Hello Everyone :) So I'm starting fresh! I hope you like this story as much as the one before. The reason behind my decision, is more I wasn't happy with how the story was turning out :( I want to start a new story and create something I'm happy with. I hope you don't mind this decision!
Anastasia's POV
Today is the day, the day my parent's passed away. September 16th. The day of our car crash. I can still remember it all. There is nothing I can forget. It all happened so quickly and all at once. Just. Like. That. I lost the two most important people to me, the ones that loved me.
*Flashback*
"Annie! Are you ready to go?" My mother calls.
"Yep! I'm coming down now." I reply back.
I look at myself in the mirror just before I head out and I'm extremely happy with how I look. I grab my purse and head down stairs. It's a nice day here in Seattle.
"Come on, we're late!" My father says.
"Okay, okay, I'm coming!" I say quickly walking to the car.
My father is a kind gentlemen, he has my door open and I hop in. I put seatbelt on.
"Ready?" My father turns around and asks.
"Of course! I can't believe we are going to the beach!" I say with excitement
My father drives out of the driver-way and heads onto the motor-way.
My mother turns on some music, up comes Here by Alessia Cara. My favourite song right now!
I start moving to the beat! And then all of a sudden I hear a car horn go off and we are hit hard.
I see the roof then the window smashing. I'm finding it so hard to breathe. I see grass. sky. trees. grass. sky. trees.
Everything stops. I try and look around but it hurts to move.
I faintly hear someone scream. "Somebody call 911! NOOOOWWWW!"
I look and see no movement from my parents. Nothing. Then it hits me I start crying. I can't move. I'm bleeding from so many different areas on my body. I can feel my heart beat slowly. Everything starts to fade away in front of me.
That's the last thing I remember.
I turn over in bed and realise that I have been crying. I can't blame myself. Can I? I look out the window and find myself staring at the Seattle Skyline. How can life be so beautiful but so sad. It's been 4 years since I lost my parents. I reluctantly get out of bed and head into my bathroom. Whoa. I look bad. I start on my main routine, brush my teeth, wash my face, brush my hair and put some deodorant on. Simple. I then make my way into my bedroom and place some comfortably formal clothes for the day. Skinny black jeans, high heel boots, white t-shirt and a nice cream sweater. I look at myself in the mirror. I'm skinny and pale. My hair falls into beach wavy curls. I grab to pieces and pin them back. There.
I head on out into the kitchen and see Kate standing there. Kate is my best friend, she was there for me when I woke up. And has never left my side. Thanks to her parents we're living in this apartment.
"Hey Ana." she smiles and walks over to me.
"You feeling okay?" she asks me.
"Yep, just sad. I feel like it's going to be a long day." I say hugging her.
"Well, look once you have finished interviewing Mr. Grey I'll pick you up and we can have some lunch?" she says
"Yeah. That sounds really nice Kate! Thank you." I say smiling.
"Well I'm going to head off now, I'll see you at lunch. Message me if anything changes." I say smiling heading out the door.
I hop into the elevator. I really hope this interview goes well. From what I have heard he can be quite intimidating. Great. Just what I need on a day like this. The elevator stops and I see my car. A BMW 335i. I love this car. It reminds me of my father. I hop in and start the car.
Seattle's weather today, is average. I feel like it's reflecting my emotions.
It's take about 15 minutes until I reach Mr. Grey's building. I park and head into the building. 'Grey House' is written almost everywhere.
I walk up to the lobby. I see a receptionist sitting there.
"Excuse me, I'm Anastasia Steele. I'm here to interview Mr. Christian Grey." I say
"Good Morning. Yes, I have it here. Here is a visitor's pass. If you please, follow me." she stands and strides towards a set of elevators.
The doors open and I walk in, and quickly pops inside and presses the number 30.
"There will be one more reception please make your way there." she says politely and the doors close.
Wow. There is slightly strange. At least I'm dressed nicely.
The doors open and I make my way out and find another receptionist to my left. I walk up.
"Excuse me, I'm Anastasia Steele. I'm here to interview Mr. Christian Grey." I speak.
"Yes, he will be with you in one moment. Would you care to take a sit over there." she says
"Of course." I turn and walk and sit.
I read over my questions again and again. Okay. This should be okay.
"Mr. Grey will see you now." The receptionist says. She motions for me to get up and follow her. I make my way through a hall and find myself looking at a double door.
"You can go straight through." she says
I open the door and walk through. My god. Mr. Grey turns around and strides toward me.
"Good Morning, Miss Steele." he says as I lift my hand to shakes his and there it is.
"Good Morning, Mr. Grey." I reply
"Would you care for a sit?" he questions
"Yes, that would be lovely." I reply. I walk over to one of the two chairs and take my place.
"Would you mind if I recorder you answer?" I ask
"No, not at all. Thank you for asking." he replies
Christian's POV
Miss Steele is a polite, petite, young lady with manners. She has interviewed before, she is strong, and very much confident. But beyond all of that she is absolutely stunning. Her style is simple but quite elegant. Her questions are very formal and so is her speech.
"You're very young to run such a large empire. To what do you owe your success?" she asks me.
Now that's an interesting questions.
I reply "Business is all about people. I'm very good at judging people. I know how they tick, what makes them happy, what inspires them and what doesn't. I feel it's important to work them people who have a common interest. I employ exceptional people and I reward them. I have the belief that if one wants success in a scheme they need to be a master in it. Know every little details, inside and outside. I work very hard. I make decisions based on logic and facts. The bottom line is it's down to good people."
"Sounds as if you have it all under control Mr. Grey." she replies
"Well, some people say that 'Control' is my middle name." I continue
"I don't doubt that. Next question: You run this business but what do you do in your free time?" she asks
Oh, I enjoy many things. Fucking is the main one.
"I enjoy many physical activities. It keeps me motivated." I reply.
Her eyes are stunning to look at, powder blue. Let me find one word to describe Miss Steele. Hmm.. Perfection.
"Okay, one last question." she says
No, I want to keep talking to her. I want to know more about her.
"Okay, but then I'll ask you a few." I plead
"Okay. Let's get started. I need one personal fact about yourself." she says
What?! Why would she possibly need a personal fact about me? I mean honestly, hasn't see done any research on me? Oh wait... nevermind, I hardly let anything like that go out into the public.
"I don't release personal information, but considering, you're asking. I'm adopted and have two other siblings that are adopted as well. Mia and Elliot. Mia is the youngest and Elliot and myself are one year apart. I'm the middle sibling." I say
"Now as for our deal. I would like to know more about you." I say
Just as I'm about to ask. Andrea walks in.
"Sir, you're next meeting is now." she says
"Please, cancel. I haven't finished here." I say
"I don't want to stop anything, you running your empire." Miss Steele says
"No, don't worry. Can you reschedule for tomorrow at 14:00pm." I say
"Yes, sir." Andrea replies.
"So Anastasia tell me, what started your interest in Literature?" I ask
"I love books, something about them makes things around me settle. It takes all the bad memories out of my head for a bit. I love books by Hardy. I could read books all day." she replies
And that's it our time is up. I don't think I will be able to see her anymore. What am going to do? Offer her an internship? Ahh, that's what I can do, answer what she is currently doing.
"One more question if you don't mind?" I say
She nods her head.
"What are you currently doing work wise." I ask
"I have graduated from WSU. I have a few interviews in place but I'm mainly looking into journalism. I love writing." she replies.
Damn it. I was meant to be at the graduation. I never went because I thought it was going to be boring. I called in and said I was sick.
"Sounds like you have everything planned out. I can offer you an internship here?" I question.
"Thank you for the meeting Mr. Grey. I will make my way out." she says
What have I done wrong?
"Have I said something to offend you?" I ask
"No, of course not. Mr. Grey. I don't think I could fit in here. My passion is books and writing. What you do is your passion." she replies
"Point well made Miss Steele." I reply
I stand as well as herself. I open the door for her. She walks out and turns arounds.
"Thank you Mr. Grey." she smiles and then bites her lips. Oh baby, I would fuck you.
And that's that. She is gone.
I hope you readers enjoyed this chapter. As I mentioned I try and post one chapter a week. Please review :).
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