Hellloo readers x

I just want to apologise for the delay of this chapter, I was hoping to have it up by Tuesday night but University stuff got in the way. Thankfully I'm all settled at my Uni now which means lots more writing hehe

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As I said before the true villain (or villains hehe) will all be revealed very soon, although I'm sure most of you have worked out the culprits already hehe

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Now on with the chapter!

Alexandra xxx

Christian's POV

Speeding down the interstate calms my mind and it instantly relaxes me, giving me a needed escape from the mess that has become my life and marriage. How could Ana do this to me, I'm so angry at her and yet all I want to do is turn this god damm car around and go to her. Something deep inside me is screaming to turn back, that somehow she might have changed her mind and now wants to be back with me. There is nothing I want more in this whole world then to have my Anastasia back in my arms where she belongs.

I'm her husband, it's my job in life to protect her, be there for her, hold her when she cries and laugh with her when she laughs. But she's walked away, left me alone, and then to add salt to my already stinging wound she goes and stays with a man I physically despise. The women I held in the bathroom early this evening was not my Ana. My Ana wouldn't do that to me, hurt me that much.

Of course I understand the mistakes I've made but then everyone makes mistakes. She's made numerous mistakes for God sake! Mistakes that have caused her to nearly lose her life! I still get angry when I think of her stupidity with Leila. I told her to stay away and she does the complete opposite! How can she have the audacity to get this mad with me over a dream when she is constantly raising my stress level with her constant disobedience!

I slam on the breaks as a black BMW cuts me up dangerously, cutting across and into my lane and dropping their speed once they are in front.

"Fucking Basterd!" I run a hand through my hair and quickly call Taylor from the cars phone system. He picks up after the first ring.

"Mr Grey?" Taylor's sharp voice fills the car.

"Taylor I need you to track this number plate" I'm an in the moment kinda guy and right now I'm in the moment to show this driver just how bad my road rage can be. Don't mess with Christian Grey when he's stressed. I call out the plate numbers sharply, narrowing my eyes as the BMW swerves dangerously into the right lane before cutting me up again. This driver is just looking to have an accident.

"Got the car tracked sir, will there be anything else?" I glance in my rear-view mirror and cut into the right hand lane and speed up to take over the BMW, trying to see the driver. Damm it! Bloody tinted windows. I can see it's a woman and there seems to be a child in the back.

How fucking stupid does this women want to be. Driving like an absolute idiot with a child in the back! I'd never ever let Ana drive with our child in the back, let alone drive at the speed this idiot is doing. Some people don't deserve children the way they act.

"Mr Grey?" I shake my head and speed up a bit more before turning my attention back to Taylor.

"Get me all the information on the person who owns that car" I hang up quickly and call Ana's mobile unconsciously , for some reason seeing that women with her child has made me miss my wife massively.

The phone rings and rings but she doesn't answer and my heart sinks dramatically, she never picks up anymore. I'm just about to end the call when I hear her voice, its weak and she sounds like she's been crying.

"Christian" once again my heart sinks and I have to tighten my hold on the steering wheel to stop myself reaching for the phone , like it will somehow make me be closer to her.

"Ana baby what's wrong, where are you?" I check the road signs and look for the easiest way to turn back towards the show, there is none. Fuck it, illegal move it is. I dart over the middle lane straight to the left hand lane and take the nearest exit, slamming on my break as I hit a set of lights. Ana's crying on the line and my heartbeat accelerates. I need to get to her, I need to help her. Nothing else matters.

"Ana tell me what's wrong!" I can hear her trying to talk through her sobs but they are so intense they are literally choking her, stopping her from talking clearly. The sound is like a dagger to my heart and I have to stop myself screaming at her to talk to me. If she could just tell me what was wrong I'd find a way to help, I'd do anything to help.

"Jose... he ... he tried too...tried" once again she chokes on her sobs and rage fills my body. I will kill him.

"I'm on my way. Where are you Ana, tell me where you are" it takes every single ounce of my self control not to yell at her. If she had just stayed at home this would never have happened! That fucking basterd wouldn't have gotten the wrong idea and he would have kept his filthy hands off what is mine!

There's a big bang in the background, it sounds like someone closing a door. Suddenly someone else is talking, the voice sounds familiar but I haven't got time to think about it as once again that BMW is cutting me up. What the hell is wrong with this driver! Did they follow me! I have to slam on my breaks once more and I hear my engine screech in anger at me, time for a new car maybe.

"Christian, Ana is fine, she's with me and she's safe" I pull my attention from the road and stare at the phone in its holder.

"ELENA! What the fuck is Ana doing with you?" I scream at the phone as loud as I can. Ana hates Elena, despises her with a passion I've never seen from someone so kind and loving. She would never go with Elena voluntarily which just makes my heart drop and my anger spike.

"I was at the show when Ana's friend got to friendly. I helped her Christian" words fail me as I reach the residential streets; I'm almost at the show venue. I glance in the rear-view mirror and notice that my shadowing BMW has disappeared; I make a note to get Taylor to hurry up the info on the driver.

"Don't make me laugh Elena. You hate Ana you'd never help her. Now you better tell me where you are and I swear if she's hurt you will be the one I hold personally responsible" turning into the venue's road I park up and wait for Elena's response.

"We're at my apartment; I'm guessing you remember where I live Christian. After it wasn't long ago you came to visit" I can practically hear her flirty smile and it makes me sick. Especially because I know Ana is probably still in the same room and can hear all of Elena's lies. It's been months since I last spoke or saw Elena and I've never been happier, she's poisonous and I'm so glad she's out of my life.

"I'll be there in 5 minutes. I mean it Elena if Ana is hurt you better leave this country because I will make your life a living hell if you don't" she laughs mischievously and I can vaguely hear her talking to someone , I'm guessing its Ana but I can't hear her or the person. She comes back on the line and her smile is clear through her voice.

"Don't worry Christian my life is a living hell at the moment but I have a feeling things will soon become better. See you soon" she kisses her lips before hanging up on me.

"Uh that women!" running a hand through my hair once more I glance at the picture key ring I have of my beautiful wife "I'm on my way baby , stay strong for me"

Ana's POV

Her blonde hair is pulled up into a perfect bun and her red square necked figure hugging dress highlights her perfect figure. Seeing her looking so beautiful while I look bloated and flustered in my pregnancy just makes me hate her even more. Couldn't my rescuer been some tramp off the street and not this walking talking super model.

She holds out her hand but I refuse it and instead heave myself off the floor, admittedly rather unladylike but who cares. Standing straight I look Jose in the eyes and I can see how pissed he is that Elena stopped him; suddenly I'm very thankful for Elena getting involved. I send her a small smile and she smiles back warmly, it's a very un Elena smile and it worries me instantly. What's her game?

"Anastasia is this young man bothering you?" I narrow my eyes at her and send her a confused look. What does she think he was doing apart from bothering me!

"Yes he was" I dart my eyes at Jose and he actually has the decency to look slightly ashamed , although I think that's mainly because he's intimated by Elena , women of her beauty have power over men , just look at her and Christian's relationship.

No Ana! Don't think about that, she's just saved you from Jose's completely inappropriate behaviour. You need to be nice and you can't do that if you're thinking about her dominating Christian. I watch amazed as Elena turns on Jose and raising a perfectly sculpted eyebrow at him.

"I think it's time you left. We wouldn't want all your buyers knowing about your abusive behaviour against a heavely pregnant woman now would you? God knows what would happen to your career?" Jose gulps and stares around at his precious photo's, all of which have been sold and are waiting to be delivered to their new homes. Jose has made a lot of money and gained a respectable amount of fame from tonight's show and Elena is threatening to destroy it all, God she's powerful. I can see why Christian use to admire her so, that was until he became twice as powerful in his own right.

"I'll go but only if I know Ana will be ok" I snort and both Elena and Jose look at me.

"I'm sorry but if you cared about me at all you wouldn't have touched me like you did Jose" his eyes widen and he looks at the floor. Good be ashamed, he deserves to feel bad. Our friendship is really on the rocks now and it's no longer my fault, but his.

"I think that says it all don't you think Mr Rodriguez? Now I really do think you should leave" he nods and looks over at me once more. I just shake my head and look away; I can't bring myself to look at him after what he did.

I'm just about to breathe a sigh of relief when I feel hand on my waist pulling me back and a something sharp being pressed against my back. Fuck a knife! Jose has a knife! Where the hell did he get that from?

I meet Elena's eyes but they aren't watching me and instead she's looking at something to the side of my head, why isn't she shouting at him to let go of me! I turn my head and gasp as I see the gun in Jose's hand; it's pointed at Elena's head.

"Fuck Jose what the hell do you think you're doing!" I shout as loud as I can and he jumps slightly, the knife digging into my back painfully.

"Shut up Ana, I'm doing this for your own fucking good! You are meant to be with me and if you can't get that into your thick skull then I will just have to show you!" show me! No this won't happen; I refuse to let this happen.

"Calm down now Mr Rodriguez. Ana is pregnant she can't handle too much stress. Let her go and we can talk this through like rational adults" finally Elena speaks, her eyes trained on the gun in Jose's hand.

"Shut the fuck up you! I don't even know you and you think you can tell me what to do! Who the fuck are you anyway?" Elena smiles softly at me and I send a silent sorry to her for being such a bitch , she's here for me now and right now she's all I've got.

"I'm a friend of Ana's. Just like you Mr Rodriguez. And just like you I don't want to see Ana get hurt. Now please let her go so we can sort this out" Jose tightens his hold on the knife and his lips are against my neck, kissing the skin and I have to stop myself gagging. He whispers softly.

"Is that true Ana? Is this woman your friend?" I nod, unable to speak as his lips are once again against my neck causing my whole body to tense, desperate to get him away from me.

"See, she trusts me and you can trust me as well. Now let go of her Jose" Jose hesitates, his eyes going between me and Elena.

"Please Jose" I let out a strangled sob and I can feel him remove the knife from my back, letting go of me. Without thinking I lunge for Elena and she catches me, holding me close, almost like a mother holding their crying child.

"Shh hush now Anastasia. Your safe" her hand is gently stroking my hair as I sob into her shoulder.

Never in a million years would I expect myself to let Elena hold me while I cry but then I never expected Jose to pull a knife on me. Suddenly anger takes over and I stand up straight and turn back to my ex best friend. His eyes become bright as I walk over and he opens his arms, expecting me to go into them.

"Ana baby?" keeping my eyes locked on his I raise my hand, watching as his expression changes to one of fear.

"I am not your baby Jose" and with that I let all my anger and fear fuel my aggression and let my hand slam against his cheek, the sound of palm against cheek resonating around the vast empty space. He yelps out and holds his face, giving me the prime opportunity to kick him right where all men feel the most pain. I aim my foot perfectly and he screams out, dropping to the floor with an agonising cry.

"Wow Ana. I'm impressed, who'd have thought someone as tiny as you could be so ... vicious. I'm starting to think I underestimated you" Elena is beside me and staring down at Jose as he withers in pain. Throwing my head back I glance at Elena.

"Yea well living with Christian Grey changes a girl. Let's just say I don't put up with people fucking up my life anymore, it's happened one too many times for my liking" she glances at Jose and then back at me.

"I can see that. Now let's get you home" I shake my head and she cocks her head at me, looking slightly confused.

"I can't go home just yet. Are there any hotels close by?" Elena purses her lips in thought before shaking her head softly.

"There are but they are more than likely fully booked , we can try but I wouldn't hold your breath on getting a room" sighing exasperatedly I hesitantly think about who I could ring to possible let me stay for a bit , I guess there's always Ray.

"Look why don't we go back to my apartment, it's just around the corner, and from there you can ring around and see what's available?" I glance up and try to read her expression , it seems like a totally innocent helpful idea but coming from Elena it just strikes me as a part of some wicked plan. But then she just stayed by my side even when my psycho friend had a gun to her head. Surely I can trust her now.

"Okay, thank you by the way Elena. You didn't have to stay and I am extremely grateful that you did" she smiles a warm, mother like smile, and places her hand on my shoulder.

"You're more than welcome Ana dear. Now come on let's get you sat down with a cup of tea. You've had quite the day" I nod vigorously and let her lead me out , glancing behind me as Jose watches us walk away still on the floor holding his ... sore area.

I turn my head away before sliding into the passenger seat of Elena's pearl blue Audi TT RS Coupe, a beautifully feminine car which surprises me. Although I pictured her driving the cage thing like the Child Catcher from Chitty Chitty bang bang. I smile at the thought of her dressed up in the big black coat and fake nose, it's a rather amusing image.

The drive to Elena's apartment is less than 5 minutes long and soon we're turning into an underground parking lot, a lot like the one at Escala. Elena parks the car perfectly, something I'm still appalling at, and steps out. I get out as well and follow her towards an elevator, waiting patiently as she presses the call button and swings round to lock her car.

Strangely I feel fine , not uncomfortable or angry or even upset , which is strange considering my supposedly best friend just held a knife to my back and I'm now going up to have tea with a women I see as a child molester.

Could today get any weirder? Oh yes I almost forgot someone is pretending to be me and sending Christian invites to events! I involuntarily sigh deeply and feel Elena's hand on my shoulder, she smiles gently before we step into the elevator and she presses the 8th floor button, ahh not the penthouse like Christian and I then.

"Ana when we get to the apartment I want you to sit down straight away ok?" I roll my eyes discreetly. I already have a controlling husband; I don't need her telling me what to do as well. Then I remember that my husband learnt to be controlling from the woman now leading me into a long hallway towards their flat.

"Ana did you hear me ok? You could go into shock any second and I'd rather you were sat down when that happens" Elena's eyes are locked on mine and I nod. She smiles once more and opens her apartment door and steps in, standing back so I can follow.

The apartment is stunning. Sleek and modern just like Escala. Maybe that's where Christian got his interior design ideas from , now when you go back all you'll think of is Elena smirks my subconscious , God knows where she's been hiding but she's back and she's not happy I'm spending so much time in Elena's company, I bat her away and instead carry on admiring the apartment.

Living at Escala and now the big beautiful mansion it's easy for a girl to stop appreciating beautiful decorating but not me. Instead I've come to love homely decorating, mismatched furniture and home made ornaments. Elena's apartment is far from homely which its clear cut lines and glass tables and chairs, positioned in the middle of the vast room. But grand and luxurious are definitely words that come to mind as I walk around.

"Ana sit down. Like I said the shock of everything could hit at any minute and ..." I zone her out and instead gaze out at the Seattle streets below. Suddenly the fear I felt back at the warehouse engulfs me causing me to start sobbing uncontrollably.

Flashbacks of Jose lips of my neck, his hands on my body, the smell of cigarettes and smoke suffocate my nostrils and I start gagging desperate to get the feeling away from me.

I can faintly hear Elena giving an exasperated sigh as she takes me by the shoulders and practically pulls me towards a jet black leather sofa , pushing me down and kneeling in front of me , her eyes searching mine but getting nothing back as I continue to sob , my shoulders shaking violently.

"See what I mean. You're in shock Ana but you're alright. Can you hear what I'm saying" I don't respond "Ana I need you to nod if you can hear me" I nod and she sighs relieved "good at least you're still with me. Right now you need to take some deep breaths and I'll go get you some water" elegantly she stands and moves away , stopping abruptly and turning back towards me "deep breaths Ana , they will help I promise" and then she's gone , closing the kitchen door behind her.

Breathe Ana, deep breaths. I do as I'm told but it doesn't work. My tears don't stop and my shoulders are still shaking violently. I can't stop myself thinking about the knife in my back, why did he have a knife? Would he have used it? Jose is my friend, one of my closest friends! How could he threaten me with a knife!

Another sob hits me and I give into myself pity. I miss Christian! I want my Christian!

Almost on cue King of pain sings through the room. I jump off the sofa and run towards my bag, wait I don't know where my bag is! Fuck, where did I put that stupid thing? The song has nearly finished meaning I have seconds before he gives up. No! Wait longer Christian and I promise I will answer this time! I just need to find my god damm phone!

"A HA!" I spot my bag by the door and lunge for it, grabbing my phone just before it stops and put it to my ear. The immense relief I feel washes over me and I let myself slip to the floor, cradling the phone to my ear.

"Christian" A sob catches in my throat as I talk and I know I've now got his undivided attention.

"Ana tell me what's wrong!" he shouts down the phone and his concern is so pure that it wracks my heart. My shock sobs have returned in force and my body starts shaking once again, goose bumps prickle my skin as Jose's attack filters back into my head. No I don't want to remember.

"Jose... he ... he tried too...tried" speaking the words makes it too real and once again my sobs are suffocating me , stopping me from communicating to the panicked man on the other end of the line.

"I'm on my way. Where are you Ana, tell me where you are" I try to speak but I can't. Trying to stand I feel a wave of exhaustion and have to close my eyes as the room starts to spin around me.

Suddenly I feel faint and topple forward, only to be caught by Elena's thin arms. I faintly here the door slam behind me as she takes the phone from my hand and places me back on the sofa , resting my head down on a soft pillow. I fall asleep instantly, just as Elena begins talking to Christian,

I send him a message; he's always been able to read my mind so maybe he'll hear this. I'm sorry, come save me. I close my eyes just as the apartment door opens and someone enters, and by the sound of the heels on the hard wood flooring it's not my husband.