Chapter 6
Fiancé at Work
"So this is where Derek works?"
Meredith looked up at the law firm building. She had asked Amelia to take her to his work place to deliver his document.
"You don't even know where he works?" Amelia spoke up.
"huh?"
"I thought you were engaged, but you don't even know where your fiance works?"
"uhm.. i.. never asked.."
"Don't you care about him? You don't know where he works yet you're getting hitched" Amelia shook her head in disbelieve.
"It doesn't matter now, we just have to give Derek this document soon" Meredith went in the building and stormed into the front desk.
"Uhm.. excuse me, i'm looking for Derek Shepherd.."
The woman on the doesk looked up "Mr. Shepherd? Do you have an appointment?"
"umm..no.. i just need to give him something"
damn.. what should i say?"And who are you?" She asked again.
Before Meredith could answer, Amelia spoke up.
"I'm his sister and she is his fiance"
"h-hey!"
crap!She did not wan't to tell them that she is his fiance. But after Amelia spoke up, all heads in the office turned around to her. Realizing that everyone had heard the last part she cursed inwardly as the chatter got louder.
"Did she say Mr. Shepherd's fiance?"
"I didn't know he was engaged!"
"How lucky she is!"
we were just pretending to be engaged for Derek's mother's sake. But now his whole office knows about it. This is just getting bigger and bigger"Excuse me" A man's voice cut through her thoughts, she turned around to see a man who likely looked like Derek's colleague. "Are you really Shepherd's Fiance?"
"Y-yes" She sighed, And tried her best to smile.
"Congratulations, We didn't know he is engaged."
"Thankyou sir" Meredith smiled.
"What brings you here?" He asked.
"We're here to deliver a document he left at home" Amelia spoke up. "i'm his sister"
"oh, how polite. Derek left to the court earlier, he has an early hearing" He informed.
"If he had left, perhaps he didn't need this document.." Meredith thought.
"Yes, probably. He is a great lawyer, very thorough. He puts himself into the situation, many clients love that. He is a great asset to this law firm." His boss complimented him.
wow, sounds like is very good after all."Thankyou, He'll love to hear that from you himself. And if he has already gone to court, do you mind holding on this document and give it to him later?" Mer asked.
"Or you can go to the hearing yourself." He suggested.
"Am i allowed to do that?"
"Yes, the hearing is open to public. You can watch if you want. Here's the address of the court house" He gave her a paper with address and smile to her.
"Thankyou then!" She smiled politely and left the office.
She had asked Amelia if she wanna tag along, Amy said she is free and will go with her to watch the hearing.
They arrived at the court house, a few minutes before the hearing are scheduled to start.
"Wow never been inside here before" Amelia said in ashtonishment.
Meredith nodded in agreement. This is definitely way cooler than the ones she saw in TV.
"He's not expecting us, i think it's best if we sit on the corner.." Meredith thought.
"okay" Amelia and Her sat on the very corner of the room.
The door opened and The judge along the attorney and defenders came in.
"Oh there's my big brother" Amelia spoke up.
Derek walked in carrying a big stack of paper in his hands along with his briefcase. Dressed in his normal gray suit.
He looks so serious, and proffesional.And i didn't know he wears glasses in court. He looks so reliable and... handsome..This made her heart sped up and skipped a beat.The hearing started right after. The judge and lawyers were introduced. She then realized this is a Divorce hearing. She kept watching Derek with interest as he work with his client.
"Objection! question is violating the rules your honor!"
Derek's booming voice cut through the room as she watched him in awe, his voice is full of autorithy
She never watched anything like this before, atleast not in real life. This may be just a divorve case not murder or crime. But is is just as intense for her.A few hours passed. The hearing got dissmissed. Most people had left the room. Derek still haven't notice Her and Amelia sitting in the corner.
Derek took off his glasses and sighed heavily.
Meredith did not know why he looked so solemn. She didn't know much but form the looks of it. He was definitely winning.
"Why does he look like that? He was winning" She said to Amelia in hushed voice.
She shrugged. "Who knows? maybe he just got things in his head. But he surely is good at what he does." Amelia smiled.
"hey! don't talk to loud.. "
"...oh..." Derek looked up to see both her and Amelia sitting there. He looked surprised and confused at first but then it was quickly covered by a blush. He motioned for them to wait for him outside as he left the room.
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" I didn't know you guys would be here" Derek smiled as he approached them outside the building.
"That was so intense Derek! I never saw you working in court" Meredith smiled.
"It is just a normal hearing. I know they make it interesting on TV but i guess the real one is quite boring." He chuckled.
Meredith shook her head " No! It was exciting and you were great in there!"
Derek looked at her and raked his hand into his hair. Clearly hiding his blush.
"Yeah that was great Derek." Amelia smirked. " But i can't believe you don't even know where he works and this is the first time you watch him in court." Amelia's voice became sharp as she looked at Meredith in disbelieve.
"I never asked him.." Meredith protested.
"You're not even married yet and you already don't care about my brother.." Amelia rolled her eyes.
"Anyway, thankyou for bringing this to me" Derek smiled yet again.
"No problem at all..." She said back.
As they talked, Derek's colleague they met earlier walked by.
"Is your hearing over, Derek?" He asked Derek.
"Yes, I think it went well." He gave him a different smile from before, more proffesional.
"Thankyou for your help earlier." Meredith spoke up to thank him.
"I should say the same to you. You've got a really great fiance, seeing as she's willing to come all this way just to deliver papers for you."
"Huh?" Derek said confused at that information.
"Good job finding such a nice girl!"
sorry Derek... I had to tell everyone at the office that i'm your fiance...
She gave Derek a look, and he immediately understood what's going on. He nodded as if to say, "I've got this," and then looked at his colleague and smiled.
"Yes, i'm honored to have her. I'm sorry i didn't announce my engagement sooner..."
"Don't worry about it. So, are you inviting me to your wedding?"
"y-yes, well.. of course" Derek stuttered, not sure on how to reply that one.
"I'm waiting for it! i'm sure it'll be a lovely ceremony."
Derek gave him a vague smile. There was another hearing set to start soon, so they decided to part ways.
that was probably a shock for Derek...
Amelia said suddenly, watching Derek as he left them behind. "I should get going. I might not come home tonight, either."
"You could come home for dinner, you know --"
"No thanks. Bye."
She rose her voice at Amelia's back as she walked away.
"Thanks for bailing me out today!"
Amelia raised her hand a little and kept walking.
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After saying goodbye to Amelia, she got herself a coffee on a nearby cafe and set to work on her flower arrangements, when she felt a presence right in front of her.
"Found you."
"Huh?" She looked up.
"I thought it was you" He said.
"Mark... what are you doing here?"
"I was in my car and saw you, that's all. Mind if i take a seat?"
"Go ahead"
"Thanks" Mark sat down across from her. Then, some girls sitting nearby started getting really exicted at seeing the famous scriptwriter / actor Mark Sloan. All Mark did was wave, but the girls are losing their minds.
"You are good with girls after all. Not just because of your good look" She teased.
"Hmm... which one of us do you find most attractive, Meredith?" He asked.
"Which one of you..?"
"Come on, with that many guys around, anyone would pick a favourite. You'vr got to have one."
"i Don't have favourites... i like everyone..." She replied slowly.
"How sweet... but boring as hell." He shook his head dissaprovingly. "One of us has got to be your type."
it's true, i did think Derek looked pretty cool today...Does that mean he's my type?
Thinking about Derek made her blush for some reason. A fact that Mark didn't fail to notice. He chuckled at that.
"Anyway... what are you drawing?" He took a look. "Flowers?"
"Flower arrangements designs. For Lilly, i'm sure you know her. I'm helping her out on a upcoming exhibition. And now i can't think of anything great for her..." She sighed.
"It's about facing yourself" Mark said.
"Facing myself?"
"You've had something that really moved you before, haven't you? Those experiences really shape who you are as a person, and how you feel. Maybe you shoyld try remembering those kinds of things?"
Despite his usual flippant attitude, his advise is spot on. Mark grinned at her surprise. "Maybe i'll have a coffee too and help you come up with something.."
"Do you have to?" She rose an eyebrow.
Then, Mark's manager arrived. "We should get going..."
"Already?" He sighed.
"Sorry for keeping you" Meredith apologizes.
"Don't worry about it. If you need some fresh ideas, call me." Mark left, waving to her as he went.
Mark only opened his mouth to hit on girls, but today he mighy have given me some really good advice.
"Something that moved me huh?" She muttered to herself thinking again.
oh yeah!
She thought of the beautiful sunset over the cliff that she saw with Derek. She could still see it clearly in her mind. Maybe i'll use thay as a theme. Once the idea came to her, the creativity started to flow. She focused completely on the sketch, and got back to work.
Meanwhile...
"I never thought i'd find my big scoop here. Mark Sloan in love. This is going to be worth a lot of money."
Snickering, the man looked at the pictures he just took. Crystal clear shots of Mark and Meredith, sitting together and chatting in the cafe.
today is the last day of exams and i'm hyped and overjoyed.
