The next three weeks went by quickly. Justin worked my into his schedule and i put all my flight hours on my Visa card so that i could finish everything in time. I passed my written and practical exams in time for Christian's deadline. I was ecstatic when i passed my exam. My photo was plastered all over the flying clubs social media.

Congrats Ana on passing your Private Pilot's License!

Justin came by to give me a big hug, as soon as he walked in to the dispatch office.

"I knew you could do it" He said "Some of us instructors are going out for drinks after work today why don't you tag along?"

"Sure! I'd like that" I said "After all i have something to celebrate"

"Me us at 'The Metro" it's not far from the club" Justin instructed

"I'll do that, thanks" I said smiling

I waited till the end of the day to send an email to Christian about my exam. I received a reply before i had a chance to leave the building. He must be by his computer right now. I looked down at my phone, it was Christian asking me out for dinner. I just promised that i would have drinks with the flight instructors to celebrate. I wanted to go out with Christian more but i wonder if i could make it to both. This was the first time that i had been invited to an outing with my co-workers. I figured if could go down to 'The Metro' for a short period of time, then i could still make it home in time to go out with Christian. A win-win for everyone.

My mind was racing with excitement till a short, blonde girl walked into the dispatch office. Walking slowly to the front desk she introduced herself as "Alice"

"Hi, I'm here for my flight lesson with Nathan" She said anxiously.

"Nathan will be down in a moment, he's just finishing up with his student. Do you want to take a seat?" I asked

"Sure!" She answered taking a seat on the couch in the corner waiting area "Are you Ana?"

"ummmm Yes i am" I answered "How do you know that? I don't think that we've met before"

"Justin told me" She said smiling "I'm his fiancee"

"Really!" I exclaimed "I work with him several days a week and he hasn't mentioned anything to me"

"That's why my lesson's are with Nathan. Conflict of interest you could say" Alice said

"Oh i'm surprised" She answered "he mentioned that you were offered a job with Christian Grey is that correct?"

"Yes, i was" I said giving her my full attention.

"I want to tell you that i dated him a year ago ago and he offered me the same job" Alice explained.

"Really!" I answered trying to contain my shock and surprise.

"Do you plan to take it?" Alice asked looking disgusted

"Yes i was. Did you take the job when he asked you?" I asked trying to get more info.

"Originally yes. It sounded too good to be true. He had wined and dined me first. Then he told me that he needed someone to take him to a conference in Vancouver and i needed the hours badly so i said yes. When i got to the plane that we would be taking and i did my walk around i found that it was not well maintained. So, i told Christian that i didn't feel comfortable flying it due to some maintenance that had been missed. He became angry at me. He said that he didn't have time for it. He promised me that he would do it when we returned" Alice went on

"Really!" I exclaimed "What did you do?"

"He fired me on the spot and i went home. No more wine and dine. No more contact after that" Alice explained "I wanted you to know that"

"You haven't heard from him since?" I asked

"No i haven't. Do all your checks and don't let him push you into an unsafe position. He is very charming but that won't matter if that plane crashes" Alice warned.

"Thank you" I choked.

Nathan came to get Alice for her lesson soon after. My mind was filled with questions. Was Christian just an elaborate con artist? Was he trying ti get me into an unsafe position? Was there any truth to what Alice was saying?

Christian

Ana sent me an email stating that she had finished her Private Pilot's License. I had been pushing off my business meeting in Las Vegas so that i could have her a my Pilot. I was a great judge of character. There was something very special about Ana. Giving her this job worked well for both of us. This was my golden opportunity to get to know her and help her attain her dream of being a commercial Pilot at the same time. I sent her my pre-typed message about the job. She would be a contract Pilot which meant that i would call her when i needed her and she would be paid on a job to job basis. She must be excited and ready to celebrate. I decided to ask her out on another.

Congratulations on your license! Dinner?

Christian

I'd love too! When do you want to meet?

Ana

Your place 7pm!

Christian

What should i wear?

Ana

Wear something comfortable

Christian

Normally i would say "Don't wear anything at all" but i didn't think that we were there yet. I was very comical and witty but i wasn't sure what kind of sense of humour she had. I didn't want her to get offended. I got a second date. I could hardly contain my excitement. I danced down the hallway of my apartment to the living room. I sunk into the couch picking up the controller to my Playstation so that i could resume my game. I had accomplished what i needed to today.