1week later Apov

Walking into Kate's and Elliot's engagement party is both exciting and scary. Don't get me wrong, nothing an I mean nothing could make me miss something so special for Kate. I spot Ethan and Mia right away glued together by the face as usual. I should feel weird that my ex boyfriend and one of my best friends are together now,but I don't. They honestly love each other and who am I to stand in the way.

"Get a room, please" they jump apart immediately,blushing like crazy. Mia pulls herself together and gives me an followed by Ethan.

"Hey Ana, I'm so glad you're finally here. Wait, where's Adam?"

"He had to work. He said he'll try to make it." I hate being here by myself surrounded by couples.

"Oh well. At least you have me"

We share a laugh and play catch up before I spot Kate and Elliot in the middle of a deep conversation. Something doesn't seem right. Elliot looks upset and Kate looks equally pissed off. I hope they aren't having problems today of all days. I turn to Mia and Ethan with hopes they know whats going on.

"Hey, whats going on with Kate and Elliot." I watch as a frown falls upon Mia's face.

"It's Christian, he's leaving." I'm sure the shock is evident on my face. "He said something about he needs a change and something about a rut."

I don't believe this. He can not just leave.

"Mia, I sure he's not leaving for good. Think about it, who will run GEH."

"I think he might be serious, he gave me his Ralph Lauren pajama shirt." I try to let my brain wrap around what Mia just said. When Christian went away for college, Mia missed him so much he gave her his favorite pajama shirt to remember him by, Mia has guarded that shirt with her life.

"Mia, I'm sure he'll come back."

She gives me a small smile but I see just how sad she is to be losing her brother. I wonder around in search of Kate only to find her in the same mood as Mia.

"Are you okay Kate?"

"Not really. Elliot is so upset that Christian is leaving. No matter what I do,he won't cheer up."

I'm starting to think Christian might be serious about this. I take Kate and Mia onto the dance floor,soon we lose ourselves in the music. Song after song we dance as if we don't have a care in the world. Once a slow song comes on I realize Kate and Mia have been joined by their significant others. I decide to go out side and call Adam.

"Adam Stevens " whenever he answers the phone so formal I want to laugh.

"Hey "

"Hey babe, hows the party?"

"Its okay. I really wish you were here so I can have someone to dance with."

"I know but I'm saving all of my awkward dance moves for the wedding." I start to giggle. "Listen Ana, I have to go."

"Okay, see you when I get home." After my phone call with Adam I miss even more. On my way back into the party, I notice a pair of legs and honey blonde hair I know belong to Ashley. Please don't see me, please don't see me.

"Hi Ana." Crap! I guess I have to say hi now.

"Hi Ashley, I was starting to think you and Christian weren't coming." More like praying.

"Um, Christian and I aren't together anymore." What the hell? So he's leaving everyone. Strangely I feel joy bubble inside of me.

"I'm so sorry to hear that." Yup, I think I sound convincing.

"Thank u. Anyway, can you take my gift inside, I don't want to break down crying."

I take her perfectly wrapped gift and head back inside. I find Elliot an Mia talking by the bar. I ask if they knew about the break up they both said no. I don't understand what Christian is doing. Why is he leaving and where is he going. I cant beat myself up about it. We all begin to take shots. Half way through the fifth round of shot I spot Taylor walking towards us.

"Mr. grey, your brother wanted you to have this." With hesitant hands Elliot opens the small box and pulls out a car key. Not just any car keys, Christians R8 car keys. I don't know what to make of this. He loves that car, so why would he give it away. Taylor turns to leave not wanting for Elliot to a word. I head home after that. Not wanting to see Elliot sadder then he already was. I think long and hard about why Christian is doing this. He has everything, yet he just wants to leave it all behind. I guess I don't really have the right to care what he does.

I did say I hated him the last time we seen each other. I park my car and walk up the stairs to my apartment in need of a warm shower. I hear what sounds like ESPN and I know Adams home. Upon walking in the house I notice four large parcels against the wall.

"Hey Annie."

"Hey. What are these." I point to the packages

"I don't know, they have your name on them" Adam seems to be too wrapped up in whatever he's watching to even look away from the television. I take it upon myself to open them. Half

Way through unwrapping the package it becomes obvious what it is. I become frantic ripping off the paper of the other packages. When its all said and done I stand looking at something that doesn't belong to me. Jose portraits of me that once covered Christians walls now sit in my apartment. I don't what to make of this. My gut tell me this makes sense, I told him I hate him and wished we never met, why would he want to keep these reminders of me. Sadly the small part of me that I keep locked away in a deep dark dungeon is kicking and screaming for Christian. I have to tell myself this is nothing more then him just being mad, even if I know in my heart that isn't true.

A/N

I was suppose to post this yesterday but I started to reread NEVER LOOK BACK...PLEASE TURN AROUND. if you haven't read it I highly recommend it. As always reviews are welcomed.