I've been on fanfiction a while as a reader. I never had an account, never left reviews, never wanted to be involved. Then I got this crazy story idea. I started planning it all out to get it out of my head but it wasn't enough and I had to write it. I'm being brave in uploading it and I hope you like it.
"There's a Rosie here to see you Mr. Grey." Taylor stated from the doorway of the great room. Christian turned and stared at him, he wasn't expecting a Rosie. "The agency sent her." Taylor explained further.
"Show her in." Christian replied, hoping that the agency would give him a decent explanation when he called to find out what the fuck was going on. He had been expecting Katherine Kavanagh as usual.
"Hell Mr. Grey, I'm Rosie." A small timid looking brunette stood in the door way, a manila file in her hands. Mr. Grey hated brunettes.
"Why are you here? Where's Miss Kavanagh?" He asked, his voice reverberating around the white walls.
"Umm… well the agency had accidentally double booked Miss Kavanagh, she's away with a client for three weeks, I was the only one available to come instead of her." She explained quietly, her eyes on the tall, copper haired man in front of her.
He was good-looking in her opinion, younger than most of her clients. He wore a plain white shirt, top button undone and his sleeves rolled up with black trousers and bare feet.
"Why wasn't I informed sooner?" Christian asked angrily.
"There wasn't time Sir, they just told me to get ready and get over here." She explained hurriedly, the nervous sweating out of every pore, this man was intimidating and she wasn't sure she wanted to spend the whole evening with him. "I could leave if you'd prefer, but as I said, no one else is available." She added bravely, giving away some of the feistiness inside her.
"No… no you'll have to do, God forbid I turn up to my mother's event without a woman, she would not be too impressed and spend the entire evening trying to set me up with her friend's daughters… no you'll have to do." He explained, muttering more to himself than to the little brunette still standing in the doorway with her manila file against her chest. "You'll need to get dressed, what you're wearing isn't exactly suitable."
She looked down at her navy blue, floral lace, bodycon dress. It was nice, pretty, not at all slutty like some of the girls at the agency wore. She felt pretty in the dress with her nude faux leather heels.
"I hope you'll fit into the dress I purchased for Miss Kavanagh. It's upstairs, Taylor will show you the way." He was dismissing her out of the room and she knew she had to go.
"Miss…" A manly voice said from behind her.
"I wear Miss Kavanagh's clothes often Mr. Grey, I know I'll fit into it." She added bravely before turning around and scurrying out of the room, leaving Christian speechless.
Upstairs, Anastasia was shown to a large bedroom. The dress was hanging up and Ana's nose crinkled, it wasn't her kind of dress but she knew it wasn't for her, it had originally been for Kate who'd gone to Abu Dhabi with a client for three whole weeks, leaving her to take Kate's usual clients… this had to be the worst reaction yet.
"You'll find everything you need in here." The man she figured was Taylor stated. "There's a bathroom through that door." He pointed.
"Ok… umm can you give this file to Mr. Grey." Ana stated, handing the manila folder in her hand over. "It's just my profile…"
"I'll make sure he gets it, don't take too long, Mr. Grey doesn't like tardiness." Taylor explained before turning on his heels and leaving the room.
He couldn't believe what had happened. The agency Mr. Grey always hired from had sent a little brunette over without checking that it was ok first. That meant they had no background check on her, no idea who she was or where she came from. Worst of all Taylor knew the boss wouldn't be too impressed with the fact she was a brunette, he had brunettes for one reason and one reason only and that was to do all that kinky stuff with them before he got bored of them or they did something he didn't like. He hoped that with the boss between submissives, he wouldn't get any ideas about little Miss Rosie, she looked far too innocent to be involved in all that crap. If anything, she looked far too innocent to be an escort.
"Sir…"
"A fucking brunette Taylor, how the hell could they have sent me a fucking brunette…" He said turning angrily with his brandy in his hand… no Sir he was not impressed.
"I don't know Sir but she has asked me to hand you her file…" Taylor explained causing Mr Grey to stride over the room and take it, immediately flicking it open.
"As if any of this stuff is true. Name Rosie, Location Seattle Washington… ok maybe that's true, Occupation proof reader, education BA Hons in English Literature, eyes blue, petite, brunette… fucking brunette."
Mr. Grey really wasn't impressed with that. He couldn't believe his luck, the one event he really couldn't go to alone had meant he couldn't turn her away and go alone, face the crowd and the flirting women, no he had to have little Rosie on his arm the entire night.
"Taylor take this, see what you can find on Rosie." He spat the name as if it was venom, just as a small timid cough came from the doorway. "Rosie…" He said again, but this time it was to the young woman in his doorway.
"The shoes wouldn't fit, Kate's feet a bigger than mine…" She said quietly.
"That's ok…" Christian said quietly, he was too busy admiring what was in front of him, looking at her in the thousand dollar skin tight dress that fell all the way to the floor. "You'll do." He stated, hitting Anastasia hard, she had thought she looked quite good but he obviously didn't think so.
The dress was really beautiful, not something Ana would have chosen but something she could have definitely seen Kate wear. It was navy blue, strapless, mermaid style, with these stripes that graduated down the dress. The material was like spandex but not cheap like the similar ones Ana had from Forever 21. The skirt was pleated but straight and comfortable.
"Take a seat, I need to dress." He stated before turning on his heels and walking the opposite direction.
Anastasia sat down on the white leather U shaped couch that engulfed her as soon as her butt hit the seat. She felt so uncomfortable in this clinical and cold room. Mr. Grey was no better, he was cold and clinical and very rude in Ana's opinion. She couldn't believe she would have to spend the entire night in his company. She shouldn't have really been complaining, she wasn't booked for tonight so she was gaining a good six hundred dollar paycheck for five odd hours in this man's company, she needed the money, there was no other reason why she wouldn't have left on her arrival after Mr. Grey's horrid welcome.
In his bedroom, Christian pulled on his tux. He couldn't believe his luck to have landed with this young woman. She was quite pretty, timid, not the kind of girl he would have ever been seen in public with. At least the Katherine Kavanagh from Miami knew how to work the type of crowd they would be with, little Rosie clearly didn't belong in the same type of society in her twenty dollar dress and shoes.
Once he was ready, he collected Rosie from the great room without saying a word to her, she grabbed her little white purse from her side, the one Kate had bought her for her graduation present before she followed him to the entrance foyer where Taylor stood.
"We'll leave at eleven as always Taylor." Christian stated as they stepped into the elevator.
The silence was deafening. Anastasia could hear her heart pounding in her ears, it was horrible. Christian looked so hot in the black tux he was wearing with a perfectly done bowtie and Anastasia couldn't believe the effect the man's beauty was having on her, it was making her feel so hot and flustered though she convinced herself that was his dominating attitude which stunk that made her nervous.
In the underground garage where she had parked her little Wanda they made their way over to a black SUV. Anastasia had never been in a car like this one before, it obviously had all the mod-cons a rich man like Mr. Grey could possibly need and some he probably didn't.
"We're attending the Coping Together Charity Auction tonight. It's at my parents' house in Bellevue." Christian started as soon as they were on the road. You are just a friend, Katherine is away and I didn't want to attend alone. You will speak only when you are spoken to, you will not have an opinion."
Ana stared, she was really getting a list of requirements that she had to keep to and knowing better than to piss of a client she knew she would do anything possible to keep to them, she wouldn't be paid otherwise even if Mr. Grey paid the agency, one complaint and it would be game over.
"You will hold your hand in the crook of my arm at all times, you will only let go during dinner." He added. "And the worst is, as this is my parent's event, you will call me Christian whenever we are in the hearing distance of any guest. Do you understand these instruction's Rosie?"
"Yes Sir." She promptly answered, causing Mr. Grey's eyebrows to twitch. "I'll do my best." She added in a whisper, her blue eyes meeting a strong, stony gray.
They arrived at Bellevue to be in a long line of cars working up the driveway. Anastasia's breathing was forced as she was internally panicking. She had never been to an event of this caliber with a client, especially one with such specific instructions for her. She had no idea if she would manage to make it all night without making a mistake but she was praying to any God above that she would succeed.
"Are you ready? We will be going around the side of the house, then in through the house to the backdoor, avoiding the press." Christian explained as Taylor veered the car off the course of the others.
"I'm ready." She said quietly, hoping that she really was.
Taylor opened the door on Christian's side and as soon as he was out he extended his hand to Ana, she glanced at it for a moment before giving him hers, holding her dress up a little with her free.
She slid out as gracefully as she could manage somehow still managing to stumble and be caught by Mr. Grey, as her hands landed on his chest he glared at her, causing her to pull back quickly and look at the floor, she'd already managed to do something wrong.
"Take my arm." He commanded, his arm bent at the elbow for her to take. She placed her hand, just on the crook as he had previously instructed in the car before he led her up the stone steps into the huge property. "My mother and father will be quite happy to see you, my sister Mia can be overwhelming but also kind, my brother Elliot may try and hit on you." Christian stated as they walked through the house, Ana trying to listen closely and not admire her surroundings. "I will do my best to keep you away from them so they don't badger you too much, however we will be sitting with them at dinner and some conversation will be expected. You are a friend of mine through Katherine, she is your true friend and you offered to stand in for her tonight while she is working as a journalist abroad. To keep an eye on me so to speak. Can you remember that?"
"Yes Sir." Ana replied, figuring it was better just to agree.
"Good, then tonight shouldn't be a complete disaster." He added before they landed at the backdoor.
Ana just followed him, allowing him to guide her towards the massive white tent at the far end of the huge garden. She couldn't believe she was here, she felt sick to the stomach and she knew she should have told them she couldn't do this at such short notice. That would have been stupid though, they would have believed that she was working under the table because she hadn't had a date in the three years she'd been with the agency.
"Christian!" A female screech pierced the air as soon as they had entered the warm air of the tent. Ana glanced around while Christian stood firmly beside her. "Hi!" A female bounced in front of them before wrapping Christian up in an embrace, her arms around his neck. All Ana could see was raven long hair and a big pink dress.
"Hello Mia." Christian's voice said stiffly.
"You're late." Mia who Ana remembered was Christian's sister announced as she pulled away. "Who's this beauty?" She asked beaming at Ana.
"Her name is Rosie, she's Katherine's friend." Christian replied with a small smile, he clearly adored his sister.
"Katherine's friend? Where is Katherine?" Mia asked, her arms crossing and her eyes glaring at her brother, she clearly wasn't sure what Ana was doing there as much as Ana wasn't sure.
"Katherine is working away, so Rosie offered to stand in to keep an eye on me." He looked to Ana and she smiled up at him before looking at Mia and nodding, she hoped she would be able to remember that story.
"Hmm." Mia replied, not sure whether she was buying it. "Mom is looking for you, she'll be happy to see you're here and not alone." She added. "I'll talk to you at dinner Rosie, nice to meet you." She said happily before bouncing off leaving Christian and Ana standing there.
"You handled that well." Christian says looking down at Ana beside him. "I hope that continues."
"Me too." She replied timidly before looking at the ground, she couldn't bear the look in those gray eyes.
They made their way further inside the tent. Ana was introduced to many of the people that stopped to talk to Christian but as ordered she spoke only when spoken to and gave no opinion.
"Christian, oh darling." An older looking lady smiled before leaning in and giving him a kiss on the cheek.
"Hello mother." He replied stoically. "May I introduce you to Rosie?" He turned to look at Ana, a small smile on his lips. Anastasia just turned to the lady and smiled as kindly as she could, trying to hide her nerves.
"Hello Rosie, pleasure to meet you." Christian's mother smiled leaning in and giving Ana a kiss on the cheek too. "No Katherine?" She then asked looking to Christian.
"Katherine is away working, Rosie is Katherine's friend and offered to accompany me and keep an eye on me." He replied, still smiling more than Ana had seen him smile all night.
"Hmm." Mrs. Grey stated. Clearly, like Mia not one hundred percent convinced. "You might want to make your way to the table Christian and Rosie, we'll be eating shortly."
"Ok, we'll see you there." Christian nodded.
"Lovely to meet you Rosie, we'll talk more over dinner." Grace stated.
"You too Mrs. Grey." Ana replied politely.
"Oh it's Grace dear, Mrs. Grey is my mother in law." She scoffed.
"You too Grace." Ana corrected glancing at Christian who was glaring, her eyes immediately returned to the floor. He wasn't impressed.
At the table, Ana got to meet Elliot, who as Christian stated immediately began flirting with her which annoyed the hell out of Christian. She also met Carrick Grey, Christian's father who seemed very polite and kind enough but Ana wasn't as sure of him as the rest of the Grey's… there was just something that she couldn't make out…
After the food was cleared away, Ana chatted with Mia constantly checking on Christian to make sure she wasn't crossing the line. Christian kept touching her, her leg, her arm as if he was reassuring her almost that she was doing ok. She was keeping the conversation to modern music and books… she loved books.
When the auction began, Anastasia began to get bored. She didn't have the money to spend like the people there but she watched as silly things went for hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars… nice on some!
Christian also seemed to be twitchy, he obviously had seriously had enough. Anastasia knew better than to comment on it though it wouldn't be appreciated.
"Christian…" She whispered quietly as the auction was coming to an end, it was only ten pm and she knew they weren't planning on leaving for an hour.
"What is it Rosie?" He asked giving her a glare, her eyes once more fell to the floor. "Well?" He asked.
"I really need the ladies room…" She explained which earned an interruption from the young woman beside her.
"I'll take her Christian." Mia stated, already standing.
"I think I can show her where they are." Christian replied hurriedly, he too starting to stand.
"Nonsense, I can take her inside and keep her company, make sure none of your admirers ambush her." Mia argued and Christian stared at her before eventually nodding, he had clearly seen it was the better idea much to Anastasia's relief, she didn't need to be escorted to the bathroom by her client, that would be awkward.
There were luxury potties rights outside in the garden. Ana was surprised, she'd never seen anything like it before. Mia as promised went inside with her where there were four cubicles. Once sat to relieve herself, Mia started chatting.
"Christian likes you." She stated surprising Ana. She had the impression Mr. Grey couldn't stand her.
"How do you figure that?" Ana asked. "I'm just Kate's friend doing both of them a favor."
"Because he keeps touching you and looking at you to make sure you're alright, he did it all through dinner. He never does that with Katherine. He likes you Rosie." Mia stated.
Ana came out of the cubicle and went to wash her hands while thinking Mia was completely deluded. Ok maybe he was touching her and looking at her but it was nothing to do with him liking her, it was to check on her, making sure she wouldn't embarrass him or mess up one of his instructions.
"Maybe he'll get you on the dancefloor." Mia added as Ana dried her hands. "I mean Christian never dances but hey worth a try right?"
"Mia I don't even dance!" Ana stated throwing away the paper towel. "I have two left feet!"
"Nonsense, everyone can dance. Come on." Mia took Ana's hand and led her back to the tent and back to Christian.
"Christian, you should take Ana to dance." Mia announced as she Ana re-took Christian's arm.
"I don't dance Mia." Christian scowled, he didn't want Mia giving the young woman beside him any ideas.
"Christian, the poor girl is bored out of her brain; if she's doing you a favor then you should make it worth her while and let her have some fun." Mia explained before turning on her heels and hurrying off.
"You want to dance?" Christian asked, thoughtfully.
"I don't dance." Ana replied. "I have two left feet."
"Everyone can dance." Christian smiled softly. "I'll show you."
He took her to the dancefloor, making Ana all the more nervous. She couldn't believe he was doing this. He took her left hand and placed it on his shoulder, then took her right hand in his, his other hand going to the bottom of her back.
"Just follow me." He stated. "Don't move your hands." He warned. Ana just stared, horrified.
The band was playing a song she didn't recognize but Christian clearly knew the rhythm as he started to move. Ana was in awe but had to concentrate on not standing on his toes as that would have been embarrassing.
Ana felt the eyes of people watching them, the room had quietened considerably but Christian hadn't noticed, he was looking at her, gray eyes on blue as he whisked her around the floor.
When the song ended a round of applause ruptured around the room, Christian scowled and look around before returning his eyes to Ana, they seemed softer but confused.
"First and last time for that." He stated before giving her his arm to lead her off the floor.
When it was time to leave, Ana was relieved. She was tired and Christian had become cold and distant since the dance they had shared. In the car she tried to relax but she knew it wasn't until she arrived home that she would truly relax.
"Taylor has delivered your car to your property, your clothes are there too."
"He knew where I lived?" Ana asked, surprised.
"You'd be surprised what he can find out." Christian replied with a salacious smile, unnerving Ana. "You may keep the dress."
"Thank you." Ana replied, she didn't care for the dress but it would possibly come in useful.
"When will Kate be back?"
"She only went two days ago, so a good two and a half weeks." Anastasia replied.
"Then I may be in touch again." Christian stated but Ana wasn't so sure. They didn't seem to have connected in a positive way.
They pulled up outside the apartment and Ana turned to Christian. He removed an envelope from the inside pocket of his jacket and handed it to Ana. She opened it and quickly counted it before frowning.
"This is wrong." Ana stated.
"I pay Katherine three thousand dollars for five hours. I am not giving you a penny more." He stated firmly if not unkindly.
"My fee is one thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars for the five hours, I am not as expensive as Kate." She snapped, not pleased with assumption Mr. Grey had made.
"I will pay you the same. Take it. Give in only the usual amount to the agency and keep the rest for yourself. You deserve to earn as much as Katherine." Christian replied firmly, he was quite surprised to find out Rosie wasn't as expensive if not more than Katherine Kavanagh. "Out of interest, out of that one thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars, how much of that do you keep?"
"Six hundred and twenty five dollars." Anastasia replied, surprising Christian even further.
"Well you have earned that tonight, thank you for your company and please, only give in what you have to and keep the rest." Christian was almost pleading already figuring out Ana was an honest young woman.
"I appreciate it, but I don't need charity." Ana stated.
"I didn't say that. I never meant it to sound like that either." Christian stated angrily with a confused look on his face. "You were great company tonight and deserve the bonus, please keep it."
"I will." Ana agreed before Taylor opened the door. "Thank you for a good time Mr. Grey. It was a pleasure."
"The pleasure was all mine Anastasia." Christian replied as Ana walked to her door, she didn't hear her real name fall from the lips of the man she had spent the last five hours with.