Several hours after recovery a small piece of my memory, I am sitting in the library looking at a swirling mass of darkness blanketing the sky that doesn't match my mood. However, I think maybe today won't be a good day to host a "Welcome Home Ana" party. Still, everyone was willing to brave the storm just to see how I am doing…how sweet, though I wish they wouldn't go through all this trouble just for me. Christian was able to get my dad released from the hospital for tonight provided a nurse accompanies him during his entire stay.

Christian gave me my phone, which is new because, apparently, I was made to throw away the previous one I used during the whole blackmailing ordeal. I decide to call Kate to get to the bottom of her engagement omission, but see I have a text message from Jose.

I came by the hospital to see you, but you were already released. Would you like to have dinner tonight to finish our conversation from the other day? -Jose

Well, I guess I should text him back so he doesn't think I am avoiding him.

Sorry I couldn't make dinner. I just got your message. I was released Saturday afternoon, but I was just given my phone today. Maybe another time… -Ana

Maybe I should've talked to Christian before I sent my response…he didn't seem to get along too well with Jose. Oh well.

Kate picks up the phone after the second ring.

"Hey Ana," she says breathlessly.

"Um, Kate, are you ok?"

"Yeah….just…going for…a jog," she huffs.

"Kate, you didn't have to answer the phone if you were busy!" I reprimand.

"Relax…didn't know…if you were…ok."

"Well, I'm fine, thank you. I'll leave you to your jogging. I'll see you tonight." I hang up. Since when does Kate jog? Now I really feel like I'm in an alternate universe, I chuckle to myself. I guess I'll have to sneak some time alone with her when she arrives.

Grace and Carrick are the first to arrive. Christian and I greet them in the foyer. I hug Grace and Carrick…I'm really glad I remembered them from the wedding; otherwise, this would be a bit awkward.

"Hi Honey. How are you both doing?" Grace greets Christian with a kiss on his cheek.

"We're doing well mom…"Christian begins as he moves to shake hands with Carrick. "Ana remembered our wedding." Christian says with a smile and snaking his arm around my waist.

"That's great Ana!" Grace exclaims.

"Thank you Grace." I say. Then I turn to Christian and say, "I thought we were going to wait until everyone was here to share the news."

"I couldn't help it, baby, I'm just so happy you're remembering." He kisses me on my cheek. He's so cute.

Mia, Kate, and Elliot arrive together; my dad and his nurse comes right after them. Everyone has been informed of my recent memory recovery and they have all express how happy they are for me. Mia has been all over me expressing her regret and gratitude.

Kate and I finally get a moment alone.

"Why didn't you tell me about your engagement?" I cut right to the chase.

She looks a little taken aback.

"What? I thought you lost your memory, not your eye sight," she say humorously. "How did you not notice this rock on my hand?! I mean, it's not as big as yours, but it's no pebble," she scoffs.

To be fair, it is huge. But I guess I was so overwhelm with what was going on I didn't even notice it.

"Well, that may be true, but you know I've been through so much. You can't expect me to be on my A game." I try for sympathy giving her my best pout and puppy dog eyes.

"Oh Ana, I'm sorry; that was insensitive of me." She leans over to give me a hug. It worked.

"It's ok. So tell me about Elliot…"

She smiles and blushes. Oh wow! I've never seen this side of Kate.

She continues talking until Elliot sneaks up behind her and wrap his arms around her.

"Did I hear someone singing my praises?" He starts kissing her neck. Kate closes her eyes and leans her head to the side allowing him better access to her neck. He lets out a moan. Is it getting hot in here?

I clear my throat. My face is most likely bright red. They both look at me breathing heavily.

"Get a room!" Christian says walking toward us. Once he gets to me, we're in the same position as Kate and Elliot.

"I'm sorry my brother has no manners, baby," Christian somewhat whispers and kisses me behind my ear, which gains him a scoff from Elliot.

"On the contrary, lil bro, just trying to show you how it's done," Elliott smirks and winks.

Everyone has left, except my dad. He will be spending the night here in one of the guests rooms with his nurse next door to his room. I'm really happy I get to spend more time with him.

Christian and I are getting dressed from bed.

"Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you that Jose texted to see if I wanted to have dinner with him," I say as l slip in the bed. I actually forgot to check if he responded to my message.

"Really," he says void of emotions. Oh boy, I sigh inwardly.

"Christian, what is your problem with Jose?" I ask cautiously. Honestly, it seemed like the feeling was mutual between he and Jose, I just wish I knew why.

"Do you want to have dinner with him?" He asks completely avoiding my question.

"Yes, I do, but not if you aren't ok with it. Maybe we can all go out together," I suggest.

"I don't think that would be a very bright idea Ana."

"Why?"

He runs his hand through his hair before answering.

"Ana, I don't think you'll believe me if I tell you."

"Try me…" I encourage.

"Ok, back when you were still in Portland, after finals, you went out with your friends…Jose included. He expressed to you that he has always had feelings for you. Granted you were both drunk. But Kate informed me that he has held a torch for you, you just never noticed or gave him any attention….not romantically anyway. He tried to kiss you, but I was there to stop him."

Well, yeah, that is hard to believe. Jose and I have always only been friends; he's never showed any interest in me. I don't know what Kate is talking about. I stare at him, mouth agape. I don't know what to say.

"Uh…well, it's not that I don't believe you…it's just that it's hard to believe." I stutter. "And you think he still 'holds a torch for me' even though I'm married?" Because even if all of this nonsense is true, surely Jose would not go after a married woman. That doesn't seem like him.

"Yes, I do. Even more so, actually."

"And what makes you believe this?"

"Let's just say, I'm very good at reading people." He has a devious smirk on his lips like he knows something I don't know.

I grow tired of his cryptic answers, so I drop it…for now.

Christian seems to sense that I am growing tired of the conversation and starts massaging me in all the right places.

I am a moaning mess.

"Christian, my dad is here." I groan as he pinches my nipples through my gown.

"So keep quiet, baby, and he will be none the wiser," he breathes in my ear.

We disrobe in no time. Christian is kissing every inch of my body. I am so worked up, I think I might explode before his tongue reaches its goal.

"Baby, you look and smell so delicious," he settles his nose on me and slowly breathes in.

"Please," I say not able to take it anymore.

I feel him stick his tongue in me, tasting me, while his finger massages my nub. It only takes about three licks before I come in his mouth screaming some form of his name.

After he has licked every last drop of my arousal, he positions himself over me. He has his dick in his hand slowly teasing me…or himself, maybe…stroking me with just the tip. Finally, he slips in until he's buried deep inside me. We both moan at the sensation.

He is not taking his time anymore...he is pounding into me and I am meeting his every thrust. He stops only to pull both my legs over his shoulders.

"Baby, seeing my dick slipping in and out of your pussy, covered in your arousal is so erotic," he says in a husky voice. I can only moan.

I feel myself start to stiffen, but it feels so good I don't want to let go.

"Come on baby, let go for me," he grunts. He must be getting close too.

I find my release seconds before he does. He roars my name getting those last few pumps before he collapses on top of me.

We are both sweaty, but I am too weak to move and my limbs feel like jelly. I wince a little when he pulls out of me.

He settles us into a spooning position, my back to his front.

"Christian…" I whisper.

"Mmmm…" He hums.

"I don't think we were quite enough."

I hear him let out a slight chuckle. Shortly after, we both fall asleep.