AN: I just want to clarify a few things about my story... It is not for the sensitive. And by sensitive, I mean if you are someone who gets triggers from reading certain material then this story is not for you. I don't want to list things that will happen as to give away the story, but I will list things thst could happen... Abuse, torture, rape, premature death, depression,... And maybe a few others, but that would be the worst of it. So, if you trigger easy, this story is not for you. But if you like drama, and are ready to read without giving negative comments, then please continue!
Thank you in advance for reading :)
ANA'S POV:
As I sit here in this conference room across the table from my husband, the anger within me builds. I can't understand why he won't see that I mean business, and I will be the one to get my way this time. I stare at him, not intimidated by the hurtful glares that he gives me. Once, long ago, I would have believed any apology that Christian could give me, but now I have hardened myself against him... I cannot afford to be soft, not now.
"I'm not signing these," Christian says looking straight at me. I actually expected him to refuse, especially what I have requested in the forms. But I need to do this, for myself.
"It will happen whether you sign them or not," I tell him with the confidence I have recently found. "I can't do this anymore, I am not going to pretend that I am alright when I'm not."
"You're not alright, and I know that, everyone knows that. I am not asking you to pretend to be okay. I understand that you need time, but not time away from me...please." He chokes out the last word, and the tears start to fall, not caring that we have our lawyers and security in the same room. I want to feel for him, I really do, but everything that has happened up to this point makes it hard.
"Please, Christian," I tell him, with my voice soft yet stern, "I will only ask you once more... Will you sign the papers so we both can go on with our lives."
Oh, now I have pissed him off. News flash, you pissed me off too! And to the point where I need to separate myself completely from you. I shake my head in frustration, I knew he wasn't going to let this go without a fight. But I have no fight left, I need to heal from the battle I have already fought.
"Anastasia," leaning forward trying to grab my full attention, "You're life is with me, after everything that has happened, you have to see that. Yes, you need time to heal, and if it needs to be away from me for awhile, then so be it. But you are asking for a final goodbye, and I will not give that to you. Yes, what I did hurt you, and I cannot say sorry enough for my mistakes. But I am asking you, don't let this depression that you are in put a final end to us. I love you, and I am not letting you go."
"I have already made my mind up, and I know what I am doing. I need this divorce, Christian, and everything stipulated there. I don't want any of your money, or your properties, just what I came into the marriage with. And you are not to keep tabs on me, once the divorce is final do not search for me."
"Ana... No, I will not allow that and you know it." He says. Tired of this conversation I stand with a sigh, and l look him in the eyes.
"Then I guess...Til death do us part."
With those last words I walk out of the room, slamming the door behind me.
CHRISTIAN'S POV:
I am standing in the great room looking out the window with a tumbler in my hand trying to think what went wrong? I know this is my fault, I started it, but now I want to fix it but Ana won't let me. The meeting today was intense, I have never seen her that stern and cross before. I know she needs time away from me, so she can get her emotions straight, but I will not allow a divorce. I still love her with everything that I am, and I so desperately want to help her heal, and make things right with her. But she is refusing to let me.
As I continued to stare out at the view and pondering my next move, Taylor comes into the room at a fast paced speed as Mrs. Jones heads towards the television. I wonder what these two are up to?
"Sir," Taylor tells me, "There's some news I think you should see, but I need you to come and sit down first."
Stunned, I don't know how I made it to the couch, but I did. It must be something really important for Taylor to act as such. So I sat down as Mrs. Jones turned on the television and backed away. What I saw made my heart fell with a thud to the floor. No, it can't be! I listen to what they had to say, to see if what I am reading is right.
"Again, a car registered to Anastasia Grey has been found off the coast with what appears to be an unrecognizable body inside. The reports state that it looked as tho the driver of this vehicle was speeding before hitting the curve and plummeted off the edge, causing an explosion before hitting the bottom. We are not sure who the driver is at this time, but we can be sure the identity will be revealed once forensics have established an identity. We will keep you updated..."
I couldn't hear anymore, I don't want to believe that it's Ana. I have to get down there, find out for myself. Taylor already knows what I need before I could voice it, he's leading me to the elevator while on the phone. It seemed to take forever to reach the garage, but when the doors opened I nearly ran to the SUV and climbed into the back. With Taylor driving it would be safer, my mind is far from the road.
We began on our way when Taylor's phone rang, I am so far into my thoughts to pay attention. I wonder if it really is Ana, but I can't believe she would go to that extreme to be away from me. She did say "til death do us part", but that could be just her anger towards me saying that. She would never put her life in danger like that. She is a strong woman, and I know she would've healed from all of this. So many people love her, and wouldn't allow her to risk her life.
I am brought out of my thoughts by Taylor addressing me.
"Sir, that was Welsh," I nodded for him to continue, I can't trust my voice right now, too many emotions. "He got the report of a confirmed identity... It was Ana."
My world has fallen apart with those words, and I start to cry in the backseat, not caring who else sees. My wife, she's gone. She can't be... I need to see for myself, so I instruct Taylor to continue to the scene of the accident. I won't believe it until I see it...
AN: Thank you for reading! The next chapter will be a time jump backwards to see what got everyone into this mess... Please let me know what you think!
