Hello, there! This is a fic I wrote last year I think..it's AU. Rachel lives alone in Paris and works at Louis Vuitton with Monica (Geller, yes). Monica is married to Chandler, who is a chef and owns a restaurant. They have a son, Daniel. Ross and Rachel Don't know each other, but he's still Monica's big brother. I hope you guys like it and reviews are ALWAYS welcome!
Serendipity - Written In the Stars
We see Monica and Daniel in their living room at night. This is how it has been. With Chandler's restaurant filled with people every night, especially at Christmas and New Year's time, Monica has been feeling a little tired, for every day she gets home after 6 hours of work and still have to take care of little Daniel, her son of four years old. Chandler is very busy this time of year, but is a great father and husband. Always there for them and willing to give them attention, most exhaustive that has been his day. Monica is distracted with her son, who every day is smarter, when the phone rings. At this time of night, can only be one person, she thinks. And she's not wrong.
"Hi, Ross! How are you?"
"Hey, I'm great! After two years, I'm finally taking a vacation. It was worth the wait. I got three months of rest and that's why I'm calling, besides, I wanna know how's my favorite nephew and Chandler."
"Oh, they're great! Chandler's working hard, but loving, and Daniel on a wonderful fase. He's so curious, wants to know everything! So, tell me! Oh, don't, let me guess!"
Ross laughs at the other and Monica smiles with that.
"I'm waiting..."
"Do you wanna come over and spend some time here, isn't it?"
"Hmm…yeah, it is. So…can I?"
" Of course you can, silly?"
"Ok, then! I'll be there in a week. Enough time for you to organize things with Chandler."
"Come when you think is better, big brother. Chandler is gonna freak out when I tell him. You know how much he misses you."
"Yeah, I miss him too, but this is a secret between us, huh?"
"Be cool, ok? Bye, honey! Come soon, I Love you!
"I will! Love you too. Bye!"
When Monica turns off the phone, Chandler arrives home and greets her with a peck on the lips.
"Hey, you.."
"Heeey…
Monica jumps, showing her excitement.
"Guess Who's coming here?"
"Hmm, let me think…Rachel?"
"No, silly! Ross! Ross is coming! He got three months from NYU and he'll stay with us."
"Great, great! And your parents?"
"Hmm, I didn't ask, but if he didn't tell me anything is because he's coming alone. Next week he'll be here. The good thing is that he will be able to go with me at the Louis Vuitton party."
"Good, good!"
Monica embraces Chandler saying how happy she's that Ross is coming when Daniel enters in the living room running.
"Daddy, daddy! Look at my drawing! It's for you!"
Chandler bends down and picks up the drawing that contains Chandler at a restaurant kitchen with chef clothing. The two play some game, then have dinner and go upstairs to watch Ratatouille.
Meanwhile, Rachel arrives at home with bags in hands. She went shopping after work to find a new dress and accessories for the fashion show and party of 100 years of Louis Vuitton next week. She has worked so hard for this event for the past six months, that the least she deserves is to be stunning on the day and for that, nothing better than new clothes. Even more THAT outfit. She opens the door and smiles when she sees her maid Nice, a lady who is 60 years old and cares for her as a mother cares for a daughter. Since she moved from NYC, things have been like this.
"I see that the purchases you did left you in a good mood, chérie."
"Yeah, very good mood, Nice. I want you to see my dress and please, be honest with me."
Rachel opens the box with the dress and puts it in front of her body.
"So, what do you think?"
"It's beautiful, darling! You're already radiant, just try to picture the day, with hair and make-up done."
Rachel smiles with the compliment and thanks. Nice serves dinner for Rachel, who before go to sleep, take a relaxing bath. She's counting the days to the fashion show. She and Monica participated actively in the creation of commemorative collection. Definitely will be a success and she can hardly wait. Rachel is daydreaming and 'wakes' from her dream when hear her cell phone.
"Hello?"
"Hello, sweety! Can you talk to your old father now, or I have to call another time to my busy daughter?"
"Dad, hi! Sure, I always have time for you! This week was a crazy one, though Everything's alright?"
"Yeah, and just hearing you, I see that you're pretty good too…"
Smiling, Rachel responds her father. "Yes, yes, yes! Everything is more than perfect! I'm loving all here, dad. Paris, my job, my friends..."
Sandra, who is in another extension, intrudes herself in the middle of the conversation. "The men..."
Rachel blushes and laugh.
"MOM? Well, not right now, but yeah...the men are beautiful and truly gentlemans.
Rachel hears her father make a noise at the phone and laughs at his reaction.
"Sorry, dad."
"I still want to walk you down to the aisle, Rachel."
"Ok, ok, doctor Greene, but not now, ok?"
"If you're saying…"
"So, you're calling me just to check if I'm home and what's going on in my love life? How's Amy and Jill?
"They don't change. Amy still don't know what to do in life and Jill is immature, but she'll grow up. I think…"
Rachel laughs at this.
"I sent them to study design and now they're decorating my new office." Says Doctor Greene.
"Hmm, this is wonderful. Great to keep them busy with real stuff."
"Yeah. So, princess, we're calling because we don't see each other since you left, and…
"Spill, Leonard." Says an impatient Sandra. "Rachel, we wanna know if you're willing to receive us in your home for Holidays. I mean, me and your father. Your sisters will stay here with their boyfriends."
"Mom, of course! I'm gonna love it! I was going to spend the Holidays with Monica and Chandler, but now I'll spend with you guys. Maybe we can make a huge party, but I'll take care of this later. When do you come?
"Two days before Christmas. Two weeks from now." Answers Leonard.
"Ok. Can't wait! Bye, you guys, take care!"
"Bye, darling!" Leonard and Sandra say at the same time.
"NICE!"
"Yes, chérie?"
"Nice! Prepare the guest room, cause in two weeks my parents will arrive from New York to spend the Holidays. I want everything perfect for them, but not now. Just called you for you stay on guard." Says Rachel smiling from ear to ear.
"Be cool, chérie. They'll have the best of Paris!"
Rachel gives Nice a hug still smiling. "What would I do with my life without you? You're an angel in my life. I wouldn't get anything without your support."
"Awn, princess. You deserve everything and more!" Nice says stroking Rachel's hair.