did you like your surprise, rose?" Gideon asks me.

"Lo-Lovely." is all I can say.

"Only lovely?" He teases me. I take a deep breath and answer him.

"It is awesome. I am speechless. I do not have the words to describe you my gratitude, bro. It is superb and I admire it." I am sure he is smiling by now.

"Well, you think so much about everyone. So this was a token of present for you. The big surprise is right behind you." As soon as he finish talking I turn around see Alex and Melina.

"How? When?" I go and hug them.

"Are you happy ladyboss?"Melina asks me since I do not allow them to call me ma'am.

" Very much. Thank you to all of you for giving me such a cheerful present." They all laugh at me.

"Someone is missing. "I hear the voice of my daughter. She is standing and tapping her foot with Mia. She is passing me a smile and is excited. I pull her in my arms and swing her around.

" I can never forget you, baby girl. Did you know about this?" She gives me a wide eyed nod. I kiss her repeatedly. " Surprise for the bestest mommy." She claps her hand.

Clank. Clank. Clank. Elliot is taking our pictures. I have an idea.

"Guys come here. We will take a group picture." Everybody accompanies me and we take a group photo.

"Once again, an enormous thank you to both of you and your team." I state while shaking Elliot mad Gia's hand.

CHRISTIAN'S POV :

The building opposite to GEH has its inauguration today. I have heard from Ross that it took a whole year to complete the work. I will see the building and notice what is not in GEH. Who the hell waste time on other's inauguration.

The meetings go as usual but there is a difference today. I have a smile plastered on my face. After coming from the conference room Andrea buzz me.

"Sir you have a lunch meeting with Mr. Todd." f**k! Today I am having lunch with my girls and I want to see Ana's office.

"Reschedule it." I run my hand through my hair. I will deal with Mr. Todd with some other day I am not interested in sitting with him and talking about fishes. Belive me, he only does that.

"OK sir."

I go out of my office and look at Taylor. We both communicate through our eyes. He brings the lift and we enter it.

"Do you know where to go?" I ask Taylor in hope of getting information.

"Yes sir. Ms. Steele gave me the directions." f**k! It is not going to be easy.

"So where is it? Taylor just f*****g answer me." I run my hand through my hair.

"You will see soon enough sir." Taylor says and we leave GEH. Taylor stands beside me and I notice that he did not went to fetch the car. What the f**k? I will be late if he does not go and get the car.

"Taylor won't you get the car?" I yell at him. I spot Elliot's truck outside the building. What the f**k? I had no idea that Elliot was the one completing the project. I am getting many surprises today.

"Ms. Steele's office is opposite to GEH, sir." My mouth is agape and I am perplexed. Taylor coughs in order to hide his laugh.

It is easy and I can give Ana a visit any time.

"I am going to Ana's office. Thank you Taylor." I dismiss him.

"There is going to be a party at SMG and I am invited too sir." I run my hand through my hair. Why don't have I no knowledge about it?

We enter SMG and I am greeted with a blonde at reception. Irony. Ana hated blondes and she is the one hiring them. She looks at me ans swoon a bit. Oh get over it. It is just a preety face.

The reception is welcoming and warm. It reminds me of Ana. It has good creativity with the lightening sign. It is a cool place and reminds me of passion. It is neither too stiff not too laid back. The place is hopeful.

"Where is Miss. Steele?" I ask her with a megawatt smile.

"Y-yes. Ms. Steele is on 17th floor. Your name sir." What the f**k? She does not know who am I? Game on.

"Grey. Christian Grey." I leave and go in the foyer. When I enter the floor, I see a fusion of black and yellow from. It has inspired me and continues the theme. It is catchy.

Ana is sitting in the dinning area with Phoebe and Mia. Elliot is adjacent to them with Sawyer and two more men. There is a woman with black hair and brown eyes and the blonde I met today. She is cuddling with Sawyer. One of the men is eye f*****g Ana and I am going to introduce him to my fist soon enough.

"Hey baby" I go near Ana and keep my hand on her waist. She tenses at once but relaxes immediately once she notices me.

"Hi" She gives me a blush. Damn. How much I love it.

"How do you like my office Mr. Grey?" She holds my hand.

"It is very warm and inviting. It creates a pleasant working environment and I am confident it is going to give back good results." I kiss her forehead and bring my lips near her ear."It is perfect like you." I bite her ear lobe.

"Enough of the PDA, bro." Ana blushes and hide her face in my chest. I give Elliot my 'f**k off' look. I have to talk with him and Mia soon.

"HI daddy" Phoebe stands beside me and I pick her in my arms.

"Hello princess, how are you?" I ask while kissing her forehead.

"Me good, daddy. You know we plan a supise for mommy. Oops it is a secret." She looks so adorable while holding her index finger on her lips. We all laugh at her innocence.

"We all know about it and I love your surprise Phoebe." Ana says and takes Phoebe in her arms. We all sit and Ana introduces me to her team. I am curious and all ears. I raise a brow and Ana gives me her 'we will talk later' look.

"Christian this is Mark, my COO." She points a finger at the man who was eye f*****g Ana. I put my hand on her knee. Yes watch and weep fucker. She is mine.

"This is Alex, my security officer and Melissa, head of my legal firm." I give a nod to both of them. So the black hair is a lawyer and the man beside is like Welch.

"Guys this is C-"

"We know Ana your boyfriend." Brown hair speaks for all. I want the world to know that I am Ana's and she is mine.

"Haha you are right. Don't forget you met Alex because of me." So they are couples. Interesting.

"Let's have lunch. I am hungry." This comment can only come from Elliot. The ever hungry. We all sit and have lunch.