DEADLY MISTAKE
****THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION! I DO NOT OWN THE CHARACTERS, THEY BELONG TO EL JAMES. THE STORY LINE DETAILS BELONG TO ME*********************************
Chapter 9
(Luke's POV)
"Luke, it can't be…but why...how?" Ana is trying to comprehend what is happening.
"Can I please come inside, Ana?" Luke whispers. My heart skips a beat just seeing her again. She looks better…thank God.
Finally arriving to her cottage has been the most unnerving drive in my life. I am not sure how Ana will react to everything and how much should I confess to? I am going to just go with the flow and see what happens. I send my text and wait for her to answer.
She is just sitting there across from me and just staring at me…this is getting awkward. I will let her start; I don't want to rush her. I get up to make her favorite tea, hopefully this will help. While I am making her tea, I think back when I told Taylor everything. I have never seen him speechless and that was a first.
He didn't know how to respond. He looked angry … really angry. I just stood there holding my own, because I did not regret my decision. After really thinking it through his head, he looks at me and just smirks…
"I fucking knew it…." Taylor smirks.
I explained my feelings, but assured him that I would never interfere or destroy their marriage. She was too important in my life and I would never hurt her that way. He understood and honestly believed me. He was impressed that I always had a backup plan for her…in case of an emergency. I think he was jealous I came up with it instead of him. We agreed that this place would only be known by us three and no one else, not even Christian. We both understand that situations like this may always arise, and knowing that she is safe, that is all we are concerned about. It gives her time to herself and we can protect her at the same time.
Convincing Taylor that I was going alone…shit that was a workout. It seemed like a lifetime until he finally agreed. Fucker probably was actually relieved because I had to endure Ana's wrath that I was not looking forward to. As if I didn't notice his smart ass smirk walking away.
I carefully put down her favorite tea and patiently wait for her again. She nods at me to start talking. Shit here goes nothing … I think to myself, should I go with the full blown truth and confess that I am in love with her? Would she run into my arms after what Christian did to her? I think not…
I explain to Ana that I had this cottage built for her for emergency purposes only. Informing her know that Taylor just recently found out my emergency hide out made just for her. She looked shocked that we were the only three who knew about this place. I noticed the small smile that crept up on her face. That is a good sign right? She looked pleased to know we intended to keep it that way as well. I haven't brought up Christian, but I know I need to and soon. I have to take this slowly; this is a lot for someone to comprehend. I am now waiting for her to respond to my confession. Damn this is frustrating….just not knowing.
"Thank you Luke…" she whispers so softly.
She is biting on her lip and she really needs to stop doing that. I need to concentrate … Her explanation on getting money and buying a sub vehicle blew me away, that girl would make a great body guard. She really doesn't need us or me and it breaks my heart just thinking that. She has proven time and time again…. she can handle shit on her own.
Christian seeing her as a weak woman who needs her hand held just walking across the room, makes me wonder does he really know her? I know he does, but you can tell it frightens him knowing Ana can take of herself. It scares him shitless…afraid of her leaving him. He is even aware that he does not deserve her…that alone scares him even more.
"Ana, we need to talk about earlier…..the situation with Christian." I am so afraid of her reaction. Her reaction is always what you least expect.
"I can't…I don't want to" she tearfully tells me.
"You know I wouldn't ask you if it wasn't of dear importance." I kindly tell her.
She agrees to listen to me and agreed to listen to everything I have to tell her. I informed her of everything that took place after she left. She sat there in shock I think. She wasn't even blinking. I let her know that he was now at the hospital. Her tears were streaming down her face as if a faucet was turned on. This was beyond heart breaking to watch. I would gladly suffer for eternity if I could take this pain away from her. I sat next to her and held her so tightly, just letting her cry because she needed to cry. I didn't tell her to stop once; she needed this more than anything right now. I told her just let it out and that I am and would always be there for her. I allowed myself to be her support, which she desperately needed and allowed her to grieve for her husband that she truly loved.
"Luke, can you please take me to my husband?" Ana whispers.
"Of course…" I whisper in her ear.
I would do anything and everything for you; even if it is driving you to see your husband. I think my heart is now beyond shattered. It is now just dust…
