AN: This is a story that came to me, and I could not get it out of my head. I hope you like it.
CPOV
Hi, my name is Christian Grey. You are most likely wondering why I am here talking to you. The simple fact is that I want to tell you about myself before meeting the love of my life here in Waco, Texas. I am the middle child of 3; Elliott is 30, Mia is 22, and I am 27 and a graduate from Baylor University. Before leaving for Baylor, I lived in Seattle with my parents. In my third year, I meet Chip Gaines, who is a local builder and real estate developer. He lectured in one of the classes I was taking; I've always admired him. Since he was in real estate development, we hit it off. When I graduated my parents gave my trust fund and Chip brought me into the business, and so far it's been everything I imagined.
While we were working one day, Chip's wife, Joanna, came to us asking for help for a friend of hers to do some interior work on a building that they bought and turning into a bakery and restaurant. We arrive at the building and Joanna begins to explain is needed. Three months later Waco Kitchen and Bakery was completed with a rustic look and patio seating. Tonight is the party for the grand opening and Chip told me there is someone he wants me to meet, so I am looking forward to going. Joanna and her friend will have samples of the dishes that we will serve in the bakery and restaurant.
I am back at my house getting ready; I choose dark wash jeans with a black t-shirt and black boots. When I arrive at the restaurant, I see Chip waiting at the door for me. We shake hands, and I see Joanna and her friend. They both walk over, and Joanna says," Hi Christian. This is my friend and co-owner Anastasia Steele. Ana this is Christian Grey; he is the friend of Chip's I was telling about."
She looks at me and smiles, "Hi Christian; it's nice to meet you."
APOV
Wow, he is so hot I say to myself. In order to tell you my story, I should go back to the beginning, so you know how I arrived in Waco, owning a restaurant and bakery. My name is Anastasia Steele, and I'm 27 years old. I have an older brother named Jason; he's 32 and married to Gail. They have been married for two years and expecting their first child in June. My twin brother's name is Luke. He is older by three minutes and has been dating a great girl named Hannah, for the past two years. We are all from Seattle. I am a graduate from Texas Southern University with a major in business. I always dreamed of owning a restaurant and bakery. After I graduated from TSU, we moved to Waco, and that is when I meet Joanna Gaines. I was looking for a job and found my way to her bakery. We talked a little about my looking for a job, and I soon started to work in her bakery. We became fast friends. I mentioned one day while we were both working how I wanted to own a restaurant and bakery. We discussed it at length, and we started to look for a building. It didn't take long to find the perfect location. I knew I would need money from my trust fund early to open a business and decided to ask my parents if it was possible.
Joanna mentioned that Chip and his partner would be able to take on the reno and three months later Waco Kitchen and Bakery was completed. Tonight is the grand opening, and I am excited that my family will be there to see what I've been up to all these months. I decided to pair my favorite red dress with my brown cowboy boots. I arrive at the restaurant, parking in my spot and see Joanna is already here. The party gets underway, and we begin to pass around samples when Chip walks in with a man who I am guessing is the friend that Joanna mentioned. Chip makes the introductions, and there was an instant connection between Christian and me. We spend most of the night getting to know each other. As the party winds down Christian says, "I was wondering would you like to go on a date with me tomorrow night?"
I smile shyly and quietly tell him that I would love to. Christian takes my hand and walks me to my car, kissing me on my cheek. He's such a gentleman. We exchange numbers, and I promised to text him when I got home. When I arrive at the house, I see Gail and Jason were the first to make it back. Jason notices that I have a ridiculously big smile on my face when I walk through the door and I proceed to them about Christian and that he asked me out. It's my first date I've had since getting to Waco. After the big brother inquisition, I text Christian, but we don't text long as I needed to be up at 5:00 a.m open the bakery.
As my head hits the pillow, and I drift off to sleep, I dream of Christian.