New Story! Now, I have ten chapter pre-written and from the looks of it, it won't be soooooo long.
This story is a bit different. It incorporates pieces of other ideas I had floating in my head and I like how it's turning out.
Moving Forward will be about.. well.. exactly that- moving forward. Being able to heal together. Christian and Ana met in high school and were, in fact, high school sweethearts. Circumstances and tragedy break them apart, and they don't see each other again for nearly six years. With unresolved issues and mixed emotions brings conflicts. But slowly they began to see that what they missed the most were each other's company. Now will they be able to move forward and find the happily ever after they crave for or will their history make it hard for them to try again?
I'm not sure how you will all react to this. But I'll never know unless I put it out there.
Enjoy!
"Come on, Ana! Let's gooooooo."
"Katherine Grey, you're not even helping me here, I have two luggage and a damn carry on bag."
"I'm pregnant, really can't do any heavy lifting." She smirks making me laugh. I've missed this girl, it's been months since I've last seen her, but I haven't lived in Seattle for the past six years. I moved for college after I turned 18. It was spur in the moment decision to transfer to a university in Texas. So that's been home since then, now I'm returning home. After dad's death, I have a lot to take care of. I just can't believe I'm actually back for good.
Dad passed away just two weeks ago. It hit me like a truck, he had just visited me in Texas. I remember that last hug he gave me, telling me how proud he was of me. I'm glad my final moments with him were those. Two days later I received a call saying dad passed away from a car accident. It broke me.
Now I'm here, planning a funeral and taking care of all his personal belongings and thinking about what to do with his house. I wasn't planning on moving last minute but, everyone is here. I miss Kate, who's ready to pop out her first child. I miss Ariana, my step sister. She was the daughter Ray had with his ex before he and mom met. She's in her third year of college, and she needs me now more than ever. I also miss Jose, who I haven't seen in years.
I missed my home.
Kate married Elliot Grey two years ago. Making her twenty-two, while Elliot was twenty-six at the time. They are now having a boy, they're naming him Garrett Grey. Their wedding was small, intimate and absolutely beautiful. I still have pictures from that day, amazing memories.
Kate and I have known each other since freshmen year of high school. She's been my best friend since then, we were inseparable. Like literally, we did everything together. She became my diary, my right hand and someone I think of as a sister.
She's always had a crush on Elliot ever since she found out Christian Grey had an older brother. Ah, Christian.. I haven't talked to him since I moved to Texas, though I saw him for Kate and Elliot's wedding. There was a time where we were inseparable as well. He was my first everything. My first boyfriend, my first kiss, my first time.. Being in the same grade made us always see each other, eventually growing feelings for one another. After what happened before we started college, we never spoke again. It was heartbreaking but we were young, still learning.
Elliot started dating Kate after that. And I'm glad they found their happily ever after.
I'm moving into a pretty nice apartment in Seattle. My furniture is already there, all I have to do is settle in and unpack. This weekend, Ariana will be coming over. I'm anxious to see her. It's been a year since she went to Texas to visit.
Kate drops me off at my new place then heads home, I can tell she's tired. I thank her for picking me up slap a kiss on her cheek. She then says she'll come over in the weekend, she wants to see Ariana too.
As I settle into my new home and teak a deep breath.
New changes.
The next few days go by quickly. It's Saturday morning and Ariana should be here any moment. I've managed to unpack and settle almost everything, so I take today to cook breakfast and spend time with my sister. Kate called last night saying she wouldn't be able to make it tonight. It sucks but I'm glad to have alone time with Ari.
Moments later there's a knock on my door, I rush over to open it and my sister rushed into my arms.
"I missed you," she whispers and then burst into tears. She's been in my life ever since she was 2 years old. She's 20 now, so we're close. I know she's hurt with dad's passing. She needs me. Dad use to stay we were meant to be sisters, family. Because we have the same exact initial.
Ariana Reese Steele
Anastasia Rose Steele
"I've missed you too, short stuff." I kiss her head and I let a few tears escape myself. "How do you feel.."
"Alone."
"I'm here, you don't have to feel alone. Come in and talk to me about your classes." She nods and comes in, taking a seat on the couch. "How's everything with school."
"It's good, I'm doing great in my classes and I have a 4.0 gpa."
"That's my sister." I smile. "Any boys?"
"Ugh no.. Just got out of relationship with a guy who couldn't work with his fingers even if his life depended on it."
"ARI!" I laugh.
"Plus, he really was an asshole. Tried to use me, ha! I let him go quickly. I've been attending a few parties lately but, just for the heck of it. I'm not focusing on boys."
"Good!" I laugh. "Fuck guys. Finals are about two months away, you getting ready? I know how you like to stress over those when you still have plenty of time left."
"Kind of.. I'm just taking things slow. I don't want to stress myself out this time. I'm thinking about moving into an apartment with my roommate. We're tired of the dorm life and want some privacy and clean bathrooms."
"Do you have a steady job?" I ask.
"Yeah, we both do. We've searched and found places really affordable."
"Well, if you need help just asks."
She nods. "Thanks. So.. you broke up with that very hot cowboy?" She smirks.
"I should've never sent you a picture of him. Anyway, he was.. Ehh. Moved on." I shrug. "Come on I made breakfast."
We spend the day talking about funeral arrangements and what to do with dad's things. She thinks we should sell the house, the pictures and things he left behind are enough for us to keep. I agreed. I don't think I'd be able to enter that place without crying. The burial will be tomorrow. It's been held off too long. Now.. We just have to get through this.
But we have each other to lean on. Now, we just take things one day at a time.
CPOV
"No, I will not be attending that event. I'm not needed, I'll just donate money." I hang up my the phone and sigh. I just want to home.
"Mr. Grey,"
Andrea.
"Miss Anderson is here."
I groan and shake my head. "Let her in."
"Baby." She purrs.
"Daphne, what are you doing here?"
"Well, I wanted to see you. I've missed you and my nights are getting lonely."
"Stop." I start. "I told you to stop showing up here, and I've had enough. You're not my girlfriend to be acting like this. So please exit my office. Call next time."
"God damn it, Christian, I came here for what we give each other, sex. Just come over tonight."
"We'll see." I murmur. "Now, please leave." And she does.
I sit back on my chair and let out a tired sigh. At the age of 24, I am the owner of a successful company that keep growing each year. I'm proud of all I've accomplished. I like getting all attention I've been receiving. I'm young and I've got a bigger company than most people who've been building theirs for years. But it does get stressful and tiring.
"Mr. Grey, your brother is here." Andrea says over the intercom.
"Let him in."
"Broooooo"
"Elliot, why aren't you working?" I ask.
"Oh, I'm taking a leave till after Kate gives birth. She's out with her mom, decided to pop up here and say hi." He takes a seat. "I saw daphne."
"I'm so tired of her," I groan.
"Christian let her go, she's a sleaze. You might want to get yourself checked out." The bastard laughs. "But seriously, I heard she's screwing half of Seattle."
"Shut up, asshole. How's Kate, anyways?"
"She's good, she's getting cranky now. She's so over the pregnancy and just wants the kids out already." He chuckles. "But she's good."
"That's good, she's been asking me over for dinner. Maybe I'll pop up tomorrow."
"We'll let you know. So.. Have you heard?"
"Heard what?" I ask.
"That Ana is back. Like for good this time. After her dad died, she made the decision to move back. She didn't want to leave her sister alone now."
"Right." I sigh. I haven't seen Ana since Elliot and Kate's wedding. If I can even count that day because we saw each other for one second and then avoided each other the whole day. We haven't spoken to each other ever she just packed up and left. She didn't even say anything, she was just gone. I found out when I went to visit her dad just a week after she left. Wouldn't tell me where she was at, so after a year I gave up. After all that went down the months before, we just weren't meant to be. We were too young and living in the moment. At least, that's what I tell myself. "Good for her."
"Just thought you should know."
"Yes, thanks." I nod.
"Well," he gets up. "I'll let you get back to work. See ya."
"Bye."
The thought of seeing Ana again make me shake. All I felt after she left is resurfacing. The hate, the anger, the broken heart.
The confusion.
The fact that I'm still not over her.
I'm fucking screwed.
Completely and utterly screwed.
You guys will soon enough see Ana & Christian's history. Don't be afraid to leave a review, I love hearing your input!