50 Shades of Family

Interview

Alexander's POV:

My interview last week after my morning run in with Phoebe went good but I decided that business wasn't for me. Surprisingly, that was the first thing she asked about the next morning too. And then she dove in to how I found her and what not. I explained it was totally random that I ran into her here,in fact I had seen her come to the coffee shop a few days before I stole the chair at her table and she split coffee on me. She had a good laugh over that. We ended up exchanging phone numbers that third day and have continued talking ever since.

We have even been on a few dates in the mornings, only once at night because her dad didn't like the idea of his little girl having a boyfriend, as she said. We aren't even together...yet. I have to tell her about my past before I ask her to be my girlfriend, and I'm sure after that she won't even want to acknowledge that she ever knew me. I haven't met her parents and she hasn't met mine but I've met her friend, Navy, and even hooked her up with my cousin, Louis. He spilled to me they hooked up back in the summer. Small world.

I slip on my coat, fix my tie and head out of the apartment. Yes, I still live with my parents...for now. We are an upper class family but I don't want to live off my parents forever. The sooner I can get my own business up and running, the better. Once I get an internship and finish my last, second, year in college I'll move out from under my parents' wings and be a free man.

I've had an interest in this company for a while now and I'm hoping they will take me on. I don't care if they start me out on cleaning the toilets, as long as I ace this interview.

One of the best things about this place is that it is the perfect distance from college and home. The drive, even with traffic, couldn't be more than twenty minutes. For a city like Seattle that is great. I park my sleek black Audi R8 in the parking lot, take a breath to calm myself down, and head through the revolving glass doors.

I inform the desk lady of my appointment and she directs me to the elevator and the floor I need to go to. On the ride up I have to constantly wipe my sweaty hands on my slacks and attempt to calm myself down.

"How may I help you?" another desk lady asks. I walk over to her with my folder and give her a kind smile.

"I have an appointment to interview for an internship." I state and she looks at the computer screen, clicking a few things here and there. She then gives me a smile before reaching for the phone to place a call.

"Your 9:30 interview is here...yes, sir...Alexander Brown...yes, sir." And she hangs the phone up.

"You can wait over there for a few minutes." She gestures toward the chair on the other side of the room, sends me a wink, then continues typing on her keyboard.

I walk over, but don't sit down. I can't sit down. I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket and when I check to see who it is, it instantly feels like a weight has been lifted from my chest.

From Phoebe: Good luck today babe ♥♥

"You can go in now." The desk woman instructs. I nod and smile, heading towards to the door that leads to his office.

To Phoebe: Thanks, baby, time to turn the charm on

From Phoebe: Don't worry, they'll love you! Laters baby! ♥

To Phoebe: ☺laters.

I turn my phone off, slip it back in my pocket, and walk through the door. As soon as I make my presence known, the man is off his feet and crossing over to me.

"Good morning, Mr. Brown. How are you?" He offers his hands and I give him a firm shake.

"I'm doing well Mr. Grey, how are you?" He nods his head and motions to the chairs in front of his desk.