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Chapter 4

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"May we meet again…" he had said, while she cried. (in the memory)

And indeed… She and her husband from her past life have indeed met each other again.

Oh God…

{{Approximately 9 hours EARLIER}}

This morning, Christian woke up with a very funny feeling in his stomach. He still remembered and felt the emotions from the dream, or was it a memory?

Memory… yes, it was indeed a memory. Weird and totally unrealistic, and yet his gut told him that it wasn't just a nightmare or a hallucination.

Christian felt it; it had been real…

As a sigh escaped his lips, he thought about how insane it sounded, and yet every fiber in his body told him that it really happened. Ana…

At that, he shook his head and did his best not to think about it for now. Christian got out of bed, took a shower and ate breakfast. As he walked out the front door, Christian still had Ana on his mind. He'd just met her the night before, and yet he felt as if he knew her very well.

Was what he had experienced during the dream, something that happened in a previous life? No… it can't be. From another lifetime? No!

He wasn't the kind of man who believed in such things... And yet, 'I swear to God, it felt so real.' He thought.

"Ugh!" Christian muttered, deciding then to stop pondering, because he truly didn't know anymore.

The dream or so called 'memory' was bothering him immensely. As he threw a quick glance at his watch, Christian saw that it was 9:00 AM. He called a cab company and the driver drove him to the bar, where he had left his car the night before.

Christian then slid behind the wheel of his car and drove to work; it was a 20-minute drive. The moment he arrived at the Police station, there was no time to think about Ana though. There was a murder case to be solved. So, he worked with his colleagues Jason Taylor and José Rodriguez to investigate said murder case.

At noon, Christian had lunch and after that, he got back to the Precinct to investigate some more. After working on the case for almost two and a half hours, they finally had a lead. At that moment, Christian received a call from the medical examiner, telling him that she discovered something odd/important on the body of the deceased.

"I'll go to the morgue, and check it out." Christian told Taylor.

"Sure thing." his colleague replied, and grabbed his jacket from the chair." Jose and I will check out the new lead."

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When Christian came back from the morgue, Taylor and Jose walked into the Precinct, from checking out the lead they had. The three cops immediately compared their findings regarding the murder case...

After reporting to their Captain, Taylor and Jose walked towards their desks. Christian went to his office, and it was then, when he received a certain call. As he looked at the display, Christian furrowed his brows, not recognizing the number. He wondered who it was, because there were only a few people who he had given his private cell phone number to.

When he heard Ana's voice though, Christian swore his heart stopped beating for a second. He was surprised, because he didn't expect her to call so soon. Or even to call… at all.

With a stupid grin on his face, Christian talked to Ana. She was inviting him over to dinner at her parents' house.

At first Christian wanted to decline, because he didn't know her family.

However, her request sounded so sincere and to be honest, Christian was dying to see Ana again— to gaze into those sparkling, gorgeous eyes of hers, as he willingly 'drowned' in them...

Also, Christian needed to find out what exactly the 'memory' was about.

So... he accepted her invitation.

Ana sounded glad and gave Christian the address and directions. Then she ended the phone conversation…

Christian was still smiling like an idiot, when his two colleagues walked into his office. They immediately asked Christian why he looked so happy, but he deliberately avoided answering the question and changed the subject, and talked about their case.

Christian must be delusional, if he thought that they'd let it go so easily. His colleagues knew him well, especially Taylor. He knew instantly that a woman was involved, the reason why Christian had smiled like that.

Taylor didn't let it go and kept asking questions about Ana, teasing Christian. Taylor kept grilling him till Christian begged his colleague to stop. While Taylor teased him, Jose looked at Christian with pity in his eyes… just a little though.

Because Christian saw more amusement than pity on his other colleague's face.

At a certain point Christian couldn't take the grilling and teasing any longer and disappeared on his two colleagues. Taylor laughed at him, and lied.

"Aww… come one, Grey! We'll stop grilling you about the lady. We promise… Come back!"

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It was 5:15 PM, when Christian got into his car and went home. He took a nap and after that, Christian got ready for the dinner party that started around 7:30 PM. The clothes he picked were: a pair of blue black trousers, a black button down shirt and black shoes. Christian combed his hair and then walked towards his living room. Before walking out the door, he grabbed his wallet, car keys and phone and shoved them into his coat pocket and then slipped into his coat.

Around 7:45 PM, Christian arrived at the address Ana had given him, stunned to find out that her parents lived in a very luxurious villa. To be honest, Christian didn't know Ana came from a wealthy family… she was so down to earth.

He then parked his car and walked to the front door. Before he could knock though, the door swung open. A butler welcomed him and Christian told the older man that he was invited by Ana. A sincere smile appeared on the butler's face and then the man told Christian to follow him.

The moment he saw Ana, Christian had trouble controlling his heartbeat. Again, it seemed his heart stopped beating for a second.

Ana had her back to him and was talking to a guest. As he walked towards her, she decided to turn around. Ana looked breathtaking! Christian had trouble breathing and looked at her, while clearing his throat more than once.

Her short red dress and black high heels were perfect on her. Ana wore her shiny, long dark-brown hair down, and her eye make-up looked flawless…

WOW.

At that moment, Christian had trouble focusing on anything else, but the beauty standing before him.

Ana then introduced Christian to her boyfriend…

As he shook her boyfriend's hand, Christian saw images and flashes of the man… but not from now. Christian recognized Luke, Ana's boyfriend as… Sawyer?!

The one Christian trusted his family with in his 'memory'?!

What the hell?!

"I'd like my hand back now, Mr. Grey." He heard Ana's boyfriend say.

Christian then realized that he was still holding onto Luke's hand. At that, he shook his head and pulled his hand back and shoved it in his pocket."Uhmm... sorry." he said, while looking utterly confused at Ana and Luke.

It was then, when Ana's parents walked over to the trio, so Ana introduced Christian to her parents.

As he listened to her parents, Christian felt his heart sink… she was taken.

Ana had a boyfriend.

She was already taken...

He didn't show it, but Christian was very disappointed about it. He didn't have time to dwell on it though, because Ana's parents were asking him about how he had saved her life. Christian told the story and noticed that they were very grateful that he had been there to prevent that truck from hitting their precious daughter.

Ana's parents thanked Christian for saving her life, and so did her boyfriend. Ana's parents were nice; that's when Christian knew from whom Ana has that.

To be honest, he didn't expect to enjoy the party at all. However, in Christian's opinion it was a good dinner party. The food was wonderful, and the conversations were nice.

Now and then, Ana looked his way with that beautiful smile on her face. She had such an effect on him, making Christian slap himself mentally, telling himself to keep it together.

'She already has a boyfriend.' was what he kept thinking.

Every time Ana's eyes met his though, Christian's heart kicked up a notch, pounding against his chest as if it wanted to leap out of it…

'Stop it.' Christian scolded himself mentally.' She's taken…'

Every occasionally, Ana threw a glance at Christian and she instantly got a funny feeling in her tummy. It was ridiculous and strange that Ana never had these feelings, when she was with Luke, her own boyfriend.

'Crap! Stop it, Ana!' she scolded herself mentally.

Luke noticed the glances Ana threw Christian, because the way he was looking at him right now was kind of disturbing, in her opinion…

Ana noticed flashes in Luke's eyes that were terrifying her, like he was about to strangle Christian or something worse.

All of a sudden, Luke began to talk badly about the Police officers and detectives of their City. Luke talked about corruption, police commissioners who accepted a lot of money from drug dealers so they could keep selling drugs, cases that were unsolved because of negligence from the detectives. Luke went on and on and on.

Ana's dad tried to stop him, but he was so jealous of Christian that he just didn't listen to anyone, his hands clenching into huge fists.

Christian did his very best to stay calm, but Ana noticed he was losing his patience at a certain point. The look in his gray eyes and his body language told Ana so. So to prevent awful things from happening between Luke and her guest, Ana announced that she had promised Christian to show him some of her work.

He understood instantly that Ana wanted to prevent a scene, so Christian nodded and said. "Yes, can I see them now please?"

After excusing herself, Ana got up from her seat and began to walk towards the library. Christian followed suit, making her suddenly become nervous, knowing that he was walking right behind her.

At that, Ana scolded herself mentally.' Ana, why are you acting this way? Stop it!'

The library was on the other side of the spacious villa. As they reached it, she suddenly stopped in her tracks out of nervousness, making him bump into her. Ana turned around and they both began to laugh. Well, to be honest she was just giggling like a schoolgirl. As Ana looked up at Christian, she was blown away by his boyish smile and twinkle in his sparkling, gray eyes.

Christian on the other hand, was amazed that Ana was a photographer… wow. Never in a million years, he would have guessed that Ana was an artist. He bet her photos were amazing like her.

Ana then showed Christian the photos she had taken over the years. He admired them and complimented Ana. She smiled shyly and at that moment, Christian was mesmerized by her beautiful smile. Ana was absolutely breathtaking!

At that very moment, Christian had the sudden urge to bring his hand up to her face and to caress her soft cheek. But he wanted to take his time and caress it slowly, very slowly to make the feeling last longer. Christian imagined that if he did, the moment his fingertips would collide with her delicate skin, Ana's eyes would instantly flutter shut.

Christian was taken out of his inappropriate thoughts though, when her scent invaded his nostrils. Ana stood so close, making him inhale deeply and took in the scent that was all her: strawberries and vanilla. It drove all his senses utterly mad.

It was then, when Christian realized that he had to leave... right away, afraid if he'd stay this close to her any longer, he would do things that he might regret later. Things like tracing his thumb along her red rose lips…

As his eyes landed on said red lips, Christian mentally slapped himself again.

"I really have to go, Ana." Christian pointed out." Maybe some other time, you can show me more of your work at the photo studio?"

"Uhmm... sure, I'd like that." she replied.

He used the excuse that he had to work the next day.

"Thank you for your hospitality, Ana." Christian commented, and then smiled at her.

The corners of Ana's mouth instantly curled upwards into a smile." It was my pleasure, Christian." She replied, her beautiful eyes locked onto his.

He then gently placed his hand onto hers. The moment Christian touched her hand though; it looked like Ana was 'gone' for a few moments.

"Are you alright, Ana?" he asked, genuinely concerned.

However, Ana shook her head and snapped out of it." Sorry… uhmm, yeah, I'm fine." she replied.

As Ana walked Christian to the front door, he asked her if he could call her, whenever he needed a photographer.

Ana chuckled, and joked." Can you afford me, Mr. Grey?"

Christian knew that she wasn't being serious, so he replied with." Well, I saved your life, maybe you can give me a discount?"

At that, they both laughed, and as they reached the front door, Ana looked up at Christian and cleared her throat.

"Christian, I'm so sorry for Luke's behavior." She apologized." I don't know what came over him to act so unreasonable and rude to you."

Christian had a smirk on his face, and cleared his throat." Well, I know why he was acting like that." He pointed out." He was extremely jealous. Maybe I would be too, if I had a girlfriend who was as beautiful and wonderful as you, Ana."

Then Christian said good night, and walked away with that smirk still plastered on his handsome face, leaving her at the front door flabbergasted. Ana was utterly stunned at hearing those words, not able to reply and stood frozen at the spot.

As Ana finally had caught her breath, she whispered." My heart can't take this much. Help me, Lord."

Thinking about the words that had tumbled from Christian's lips not long ago, Ana stood still at the threshold of her parents' front door.

With her right hand over her heart...

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As Christian looked back once, he noticed that Ana was still standing still on the threshold of the front door.

When he reached his car though, Christian mentally kicked himself.

"Why the fuck did I just say that last line to her?" he muttered, and huffed."Aargh! I must be going insane."

Ana had a boyfriend who was as wealthy as her and her parents. He was a fool to think that Ana would even feel the slightest of what he felt for her.

Christian could just strangle himself for acting like a naïve teenager. He then slid behind the wheel of his car and drove home feeling like a fool, scolding himself continuously.

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It was approximately 1:30 AM and all the guests had left the party. Luke was on the other side of the huge villa, talking to Ana's parents about some business deal. As she walked in the direction of the kitchen, Ana smiled and thought about how successful the evening had gone.

And then out of nowhere, one of her father's business partners, Harvey, bumped into her.

'Ugh! Creep! Pervert!' was what she thought, as her eyes landed on the man.

Ana thought that Harvey had left already... She never liked the man! He was old, almost 60 but he thought that he was such a Casanova! Just because he was wealthy, he thought that he can buy anything and anyone! The man loved young girls who were younger than 21.

Someone had told Ana, he even had a girlfriend once who was 16! Harvey was a pervert, one she never liked, and was a married man also. His wife was very nice and didn't deserve to be treated like he treated her.

Ana had the natural urge to vomit, when Harvey smiled at her.

"Wow… you look very nice tonight, little Ana… so gorgeous." He told her.

Ana cringed, as those words reached her ears, and ignored the man. He even touched her on her shoulder.

"How dare you!" Ana shouted." Don't touch me, OK!"

She was just about to walk away, when Harvey roughly grabbed Ana and held her wrist tightly. He smelled disgusting! The pervert was clearly drunk.

Ana wanted to scream, but it was at that very moment when images flashed through her head.

xx Ana's Memory xx

It happened 15 years ago. She and her mom just left the Supermarket, and sat in the car, after putting the groceries in the back.

"Oh, shoot!" her mom said." I forgot the milk, sweetie. Wait in the car for me, OK?"

Ana nodded." OK, mom. I'm gonna take pictures with my camera." She said and smiled widely.

At that, Ana's mom walked in the direction of the Supermarket.

After taking a few photos, Ana put her camera down and turned on the radio. As she listened to a song, her eyes darted towards the other side of the parking lot. It was then, when she noticed something odd.

"Was that Mr. Harvey?" was what tumbled from her lips then.

Yes, it was him…

Ana kept watching, and noticed him walking up to someone. He looked furious! He was talking to a girl. No, he wasn't talking, but was shouting at her, and at one point grabbed her roughly!

Ana got scared and noticed that the teenager, the girl, was terrified too.

She wanted to walk away from Harvey, and kept tugging, attempting to lose his tight grip on her! Instead of letting her go, Harvey held her tighter and dragged her towards his car! She screamed for help, but he had put his hand around her mouth muffling her cries.

Ana watched in horror, as Harvey shoved the girl inside the black car! She desperately wanted to help her, but was too afraid, and sat in her seat, as if she was paralyzed...

As tears rolled down Ana's cheeks, she desperately wanted to yell for help, but was unable to do so. Her vocal cords were not cooperating at that moment!

As loud sobs escaped her lips, Ana sat useless in the car and watched in horror as Harvey drove away with the crying, screaming girl inside his car…

xx End of Ana's Memory xx

Harvey was still holding onto her wrist tightly, as Ana figuratively got shoved back to the now. She became hysterical, because Harvey didn't want to let her go.

So, Ana screamed with tears in her eyes, as loud as her vocal cords allowed her to.

"Let go of me!" Ana yelled, repeating those 4 words over and over again.

She was scared out of her mind!

The memory was haunting her and it was then, when Ana wondered how it was possible that she had forgotten all about that horrific incident.

Oh, God! Did something bad happen to the girl? (She looked around 17) Did Harvey do something to her? OMG! Did he hurt her?! Oh God… Where was she now?

Harvey didn't expect Ana to act this hysterical, and instantly let go of her wrist, when he heard her parents and Luke storming towards them.

Ana's dad looked furious and shoved Harvey so hard that he fell on the floor! He shouted at Harvey, asking what he had done to Ana.

Ana's father was friends with the pervert, so he knew he liked young women and assumed he tried to hit on his daughter.

So, without waiting for Harvey's answer, her dad shouted." Get the hell out of my house, now!"

And that was exactly what the pervert did… Harvey ran out the villa, even stumbled a few times.

Ana was still sobbing hysterically, so her father took her in his arms and promised." It's gonna be OK, sweetie... I am here for you."

Ana's mother cried also and wrapped her arms around her husband and Ana. Instead of comforting Ana, Luke just stood there like the fifth wheel of a car.

While Ana was in her parents' arms, she sobbed, still being haunted by the memory of what happened to that teenage girl. At a certain point, she stood there the wheels in her head turning...

'What the hell happened to me, making me forget all about her?' Ana thought.

How was it possible that her memories of that particular day had been completely erased, until just now?

As she gently pulled away from her parents' embrace, she gasped softly, her eyes teary." And more importantly… what became of that girl?! What did Harvey do to her?" were the words that tumbled from Ana's lips, while a flash of shock appeared in her father's eyes...

Note: OMG! Ana remembered! :(

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