Hi all, this has been floating in my mind for a while, I don't think I've written anything in years, so this is my first attempt back into it.

I do not own and of the Fifty Shades character, but I do own my own made up characters.

Let me know what you think and thanks for taking her time to read.

Chapter 1

Ana POV

I never thought I'd be back in Seattle again. If you would have asked me three years ago if I would come back that answer would have been a no, well not just a no, a Hell No. Two words Christian Grey. I remember it like it was yesterday, I was just supposed to take care of his little girl, but it slowly became so much more. I was fresh out of college trying to find some sort of use for my degree, but there weren't too many jobs looking for English Lit majors. I was referred to the Greys though a placement agency. It seemed like a perfect fit, Mr. Grey needed someone to watch his young daughter and the pay was amazing, it included room and board and my own black Amex "for expenses". Elizabeth was an amazing seven year old girl. She had her dad's beautiful copper locks and his grey eyes and the best temperament. She was intelligent and we got along perfectly. I nannied for her for a year before her dad made a move. At first it was such a whirlwind. We went to dinners, balls, vacations, the works. Christian was amazing, but I could tell there was something not quite right it always seemed like he was missing something. I knew about his past and the subs and I had seen his red room of pain, but it wasn't something I was interested in. We tried "vanilla" as he called it, but something in the back of my mind always told me I wasn't enough for him. We ended on not the best terms, Christian got so upset at me for some reason, at this point I'm not really sure what I did, but he decided to let his dominate come out. In the heat of the fight I told him to do it, to take his belt to me. He got off on the pain he inflicted and I knew then and there I wasn't going to stick around and see if I could be what he needed. I honestly don't think I even looked back. I felt horrible leaving Elizabeth, but I knew she would be fine. I loved her and I loved Christian, but he wasn't ever doing that to me again.

Flash forward to now, three years after the Christian fiasco as I now refer to it, I am back in Seattle. When I left I went to New York, I took on a job at a little publishing house, I learned the ropes and moved my way up the ranks. I am currently the Vice President of Woodson Publishing. I absolutely love my job, I get the read the latest novels, I help talented young authors ready to be the next big thing, it's my passion. My boss Diane has been an absolute godsend. After my breakup with Christian and moving all the way across the country she helped me pick up my pieces. So to repay her I am back here. She has decided she is giving up her career to become a stay at home grandma. She asked me if I could come here with her and work with SIP who put in an offer on Woodson Publishing.

I figured since I'm here I will catch up with my best friend Kate Kavanaugh. When I left Seattle we just lost touch, we still talk, but it's maybe once every two months. I miss her like crazy, but I wasn't going to be the one to come back here. Too many bad memories, well that and she's in a serious relationship with Christian's brother Elliott. I couldn't bear the thought of possibly running into Christian. Kate says he hasn't moved on, but I'm sure he's had his fare share of subs. The ones the family doesn't know about. When I told Kate I was going to be in town she immediately decided we would catch up. She knew of a new hip bar that serves the best appetizers and killer cocktails.

I hurriedly collected my luggage and hailed a cab for Diane and myself. We are staying at some new boutique hotel that Diane just raved about. "Diane, I hope you don't mind, but I promised my friend Kate that I would meet her tonight."

"It's no problem, Ana." Diane told me warmly. "Just make sure you don't drink too much. I still want you to sit in on the meeting with SIP tomorrow. You are my number one and I don't want to just abandon you when I sell out." Diane has been like a mother to me since I met her. She has been more of a mother to me then my own mother.

"I promise, I won't." I told her as I hurried back into my in suite bathroom. This room she's booked for us is huge. I'm talking Christian Grey's standard room. Why am I even thinking about him, it must be this town. The suite Diane booked has two huge bedrooms both have their own bathrooms, a living room area with a bar area and another bathroom. "How do I look?" I asked her a few minutes later. I am wearing a simple pair of black legging, some dark brown knee high riding boots, and white off the shoulder sweater and a cute beanie. I went ahead and curled my hair, but it's cold and snowing and I starting to think that it might have been pointless.

"You look great darling."

"Are you sure you don't want to come out for a while?"

"No, Ana. I'm going to go over their offer tonight and prepare for tomorrow. You have fun though." She told me with a warm smile while looking up from the mass of papers she scattered all over the table in the living area. "I will probably be asleep when you get home though, this is too much of a time difference for little old me. "

"I will see you in the morning for sure then." With that we said our goodbyes and I left the room. I took the elevator to the main floor and went out the door. I almost for how beautiful Seattle is at night when it snows. The bar I am meeting Kate at isn't too far away so I figure I will just walk it. Being here is bringing up so many old memories. I remember the first snow Christian and I experienced together. He was being grouchy that day and Elizabeth decided to throw a snowball at him. I think I laughed so hard I cried. Mr Grouchy looked so mad and the more we laughed the madder he got. I was so caught up in my thoughts I nearly missed my stop. The bar we were meeting is called Nett's and from the looks of it it's a very happening place. I get through the doors and I can spot Kate across the bar sitting in a booth. She gives me a wave as she sees me and I make my way too her. She hops out of the booth and gives me the biggest hug "Kate, I've missed you so much! How are you doing? You look great. Time has treated you well."

"Me? Look at you Ana, you look amazing. Those are not cheap clothes. Are those boots Tory Burch?" Kate asked. I nod at her shyly. I've always been very thrifty when it came to my style, but moving to New York and being in that environment I've learned to adapt. I will spend a little more than I would like on shoes and purses, but I am still cheap when it comes to my clothes. Kate was always on me to look better. When we were in college I would shop in her closet. She's always been into fashion and if I can fool her with my outfit, I think I'm doing great. "So New York agrees with you, we have so much to talk about. I cannot believe you have been gone three years. Oh Ana, I was waiting until I saw you, but I have to tell you Elliott asked me to marry him!" With that she throws her hand up and shows me her ring. It fits her perfectly, it's a two carrot pink princess cut diamond in a rose gold setting.

"It's beautiful," I tell her admiring her ring. "Elliott did good. Have you guys decided on a date?"

Kate starts telling me what dates they are considering, all about how he proposed, which I'm not gonna lie it sounded amazing. I am listening to her ramble on when I hear someone coming up to me.

"Oh my god, Ana! Is that you?" I would know that voice anywhere. I turn around with a smile on my face.

"Mia. How are you?" I have always loved Mia Grey, when I was Elizabeth's nanny we would have shopping days with Aunt Mia. She and I grew close during those two years I was with the Greys. When I left Christian I didn't bother to talk to Mia. She had been like a sister to me, but it was too painful to talk to her. She didn't understand why Christian and I ended things and I very well couldn't tell her I left because he got off on whipping me.

"I'm great. I am getting my fashion line up and going. Did you know it is crazy hard to find good models? Ana, how long are you in town? We are hosting a fashion show to support mom and dad's Coping Together Charity. You remember it right? Anywho it's Saturday, if you are here you can be one of my models. Kate is, it would be wonderful all of us girls back together again." I think I might have paled a little at this. The last ting I want this weekend is a Grey family reunion, but it's so hard to say no to Mia especially since I'm pretty sure she will find out I am in town until Monday.

"I'm so happy for you Mia, I'm not sure I would be a good model for you though. I don't have any experience." I told her trying to get out of it.

"Nonsense, it's all volunteer. A lot of the girls don't have experience. We are also auctioning off the girls for a dance. It's going to be so fun and all in the name of charity. Please say you'll do it." Knowing she isn't going to take no for an answer at this point I agree. Hopefully Christian won't be there, doesn't really seem like his thing at least. We hash out the details, what time I need to be there, what under garments she requesting, and how long it will last. By the end of the night I think I'm crazy even agreeing to this. "Well it was great seeing you, I will see you tomorrow night. I

You still remember how to get to my parent's, right?"

"I do, I will see you in Bellevue tomorrow." We all exchange hugs and promises of seeing each other tomorrow. Leaving Nett's I can't help but wonder what I just got myself in to. An afternoon and night and the Grey's was not part of my plan. I wanted to come into town see Kate deal with this SIP thing and then head back home to New York. What am I getting myself into?