Meredith's pov:
I live with my parents. My family has never been very wealthy. My father works as a builder and my mom doesn't have a job.
My modeling job pays very well though, so I can take care of my family and have luxury items of my own.
When I was in my teens, before I found the modeling job that I do now, I was a stripper. I'm not particularly proud of it but I did what I had to, to help my family.
My family didn't know about my job. I'm very close with both of my parents but they're quite strict. Even now I'm an adult, I still have rules I have to follow because I'm living in their house.
I could move out if I wanted to. I have the money now to, but I'm comfortable at home and I've never really wanted to live by myself.
I don't have a boyfriend. I never have had one before. I was ugly in highschool, until I turned 18 when i changed my style because obviously I had to, to become a stripper.
My old job did attract a lot of male attention, but not the kind that you would want. Every young good looking guy that liked me was only interested in my body and all the rest were old men who were just perverts.
Derek, though.. he seems nice. I don't think I have ever seen him before, but I do remember Kathleen telling me about him.
I think I've seen a picture of him before and I did make a comment to Kathleen about him being hot, but that's it. Until two days ago.
I just need to find out if he would actually like me for me or not, or if he's just after my body. I've never had a fling before and I'm not interested in having one.
I want a relationship, with a guy who will care for me and support me. If that does happen to be Derek shepherd then fine, but if it doesn't then I won't be interested in talking to him anymore.
I know some people like having fun, relaxed relationships when they're my age but I've never wanted that. I want something serious.
I would be fine on my own. I've spent 20 years of my life single so far. I can take care of myself, but it would be nice to share my life with someone.
I'm in bed, watching tv when the phone rings. I pick it up. "Hello?" I say. "You really think you could get rid of me that easy, sweetheart?" I hear a deep voice.
A huge smile appears on my face immediately. I knew he'd find a way to call me. I just wanted to mess with him a little.
"Who is this?" I ask, wanting to wind him up more. "Derek" he says. "Derek who?" I ask. "You know who I am" he says. "I'm sorry, I get a lot of boys calling this phone.. I can't remember every one" I say. I hear him sigh. I chuckle softly.
"Meredith" he says. "Yes?" I ask. "I was just about to take arlo out for a walk, would you like to join me?" He asks.
I sit up, thinking about it. Daddy would kill me if he knew I was out with a guy. Especially one seven years older than me. But I really really want to. But maybe I should play hard to get. I wanna meet the dog.
"I'd love to" I say. "Great, where do you wanna meet up?" He asks. "Can you come and get me?" I ask. "Oh.. yeah, of course" he says.
"I'm sorry, I just live in a kinda dangerous neighbourhood and I don't want to walk alone this late out" I say. "No, of course.. I'll come and get you" he says. I give him my address.
"Oh, don't knock on the door" I say. "Wh-" he says. "Just call me when you're outside, okay?" I say. "Okay" he says. "I can't wait to meet your dog" I smile happily. "He's excited to meet you too" he says. I giggle.
"I'll call you when I'm outside, okay?" He says. "Okay" I say. "Bye meredith" he says. "Bye" I say. He hangs up. I smile, putting my phone down. I get up to get ready quickly.
