All credits goes to FSOG and EL James. Only the story line belongs to me.
'Mr Grey… Good Day to you. How are you?'
'I am good. What are you doing here?'
'This is Katherine Kavanagh' I quickly introduce Kate so she can do the rest of the talking.
'Mr Grey' she greets him with a firm handshake. Now.. Should I hug Taylor … will he be happy if I hug him in front of Mr Grey?
'Hi Ms Kavanagh. I hope you are fine now. '
'I am good Mr Grey… We were just here getting some photo's.'
'Hobbies?'
'Sort off Mr Grey.' I reply… nonsense… Kate dragged me.
'Mr Grey… since we are here, can we get the photos here?'
I notice Christian's face had some expressions but it is unreadable.
'Where do you want me?' Christian says before I can register what his expression is. I turn to Taylor to greet him but before that Kate asked Christian, 'Shall we just sit outside the coffee house?'
'Sure…' and he turns to Taylor and says, 'I will call you once we are done, Taylor.' I couldn't get to say anything to Taylor.
Taylor nods and stares at me and walks out. Oh Dear… this is going to be tough! I walk out after Taylor is out of sight. I sigh and followed Kate and Christian out. After getting some shots of him sitting I get him standing near a door and got few shots. Few times our eyes locked but I quickly hid behind the camera. Kate asked few more questions to add on to her interview write up. Half an hour later, we were done.
'See you soon Anastasia..'
Kate looks at me puzzled and I just shrug.
'Good bye Christian.' And we walk out hand in hand. In the car, my phone buzzes.
You have a long explanation to your Aunt, young lady.
Sent 10.25am, May 13, 2011
Oh my god. That is not good. No Annie…
'Who is it?'
'Jason…'
'What he wants?'
'He is angry.'
'Why the hell?'
'Guess I never shared news with you.'
'What?'
'He is Taylor!'
Kate slams the break. ' He is who?!'
'He is Taylor…'
'You mean the Taylor that was dismissed by Christian?'
I nod. Cars start to honk. Kate eases the car still shocked.
'Jason Taylor? Your Aunt's boyfriend… They work for Christian Grey? And you have an insight of his life?'
'No… They don't share anything.'
'Huh!'
'Yes… You remember when you called me at my mom's place asking me to go for the interview if you were not well.'
'yes..'
'Well, Gail gave me a pep talk asking me to stay away from Christian and not to conduct the interview. If I were to conduct it, I should remain professional.'
'I feel he is weird.'
'When text me about the photo shot… I was with Jason… and he too warned me to stay away. I just don't get it!'
'I don't understand why they are warning you but I can say they have a point.'
'What do you mean they have a point?'
'You see… he has not been seen with a girl, he never dates, very private… maybe he has some hidden deep secret that Jason and Gail knows… but they are not prohibited to speak about it.'
'Huh…' what the hell?
'Anyway.. why are we discussing him? It is not that he has come after you or something.' I nod in agreement and we just pulled over at the apartment and the familiar Audi is waiting for us. Jason!
'Hi Jason… come in!'
'Hi Kate… I got to run.. I just wanted to have a word with Annie.' I gulp down hearing his icy voice.
'Hi… '
'You young lady..' I look at Kate for help and she is skipping into the apartment. 'I told you not to meet Mr Grey!'
'I was roped in!'
'Again?!'
'Yes… the actual photographer met an accident and now in the hospital… so Kate asked me this morning to help her since she is a klutz in operation a camera.'
'Annie… I am saying this again…DO NOT GET NEAR TO CHRISTIAN.'
'Yes Jason..' He makes me feel like a child…
'Good… I got to go now.'
I walk into the apartment and Kate is there editing the pictures. She looks up at me with a questionable eyes.
'I got warned again that not to go near Christian.'
'I think you should listen!'
'For gods sake I am not going near him! I have nothing to do with him! YOU made me conduct the interview… YOU made me take his pictures today… It is all YOU YOU YOU!'
Now I am crying… I am being scolded for something that has been shoved down my troat. My phone rings and when I look at the caller ID… AUNT GAIL! There … another lecture.
'Look… Gail is calling and it is another round of lecture… you are going to regret this Kvanagh. I answer and before I could say helo… 'WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!'
'Aunt Gail… I am not doing anything.'
'I told you to stay away from Grey.'
'I did… but I am roped in again.'
'Listen here young lady…. Make sure this is the last time you are having eye contact with him.'
'Aunt Gail… Can I know why the hell are you and Jason keep on warning me. I don't get it! I am not going to throw myself to him.'
'Sorry honey… It is just that… you are brunette.. you are pretty… you are young…'
'What is it with being brunette, pretty and young… there are millions of girls who are brunette, pretty and young… there are pretty young blonds too… I am not a Miss America… or Ms Washington … I am plain… klutz… the most uncoordinated person on planet earth.'
I hear she let go a long sigh… 'Sorry dreary… I am just worried about you. There is something that I can discuss… I have signed an NDA. I can't discuss anything… but I can warn you.'
'I won't go near him… and I don't see a reason why I will see eye to eye with your Boss ever again.'
'Honey… we care for you.'
'Thanks… say thanks to Jason too… He actually just left after warning me.'
'I know… he called me.'
'I will be fine.'
'Good bye dear.'
'Bye..'
Hmmm… I am totally lost.. What the hell… anyway.. I need to get ready to work. I work in a bookstore as a part time sales assistant.
'Kate.. I am off to work. I see you tonight. How about dinner?'
'I will get Chinese take out… have fun… And Ana.. I am sorry to put you into trouble with Gail and Jason…'
'It is ok Kate..' I smile to her warmly and walk out and hop into my Wanda and drive off to BlueNoble Bookstore.
I lost myself in a book, Mansfield Park, until a soft cough behind me startled me. I turn around and it is Christian Grey! 'Stay away from him Annie…' Gail and Jason's voice rings in my ear.
'Hhhooww can I help you Mr Grey?'
'Ms Steele… what a surprise? Are you working here?'
'I am..'
I compose myself and plaster a fake smile for customers.
'How can I help you Mr Grey?'
'I am looking for Persuasion'
'By Jane Austen?' I clarify. I can't see Grey as a classical book reader.
'Yes.. that is the one.'
'This way sir..' and I walk to the classical bookshelf to grab the book. Grey followed me diligently. I hand him the book. His eyes were dancing with excitement.
'Anything else Mr Grey?'
'You are very pretty Anastasia…' That caught me off guard.
'Erm.. .thank you Mr Grey.' I look around and there is only another customer… an old lady. I can't find Jason anywhere.
'Mr Grey… do you need any other book?'
'No Ms Steele.' I walk to the cash counter and again he followed me. After swiping his black Amex, our fingers brushed when I hand him his card and there is the spark again.
'Ms Steele… are you free for dinner?'
Huh… What?! Dinner! Gail will yell until there is blood out of my ears and Taylor might just pull the trigger of his gun…
'I don't think that will be a good idea Mr Grey.'
'Why not Anastasia…'
I sigh… 'Mr Grey… ' I start but Jason enters the book store with a faded jeans and a t-shirt looking casual. I must make Grey know that he is my uncle.
'Hi Jason' I yell and Christian had the shocked look.
'Annie!' he waves back and Christian turns to look at Jason and Jason just smiled away.
I skip towards Jason to give him a hug. After a big hug he lets me go.
'Mr Grey..'
'Hi Taylor.'
'This is Anastasia… Gail's niece.'
