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oning80: Yes, I know it takes me a while to update. Due to the amount of stories I write, I am not able to update more often. I WON'T abandon this story so please don't ever think that.

Christian618: I apologize if I confused you. Ana and Christian met on the sidewalk when he was in a bad mood and she was in a sad state in Chapter 1. He was upset at first, but she calmed him down with her soft side. That was their encounter. Their second encounter, technically, they didn't even know that they almost bumped into each other in a previous chapter. They passed each other on the sidewalk and didn't know it. So, I guess technically this will be their 3rd meeting (this chapter)? I will let you be the judge.

emi17: Elena is definitely needy. She will get worse as the chapters go. I won't say how, though. I can't guarantee I'll write the girls' professional lives correctly, but hopefully between my beta and I, we'll do okay.

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Guest: I appreciate the review. Please know that not every writer is perfect. I just wrote what I pictured in my head. I know it's probably not realistic for Ana to look out the window to admire the view before an interview. But I decided to write it that way.

Title: FSOG: From Heartbreak to Happiness?

Summary: Ana and Christian both suffered heartbreak from their last relationship with other people. Christian from his first attempt at one and Ana after getting cheated on. Once they meet, it's obvious there's a spark. But the question is, can they conquer their fears of getting hurt again?

Chapter 7

(Kate is currently in the waiting area until Benjamin Perry arrives. A few short minutes later, Mr. Perry comes into the receptionist area to see Kate. He appears in the doorway and greets her)

Mr. Perry: "Miss Kavanagh?"

(She looks towards the voice to see who it is, revealing the guy who will be interviewing her. She smiles at him)

Kate: (nods) "Kate, please."

Mr. Perry: (chuckles) "Okay, Kate. Are you ready to get started?"

Kate: (smiles) "Yes, sir."

(Mr. Perry leads her to his office where he asks her to take a seat across from his chair. Kate notices how neat his desk is that is between them)

Kate: "Thank you for this interview. I appreciated the call."

Mr. Perry: "Well, I was impressed with your application."

(He takes the application out of his briefcase and looks it over briefly before facing the young woman)

Mr. Perry: "It says here you were editor of your high school newspaper."

Kate: (nods) "Yes. That has always been my passion so I did it since my sophomore year."

Mr. Perry: "You must have done very well if you did it for three straight years."

Kate: (nods) "Yes, sir. I never had any complaints and my boss, who was a member of the faculty, liked my work as well as my ideas."

Mr. Perry: "How about after high school? You went to college?"

Kate: "I did. I kept up with my school work during that. I applied for the editor position and based on my performance, I got the job right away. Again, my boss enjoyed my ideas, so I was kept on as editor."

Mr. Perry: (nods & smiles) "I'm very impressed. I'm assuming you brought your resume with you?"

Kate: (nods) "Yes, sir."

(Kate takes a folder out of her purse and opens it, revealing her resume. She takes the resume and hands it to Mr. Perry. He examines it and nods slowly as he can't help the smile from appearing)

Mr. Perry: "Your strengths are that you can get the job done, even under pressure if needed. You're quick on your feet and you have no problems accepting ideas from others if you ever needed a little help or guidance."

Kate: "Yes, I have no problem with that. My roommate and I bounced ideas back and forth on the job." (shrugs) "Sometimes, it's easier to do that so you get to a solution quicker."

Mr. Perry: (nods) "True."

(He leans back in his chair and folds his arms, not breaking eye contact)

Mr. Perry: "While I am impressed with your application and resume, tell me...why should I hire you over the hundreds of other applicants?"

(Kate knew this was now or never. She knew the job depended on how she answered the question. She sits up in her chair and folds her hands together on her lap)

Kate: "Because I have years of experience in the Editorial field. In those years, I never received one complaint about my performance. This is my preferred profession. I'm dedicated because I love what I do. I'm not here just for the paycheck. Don't get me wrong, the paycheck is always nice. I just know that I'm more personable where the job is concerned. I know my worth, therefore I know I can be a valued asset to Boston Legal."

(Mr. Perry nods his head as it's obvious he is impressed with Kate's answer. Truth be told, he liked this bright young woman more and more. Yes, the other applicants pleased him as well, but there was something about Kate Kavanagh's dedication and sassiness that he couldn't ignore. He smiled politely at her as he wrote his notes down so he could go over them later. After a minute or two, he looks at the young woman)

Mr. Perry: "What do you consider to be your weakness?"

(Kate sighs deeply as she had to think for a moment. She looks at her possible boss and speaks)

Kate: "One weakness may be that I push myself too hard. I strive to be the best I can be. Some consider that a strength while others a weakness. I may be overly passionate about what I believe in."

Mr. Perry: "In my opinion, I feel it's good to be passionate about what you believe in. If you're not passionate, it's like you don't care as much about your job."

Kate: (nods) "I agree with you."

(Mr. Perry nods his head and smiles at her before he writes more of his notes down. After a moment, he glances back up at her)

Mr. Perry: "If I did hire you for the job, how soon could you start?"

Kate: "I just graduated not too long ago and I have been looking for a position like this ever since. I could start as soon as possible."

Mr. Perry: (nods & smiles) "I'm glad considering we're looking to fill the position soon."

Kate: "It's no problem at all."

(Kate couldn't help but feel hopeful by the end of the interview. She answered his questions honestly and confidently and he seemed to appreciate that. Now, she knew it was up to him whether she got the job or not. Mr. Perry rose from his seat, causing her to stand as well. He smiles politely at the young woman)

Mr. Perry: "I will be in touch, Miss Kavanagh." (clears his throat apologetically) "I mean, Kate."

Kate: (chuckles) "No problem." (smiles) "And I look forward to it. Thank you for your time."

(The two shake hands and smile politely before he walks her out of his office. When she is outside the company building, she looks at the door and breathes deeply)

Kate: "I hope I get it."

(She departs the scene. At Linc and Elena's penthouse apartment, voices are raised)

Elena: (groans) "Why did I marry you? Or better yet, why did I take you back?!"

Linc: (laughs) "Take me back? You could have gone to him, but you chose me. Oh, I'm so lucky to be your consolation prize, Elena."

Elena: (smiles evilly) "That's right, my dear. You are the consolation prize."

(Linc raises his hands and tilts his head as he can't help the smirk from appearing)

Linc: "I don't see you leaving, Elena. If you care so much for that Grey guy, why are you here?"

(He lowers his hands and chuckles)

Linc: "Oh, that's right. Because he doesn't want you."

(Elena looks at her husband angrily)

Elena: "He did too want me. Like the fool that I was, I thought my place was with you. Boy, was that ever a grave mistake."

Linc: "Too late, Elena. From what I hear, he doesn't want you."

Elena: (smugly) "I could have Christian if I really wanted him."

Linc: (raises his eyebrows) "Oh, really? From what I hear, he wants nothing to do with you. So, please, Elena, get your facts straight."

(She looks at him suspiciously)

Elena: "What do you know, Linc?"

Linc: (smirks) "Nothing that you don't."

Elena: (yells) "What the fuck do you know?!"

Linc: "Let's just say your boy toy may have moved on."

(Elena looks at her estranged husband in horror, which he takes great pleasure in. Meanwhile, at Christian's penthouse, Gail takes a little break from her daily duties. She and Taylor are in the kitchen at the kitchen table sitting down)

Gail: "How has Christian been lately?"

Taylor: (confused) "What do you mean?"

Gail: (sighs) "Well, you know how that wretched woman has tried to see him how many times."

Taylor: (chuckles) "You have quite an opinion for Elena, don't you?"

Gail: (shakes her head) "I'm sorry. I know I shouldn't speak so vile of her, but the way she treats Mr. Grey..."

Taylor: (waves his hand) "Don't worry. If it's any consolation, I can't stand the bitch, either." (scoffs) "She was tolerable before this whole mess happened. Now? She has a lot of nerve trying to show up here to talk to Christian."

Gail: (puzzled) "What is the deal with Elena and Linc?"

Taylor: "Let's just say...she doesn't love Linc, but she settled for him because Christian doesn't want her. From what I saw, Christian really cared for her. Elena, on the other hand, couldn't let go of Linc. Now, she regrets it and knows she made a mistake in ending things with Mr. Grey."

Gail: "And of course she hurts Mr. Grey in the process." (groans) "That damn bitch."

Taylor: "And to top it off, she probably wants both men. She's a fucking idiot and unfortunately won't leave Christian alone."

Gail: "I'm not usually one that supports violence, but she is bringing out that side of me."

Taylor: (smirks) "I think she's bringing out that side in all of us."

(Gail sighs softly in sadness, shakes her head)

Gail: "If only Mr. Grey could meet someone who treated him well. Someone who would never do what Elena did to him. Christian deserves a woman who makes him feel alive."

(Taylor briefly nods before a smile forms. He doesn't know what made him think of that mystery woman Christian met. Gail looks up and notices Taylor's smile. She looks at him in confusion)

Gail: "What's with the smile?"

(Taylor faces Gail and appears slightly dazed)

Taylor: "Huh? Oh, I'm sorry. What'd you say?"

Gail: (amused) "Why were you smiling when I mentioned our boss should meet someone who appreciated him whereas Elena obviously doesn't?"

(Taylor lightly smiles at his colleague before speaking)

Taylor: "He may have already met someone."

(Gail's more alert after that comment)

Gail: "What do you mean? Who did he possibly meet?"

Taylor: (scratches his head) "Well, that's the thing. He doesn't know her except for her first name. Her name is Ana."

(shrugs & smiles) "From what the boss said, he was intrigued with her."

Gail: (smiles) "Sounds like he may have met his match."

Taylor: "Yeah, but the thing is, he doesn't know how to find her being he just met her the one time. He did say that he was captivated by her."

Gail: (smiles) "Well, if Christian ever does see this Ana woman again, I would personally love to thank her for what she did to him."

Taylor: (smiles & nods) "You and me both. This Ana woman may have just changed his life."

(At 'Christian Grey Enterprises', Christian and Ana are still currently in his office. Ana is still by the window, but is now facing Christian, who is still in front of his desk with his paperwork in his hands and staring at her. They both try to gather themselves, yet are both in complete shock at each other)

Christian: (stutters) "Ana, is that you?"

Ana: (gulps loudly) "Christian?"

(He puts down his briefcase and folders on his desk. Did he just hear her say his name? Is this really the Ana he met on the sidewalk in the middle of a busy street? He was doing his best not to stare. He knew staring was rude, yet he noticed she was doing the exact same thing. A million thoughts were going through his head in that moment. He shook his head and blinked to make sure he wasn't losing his mind. If in fact he was, he had no problem being locked up in a mental hospital because it was like an angel was appearing in front of him)

(Ana, on the other hand, couldn't stop looking at him, as well. She wasn't sure if she was imagining him. She knew there was only one way to find out)

(She begins to walk towards him, causing him to do the same. After what felt like an eternity, yet was only moments, they finally came face to face. They were afraid to touch the other thinking the other would disappear. However, they gained enough strength when Ana raised her hand to touch Christian's cheek. He couldn't help but close his eyes to feel her gentle touch. Oh, how he had longed to feel her soft hands on him. He had never wanted to feel someone's touch as much as he wanted to feel hers. He didn't give a shit how that sounded)

(After days or weeks of wanting to see Ana again, Christian wondered if it'd ever happen. It was like she had come down from heaven as an angel for him. The way he felt in that moment, he had no intentions of ever letting her go)

(Christian raised his hand and placed it over hers and smiles softly)

Christian: "Do you know how long I have wondered whether or not I would see you again?"

Ana: (smiles a little) "I felt the same."

(He felt her breaking free from him. As much as he didn't want to, he let her take her hand back. He looks at her in confusion)

Christian: "So, you're Anastasia Steele." (chuckles) "Now, I can finally put a name to the face."

Ana: (nods) "Same here. Please call me Ana."

Christian: (nods & smiles) "No problem...Ana."

Ana: (raises her eyebrows) "So, you're the famous Christian Grey." (amused) "Is everything I've heard about you true? You know, the rumors?"

(Christian looks embarrassed as he attempts to smile away the truths from the rumors. Ana can't help the laugh that comes out of her mouth)

Ana: "Okay, Mr. Grey. Here is your chance to set me straight."

(He knew she was serious, yet trying to be funny about it to relieve the nervousness between them. He smiles and points at a chair for her to sit in. He takes his chair from behind his desk and brings it close to her so they can be side by side. He gets comfortable before speaking)

Christian: "Some are true. Some aren't. I admit to being a ruthless businessman to get what I want. I treat my secretary, Courtney, with respect yet also with intimidation, but she gives it right back." (chuckles) "I admire her tenacity because most of my workers are either afraid of me or just get nervous. I admit to sometimes driving my workers crazy because I feel I need to be tough with them."

(Ana tilts her head in fascination)

Ana: "Why do you say that?"

Christian: (shrugs) "Nothing's free in life. If you want a spot in my company, you have to be willing to work for it."

Ana: (nods) "That's understandable."

(He looks at her in shock)

Christian: "Are you serious?"

(Ana looks at him weirdly as she wasn't expecting that kind of a reaction)

Ana: "What's that supposed to mean?"

(Christian quickly shakes his head before speaking)

Christian: "My apologies. I didn't mean to say it like that. I was just surprised by your answer."

Ana: (confused) "How come?"

Christian: (scoffs slightly) "Let's just say there are very few people who understand the way I act regarding my business."

Ana: (chuckles a little) "Gotcha. With me, I've always believed if you work hard enough, your success will pay off."

Christian: (nods) "I agree."

(They don't hear the knock on the door. A woman comes in revealing Courtney)

Courtney: "Mr. Grey?"

(She can't help the smirk that appears as it is clear Christian doesn't even know she's there)

Courtney: (loudly clears her throat) "Mr. Grey?"

(Christian quickly shakes his head to get out of his daze and faces his secretary)

Christian: "Yes, Courtney?"

Courtney: "Here are the files you requested. You said you wanted them as soon as possible."

(She hands him the files, which he takes. She looks at Ana and greets her)

Courtney: "How do you like it here so far?"

Ana: (nods & smiles) "So far, so good."

(Courtney can't help but notice the way her boss is looking at Miss Steele. She excuses herself, yet as she is shutting Christian's office door, she smirks)

Courtney: (whispers) "So that's the famous Ana you've been talking to yourself about when you didn't notice I could hear." (chuckles)

(Courtney closes the door. Christian and Ana end the silence)

Christian: "Well..." (clears his throat) "Are you ready for the interview?"

Ana: (smiles) "Yes, sir."

(Christian knew it was time to be serious even though he realized that was easier said than done, at least where Anastasia Steele was concerned)

Chapter 7 Done

A/N: Thank you for reading. Regarding Kate's interview, I apologize if I wrote it wrong. It's been a long time since I have had an interview or remember what an interview entails, so I don't remember all the details included. I have a beta that has been generous so far in helping me with any errors I may make. I can't guarantee she will always help out, but when she is available, I appreciate her work. All mistakes are on me if you see any, but please know I'm not perfect. Thank you. Please let me know what you think! Constructive criticism allowed, but please no flames. Thank you. Until next time!

I do have a question for you, my lovely readers. I have another possible story idea that I would like to write for Ana/Christian. I was told by a great friend on this site that the idea I had has already been written by another writer. I do not know this writer and I do not know what the story is called. The story idea I have is this...'Christian/Ana are either high school sweethearts/college sweethearts but have a major falling out over something and don't speak for years. What Christian doesn't know is that Ana was pregnant with his child. They meet up years later and the truth comes out. They both deal with what happened and decide where to go from there'...I would like to write this story, but I don't want to be accused of copying someone else's work. If someone else did write a story like this, I have no intention of reading it as I want to put my own spin on it. I would like to know your opinion if you would be interested in reading this story idea I have. Please let me know either in a review/PM (whichever you prefer) your answer. Thank you for listening.