Chp10. First ball

I sit in my temp office in my temp house. Sipping my coffee, made by my cute as button girlfriend, on her way to class. Staring out the window to the small bay. The Grace-I is moored there. The Grace-II is two big. I listen to the soft music playing, Anna insist I play to calm me. The Hospital Charity ball is this weekend, everyone wants me to attend, but I said no. I'm taking my coed to San Francisco for Old Bill's Twelve nights near Muir Woods. She's over the moon, at seeing a live production. Taylor has us at a secluded B&B nearby. I listen to music, watch the small waves lap the shore. I am happy, content, mind-blowingly at peace. The phone rings, well back to work, fires to start, fires to extinguished, Ros to piss off, Andrea has sent a temp PA, Gary. Nice guy, gay, him and Sawyer are a thing. "Yes, Ros, how are you this happy Tuesday?"

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Gpov.

I sit and sip my coffee, contemplating the BITCH, how I'm going to hurt her. I already am moving to isolate her from my social circle. The gala this weekend is the first step. Cary, has been gathering evidence since last month, when Christian told us. My sweet boy, hurt and abused by this manipulative pedophile. So much wasted time, lost time. I feel duped and used and humiliated. I sip remembering all the advice and how it isolated Christian even more. I will hurt her, God, how so unlike me, I have been able to find the good in everyone, even a single drop. I look at BITCH, a see only evil, pure evil. As soon as Cary unleashes the dogs, I plan war.

Saturday night of the Hospital Charity Ball.

I hold on tight to Cary arm, he looks like so sharp in his new Tux. I feel happy in my light mint silk almost oriental gown. The sharp and crisp lines enhance my curves. The color sublimes my skin and heightens my looks. None of the kids are here. Elliot and Kate have gone to builder's conference in Houston, Mia and her crew are in Miami for a friends Art show opening. Christian and sweet Anna are in Frisco for a Shakespeare play. I see Ray and Miranda, both looking sharp. The opening volley of the social war against the BITCH, is about to start.

"Ray and Miranda, you both look great. How's the new project?"

"Well, it's on hold next week, Ray's been invited to D.C. for a taping of Home Show. They're remodeling a Georgian in Alexandria." Miranda beams. Ray looks happy, the Quiet man.

"Well congratulation, I make sure to TiVo it."

"I have some great news, I found at an estate sale a vintage croquet set. The perfect game for a Barbecue next month when the Kids come to Seattle for your anniversary." Miranda says, yes that would be a good non-contact game. "Yes that would be great, I was planning to have some volley ball, but Kate mentioned that Anna's not a fan."

"Yes, I love that girl, but she a menaces on the volleyball, badminton, hell, any sport with a racket or a ball." Ray's says. We all laugh, Sweet Anna tries but we all love her. She should have been born in Victorian times, the books, and unfailing manners. God how lucky we all are to have her.

I feel Cary stiffen, I know the BITCH has arrived. Dressed in black, way o revealing and tight. I see the false grin on her face, I so long to smack that botox face. "Elaine, how are you?" "Oh, Grace I'm good how's the family." "They're all good." "How is Christian holding up, with the girl. I hear she's been spending a lot of his money, did you see the photos with her those other guys?".

I see Ray's face change, oh BITCH, Major Steele as Miranda says has landed. "Carrick, I haven't been introduced to this thing." Elaine is taken back. "Oh yes, so sorry, Raymond Steele and Miranda Deaford, Elaine Lincoln, she owns a few beauty salons in town." She gives me a strange look, "Also a close friend to the Grey family." She says.

"So what do you have against Christian girlfriend?" Ray says quiet and neutral. O BITCH just go off I dare you.

"Well, she nothing but a gold digger, please she is spending his money, out in public with other men. I sure she sleeping around. I would bet Christian is trying to get away from her, I understand he's out of town on business. Grace I hope you can see thru her obviously fake persona and help get rid of her before Christian is hurt anymore." Elaine is on a roll; I see thru the fake BITCH standing in front of me. Ray goes to speak, a fist flies past me right into Elaine jaw, she flies back into a waiter and drinks land all over her on the floor.

"BITCH, My daughter is none of those things. She sweet and kind and caring. She is perfect for Christian. They are a loving couple and I hear any words out of your sick mouth I will plant my size 6 shoes in it. Ray's Daughter is best thing that every happen to Christian. So leave BITCH before I finish you." Miranda turns to Ray and hugs him, he smiles a brilliant smile. I look at Carrick, who's smiling as well. Whoa Miranda is on a roll; I'm confused a little. I've seen her look at Anna with hate and loathing, probing the girl's motives and feelings. May be a future step-daughter thing.

"Yes, BITCH, I think you should never come near us again, do you understand Elaine. Because the next time you open your mouth to insult anyone in my family, it will be my size six in your face. Oh any those men she was photo'd with, are her CPO's, Christian takes any and all threat against her serious. I wouldn't be surprised if your bank loans are due."

Carrick clears his throat. "Elaine I have here a restraining order, stay away from us and all Grey properties. I believe you'll find salons are foreclosing Monday. Now get the fuck out of here, before a lose my temper."

"You can't do this; Christian will never allow it. You'll see."

"BITCH, my future son-in-law has told his parents everything. EVERYTHING, so you have no hold, not one little claw in him. Security is here to take you out, oh I believe the Police are waiting for you, question about child rape and abuse." Ray inject with a menacing tone and hostile glare. The police and security drag her out kicking and screaming.

"Grace, Miranda was wrong, Anna was the second best thing to happen to Christian, you and Carrick were the first." Ray says hugging me. "Miranda I like how you said "My daughter", I hope you would see her like that. I think the future is bright, for them, us, all are loved ones." Ray smiles and kiss her deep and passionately, I don't see it all as Cary grabs me a deep throats his tongue and all his will, love and passion into me. Breathless I swoon, held upright by this great man. I see Miranda is the same. How fucking lucky are we, we band of women, we lucky few. Let the dancing begin.