Ana POV

We have not even left Escala and my cell goes off. I wonder what Jose wants.

"Hi Jose."

"Ana Ray was on his way to Seattle this morning and he was in a car accident. He did not make it. I am so sorry Ana." It's not possible. I drop the phone onto the floor of the SUV and slide out. I can hear Christian in the background asking me what's wrong but I can't answerer; they sound a hundred miles away. I have to go to the Ranch in Twins Falls, Idaho. That is where I will find him. Christian has my phone which means he has spoken to Jose. I will not cry because he is not gone. There has to be some mistake.

"Ana talk to me?"

"Christian there is nothing to say. I am going up stairs." I don't give him time to think I turn around and walk away. When I get in my room I shut the door I need some private time to think.

Christian POV

I am so out of my element here. Her Dad has just passed away and yet she just seems blank. I do not know what to do. Maybe I should give her a little space to come to terms with her loss. Just then Jose walks in.

"Christian is it true?"

"I'm afraid so."

"Were is Ana is she ok?"

"She is in her room. I am not sure if she is ok. She has not shed a single tear. It is as if she is far away from it all. What do I do Jose?"

"Christian that is her way of coping. She will sit in her room and stew over it all then she is going to come to you and breakdown. That is when she is going to need you the most. Go home and when she is ready she will come up. I will keep her company till then."

"I hope you are right. I will see you later."

Ana POV

Jose is a genius I was worried how I was going to get away from Christian. I walk out my room.

"Hi Jose."

"Ana I am so sorry about Ray."

"Jose don't. Not now. I need Christian. Where is he?" this should get him off my back.

"Upstairs. Let me take you." No I need to go in the opposite direction and that can't be accomplished with him there.

"No its ok I will go alone. I will see you later."

I walk out and go straight to the elevator. I press garage and I know I am free. I get into my truck and leave. It takes me 9 hours to get to the Ranch and I am so anxious to see Dad. I park my baby in the driveway and run up the stairs almost knocking Pam the housekeeper over.

"Oh Pam I am so sorry. Hello."

"Ana dear what are you doing here?"

"I am here to see Dad."

"Ana he is gone. He was on his way to Seattle this morning and he was in an accident."

"No it can't be. Pam why." That's all it takes and I break down. She guides me to the sofa and I cry myself to sleep.

Christian POV

Sir we have a problem"

"What is it Taylor?"

"Sir Ana is gone."

"What do you mean gone. She should be in her apartment."

"No I called there. Jose said she left there an hour ago to come to you. I checked the garage and her tuck is gone Sir."

"Fuck Taylor did you try to trace her."

"Yes Sir. Her phone traces to her room here which means she left it and the tuck does not have a tracker."

"Fuck. Ok I am calling Jose he might know where she will go. Keep looking Taylor. Matt is out there so we need to find her first."

I walk to my room feeling so out of control. Where could she be. I have to find her. My chest feels like it's on fire. The phone rings twice and he pick up

"Christian."

"Jose. Ana is gone and we can't find her. Do you know where she would have gone?"

"Yes I have an idea. If she has not cried then it means she thinks Ray is still alive. So she might have gone to his Ranch to look for him. I am on my way over to you now and we can go together."

"Ok I will make the arrangements."

The chopper is on the roof ready for us. Luke will stay here incase she comes back. Elliot, Taylor and I will go in Charlie Tango.

Jose POV

We get to the penthouse and I am stunned at the sheer size of this place. Fuck its huge. We go into the elevator and I am confused about why we are going up before I can ask the doors open to a fucking helipad. Wow when people say Christian Grey is rich this is not what comes to mind. He has his own fucking helicopter. We all buckle in and I am shocked when Christian gets into the pilot's seat.

"Christian are you flying?"

"Yes I am. Is there a problem?"

"No problem. I just didn't know you were the pilot."

"Yes I am I have flown for a few years now so no need to worry."

When he said not to worry he meant it because he handled the flight like a professional 1 hour later.

Ana POV

I have cried myself out. I am just exhausted now. I decide to take Storm for a ride. On the way back I am distracted by the chopper that is landing on my front lawn. I open Storm out and as I get closer I realize it is Christian. He looks so fucking hot strapped into his seat. When our eyes lock I am instantly calmed. I slide off Storm and run as fast as my legs can carry me into Christians arm. He holds me so tight I can hardly breath.

"Ana baby I was so worried. Don't ever run away from me again."

"Christian I needed to find him but he is gone. What am I going to do?" And just like that the dam breaks and I crumble into his chest. He scoops me up and carries me into the house.

Christian's POV

My baby is so broken. I feel so lost. What am I suppose to do.

"Christian"

"Ana I am here baby. I am not leaving you ever."

"I need to make the arrangements for the funeral."

"Ana you don't have to do a thing Sam has sorted it all out."

"Oh ok. I am going into Dads office to look around. Would you please come with me?" The fact that she needs me makes me love her even more. There is that word again.

"Ana you don't even have to ask. Come let's go." We walk into his office and she is holding my hand so tight it actually hurts. She sits in his chair and slowly starts going through his stuff. She has a constant stream of tears running down her face and it breaks my heart.

Ana POV

In the bottom of dads draw is a wooden box. I pull it out and realize its locked.

"Ana what's that?"

"I'm not sure but it's locked. It was in dads draw."

"Christian when I came to live with Ray he gave me a silver chain with a key on it. He would always tell me it's the key to his heart. I might still have it in my room upstairs. That Key might be for this box." I run upstairs and there it is hanging on my mirror. I scoop it up and it is a perfect match to the box. Christian shows me his support by holding onto my shoulders from behind. I open the box and it is all his personal paper like his will. A big envelope addressed to me. A letter to Danny and a letter to Sam. There is also one to Jose. I give Christian the letters for Sam and Jose and ask him for a little time alone so I can read mine. I can tell he is hesitating to go.

"Christian I promise I will be fine."

I open my envelope and in there is 3 letters inside. One says To Anastasia if I am gone. The other says To Anastasia on her wedding day and the last one makes me laugh it is addressed to Anastatia's future husband. This is typical Ray he has planed everything out incase he could not be here. I take the 'To Anastasia if I am gone' one and put the other two away for another time. I walk out and everyone seems to be watching me.

"I am going for a ride on Storm. I will be back later."I say and everyone except Christian nods.

"Ana can I come with you?" I knew Christian would not let me go alone so I nod yes.

"Come with me you need to change out of that fancy suit first. I snuggle into Christian's side and walk up to the bedrooms. Been up here in my room I feel so needy. I want this man to take all my pains away.

I feel a lot better after a shower. I know Ray would not want me to mope around and cry so I decide I am going to try be happy for who he was. We then get dressed to ride out. We both dress the same in blue worn jeans with long leather chaps over. Fuck Christian looks so sexy in those pants, white tank tops and Leather-riding boots. We walk down and of course Elliot has to wind Christian up.

"Ana you look just as sexy today as you did earlier. Although biker leather looks hotter." Making me blush.

"Elliot if you comment one more time about my fucking girlfriends ass I am going to fucking punch you in that fucking big mouth of yours."

"Wow chill bro we just teasing." I place my hand on his chest and he instantly calms. While everyone stares at me like he is going to explode. Then I realize I am touching his chest and he leans over and kisses me telling me everything is ok.

Christian POV

"Sorry Elliot I am a little on edge. I din't mean to take it out on you."

"It's ok Bro I understand. Come join us for lunch then you two can ride."

We all eat lunch together then headed out for a tour. I have never been here. Elliot is so right when he says she looks good in leather. She asks us to wait here then she looks to Sam who gives her a nod yes and she smiles up at me. What is she up to? She puts her right index finger and baby finger on her lips and whistles so loud I get a fright. To make things worse we hear this thundering galloping and these fucking huge horsed are running at full speed towards up. Instincts kick in and I step behind Ana because obviously she knows these beasts. Yes I have ridden before but never on horses this big. They are beautiful though so shiny. They come right up to Ana and snuggle. She is so happy now I wish I could always see her like this.

"Christian did you just use me as a body shield?" she asks me.

"Of course not you called them so I knew they were familiar with you so I just stepped closer to you." They all laugh at my expense.

"Christian this is Storm she is my pride and joy. She is a pure black shire horse. That by you is Diplomat a pure bred snow-white shire horse and he is a gift to you from me." I am so surprised. She is gifting him to me. I don't even know what to say I am blown away.

"Ana you want me to have him?" She gives me a shy nod and I can tell she is scared I am going to reject her gift. I take her in my arms and hold her tight while snuggling into her neck. I kiss he passionately till we are nudged by a wet nose, which is Storm.

"Thank you baby. This is the best gift I have ever had. I will love him with all my heart. He is absolutely beautiful." I feel her whole body relax and I smile.

"Ana lets take them for a ride."

We go into the stable and Jose and Elliot have their own stables with their horses in. I am very surprised because Elliot has never mentioned any of this before. I guess I am to blame because I was so consumed with work and Elena I did not take time out for my family. Well all that is going to change. We head out and of course she rides like a pro. It's a bit intimidating been so high up but I get the hang of it. We go for a long tour of the ranch with Ana explaining things to me. It is so peaceful out here you forget the outside world. Ana explained they board other people's horses as well as training.

Ana POV

I feel so much better after riding Storm. Before we get back to the ranch I stop by the riverbank and take out my letter to read. Christian walks off to give me some space. He is so carrying.

To my beautiful Daughter Anastasia (Dads little Princess)

It breaks my heart knowing that you are reading this letter because I am no longer with you. I loved you baby girl from the moment I laid eyes on you. You are the greatest daughter a father could ever ask for. I am so proud to call you mine.

I want you to promise me you are not going to hang around the Ranch and cry for me. I want you to remember and cherish the happy times we shared. All that was mine is now yours to do with as you please. All the documents are in the safe in my bedroom.

One-day baby girl you are going to find you're happy ever after and I am going to be smiling down at you. Danny and Sam are always going to be there for you no matter what. Now I want you to wipe your eyes of the tears and square those shoulders you are stronger than you thing. Go now and live your life to the fullest. Make me proud My Beautiful Anastasia.

Love you forever Dad

I will not cry. I suck in a huge breath then release it. I look up and Christian is staring at me so I give his my biggest smile. I go over to Christian and snuggle into his arms. It feels so right been with him. I wonder if this is what dad meant by I will know when he is my happy ever after.

"Ana what did he say?"

"He wants me to be happy. He asked me not to cry for him and I need to make him proud by living my life to the fullest."

"He sounded like a wonderful person. Even though he is not here he is still looking out for you Ana."

"He was the best. Lets get back to Seattle. I have a match to attend." This makes us both smile. I help her mount Storm and then struggle to get on Diplomat. We race back to the Ranch and everyone is standing there waiting for us.

I get excited when I realize I am going back in the chopper and Christian is the pilot. I look over to him and he smiles at me when he catches me staring which causes me to blush.

"Yes baby you are coming with me." This makes me giggle.

The flight back was fabulous.

"Christian that was wonderful. I want to do it again sometime. Maybe I will sign up for flying lessons."

"Ana I will take you up anytime. Are you serious about flying? I don't know how I feel about that baby. We can discuss it another time."

So I just nod at him. My controlling 50.