Winds of Change
APOV
It's Monday morning and I hear Kate in the kitchen. I get up to greet her and she is already dressed for work. She must have a meeting of some sort; she is dressed in a beautiful blue wrap dress that lands just above her knees. The dress hugs every one of her curves and she has on her matching blue four inch heels.
"Good morning Kate you look beautiful today."
"Good morning, she replied."
"Kate why are you up and dressed so early?"
"Ana I have the interview with Christian Grey at his office downtown and don't want to run late."
"Ok well I hope that it goes well. I'm gonna go for run before I have to be to work."
I feel really sluggish and don't want to run but I need to keep in shape so I push forward. I grab my IPod and put on Pink's album Can't Take Me Home. Once I get into my rhythm I start to think over what I need to do. I need to buy new clothes for work. I start my new position as Editor at Seattle Independent Publishing. I am really excited with this opportunity. When I did my internship I wasn't sure that they would keep me on.
Next I need to make a doctor appointment. I haven't been feeling myself and I just want to check that everything is all good. Thirdly, I need to get my hair trimmed. I inherited my mom's brown colored locks but my dad's hair type. My dad Frank died when I was two, so I don't remember much about him. Mom says that he had the most beautiful mocha skin, with the best grade of hair from his Indian mother.
After an hour long run I get back to the house and Kate is getting ready to leave. I kiss her cheek and go to shower. I let the hot water run over me while I think of what my mother has told me. She told me how he was teased for being mixed race Indian. She also said that he always kept a positive outlook on everything. With a tear in her eye she would always say "you are like him in that way."
I am brought out of my memory by the ringing of my phone. So I wash off quickly and go check to see who called. The caller ID says that it's my dad and it brings the brightest smile to my face. Raymond Steele is my dad's name He raised me as his daughter when he married my mother Carla after the disaster of husband number two Jeff Fox. With the mention of his name I feel a chill run down my back. I call Ray back and we chat while I get dress for work.
"Good morning my lovely lady. How are you doing?" This is always the first question no matter when he calls.
"Hi dad I'm ok just a little sluggish but I'm pushing thru it."
"Ana have you been to the doctor?" Asks Ray
"Dad I'm gonna make an appointment today, so I can see someone soon."
"Ana how long have you been feeling like this?" Ray questions again.
"It's been about five weeks dad but I'm sure I just need some vitamins?"
"Ok baby just let me know once you see the doctor."
"Ok dad I love you." I end the call and continue getting ready for the day.
CPOV
I've been at this piano since 4am and now it's time for me to get ready to run the world. I laugh to myself. I head to the gym for my morning workout along with Taylor in tow. We spar for a half hour and run for a half hour. At seven I hop in the shower and try to relax before I have to deal with incompetent asses.
For today I dress in my gray Armani suit with matching tie and shoes. Today is gonna be a bitch of a day. I have to do this interview with the daughter of David Kavanagh, of Kavanagh media. It will be the first interview in two yrs. Ugh, I hate talking to the media, but I owe him this favor.
After the interview I have a meeting with Seattle Independent Publishing to try and get them to sell. The owner, Steven Martin is being a hardnosed fucker but I will make him see that his company will go under in six months, if he doesn't sell.
When I get out to the kitchen Mrs. Taylor has my omelet and coffee waiting. I quickly eat and leave my apartment with Taylor. Whilst he drives, I check emails. It's nothing but the normal spam and just a few that I sent to Ros to handle. One email catches my eye however, it's from Elena and it's about me getting a new submissive. It's been two weeks since I dismissed Mary, and for no real reason at all. I just found that I didn't want to do it anymore. I realize that I just don't get the same feeling that I used to.
I get lost in a memory of watching Elliot and Mia running around playing and the smiles on their faces. I wish that I could smile like that. The next memory that catches me off guard, is of Taylor and his wife. I remember the way he took his hand and he slowly brushed it up and down her face, while leaning into kiss her. The sparkle left in her eyes when he pulls away, is something I would like to experience.
My interview with the Kavanagh daughter was really something that I could have rescheduled. She didn't ask anything that couldn't be researched on the Internet. However she did ask the one question that not even my mother has asked.
"Mr. Grey are you are never seen in female company that is not your mother, sister or family friend Mrs. Lincoln." She stated then she came "Mr. Grey are you Gay?" My head snapped back and she sat there with her head held high. I squared my shoulders and answered NO, and with so much force that, she jumped and I ended the interview abruptly.
At 10:30 am I was en route to SIP to speak, to Mr. Martin. I have read the file on him and the company financials, and I know I can make this company flourish. He just doesn't have the right people in place to make it prosper. I am greeted by Mr. Martin's second in command, Jack Hyde. He stands 6ft tall and has jet black hair and the look in his eye, is one I have seen before, he is up to no good. In fact, I know my first impression was correct, I am convinced that he is not to be trusted. He takes me to the conference room where the meeting will be held. Mr. Martin is an older male with gray hair and stands five foot ten inches and looks like he hasn't had much, if any sleep in the last few weeks. As I watch him I know that it won't take much to convince him to sale to me, let the negotiations begin...