This is a new story which is being co-written with ruby34. We will both be posting it as we have different followers and will try to update once a week.
The story is set in Sydney, Australia with a different Christian and Ana. Christian still has his issues but after being adopted followed in Grace's footsteps in becoming a doctor. Ana is the CEO of Steele Holdings, she is in charge of her life and the boardroom but her personal life involves a handful of people she truly trusts.
Chapter 1
The reporter dressed in black pants and a bright blue silk blouse is standing amongst the crowd of media, news channels and photographers looking into the camera lens awaiting to get a hold of some of the most sought after celebrities attending the event tonight in order to get a leg up on their competition out here.
"Good evening I'm Melissa Franklin here at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney for the annual St Vincent's and Children's Hospital fundraiser with all funds being raised tonight to be split between the two hospitals in order to be able to continue the wonderful work they do. It's a perfect spring evening and some of the guests are starting to arrive including Dr Christian Grey. As many of you know he makes regular appearances on television in popular advice show Dear Doctor and our very own Sunrise morning show medical segments. He is considered one of the country's best surgeons and he is easy on the eyes too ladies which is why he is probably photographed with a different woman every month."
She calls out his name in the hopes he stops to speak to her and she's in luck tonight when he slows his progress in front of her, very rarely will he give you the time of day or even a comment.
"Dr Grey," she greets him sticking her microphone in his face.
"Good evening." He drawls in his American accent.
"No date tonight?"
"No, flying solo. It's more fun that way."
"How much is the hospital hoping to raise tonight?"
"We would like to bring in at least as much as last year, we have many generous donors attending." With that he's on the move.
"Thank you, Dr. Grey, enjoy your night."
Having seen someone else over his shoulder she turns back to the camera.
"It looks like our very own royal couple have just stepped out of their limousine. Australia's richest woman Ms. Anastasia Steele, CEO of Steele Holdings and she looks amazing in her long red, sleeveless, deep v-cut gown with a black bow around her waist. If you have been living under a rock and are not aware she started her company at the age of 20 out of her tiny bedroom turning it into one of the biggest companies in the world in a few short years. She is also one of the hospital's biggest donors every year, she is here with her boyfriend Hollywood star Cameron Jordan, as many of you know he got his start on popular soap opera Home and Away before moving to LA and making a name for himself over there, he is currently filming the sequel to the blockbuster Heroes. They are hottest couple around, with rumors of wedding bells surrounding them."
As Anastasia and Cameron make their way along the black carpet which has been laid out the camera flashes go crazy blinding them. With smiles, hand in hand they make their way towards the entrance.
"Hi, you look gorgeous .Who are you wearing tonight?"
"Thank you, it's Gucci."
"You are always such a big vocal supporter of the hospital, what are you looking forward to tonight?"
"I believe it's important for our doctors and nurses to have the very best equipment they need in order for them to perform their jobs to the best of their capabilities, I mean after all they hold people's lives in their hands every single day, and of course I'm looking forward to the dessert tonight."
"Cameron how is the filming going?"
"Great, it's been a lot of fun, we have a couple more months left over here before moving to New Zealand to finish the movie. I can't wait for everyone to be able to see it, I'm sure it will be another record breaker."
"Thanks for your time, have a great night."
APOV
It's insane how many cameras and photographers are out there, at least the publicity is good for the hospitals in the hopes others will also contribute donations.
Walking through the foyer of the hotel with my hand in the crook of his arm I turn to look at Cameron and smile, his green eyes shine with happiness, his dark hair is slicked back and he looks all kinds of attractive and hot in his suit. We've been dating for the past six months and he has been nothing but sweet to me, I keep waiting to find something wrong with him. I'm not the jealous type but I know all the woman here tonight whether they be young or old, married or not will be sending glances his way.
We met at the studio of photographer Jose Rodriguez, he had scheduled a photo shoot with me for the cover of Woman's Weekly magazine for a successful women spread. Following my shoot he was booked with taking promo shots for Cameron's upcoming movie but Cam turned up early. He was being flirty and we got to chatting. I admit I didn't make it easy for him, I think he called to ask me out at least half a dozen times, Kate my best friend and Vice President at Steele Holdings thought I was crazy to turn him down. In the end I said yes, I would agree to one date and if it went well then I'd think about a second. We have fun together and he's away a lot for work so our relationship doesn't take up a lot of time away from my own work. I'm aware of the wedding rumors which surround us however I have little interest in getting married.
The ballroom is stunning with its black walls and hanging fairy lights, massive crystal chandeliers, tables covered with black tablecloths, gold backed chairs and red and pink flower arrangements.
People are both standing and seated mingling, champagne flutes being served on trays by waiters in white jackets walking around the room. I take note of those who see me enter the room and already I can see their minds working trying to figure out a way to approach me. Someone always wants something from me. I'm not here to network tonight but to help raise much needed funds.
I look behind me to see my bodyguard Sawyer is only two steps behind. We have a system in place where all I need to do is give him the signal and he'll come whisk me away from someone who doesn't take a hint with some excuse.
Cameron grabs two champagne flutes handing one to me as we enter further into the room.
"Thank you."
"You really are the most beautiful woman in the room." He whispers in my ear kissing me below it. I shiver and kiss him briefly not wanting to smudge my lipstick.
As I take a sip of my bubbly drink my eyes meet those of Dr. Grace Grey across the room and we nod at each other in greeting. She looks very sophisticated in her emerald green gown.
Grace Grey and I have crossed paths many times over the years at functions just as these and she knows she can always count on me to support her hospital and associated charities.
She moved here a little over twenty years ago from the States with her young family and has become the chief of staff at one of the best private hospitals in the city, her husband Carrick and eldest son Elliot run one of the most high profile law firms in the country, while her two younger children Christian and Mia followed in their mother's footsteps.
Mia is a pediatrician and sweetheart who I have met a couple of times at charity lunches.
Christian Grey is another matter altogether. We have never officially met but I've heard all sorts of stories about him, a brilliant doctor with an awful bedside manner, that he will wine and dine you, take you to bed then never hear from him again making him nothing but a playboy. That he has a big ego and is an arrogant jerk. He may be good at what he does but there is more to being a good surgeon than having talent.
Before I know it Grace has appeared at my side along with her son.
"Anastasia, wonderful to see you again dear. You look fabulous. I'm surprised you were able to leave the office." She laughs while kissing my cheek.
"I made sure I dragged her out of there tonight, not to worry." Cameron says pulling me further into his side.
"I don't believe you have met my son Christian, he works as a surgeon at St Vincent's. Christian this is Anastasia Steele, one of our largest donors every year."
"Dr. Grey, pleasure to meet you." I say trying hard to hide my sarcasm.
"The pleasure is all mine," he smirks with a twinkle in his gray eyes as they roam my body. I have the urge to roll my eyes, can he not see my boyfriend right next to me? When he grips my hand in his larger one in a handshake I feel it burn and an unexplainable zap, a tingling travel up my arm. What the hell is that all about?
I pull it back introducing Cameron to him.
"Excuse us." Cam tells them leading me away.
"Well he's an ass." He observes causing me to laugh out loud.
Just after the first course of delicious pumpkin ravioli my phone rings. It's always within reach and I never not answer it.
"Kate?" I answer.
"Ana we're about to lose the Japanese deal. I've forwarded you his email, get your butt to the office and call him asap."
"Shit."
We've been working on this for deal for four months with over two thousand jobs on the line.
"Fine, I'm on my way. See you soon, Kate." I blow out a breath knowing this is not going to go down well.
I turn to Cameron placing my hand on his thigh to get his attention from the gentleman he's talking to on his other side.
"I'm sorry but I need to go to the office."
"What, oh come on it's 9pm, Ana." His pout making him adorable.
"I know but I have an emergency conference call to handle. I'll see you tomorrow, I promise to make it up to you." I kiss him goodbye, pick up my bag and make my way to the exit.
As Sawyer and I leave the ballroom who else but Christian Grey appears in front of me. Isn't once enough?
"Leaving already and without your boyfriend?" He asks with a raised eyebrow and his hands in his pockets. For some reason his presence rubs me up the wrong way but he is a good looking son of a bitch, especially in his tux and bowtie.
I give him the coldest stare I can manage and straighten my shoulders.
"Not that it's any of your business but I have a company to run."
I step around him continuing on my way.
In the back of my car Sawyer looks at me through the rear view mirror.
"Is he going to be a problem, Miss Steele?"
"Let's hope not."
XXXXX
I spent most of the remainder of the night at work but after a two hour phone call I had a deal and was happy. I finally crawled into bed at 1:00am and was up at six this morning to go for my usual run.
Now I'm in the elevator leading to Cameron's apartment carrying a large brown paper bag of ingredients; a good meal should get me back in his good books for bailing on him last night. I use my key to enter and hear noises, distinct noises that sound like a female and male moaning.
Oh he better not be, I will cut his dick off first and then feed it to him hoping he chokes on it.
I storm across the apartment and push his bedroom door open hitting the wall behind it startling them.
They're naked on the bed, his dick in his blonde co-star, their mouths and eyes wide in shock.
I throw the bag I was holding full of food for our breakfast at the two of them. It just misses their heads. I would have been more satisfied if it hit him in the face.
I hear him call my name to stop but I continue walking leaving his ass behind.
Stop? Screw that, there is nothing he can say to me. I'm done.
I stomp away, out the front door, into the elevator where I text Sawyer that I'm leaving and out in to the busy street.
He's ten seconds behind me, he must have taken the second elevator down.
"Ana will you stop, it's not what it looked like." He cannot be serious.
I turn around to see him stark naked, not caring that he is exposing himself to everybody on the street. I know he works out and is comfortable with his body but come on, have some dignity.
"Not what it looked like? It looked like you were screwing your co-star and cheating on me. How exactly do you see it?" I announce loudly.
"It doesn't mean anything, I'm sorry, I made a mistake, I was drunk last night and lonely but I love you, please let's talk."
"Fuck you, Cameron."
Unbelievable.
Asshole.
At this point we've been recognized and a few photographers have shown up snapping away at our confrontation from a distance. God I so do not need this type of publicity right now. This shit right here is why I don't date.
I spin on my foot ready to walk away when he grabs me tightly by the wrist turning me back to face him then placing his hands on my arms shaking me. He has a desperation about him that frightens me.
"You can't walk away from me."
"Let go of me. Your blonde bimbo is waiting, go back to her, she might be getting lonely." I push him away just as Sawyer shows up pulling me protectively into his side, shielding me from the photographers who have come closer as he walks me back to the BMW parked on the curb.
I'm upset crying silent tears, he made me look like a fool, I thought he actually cared about me. Never again. I'm more mad than anything really, if I loved him I guess I would be feeling more devastated wouldn't I. He has messed with the wrong woman.
"Take me home." I tell Sawyer wiping my face.
Suddenly I hear a motorbike come up close to us on our left side. It's a photographer trying to take shots through the tinted windows. Then a second one appears on the opposite side of the car. What the hell are they doing? They can't see anything through the windows.
Are they trying to get a shot of me upset and crying? They're too close, Sawyer is swearing and trying to go faster to lose them but they continue to chase us. This is dangerous and I'm afraid this is going to end badly.
Sawyer tells me to hold on.
"Be careful!"
He swerves quickly to the left gunning the engine as car horns are being blown.
I'm jerked to the side then hear metal and steel crunching, tires screeching, there is the smell of something burning filling my nostrils and I feel pain everywhere all over my body. I can't breathe and unable to open my eyes.
The last thing I hear is Sawyer yelling before I lose consciousness.
