Written in the Stars

By Tvdfanpam

Chapter 1

The Future Mrs. Grey?

A/N: This idea came to me while driving and listening to the radio. It will be a fun lighthearted story.

"Kate, is this what you wanted me to wear?" Ana asked as she examined the blue dress hanging on the hook just inside her closet door. She heard a big sneeze then the sound of someone blowing their nose.

"Yes Ana. I was going to give that to you for graduation. It will be fine to wear for an interview." Kate said in the doorway with a box of Kleenex in her hand. She sneezed again loudly. "Wear the black Jimmy Choo's with it." She sneezed again and started coughing. Ana rushed over to her and took her elbow and helped her back into her bedroom and into bed.

"Thanks Kate. I will be happy to wear that. Please stay in bed. I have your questions and I will be fine." She assured her roommate. Kate was supposed to interview Christian Grey a self-made billionaire in Seattle Washington that afternoon for the WSU Vancouver student newspaper but she was suffering from a bad cold.

Kate and Ana were roommates who were almost through with their very last semester of college. Kate was the editor of the student newspaper and Ana was an English Literature Major so how hard would it be for her to step in for Kate and do an interview for the newspaper? No, she hadn't ever interviewed anyone before but she was thinking it wouldn't be that hard would it? Besides no one else was available; it was Ana or reschedule.

Kate was in no condition to do it. She had woken up yesterday morning with a scratchy throat and a cough and runny nose and today she couldn't stop sneezing. You would think she was holding a cat or something with the amount of sneezing she was doing. It was enough to try the patient of a saint which Ana was pretty close to. She put up with Kate's revolving bedroom door every other weekend and never let on that it bothered her.

Ana smoothed down her dress and took one more look in the mirror before grabbing her purse and the keys to Kate's car. Her car was old and she wasn't sure if it would make the trip from the college town of Vancouver Washington to Seattle Washington. She said good bye to Kate and locked the apartment door behind her.

She took a few minutes to type in the directions into the vehicle navigation system then found a radio station that would take her into Seattle. She was set for the almost three hour drive. Her overnight bag was in the trunk. Not knowing how long the interview would take, she was prepared to stay overnight in Seattle if needed. Ana was not a great driver since she avoided it with her clunky car that she was hoping would last another six months. Driving at night especially since it had started to rain was not something she was looking forward to.

One pit stop and Ana was nearly there. She had to find the parking garage down the block from Grey Enterprise Holdings or Grey House as it was known in Seattle. After parking the car and taking a minute to refresh her lipstick she slung her Coach bag over her shoulder and beeped the car locked. She checked her phone and sent Kate a quick reply that she made it before walking to the front of the building and going inside.

It was a beautiful building and decorated in modern colors of black, grey and white with abstract paintings on the walls. She walked up to the receptionist and checked in. "Please go up to the 20th floor and check in with Andrea Parker." She was given a Visitor badge to clip onto her dress which she awkwardly clipped to her neckline. After thanking the receptionist she made her way to the bank of elevators that were on the left side of the lobby and went up to the 20th floor.

There was another reception desk when she got off the elevator on that floor. She went up to the desk with more confidence than she really felt and gave her name and that she was here from WSU Vancouver. The receptionist frowned at her. "A Miss Kavanagh was expected."

Ana smiled nervously. "Kate Kavanagh is ill so she sent me in her place. We are both students at WSU Vancouver." Ana explained. She could hear a rather loud terse discussion in the hall and turned to see what the commotion was about. A tall man with red hair and wearing an expensive suit met her gaze. He walked away from the man he was talking to and came towards Ana.

"Mr. Grey, Miss Kavanagh is ill. Anastasia Steele came in her place." Andrea called out rather breathlessly staring at the red haired man. She was afraid he would throw the girl out since he didn't like surprises.

Instead he smiled at Ana not even looking at Andrea as he spoke. His whole face lit up when he saw the petite brunette standing there in her demure navy dress.

"That is fine. Hello Miss Steele. I'm Christian Grey. How are you today? How was your drive from Vancouver?" He asked all of these questions in a rush as he took her hand in his and shook it gently. Ana felt a tingle down her arm. She was mesmerized by his grey eyes. He was very good-looking! Kate didn't mention that. She thought the man she was sent to interview would be old or at the very least middle aged. He was a self-made billionaire after all!

Ana smiled at him. It was hard not to. He put her at ease instantly. "Nice to meet you Mr. Grey. Please excuse the confusion. Kate Kavanagh is my roommate and she is ill. She asked me to do the interview for her instead." Ana explained softly. He let go of her hand and stepped to the side to allow her to walk in front of him.

"This way to my office Miss Steele. Would you like something to drink?" He asked politely. Ana asked for tea or water. "Andrea, get Miss Steele some iced tea." He demanded then turned back to Ana and escorted her into his office still smiling.

Andrea scurried off to get some iced tea. She was amazed at the kind tone of voice he used with Miss Steele. Andrea was used to him yelling at everyone except her and she couldn't remember the last time she saw him smile at anybody. She wondered if he even aware that he was talking to her like that.

James Farmer came around the desk and still had that look on his face that people have when they didn't deliver the results that Christian Grey asked for. Andrea smiled at him weakly.

"Who was that chick? We need to hire her." He said trying to lighten the mood. Andrea laughed softly.

"If we are lucky, she could be the future Mrs. Grey." Andrea answered as she walked over to Mr. Grey's office and knocked on the door then went in with Ana's iced tea.

"Thank you Andrea. I appreciate it." Ana said softly as she took the drink from her and took a sip of it then sat it down on the coffee table. She turned slightly and looked into his grey eyes again. "Mr. Grey, thank you for allowing this interview. Kate was very excited to have such a distinguished businessman agree to an interview. Since this is last minute, I haven't had a chance to even review the questions. I had to leave early this morning to drive up here. We will find out together shall we?" She said by way of apology as she looked down at the list of questions and frowned slightly. "Kate is my roommate and she typed out these questions but I am not sure if I have the right list." She frowned again and a little v formed between her eyes. Christian wanted to smooth it out.

He knew she was speaking to him but the little v between her beautiful blue eyes had distracted him. They were sitting on the Italian leather sofa that he had custom made for his office and he could smell her perfume. He tried to scoot closer to her without being obvious. He still hadn't spoken to Ana. She was a little unnerved. She made a little sound like she was clearing her throat then closed her mouth when Christian Grey started speaking.

"I started this company while I was still at Harvard. I was bored with the curriculum and came up with a business model for my company. I presented my idea to my grandfather my junior year during Christmas break and he surprised everyone including myself by giving me the startup capital. I didn't go back to school. Instead I bought a company that was small but needing an influx of cash to get it to the next level. I sold off outdated equipment and was able to turn a profit once I upgraded the technology and changed the way they were doing business. Just because you have always done something one way doesn't mean that is the only way to do it." He smiled and leaned back into the seat, crossing his left ankle over his right knee.

"Your name is on the outside of the building. Is this your headquarters?" Ana asked timidly. He nodded.

"My business takes up this whole building. I also have business interests in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago." He explained.

"What charities do you support and why?" Ana thought that was a pretty good question. He smiled at her again.

"I was adopted as a small child so I like to support children's charities. My parents started a charity called Coping Together that helps single parent families dealing with drug abuse and poverty. Next weekend is their major charity event for the year. Would you be interested in going with me as my date?" He asked smoothly. She stared at him dumbfounded.

"Are you asking me out on a date? To a charity event?" She asked confused. Kate had mentioned that he was a recluse that wasn't seen out in public very often and always alone.

"Yes Miss Steele, may I call you Anastasia? I go to these events but I never take a date even though my family always tries to set me up with someone. They won't know what to think about me bringing a date." He said with a smile on his face. He hadn't hardly stopped smiling since he saw Ana standing in his lobby.

"Ana, I like Ana. I'm not a Russian Princess. I'll get back with you on the date." She said softly as she looked down at her notes again. He certainly thought she looked like a princess. He couldn't take his eyes off her. She was the prettiest, most feminine woman he had ever met!

"You mentioned you were adopted, were you in the foster care system very long? I don't know a lot about adoption but I thought all children had to go into foster care while the prospective parents were screened."

He shifted uncomfortably in his seat. "I don't know a lot about that time in my life Miss Steele." He ran his hand through his unruly hair. It looked like he needed a haircut, it was a little on the long side. Then he sighed really big. "This is why I hate interviews. This really doesn't have anything to do with my business." She smiled kindly at him.

"I certainly won't ask the next question then. It is more invasive than that one." He leaned over to look at the paper. She flipped it over so he couldn't see. Kate was really crazy if she thought that Ana was going to ask him if he was gay?!

They talked about his charitable contributions to South America. He was also working on a program to help women in underdeveloped countries learn skills so they could support their families. He knew that even in the US a lot of women were unprepared to support their families on one small income. Although he dropped out of Harvard his junior year, he went back at his parents urging and completed his bachelor's degree online.

Ana was impressed with the young man beside her. He made a lot of money but he gave a lot of it away to help the less fortunate. He was sincere in helping single mothers and minority women better themselves. Instead of having a big Thanksgiving dinner every year in their family home, the Grey family served dinner that they paid for at the downtown Women's shelter and then helped with the clean-up.

Ana looked at her phone and was surprised at the time. She had been there for two hours! She jumped up in surprise. Christian stood up with her. "What is it?" He asked in alarm.

She started gathering up her things. "We have been talking for two hours. I need to be on my way. It's almost a three hour drive back to Vancouver although I am not sure I will drive back tonight. I don't like driving in the dark while its raining." She said as she stuffed notes in her bag and grabbed her phone. He grabbed her wrist to stop her.

"Have dinner with me. I have enjoyed talking to you. It's my turn to ask you questions. I would be happy to get you a hotel room for tonight so you can get a fresh start in the morning. It's raining and I would be more comfortable knowing you weren't driving home in the dark." He gave her a megawatt smile and Ana lost her train of thought.

"Okay I will have dinner with you. I didn't have lunch. I could get myself a motel room on the edge of the city after dinner though."

"I keep a suite at the Four Seasons for out of town business associates. I'll put you up there for the night. We can have dinner there then you can just go upstairs to your room afterwards." He picked up his phone without waiting for her consent and buzzed Andrea. "Andrea, book Miss Steele in the executive suite tonight at the Four Seasons." Ana could hear Andrea in the background and then Christian hung up.

"That is very kind of you. Thank you. I don't need preferential treatment though. I would be happy at the Holiday Inn." Ana said softly, wringing her hands. She wasn't sure what to think about his over the top treatment. He smiled at her and noticed she had her car keys out.

"Oh no Miss Steele. Only the best for you. I'll have your car sent over to the hotel if you will give me your keys." She gaped at him.

"That way, we can take a tour of the building and then ride over to the hotel together." She handed the car keys to him in a daze. He was a smooth operator and she was under his spell. He smiled at her obedience. He took her hand and led her out of his office. His personal security/bodyguard/driver was waiting for him out in the lobby. "Taylor, have Sawyer take Miss Steele's car to the Four Seasons Hotel. We will be having dinner there tonight. Andrea, table for two at the restaurant for 7:00 pm." He barked at his employees.

"Taylor, is it?" Ana said tentatively. "I parked in the parking garage at the end of this block. It's a silver Mercedes convertible on the third floor by the elevator. Thank you for taking it to the Four Seasons for me. I really appreciate it. I don't know where the Four Seasons Hotel is located although I guess I could find it with the navigational system." Ana rambled on while Taylor stood there in shock. He wasn't used to being thanked for doing his job. He smiled down at the small brunette thinking that she must be special for the boss to invite her to dinner. He heard Christian clearing his throat and turned to the boss.

"Taylor, I am going to give Miss Steele a tour of the building. Meet us downstairs in 45 minutes." He glared at Taylor to dismiss him who tried not to smile. He coughed to disguise his laugh.

"Sir, we will move Miss Steele's car and I will meet you at the front entrance with the SUV in 45 minutes." Taylor nodded to Ana then walked off to find Sawyer and tell him the boss has finally found a woman!

Christian showed Ana the 20th floor which mainly consisted of his office, conference room and his security offices, his second command's office and a few other executives. They toured the remaining floors causing a sensation wherever they went. No one had ever seen the boss escorting someone on a personal tour of the building and he was smiling! It was the first time they had ever seen him with a woman beside family! Secretly more than one person thought he was gay!

They walked down the grand staircase from the second floor to the lobby and to the waiting car. Christian didn't even notice his employees standing around in shock at his behavior. He was focused on the beautiful brunette with the big blue eyes who had her small soft hand in his. He didn't want to let go of it! He couldn't remember ever holding hands with a woman before and it was wonderful! He had a full on tingle in his hand and arm. Taylor held the door open for them and Christian helped Ana get in the car. He admired her calves, loving the way her shoes made her ankles look so small and dainty. She was very ladylike in her navy blue dress and heels!

His phone buzzed and he pulled it out of his pocket. It was a text from his brother Elliott. He wanted to know if Christian wanted to go out for dinner and drinks since it was Friday night. He texted back that he was busy. Elliott texted back immediately. Busy doing what? Working late again bro? He smiled and turned to Ana. "Would you mind taking a selfie with me? My brother thinks I am working late!" She leaned in against his shoulder and he snapped a picture. He sent it to Elliott who dropped his phone in surprise when he saw a picture of his brother and a pretty brunette! And his brother was glowing!

Christian's phone started ringing. "Sorry Ana, my brother is calling. I'll only be a minute. Hello?" Christian answered.

"Bro, who's the hottie?" Elliott asked excitedly. "Are you going on a date with her? Can I meet her? Where did you meet her? I'm happy to know you like girls, we thought you were gay!" Christian actually laughed.

"Ana Steele and I are going to the Four Seasons for dinner if you must know." Christian said smiling at Ana. "No you can't go with us. I saw her first." He said as he winked at Ana then grabbed her hand.

Elliott couldn't believe his ears. His uptight brother was joking with him!

"Okay bro! Have fun! Call me later! Love you man!" He hung up and immediately called his sister.