It was almost ten o'clock by the time Anna finally surrendered to the blistering brightness pouring through her window and began her day. Normally she wouldn't be up this early, but today was Wednesday, her favorite day of the week. No classes, no work, no responsibilities; the way she had planned it since she came to her small university three years ago.

She wiped the drool off her chin and walked into the bathroom. Her first task was to tame the train-wreck that was her hair. Eventually she was the victor, having brought her hair down into a pony-tail. She put on some loose jeans and a white t-shirt, and began preparing breakfast. Suddenly, her phone lit up on her table.

'Hey, I know it's your day off, but at least try to work on your portfolio a little, hm?'

She rolled her eyes as she typed back.

'I know DAD, that was what I was planning on anyways'.

He hates when I call him that. She smirked as she imagined his face reading the text.

Kristoff was really her closest friend. They had grown up in the same foster home and were inseparable ever since they met thirteen years ago. When she turned eighteen, she left her foster home and moved to New York City, where Kristoff worked as a veterinary technician.

As happy as Kristoff was to see her, he realized she had come up without any real idea on what she was going to do once she got there. Immediately he made her sit down and helped Anna map out a plan for the future.

Anna settled on art, and began studying photography. When she wasn't at school, usually she was at work, serving the lovely people of New York as a barista in a cozy coffee shop. The pay wasn't that great, but she always made great tips.

Still not enough... I'm gonna need to pick up some more shifts.

Suddenly her thoughts were interrupted by an uninviting smell. Wait what is that? I took out the spoiled milk yesterday, which reminds me, I have to go get more milk. Or do I? I mean I love cereal but I don't really eat it that often anymore, and I really only put it in my coffee in the morning with my breakfas- OH NO THE EGGS

She whipped around to see her eggs burnt to a crisp, spewing smoke everywhere. She quickly grabbed the frying pan, opened her kitchen window and flung the smoking black balls out. Just when she stopped to take a breath her entire apartment was taken over by a screeching that nearly scared her right out the window. She yelped, slipped and fell to her kitchen floor, angrily blowing the strands of her ginger hair out of her face once she realized it was the fire alarm.

Once she got her apartment under control and apologized to the concerned neighbors who stopped by, she finally sat down to her cup of coffee and strawberries. This is what I get for getting up early. She looked at her phone, it was already nearing one o'clock.

At least I'm ready to head out instead of getting up now I guess... Yeah, definitely counting this one as a win

Anna as she scrambled through her apartment to grab what she needed for the day. Let's see here... phone: check, wallet: check, camera: check, extra battery packs:check. Looks like we got everything! She put all of her items into her brown shoulder bag, put on her favorite green hoodie, and walked out her door.

It wasn't until she got down three blocks that she scrambled back to her apartment, realizing she had forgotten her keys.

As soon as she got back in the car, she let out a sigh of relief. She had done well. Phenomenal, one might even add. The announcement went without a hitch, her speech went smoothly (she would have to thank Gerda for helping her practice the past month).

The smooth driving eased her into her seat, and her mind began to wander. You did good, no mishaps, no emotional bursts, professional. That's one task down, two more, and then I get to go home. I wonder if Gerda was watching...

"Miss Beck?"

She opened her eyes to see Kai's brow furrowed with concern. Though his frame made him look like a grizzly bear, she knew how much of a teddy bear he really was.

"Miss Beck, if you're feeling too worn down, we can reschedule the interview for another time."

"That won't be necessary. I have to get used to this new life. I can't start my first day by canceling on my first commitment as CEO can I?"

Elsa saw that his eyes were still wrinkled. "Really, I'm okay Kai, thank you for your concern, but I'm awake now, and we can't keep Jonathan waiting, can we? I will let you know when my lunch is over." she said with a smile.

"Very well Miss Beck, let me know as soon as you want to leave, I won't be far." Kai then got out and proceeded around the limousine and opened her door.

She walked in the building. As she was led to her table, she thought back on the last time she sat down with Jonathan Gad. She remembered how kind he was; treating her with warmth and genuine concern no matter how cold she tried to be. It was as if he saw her not as a his potential big break, but as a person who had lost her parents.

When the hostess stopped, Elsa was startled to find there was a stranger sitting at the table. Though he flashed a bright smile, there was something dark about his features... his calculating eyes, over-enthusiastic smile, and those... unsettling sideburns. He then stood up and after a slight bow he introduced himself.

"It's quite a pleasure to meet you Miss Beck, shall we begin?" He reached for her hand. "My name is Hans."