Several of the characters belong to E L James

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Ana went back home like being carried by clouds, the fact that Christian was alright and that she finally told him that she loved him gave her peace of mind, she would think about John later, but now she wanted to cherish the moment of just being with Christian.

She walked into the apartment looking for her phone, she had it off to avoid interruptions, it was five past six in the afternoon. She had a few missed calls from John, some messages as well. Distracted she headed to the kitchen to make herself some tea.

'Where have you been?' Said John making Ana give a little jump. 'I've been worried about you, you haven't been answering my calls.' His tone was between mad and puzzle, Ana had been acting weird all day with him.

'I needed some air and went out for a walk' she said very calmly.

'At least you should have left a note or something. Since you weren't going to answer my calls...' he said.

'I'm sorry, I wanted some alone time. Besides you are never home early now, I didn't think it could be a problem' answered Ana while pouring water on the kettle.

'I thought we could have dinner together.' He said in his usual calm voice now and sitting on the kitchen island.

'Oh, I don't have anything, sorry. I could cook something fast.' she replied distracted looking for a couple of cups and putting them in front of John.

'That's okay, I brought take out.' he said showing her the paper bags that he left on top of the stove. 'Are you sure you are ok?'

'I'm perfectly fine' she replied smiling. Better than never, she thought.

There was something different about her, she looked fresh, radiant. What put her in such a good mood? he thought. Still looking at her suspiciously he remembered the call from the Greys.

'Jessica called, Christian is fine, just needs rest.'

Ana smiled 'that's excellent news' she said. 'Do you want to eat here or at the dining room?' she asked him.

'Here is fine. So, he will have to stay at the hospital, but x-rays and everything seemed fine.'

After Ana put everything ready to serve and John put on some comfortable clothes they started their dinner. She was thinking on how would it be to be having dinner with Christian after a long day at work. How would life be with him.

John kept talking about his day, about how important it is everything he's doing, and of course, about the accident. It was impossible for Ana to keep track of everything he was saying. Somehow John was being very selfish and selve absorvent lately, he didn't even asked her about her job interview. I will feel like part of a team with Christian she thought. It won't be so lonely...

'...and tomorrow I'll be very busy, in case I don't call, but I was thinking maybe we can go to the hospital early to check on Christian or at least to support Jessica.'

'Yes,' answered Ana right away, if going with John was the price she had to pay to see Christian the next day she would pay it. 'Great idea.'

'Cool then, I wonder if there is press outside the hospital too, maybe I should wear my fancy suit...

Ana rolled her eyes, that was all that matter to John, to be noticed...

'Christian should be somewhere on the fourth floor…' said John reading the signs, Ana had to act like she didn't know were he was. They were looking at a map. 'I think I know where I'm going' he said and head to the direction that Ana knew was right. It was very early, she was not expecting to see Christian, he must be resting, but John insisted on going before he had to leave to work.

Ana saw Taylor on the distance, seated outside Christian's room. He looked tired but fine, he said he was going to nap. From a nearby hallway Jessica appeared, she was walking with another woman around her age, blonde, very elegant and modern, suddenly she recognized her, just a few seconds later they noticed their presence too and the blonde lady didn't hide her excitement.

'Oh my God! Anastasia Steel!' she said walking towards her and giving her a hug.

'Kate! Is so nice to see you. What are you doing here?'

'My brother in law had an accident and I also happen to be his PR Manager' she said smiling. 'What are you doing here?'

'We are here to see Christian Grey.' Said John that couldn't allow to be left behind. 'You are Kate Grey.' he said, Ana looked at him in shock.

'Grey?' She asked

'Yeah' she said, 'I got married so now I'm a Grey' she said not giving it much importance, 'I can't believe you are here to see Christian, how do you know him?'

Jessica approach them now. 'We are neighbours' she answered

'It's a small world!' Kate said and continued talking to Ana, not really looking at Jessica when she talked 'When did you move here? I can't believe this, we studied together for a semester in college, by the way' she said explaining to John. 'I wanted to try a sunnier environment for a change… And what is your name? She ask him.

'Oh yeah, I'm so sorry. He is my husband, John Colt.' Replied Ana introducing him.

'Pleased to meet you' he said and they shaked hands. 'How is Christian? I wanted to check before going to work.'

'He is fine' replied Jessica, he should be out of the hospital tomorrow morning. The only reason he is not being released today is because he is stubborn and he won't rest at home.'

'Is he awake?' asked Ana hoping she would get to see him today.

'He comes and goes said Jessica. He is under pills, but they should reduce the sedative soon. I'll go check on him, actually' she said. 'Excuse me,' she left by the door.

'I gotta make some calls, don't leave without giving me your number Ana, I can't believe we didn't keep in touch, we have to go out soon to have a drink, dinner, whatever' she said walking away and dialing a number on her cellphone.

'How did you know her name?' Asked Ana to John.

'She is a famous financial journalist and the PR Manager of the most powerful businessman of Seattle' he said like talking about the weather.

She was happy to see Kate, between everything that was going on she was glad to meet an old friend. But she was married to Elliot, and Elliot knew her, she thought she finally found someone she could trust, but knowing she was relative of Christian maybe it was not a great idea. 'John, would you grab me a coffee please? she asked him.

'Sure' he replied, 'if I can find the cafeteria.'

'I think I saw one on the first floor.' she said.

'I'll be right back.'

Ana sat next to Taylor. 'She is married to Elliot' she said.

'I'm sorry, I didn't know you met her before.'

'Don't apologize' said Ana. 'It's not your fault.'

'You shouldn't worried about Mr Elliot or his wife, even so, probably Mr Grey will take care of it. And Mr Elliot had to travel to Vancouver last night, he won't be here today.'

'Thank you' she said relief. 'Did you get any sleep?'

'I did, more than I thought' he said. Then Christian's door opened and Jessica went out. She looked pale, and sick. Taylor stand up, Ana followed his action.

'Is he ok?' he ask, Ana also got worried.

'Yes, he is fine' she said with that voice that indicates she was avoiding to cry. 'He wants to see you' she said to taylor. Taylor nodded and got in.

'Are you ok?' Asked Ana worried about her now. A silent tear started to fall from Jessica's face. Maybe it was the shock of seeing Christian or did something happened inside?

'I'm ok,' she replied. 'Can I ask you something? If Taylor or Kate ask for me, tell them I went home.'

Ana didn't know what to think about her behavior, she nodded to Jessica and she walked away fast. Ana felt so bad, was something related to her? And so without announcing herself, she opened the door of Christian's room and walked inside closing it on her back, both men looked at her.

'What did you say to her?' Ask Ana. Christian had a worried look.

'I told her to go home…' he said, his voice sounded more like him now.

'Why? Why you tell her that?'

'Why are you so mad at me?'

'Because we are already hurting people!' Said Ana louder than expected and trying to avoid the tears.

'Taylor…' said Christian.

'I'll be outside, sir.' Taylor left.

'Come here, baby' he said softly. Ana gave a few steps towards him.

'I know what you are going through,' said Christian, 'but if we are going to do this, even if we hurt people on the way, we have to do it, if we want to be completely happy we have to be free of them.'

'But at least you could avoid being mean to her. Because if you are makes me feel like I'm being the bad person.'

'I'm sorry. I'll be better, it's just that I don't want to feel guilty later. I don't want her to stay here and be a caring wife when I'm going to ask her for a divorce, I don't want to owe her anything…' Ana got closer, enough now for him to grab her hand and kiss it. 'I'm happy to see you so early, I was wondering if I would be with you today.'

'How did you sleep?' She asked more calm, she knew Christian was right but she felt very bad for Jessica.

'I woke up a few times because of the neck brace, it's uncomfortable. What about you?'

'It was ok,' she said and smiled, 'I slept all night on my side of the bed.' Christian laughed.

'That makes me so happy' he said. Ana lean, even in that situation they could find a happy moment together. She passed her fingers through his hair, looking at his eyes, this time he could look back at her. She was looking at his lips, should she do it… she was dying to do it, so she lower her head more, they both closed their eyes…

Knock, knock…

Alarmed, Ana put herself together and Christian let go of her hand. Both frustrated. Ana walked to the door and opened it, it was, of course John.

'Oh Ana, you are here. If my wife is here why didn't you just let me in?' he said in a very conceited voice.

Christian more than ever felt like punching him in the face.

'John!' Said Ana. 'Don't be rude.'

'I'm… sorry' he said to Taylor not really caring and entered the room.

'You won't make it in the business world talking to people like that,' said Christian with her teeth clenching.

'I was looking for Ana, he said she was here, and then he wouldn't let me in.'

'That's because I say when people can see me or not,' said Christian breathing heavily. John went completely red, he was not feeling important at all now.

He swallowed and proceeded. 'How do you feel today?' he asked, you could tell by his voice he was embarrassed.

'I'm great,' said Christian, 'I would be working by now if it were my call.'

'Well, I'm happy to hear it, in fact I need to go to work. Sorry for the short visit. I hope you can be home soon. Please excuse, me. Ana?' He said. Ana gave a look to Christian and went out with John.

'I have to talk to Kate before leaving, you can go, I'll take a cab or walk, it isn't far from home.'

'Sure' he said not even paying attention to her. 'See you later' he said walking away.

'I'm sorry' said Ana to Taylor, 'he has… power issues.'

'You don't need to worry about it… Mrs Colt.'

'Please, call me Ana.'

'That wouldn't be right' he said as if Ana had said something very serious. Ana couldn't replied back because Kate was back.

'Ana, I'm happy you are still here, here is my card. Give me a call, tonight is perfect, Elliot is away' she said. 'I was talking to the in laws, they will be here soon, you are gonna love them!'

'I can't stay, sorry. But I'll be happy to call you later' she said.

'Oh, well I'll be waiting.'

Kate looked at her phone, 'oh speaking of the devil. I'll see you tonight.' She said and going back to her phone… 'hi baby…'

'Can I say goodbye?' Said Ana to Taylor.

'Mrs Colt, you are the one person that doesn't need to ask for permission.' For some reason Ana felt weird.

'Thank you' said Ana and gave a little knock this time.

'What a jerk' said Christian when he saw her.

'Don't think about him, he is gone.'

'Are you staying?'

'I don't think is smart to stay, your parents will be here soon.'

'They are going to love you.' Ana didn't want to think about that yet.

'I already knew Kate,' she said.

'Oh, where?'

'She did a semester in my university, we had a few writing classes together. We were friends, but we didn't keep in touch until now.'

'Does she know…?'

'No. I never talked to anybody about you, it was easier…'

'I see… don't worry about Elliot, he is cool.'

'Are you sure?'

'Yeah.'

'Are... Kate and Jessica close friends….?'

'No, in fact I don't think they like each other much.'

'Oh really?'

'Yeah, but Kate is very professional and Jessica plays her part good when not family members are present…'

'Why don't they like each other?'

'I couldn't say…, I think they tried to be friends but I think they had an argument or something…'

Ana thought of those things, could she trust Kate? 'I think I should leave now.' Christian pout. 'There will come a time when nothing or no one will separate us' said Ana with her sweet voice.

'I'm counting on it' he replied. Ana leaned again and kissed his forehead. 'See you tomorrow?' She said.

'Please.' He replied. Ana walked to the door and about to open it she turned.

'Take care of yourself, I love you' said Ana.

Christian smiled, 'I love you more' he replied and Ana left.