Daniel was sitting in the kitchen of his palatial San Francisco home he now lived in, with incredible views across the bay. He was surrounded by paperwork and pages of notes for a huge upcoming case that he was heading, and one that would probably make his career.

Daniel had been working solidly for three hours and was slowing down when he heard the front door open and close, the click of shoes on the stone hallway and then saw Ivy in the doorway. She was wearing a short yellow summer dress with a black jacket and sandals, her hair loosely pulled back.

She looked incredibly pretty and he felt an automatic smile appear on his face, glancing over his girlfriend.

It was technically both of their days off but he'd been reading and taking notes all day and she had been at the Van Rensberg Inc offices since early in the morning signing documents, approving shipments and choosing furniture for her office, which she hadn't bothered to decorate or furnish until this week.

'Are you still looking over notes for the case?' he nodded glumly 'unfortunately, I've got a lot done though, how was your day?'. Ivy started moving around the kitchen, making herself a coffee 'not too bad, I actually got a lot more done than I'd planned, should give me a few hours before someone has a crisis and calls me'.

Daniel stood up and stood behind her, wrapping his arms around Ivy's waist 'you know, if we've got a few hours to spare' he nuzzled into her neck 'I'm sure we can think of a way to fill the time'.

She laughed and turned around, her body flush against his 'I don't know what you could possibly mean Daniel, I was an innocent young girl until I met you'. He snorted with laughter 'innocent, yeah right'.

Daniel kissed her lips then around her jawline slowly, muttering quietly 'so, did you want to go back to the office now? Or did you want to stay here for a little while?'

Ivy answered him with a long, deep, passionate kiss.

Ivy was woken from her sleep by her phone beeping and flashing. Grumblingly, she rolled over and answered the phone 'it's my day off, this had better be an important call'.

It was Elizabeth, who was the receptionist at Van Rensberg Inc's California office 'sorry, Miss, I- your brother is here. Christian Grey is at the office right now'. Ivy was suddenly wide awake, sitting up in bed sharply, which made Daniel grumble and pull the covers tighter into himself.

'Elizabeth, are you sure?' she laughed sarcastically, her voice quiet 'I think I'd recognise Christian Grey- he's gorgeous!'. Ivy rolled her eyes 'I'll be there as soon as I can'. 'Uh, how long are you going to be?' Ivy sighed in exasperation 'I don't know. He can bloody wait as long as I take'.

Ivy changed quickly back into the dress she'd worn that morning. The midday 'activities' with Daniel having left her clothes scattered all over the floor.

It was her day off and she'd already spent a few hours working, now she was heading back to her office with the prospect of seeing her brother looming over her.

Ivy really didn't want to see Christian or know what to say, they hadn't spoken once since she had effectively fled Seattle and Washington with Daniel.

Christian was wearing a black suit and a white shirt, the top button undone and his hair a typical mess. He had been sat waiting in the reception area for half an hour by the time Ivy came in, living literally three buildings down from the office.

He knew immediately when Ivy was at the doors, as the receptionist who had been staring at him suddenly sat up and tried to look busy. He turned around and saw his little sister walking through the stone floored entrance.

She looked like a classy, sophisticated businesswoman, albeit dressed casually. She was talking quickly into a Blackberry and took a slip of paper from the receptionist Elizabeth, nodding to her and walking swiftly over to Christian as she finished up the conversation.

There was an awkward moment between the two and Ivy spoke first 'so I assume Elena told you to speak to me?' he paled 'Elena? When did you speak to Elena?'. Ivy sat down elegantly opposite her brother 'I was in Seattle last week, I bumped into her in a Starbucks. She told me to talk to you'.

Christian looked surprised 'you were in Seattle...?' Ivy nodded 'yep, I had business to sort out'. Christian's grey eyes showed a little bit of hurt 'you were in Seattle and you didn't...?' Ivy shrugged, knowing what Christian had meant 'I didn't really think we were on talking terms. Not after you beat the shit out of my boyfriend'.

Christian sighed 'I know. I reacted badly-really, really, really badly'. Ivy raised an eyebrow 'well you broke his nose. That's putting 'reacting badly' a bit mildly Christian. Anyway...why are you here?'.

Christian ran a hand through his hair, exasperated 'I don't like how we left things. I need to explain- things- to you, and I want you to be a part of my life again. I'm unbelievably proud of what you've managed here, you're heading this branch of your family's company as well as your Grandfather did, profits are through the roof...but I want you back as my sister. Please? Ivy? Please, I'm begging you'.

Ivy was silent, thinking.

If you were Ivy, would you take Christian back?

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