A New Beginning
By Tvdfanpam
Chapter 14
I met a girl
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters or get paid to write this story. I just have fun playing with them.
A/N: I heard this song on the radio this morning on the way to work and thought that this is what Christian felt when he met Ana. This is his thoughts on that first day. Enjoy!
CPOV
The way my morning had gone, I was half a mind to just call Elliott and get on my boat and sail around the Sound for the rest of the day. I had already fired five people and I was afraid I would fire even more people if I went back to work before my bad mood passed. I ordered coffee and a blueberry muffin hoping that would help lift my mood.
The door opened and I could see the side view of what promised to be a very pretty brunette with long hair swinging down her back. She was turned away from me talking on her cell phone. She put her phone away and went to the counter to order. I was treated to a view of her beautiful hair and her smart pantsuit. Suddenly she turned around and it turned my whole world upside down. I felt my heart start to hammer in my chest. The funny thing was though, she didn't even notice me. Most women see my face and throw themselves at me, literally. Is this what love at first sight feels like? I questioned myself as my hands started to shake. I picked up my phone to text my brother.
Me: Hey, I think I just found my soulmate. Elliott: Who the Hell is this? This is my brother's phone. Me: It's me Lelliott. I'm serious. Elliott: Are you high? Me: No, I just saw a beautiful girl in a coffee shop and I fell in love. Elliott: Awesome! I'm glad you like girls. Mia thought you were gay! Me: Very funny! I haven't even talked to her yet. Elliott: What are you waiting for? Go for it! Me: I think she may be out of my league. Elliott: Okay, you're exaggerating! Talk to her. Me: What do I say to her? Elliott: I don't know, maybe HELLO! Duh! Me: Never mind, I will think of something on my own. Elliott: Text me back after you talk to her. Me: Okay.
Just then the pretty brunette drops something and it lands over at my feet. I pick it up and read it. It's a resume. She must be in the city job hunting. That's what I can talk to her about: I can offer her a job at Grey House. Andrea has been looking for an assistant for a long time. She would be perfect and I could see her all the time. Great idea Grey! I congratulate myself. I look down and scan her resume. Anastasia Steele. A beautiful name for the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. She sighs really big as she put her phone down.
"That's an awfully big sigh for a little lady." I say without thinking. The beautiful girl turned around and my breath caught in my throat. She was even more beautiful than I imagined. I hope I don't scare her away.
"Sorry to bother you sir." She said softly as she smiled at me. I forgot what I was going to say next. Maybe I need to text Elliott back for pointers.
"No bother. Is anything wrong?" I asked. Angel, I will help you anyway I can. Just ask.
"No sir." She said politely starting to turn around. No, no, no. Stay.
"Would you care to join me Miss? I promise you, I am perfectly harmless." I can't call her Anastasia, she will think I am stalking her. I might have to do that later if she leaves without giving me her number. I can see her hesitation as she looks down at her phone.
"Sure, I'm here for a few more minutes." She moves over to my table and I can smell her floral perfume as she moves her things. I think I am going to buy the perfume company so she can always wear it. I looked her over head to toe. She's so beautiful, I can't believe my luck.
"Let me guess?" I say trying to play it cool. "You're in town for the day and you have back to back interviews?" She gapes at me. Oh no. Too strong, shit!
"Is it that obvious?" She says stunned. Oh no, I read your resume. I know where you live now.
"No, not really. You dropped your resume earlier." I say hoping she really doesn't think I am a stalker. Finally she smiles a genuine smile and I almost fall out of my chair. She is even more beautiful when she smiles.
"Two down, two to go." She said as she put her resume back into her purse/briefcase thing. It's a big ass purse. I don't understand why girls have to have such a big purse. I'll have to ask Mia why. Oh no, that's a bad idea. She'll want to know why I want to know. I have to keep her here talking to me.
"Have you been to any place yet that seemed promising?" I ask, hoping she said no. I really want her to work at Grey House now. How can I send a text to Andrea without her seeing me do it?
"Not this morning, but I have two interviews this afternoon that I am really excited about." She said smiling at me again. I will buy her a business if she will just keep smiling at me like that.
"Do tell." Yes, keep talking all day long. Don't leave. Then she tells me about her dream of working in publishing and her book she wrote. She is so beautiful and smart. I want to marry her. I wonder if she will think I am crazy if I ask her to marry me now? She starts to gather her things to leave. Oh no. I don't want you to leave me baby. I want to take you home with me and marry you and have beautiful babies with you.
"It was nice chatting with you." She said as she held out her hand to me. OMG, I get to touch her! I think as I shake her hand. My whole body tingles at the contact.
"Please let me walk you out." I say as she starts to go. I have to see you again. I will follow you to your interviews, I think. "Where's your next appointment? I would love to give you a ride." I say desperate to keep her with me a little longer. She frowns. I hope I didn't scare her away being too forward.
"That won't be necessary." She said blushing. "I can walk plus I just met you. I don't even know your name."
"My name is Christian Grey." And your name will be Anastasia Grey as soon as I can manage it, I think smiling at her as I hold the door open for her. She walks in front of me just like I hoped she would and I can smell her perfume again. I have to find out what kind she wears. It smells heavenly.
"Nice to meet you Christian. I'm Ana Steele." My angel says. I guide her subtly towards my car where Taylor is standing trying to hide his smile.
"My car's right here and my driver will take you wherever you want to go." Then back to my apartment so I can see you later. "Where to first?" I asked, eager to take her to the moon and back.
She is so beautiful as she looks down at her list. Oh no, she bit her lip. F**K! That makes her more appealing than she already is! "Grey House. I have an interview with Andrea Parker as her assistant. It's an entry level job, I was told. It's part time and so is the job at Seattle Independent Publishing. I'm hoping I can combine the two somehow." She said looking back over at me. I can't believe it. It must be fate. My angel is going to work with me. I will hire her myself if Andrea doesn't want her. This is the best day ever! I smile back at her.
"I'm sure you can do anything you set your mind to." I am one lucky Bastard! I think as I slide a little closer to my angel.
A/N: There it is. Obsessed Christian. Hope you like it.