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1. Prologue

From: Christian Grey

Subject: Portland

Date: September 15, 2011 06:45

To: Anastasia Grey

Ana,

I am flying down to Portland today.

I have some business to conclude with WSU.

I thought you would want to know.

Christian Grey

CEO, Grey Enterprises Holdings Inc.


Ana knew they weren't at their best but with that curt e-mail, something broke in her. She knew Christian was dealing with some of his demons, and for that she had been patiently waiting for her husband to finally reach to her. However, she had always thought that to ignore someone was sometimes a thousand times worse than arguing; it could sting a lot more. So in that moment she decided she needed to take control of her own life. She loved her husband deeply and she was aware that, for her, there would only be him. But motherhood was about putting someone else's needs before one's own, so she chose to do that. Ironically, Christian told had told her that she would choose the baby over him and although it wasn't willingly, she did just that.

After a long day, Sawyer took her home as he had done for the last few months. It was part of their routine, but for Ana it marked the last time she would do that journey. When she arrived she went straight for their bedroom, sure that if she took more time her resolve would diminish, if not completely disappear. As she took her suitcase she couldn't help but remember how ironic it was that the last time she had used that exact suitcase had been for their honeymoon. She only took some of her work clothes and the clothes that reminded her of the times before Christian, including some jeans and sweaters. She was sure that comfort clothes would be highly needed. After closing the suitcase she saw that Mrs. Jones had forgotten to pick a t-shirt from Christian from the bathroom floor, so in a bold movement she took it and kept it in the suitcase. It would be her only reminder of him. Although that wasn't entirely true as of now, was it? As she placed her hands on her still flat stomach, she couldn't help but think that she now was tied to Christian more so than ever. They shared a bond for life.

"We have you now, Blip. As a remainder of our good days."