Famous Five

Chapter 1

Christian Grey.

Jackson Steele.

Gideon Cross.

Bennett Ryan.

Gabe Hamilton.

Also known as the Famous Five. They are the world's sexiest men alive. And all who would rather be spending their precious time somewhere else other than at the large conference table that they are surrounding at the current moment.

Christian sits at the head of the table, listening to the man speak about their newest acquisition. Jackson had finally finished the floor plan for their new prestige hotel up on the east side of Seattle. Gideon got the financial stuff figured out and Bennett and Gabe were to start the building in a few days. Christian was in charge of hiring the staff and management which he was planning on doing today.

Each man sat back in their chair, relaxed and slightly bored with the information getting thrown at them. It was the same thing they all had to go through when they made new plans to build another empire. Jackson chuckles from beside Christian and he earns a glare from him. Jackson types away at his phone, no doubt texting his significant other, Sylvia Brooks.

Four of the five men are taken. The odd man out is Christian. It wasn't like he wasn't charming or anything like that, he just preferred one night stands to a committed relationship. He never understood why his four best friends decided to take the plunge and settle for one woman. He will probably never understand no matter how many times they tell him why.

There's nothing better than the feeling of coming home and having someone waiting for you.

Gideon had told him that and Christian never knew what that felt like. Honestly, he liked living alone. He enjoys the peacefulness, especially after a wild day at work.

You'll get tired of sleeping with countless women. You'll find that one girl and you'll know what this feels like.

Gabe praised those words to him and he just shook his head as he pulled Mia into his lap. Christian watched as they interacted with each other. Gabe had invited him out to dinner that night and he smiled at the loving couple. He was happy for all his friends, they all had someone they love and he didn't dare wish anything else for them.

The meeting was dismissed sometime later and all five men walked to their own offices.

"Christian," Jackson caught up to him before he entered his office.

"What's up Steele?" he asks as he rests his hand against his door knob.

"I know you're going through the files on the potential staff for the new hotel."

"Yeah and?"

"There's one in there that I really want you to consider."

"I don't play favorites Jackson."

"I know but I think you should really consider her."

Christian doesn't say anything else before stepping into his office. He takes his seat at the large desk and starts sorting through the files. As he flips from folder to folder, one catches his eye.

"So this is what Jackson was talking about," he mutters to himself as he lifts the folder and brings it to the front of all the others.

Anastasia Steele

Application for the Head Management Position

He smirks at the memory of Jackson's younger sister. She had followed in her brother's footsteps and went to Harvard to get her bachelor's degree in business administration with a focus in management. Although unlike her brother, she couldn't find a stable job. In fact, she was still living with her parents in California.

He reaches for his cellphone and dial the familiar number of the Steele's family home. It rang three times before he heard someone's voice.

"Steele Residence, how may I help you?" Their long time housekeeper answered.

"Hey Gloria, it's me Christian. Can you get me Anastasia please?" He asked and Gloria confirms she would. It's quiet for a few minutes as Gloria fetches Anastasia. He hasn't seen her since her graduation from Harvard. He gave the commencement speech since he was a graduate of the school himself.

Of course, Gideon, Gabe, and Bennett attended to support her as well.

"Hello?" He hears her voice and he can't help the smile that graces his face.

"Hi Anastasia."

"Oh hi Christian." She mutters and Christian smirks at the lack of enthusiasm in her voice. Anastasia Steele was not the biggest fan of Christian Grey. She finds him demanding, absurd, and downright rude. He couldn't blame her for not liking him.

"I've seen you've put in an application for a job."

"You have to be more specific Christian."

"You know as your new boss, you're going to have to call me Mr. Grey." She laughs whole heartedly from the other side of the phone and Christian's smile widens.

"You're my new boss? Yeah right. Not in a million years buddy."

"I'm staring at your application right now Anastasia and I'm calling to let you know that you got the job."

"Are you serious!?" There was a pause. "Jackson!" she snarled and Christian closed her folder after looking at her resume.

"I'll make arrangements for you to come out to Seattle. I'll call you with details later. I look forward to seeing you Miss Steele."

He hangs up before she could say anything else.

Oh this should be fun.