Hello everyone! I am finally starting a new FSOG fan fiction and I hope you're as eager to read it just as I'm as eager to write it.
FYI remember that this is a spin off and things will not be exactly like the book! I will also bend the rules sometimes!
Anyways, enjoy!
Ana's POV
"Ana you look fine… trust me." Kate reassures me as I nervously run my hands over my tight black dress. Tonight's the night, I am finally meeting Mr. Hyde, the man who is to help me become a commissioning editor. After I graduated from Washington State University Vancouver I got a letter from SIP (Seattle Independent Publishing) saying they wanted me to work for them, I was absolutely stoaked! I immediately took the offer and agreed to meet with my soon to be boss.
"What if he doesn't want to hire me…" I cry out.
Kate grabs my shoulders, forcing me to face her. "You are overreacting! Just go, talk with him, and be yourself." She snaps. Kate's been my best friend since our first year of college. I don't know how I could have gotten through these years without her! Overall, I'm the dorky one and she is the one who attracts the men. I can't blame her though, she is drop dead gorgeous. Her strawberry blond hair frames her face perfectly and her green eyes match just as well. Not to mention her model worthy body… On the other hand, I'm Kate's polar opposite. I have brown hair and blue eyes and definitely not a model worthy body.
"Where is he meeting you anyways?" She questions, handing me her louis vuitton handbag that she's letting me borrow since I cannot afford such a thing.
"At this fancy restaurant called Terrazzo Carmine… I obviously didn't choose it."
"The food there is amazing!" She smirks and begins to push me out of our apartment door. Of course she's been there…
"If I mess this up I swear-"
"Goodbye Ana!" Is the last thing I hear before a door is shut in my face.
I take a deep breath and climb into my volkswagen beetle. The car ride to the restaurant seemed rather long… Maybe it's my nerves taking over. Once I finally arrive there, I get inside as quickly as possible because it's about rain.
"Hello Ma'am, do you have a reservation?" The host asks me.
"Yes, I believe it's under the name Hyde?"
"Anastasia Steele?"
"Yes."
"Right this way ma'am." She walks me back into a surprisingly large dining area with gray walls and toffee colored wooden floors. There are tables all over the place and the room is lit up by candles and dimmed chandeliers.
She guides me to a table were a man is already seated. I feel my stomach twist into tight knots, I am nervous as hell…
"Miss Steele, what a pleasure to meet you." Mr. Hyde stands to greet me and pull out my chair.
"Mr. Hyde, It's an honor." I shake his hand firmly, trying not to let my nerves show. We both take a seat and begin to sip my already poured wine.
Christian's POV
This meeting is taking absolutely forever. I've been here, listening to these men talk about their favorite brandy and their wives, nothing remotely related to work. Did I come here for nothing?
"And th- then, the pie caught on fire!" One man shouts loudly and laughter follows. I look down at my Movado wrist watch to check the time. 9:08pm I read, what a waste of valuable time… Note to self, do not make deals with James INC ever again. I sigh and sip my extremely expensive wine.
Anna's POV
"Miss Steele, you had quite the resume." Mr. Hyde's well built face smirks at me.
"Why thank you Mr. Hyde, I'm very excited to hopefully work for you."
"I think you'll have a very good chance." His eyes pierce into mine and I instantly feel nervous. My inner goddess is for once in agreement with me. I can tell this man is different from any other boss I've had…
We talk and talk the night away about my college years, previous jobs, and experiences I've had in his work field. My inner goddess and I tried to push past the negative feelings for him and focus on our career. We've wanted this for so long and we're finally about to get it...
"Well Miss Steele, I best be going." He stands up. "You will receive a letter within the week with an answer."
"Thank you again for this."
"Of course, goodnight." He walks out of the restaurant and disappears into the night. I guess that's my call to mosey on back home to Kate and her romance movie marathon. I gather my things and make a beeline for the door.
The Seattle weather finally calmed down. The rain had stopped, the wind had transformed into a light breeze, but the cold air stayed still, causing a chill up my bare legs. I quickly walk to my car and mumble, "Hello old friend." As I yank out my keys to unlock it. I'm ready to go home and curl up with a book.
As soon as I get inside and put the keys in the Ignition, the engine rumbles and I say a prayer, hoping it will start.
"Come on, come on!" I try countless times with no luck each time.
"Shit!" I try calling Kate but her phone immediately goes to voicemail. I throw my head in my hands. … I really need a new car.
"Miss?" I hear a voice say. I look up, my heart begins to flutter and I feel my cheeks begin to burn up. A tall handsome man with dark copper-colored hair and gray eyes that seem to glow from the street lights is staring me down. By his navy blue suit I can tell he's wealthy… especially since he just came out of the same restaurant I came out of. But unlike me, he probably paid his own bill.
"Are you alright?" He questions.
"Uh.. um… Yes! I'm fine!" God do I sound like an idiot.
"Really? Because it's nine thirty at night and you're out here with your hands over your face." His eyes stared deep into mine and I wasn't afraid, yet entranced by them. I did not want to look away.
I manage to mutter out words. "Well.. my car wont start… but it's alright, I was just about to call a cab."
A small smile appeared at the corners of his mouth, almost like he was laughing at my nervousness. Was it that easy to notice?
"Let me try and start your car for you." I pause with caution. Should I let this mysterious man try? I can't help but say yes…
I hold my keys out and drop them in his big hands. My heart hasn't stopped beating since I laid eyes on him…
He smiles at me, thanking me, and then looks around for my car. "Which one?"
"This is my baby." I laugh and pat the top of my rundown car. His face immediately falls, in horror.
"That looks like a disaster waiting to happen… Let me drive you home." In that moment, those words made it feel like we have known eachother for years… I am not the type that dates... I'm not the type that magically runs into attractive guys. Maybes it's Kate's clothes I'm borrowing, since all I can afford is what's on sale.
"What a kind offer.. But I don't even know your name, therefore I'm not getting in the car with you."
"Of course, how foolish of me to ask…" He says, almost like I caught him off guard.
"I'll just take a cab home." I smile, reassuring him I'll be okay.
"How about you give me your number, so you can text me that you got home safely?" MY NUMBER? Is he flirting with me? A real man, flirting with ME! My inner goddesses jaw is on the floor screaming "GIVE IT TO HIM! GIVE IT TO HIM!"
"Uh...If it makes you less worried, I'd be glad to." He pulls out his phone as do I and we hand them to each other. I can't help but stare as he enters his number into my phone.
"Here you go." I hand his back and he does the same.
"Good night." I smile and begin to strut to a cab, trying to look sexy.
"What's your name?" He shouts across the street.
I turn around once more to look at the mysterious man. "Anastasia Steele!" I shout back. "What's yours?" A huge grin appears on his face and he winks at me, after that, he's well on his way back to his car. Is a name too much to ask for?
I climb into the cab, the warm car air is accepting to my cold, pale body. My cheeks are still burning hot and my heart is still exploding out of my chest. I need to know who he was… thankfully I remember he must have put his name in my phone. I dig it out of my.. Uh I mean Kate's purse and go to contacts, eager to find out.
"Mystery man." I read. My heart drops, knowing that If I want to figure out his name… I will need to see him again.
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