Author's Note: Who is the first person you think about when your mind started to drift away in fantasy land?

Too many billion people
Running around the planet
What is the chance in heaven
That you'd find your way to me?

(Born for you)

Chapter 6: Precious Identity

"Good evening. I'm Alex Vause." she said then offered her hand to me.

If there is someone playing at her life right now, she will definitely strangle "it" by death.

"What the fuck she is doing here?"

As a kid and a writer, Piper always imagine that she will know the name of the person she like in a very romantic way. She always dream that the person will be riding a horse and sweeping off her feet or the person will have a bouquet of roses and kneeling at her feet, asking for her name. She knew it sounds cliché but a girl can dream but all her fantasies were shattered by this chance in front of her.

Does she know my name?

Of course, you idiot! Her secretary will remind her about this meeting. I just hope she misheard my name.

"Piper? Are you alright? Are you having second thoughts in giving them your work?" Lorna asked with concern.

I could understand why Lorna thinks that I will change my mind. Last year when I finally agreed to her pleas to consider some proposals from producers who would like to adapt some of my books, I had turn down an offer after meeting one producer. I just don't like the feeling I had when the said producer offered her hand. Call it everything you want but I really had a bad gut feeling about them. After that incident, Morello researched about the company and I was right. The company just focus on what will make the film sell like hot pancakes not on the art of the work. The good thing was that we haven't sign the contract.

"But I don't think she can back out right now because you have already signed the contract." Nicky said seriously.

"No. I'm not having second thoughts, Ms. Nicky. I just remember something." I said seriously.

"I'm Piper Chapman. Nice meeting you, Ms. Vause." I said accepting her hands nervously.

Is somebody playing a trick on us? What the fuck is she doing in here?

I could feel how cold her hands are. She couldn't look properly me in the eye. I could see how Morello looked with concern for Piper's action. As I have observed in Morello's action that although she is very professional to us, I think she prioritizes her writer's welfare.

"I think Ms. Chapman, just like what she has said, remember something. Care to share it to us?" I asked then smirked to her. Her grip to my hand got firmer. I wanted to laugh when I saw her sharp glare.

Isn't she adorable?

"I think we should seat first before Ms. Piper shares what is on her mind." Nicky said. I swiftly moved to Piper's back to pull a chair for her. I know it will make a big fuss with Nicky but I don't care about it because I wanted to do that for Piper. I could see Nicky's one eyebrow going up but said nothing.

"Thank you, Ms. Vause" Piper said whispering.

Holy cow! I haven't heard a single soul saying my surname in the sexiest way possible.

"Welcome, Ms. Chapman." I whispered back. I walk back to my position and seat with ease on it.

"So do you want to share what have you remember?" Morello asked, eyeing Piper carefully.

"I just remembered that I have heard Ms. Vause' name somewhere." She replied timidly.

"Probably from a news channel because Alex here is always interviewed for her successful business company." Nicky said.

"Not really. I just granted some interviews but not enough for me to become popular." I answered shyly.

"I think we should order now. I'm starving and we could continue our conversation over food." Nicky said. Nicky raised her hand to call the attention of the waiter. After sometime, the waiter bring in the menu and we started to look at it. We agreed to get the recommended food in the restaurant and the waiter bring some wine to us. I carefully sipped the content of it not minding my surroundings.

"Can I ask a question, Ms. Chapman?" I looked at her seriously.

"Sure." She answered, eyeing me suspiciously.

"What makes you trust our company with the adaptation of your book to a film?" I asked curiously.

"You will think I'm crazy." She said then looked at Morello timidly.

"Try me, Ms. Chapman. I have heard more weird stories than you could imagine." I said trying to coax her to tell me her story.

"Well the moment I saw Daya even when she was not saying anything, I totally feel at ease with her. I looked at her and saw that she will create the best adaptation for my book. After a day of researching, Lorna told me that aside from being a producer Daya is into art specializing in sketching and drawing in pencil. That is when I know that she will make the adaptation of my book into living art." She explained fully then sipped on her wine glass.

"I have to ask her a million times if she is sure about this cause I don't want her to regret her decision." Morello added.

"So far I don't regret my decision. I just hope that company will stick with our agreement." Piper said looking at Nicky and me in a professional way.

"I assured you that our company will keep our end of our bargain." I answered seriously. The food we ordered came and we started to eat silently. Suddenly Morello's phone rang loudly.

"Excuse me. I think I need to take this call." Morello said then exit outside. We continued eating and I steal glances at Piper. I'm amused that she could eat heartily as though she couldn't care less if it will make her fat. A giggle escaped from my lips the moment I saw how she closed her eyes after tasting the dessert served to us.

"Is there anything funny, Vause?" Nicky asked curiously.

"Nothing, Nichols." I answered shortly. Piper eyed me curiously but said nothing.

"I'm sorry for the distraction but I think I need to go. My niece is in the hospital right now and she needed me in there." Morello said then she prepared her things. "Will you be fine in here, Piper?" she asked before walking out.

"Yeah. Do you need a companion?" Piper asked with concern.

"No. I think Ms. Vause and Ms. Nicky has a lot of questions about your work. I had heard from Daya that they are hands-on with the projects the company has. I could call a cab and go there safely." Morello answered.

"I will drive you. Vause is just the only person in here who didn't meet Ms. Chapman. " Nicky said.

"No. Its okay. I don't want to ruin your dinner, Ms. Nicky." Morello said shyly.

"It's fine. I would gladly drive you there." Nicky said.

"It would be better if Nicky will drive you there. If you want we can all go there to check your niece." I offered seeing that Piper is very concern with the situation.

"No. I think I will take Ms. Nicky's offer and you two continue the dinner. I want you both to be at ease with each other especially Piper. She has this artistic tendency sometimes. I really need to go. Have a great dinner." Morello said then she and Nicky walked outside.

"What she mean is I'm socially awkward." Piper said defensively.

"I don't think you are socially awkward. I like talking to you." I said. She blushed hard.

"And I don't think you are telling us the truth when you laugh a while ago." She said almost whispering.

"How can you tell?" I asked curiously.

"I like to observe people." She answered.

"So you are observing me." I said smugly.

"No…No…not really." She answered nervously.

"So how can you say that I'm not telling the truth a while ago?" I asked leaning to her.

"Because you are clearly looking at me when I ate the dessert." She answered while leaning towards me.

"So your eyes are not close while eating the dessert?" I asked and lean more.

"No." she answered then she bumped my nose with her nose. I could feel her breath fanning to my face. I want to inhale her sweet scent. I want to crush our lips and leave us panting for more.

"I don't know what is happening but I didn't see this one coming." She whispered then she closed her eyes.

"What?" I asked her while looking at her beautiful face. Even when her eyes are close, she looks like at angel.

"Knowing your name this way and knowing the other boss of the production Ms. Nicky was telling us about." She said not moving anymore. If I decided to move a little more our lips would definitely touch.

"May I know what Nichols told you about me?" I asked. To my disappointment, she move backward and sit properly. She reached for her wine glass and sipped a little.


"That you are a strict, OC, hot boss." I answered. I almost laugh when I see her disoriented face.

"Whoa there! Firstly, thank you for thinking that I'm hot. Secondly I just want the work to be done efficiently and effectively. Is there anything wrong with that?" she answered seriously. I begged to disagree, she is definitely hot especially in the suit she is wearing now. Okay I was the one who added the hot one but the other two came from Ms. Nicky.

"I'm not the one who said it. Actually there is nothing wrong with making sure that the work is done properly." I said then sipped again the wine I drink.

Why is she gulping when I drink wine?

"You're not the only human reader in here, Ms. Chapman. That's good to hear. I'm a firm believer of efficiency at work. Besides I think you want your book adapted in a very efficient way." She answered with smirk. "My secretary hasn't send me a copy of your book. So what is the book all about?" she added.

"It is about a WASPY woman who was incarcerated for drug smuggling after 8 years of living in peace with her fiancé. She was rated out by her ex-girlfriend who unfortunately was in the same prison she was in. It will revolves around the life of the two inside the prison." I explained it to her. I could see the flicker of interest in her eyes and waited for questions. I just prayed that she wouldn't asked what inspired me to write about it.

"I have heard from Daya that a year since the time your book was released many producers wanted to adapt your book but you didn't even took any calls from any production company but one day your agent, Lorna, told everyone that you finally changed your mind and you now agree to make it into film. What changed your mind?" she asked.

"Jenji, a producer and a very special friend of mine, told me that making my book into film will not only make profit for me but also create awareness on what is happening inside the prison. I wrote the book to give a glimpse about it." I explained.

"But there are a lot of film that focus in that topic, what makes it any different from any other?" she further inquired.

"Well, have you seen a film focusing in women's prison? It is not only about the lives of the women in there but also the prison system that our government is turning a blind-eye on." I explained.

"Point taken but I think it is only the half of what you are telling me." She said. I tensed up when she looked at me intently.

"How do you say so?" I asked her without looking in her eyes. Did she know about it?

"In business, you have to be keen observant to know if the one talking in front of you is telling everything you need to know. Don't worry, Ms. Chapman, I will wait until the time you will tell me about half of the story." She said then smiled sincerely. "And I think that is the bigger reason why you are very particular with the production company." She added.

"Thank you. I'm thinking if we could continue our conversation somewhere else. I hope I'm not breaking any business rules in here." I said.

"Yeah, sure. Where do you want to go?" she asked.

"There is a coffee bookshop in here. We could walked there if you want." I offered. She asked for the bill and offered her right hand for me to hold when we were walking. It was a beautiful night. The sky is clear with stars and the a bit cool. There were few people walking enjoying the night. I could see that something is bothering her.

"Can I ask a question?" I asked her. she looked at me and nodded. "What's bothering you right now? You seem distracted of something." I added.

"If Jenji, your special friend, is a producer, why didn't you offer her your work?" she asked curiously. I noticed how she emphasize Jenji being my friend.

"She is currently working on a series right now and I'm not really big on my friends handling my business. I like to make things on professional level." I answered.

"So how special is this Jenji to you?" she asked cautiously.

"Very special. She is the one who urged me to write things and she is like a mother to me, supporting the things I wanted to do." I answered looking at her. Did she just sigh? She is really a puzzling creature.

I sighed heavily, wishing that she will not see what I did. It's good to hear that Jenji is just like a mother to her. I don't know why I felt relief when she answered like that.

It is because you like her, you idiot!

Fine! So I'm attracted to her but I don't think she will want me. She subtly said that she don't mix pleasure with business.

"So how do you find the result of your little experiment?" I asked suddenly.

"Surprising but worth it. How about you?" she answered briefly.

"Just like yours. So what now? Are there things I'm not allowed to know about you?" I asked eagerly.

"Why do you want to know me?" she asked curiously.

"Let's just say that I find you very interesting." I answered. I felt her hand's grip tighten.

"What do you want to know about me?" she asked.

"Anything you wanted to add on the information I know about you." She asked. We arrived at the coffee bookshop, she told me about. It's called the Hooch.

"Nice name for a coffee shop." I said when we arrived at the counter.

"Well my co-owner, Poussey, thinks that it will be big hit if the name is catchy. She is the main mixer in here. By the way, I'm Taystee. I'm the one responsible for the books in here. Hello there Piper! I see you have brought a friend in here." Taystee said.

"Hello there too, Taystee. No. Ms. Vause' company's will be the one adapting my book into film. We are here to discuss some matters." She answered nervously.

"Hi there, Taystee. You may call me, Alex. I have heard from her that your coffee and place is the best in town." I said.

"Well I hope we live to your expectation, Alex. We will just serve your order in your usual spot, Piper. I cleared it for you because I know you will be coming today." Taystee said then we walked to Piper's usual spot.

"Do you usually come here?" I asked when we have settled down in a comfy couch seating besides each other.

"Yup especially every Wednesday." She answered briefly. After a few minutes of silence, our order came.

"Hi, Poussey. Why are you the one serving our order?" Piper asked to the black woman.

"Well I have to see for myself what Taystee have said that you have brought a friend. Hello, I'm Poussey, one of the owner of the café." Poussey said then offered her hand to me.

"Hello, I'm Alex. May I asked why you and Taystee are very surprised seeing Ms. Chapman with a friend in here. As I can see, she is a very likeable person." I said then accepted her hand.

"Well, Piper is usually alone when she come in here except if she is with Polly but other than that I haven't seen her with anyone. One day, she told us she will only bring another person here if she is special enough to know her sanctuary. You are one lucky person, Alex. Enjoy your drinks. The cake is on the house." Poussey said then walked away from us.

I looked at Piper to confirm what Poussey said and all I could see is a woman blushing red down to her neck.

A/N: Sorry for the delayed update! School works are piling up and I need to finish things. Thank you for reading the story.