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Chapter 35

Charlie POV

That was a nice kiss, but it's not the same. There was no spark there like when Kellan would kiss me. Griffin pulls me up and I get into the car. We drive home in silence. Why do I feel like I've cheated on Kellan? I feel horrible for what I've done.

When we pull into the parking garage, Griffin hops out of the car first and then comes around and opens my door.

"Thank you for a perfect evening. I'm sad that it's ending so early."

"I had a nice time."

"Anytime. Next time please let me plan the date."

I'm not sure if I want there to be next time.

"Goodnight" I say and hop into the elevator.

"How was the big date?" Emily says after I catch her and Colton making out on the couch in the front room.

"Uneventful, I never saw Kellan."

"I'm sorry sweetie."

And with that I head back to my room to give the two of them privacy and to cry in the privacy of my room where no one is watching.

Griffin POV

I never wanted that kiss to end, and I was a little disappointed when Charlie pulled away. If only she would realize what we could be if she would allow me in. I don't know if I can be just her friend like I know what she wants right now. I need to make her see that I am the one for her and her ex didn't treat her like she should be treated. I can give her anything that her heart desires. I've loved her since I first time I set eyes on her at the Gala. I knew then that one day she would be mine, and I will not give up until I get what I want. That's what I do, I get what I want. I take down everything and everyone that gets in my way, the only exception is Arabella. I loved her but she was just after my money. It took me a long time to figure out that she was fucking half of New York because apparently I wasn't enough for her. Then to catch her in the act was the last straw. I made her pay. The last I heard of Arabella she was back in Kansas working at Dairy Queen.

Deep down Charlie knows that I'm the one that is best for her. I just have to make her realize it. I will stop at nothing to make her mine.

Ana POV

My girls have been gone for almost 24 hours and my house is quiet. Ben's off on a date, Teddy's is on a road trip, and Christian is working late at the office, so I'm all alone. I make my way down the hall and go into each of the girl's rooms. They are both empty. I lean my head against the door and I can feel the tears roll down my cheek.

"You miss them don't you?" Christian asks as he wraps his arms around my waist and kisses the top of my head.

"Yes."

"I want my babies back home."

"Well, there are some advantages to having an empty nest," he says pushing his very large erection into my backside. "I think I have something to make you feel better."

Oh my Christian, even after all this time, I still turn him on without doing anything.

I turn around and face him and he wipes my tears with the back of his hand.

"Please don't cry. They won't be gone forever."

"Christian, you know better than that. They love New York, they always have, they're never coming back to Seattle unless it's just to visit or for the holidays if we're that lucky."

"Don't do that. Don't assume anything. Come let me run a bubble bath for us?"

That sounds nice.

"And bring a bottle of wine."

"Why Mrs. Grey, are you trying to get me drunk?"

"From your lips to God's ears."

I strip down while Christian runs downstairs, and I pour a cupful of the most heavenly jasmine bath wash into the tub.

I step into the water and it's just the right temperature.

Aww, this feels just right.

"Is there room for me?" Christian asks handing me a very full glass of red wine.

I scoot back and Christian is naked within seconds and gets in and faces me.

"Talk to me," he says taking my foot and massages it.

I lean my head over the edge of the tub, damn this feels so good.

"Can we move to New York?"

"Yes."

"Christian don't tease me."

"I'm serious, I would do anything for you. If you want to move to New York then we can. We could be there by next week."

Then I remember about Teddy and Benny.

"What about the boys," I say.

"They can fend for themselves. I want to make you happy."

"You know that we can't move to New York. I'm just being emotional."

"I know but you say the word and we will do it. I love you so much and I can't take even a second of you being unhappy."

Ever since our big blowout, Christian has gone above and beyond to make me happy.

"I love you Mrs. Grey," he says pulling me onto his lap. "Let me make love you to right now."

Emily POV

"You are not going to believe this," Colton says waking up from my perfect sleep state.

"What," I say covering my eyes when he throws open the curtains.

"Rock of Ages is going to cast for their national touring show and tryout are next week," he says showing me the ad in Variety.

I can't believe it, this is my dream show, and I would love to play Sherry.

"You have to audition," he says as he continues to read.

"Only if you do, you would make the perfect Drew. Now, get naked and get back into bed."

It's been two weeks since Colton and I had our call back auditions for the two lead roles and all I can do is wait and see. I'm realistic about this, there's no way as an 18-year-old young actor with only local credits under my belt will I get this role. I've been glued to my phone waiting. I can't sleep, eat, or function. I just need to know either way.

Colton stops by in between shows to come have an early dinner. I know he's sad that he only has one more week left of shows, but I know he's also ready to go back to school. The best thing is that I am finally get to meet this parents and sister. We have planned a few things for while they are in town, and I can't wait.

As we finish our meal and clean up, Colton's phone rings. He checks his phone and then looks right at me. I know what this call is about.

I cross my fingers as he takes the call.

"Yes sir, thank you so much I can't wait to get started."

He got it. I am so proud of him.

"You're looking at the newest member of the Rock of Ages."

"Babe, that's amazing." I say as he grabs me and swings me around.

Then I hear my phone.

I walk down the hall, I can't bear to look at Colton when I hear the bad news.

After I end the call I turn around and face Colton.

"What's the verdict?"

"Do you think you can handle travelling with me for the next eight months?"

"You're Sherry?"

I nod and I scream.

I can't believe it.

"I couldn't do this without you. I love you so much."

Then the reality hits, how am I going to break the news to my parents that I won't be starting school in a few weeks.

Charlie is estatic when I tell her after she gets home from her film school workshop. She tells me that I just need to tell mom and dad, and the sooner the better.

I call mom and set-up a Skype meeting with my parents.

"Emily Jane, this better not be your way of telling us that you're engaged, or you and Colton eloped."

"Nope, she's just knocked up," Charlie says as she is helping with breaking the news.

"She's kidding," I say and my parents both relax.

"That wasn't funny Charlotte."

"It was kind of funny. You should have seen your reaction, classic."

"Okay, what's the important news?" My mom says, I know they are both at work and look really busy.

"So, great news, I got the lead role in the national touring show of Rock of Ages," I say all in one breathe.

"That's great Emily, but how can you do that and go to NYU?" My dad asks and he hasn't figured it out yet.

"Yeah, that's the thing. I can't do both."

"What do you want to do Emily?" Mom asks and I don't know what they think.

"This is my dream role it won't come again. I can defer school for another year."

"Well, that's what you are going to do then." My dad says, and I'm in shock.

"You're not mad?"

"Why would we be mad?"

"Because I'm not going to school."

"This is your passion and your mother and I support whatever you want to do. Did we get mad when Ted chose baseball over North Carolina?"

He's got a point. Why didn't I think of that?

"You tell us when your first show is and we will all be there, front row," Dad says and I start to tear up.

Ted POV

I'm on step closer to playing at Safeco. Today on my way to practice I got the call saying that I've been called up to AAA Tacoma. I couldn't believe it when I got word. The front office has been so impressed with my work in Everett that they want to see what I can do in Tacoma. The best part is that I'm starting in tonight's game.

I call everyone I know starting with my parents. They are coming along with Mackenzie and Ben. I was surprised Ben said he was coming. He has been so busy with his new lady friend, as I like to refer to Francesca. They have been "dating" for several weeks or whatever they are doing, and I haven't seen them together yet. Ben says they aren't dating but he spends all of his free time with her when he's not screwing around with his buddies until he starts school in a few weeks.

Life with Mackenzie has been great but between games and working for my father we don't get as much time as I want to have with her. My dad says that he's so impressed with Mackenzie. He says that he has big plans for her once she graduates from UW. My dad jokes that he feels like Mackenzie is really his child as none of us wanted to take over the company, so he went out and found someone who does.

Ben POV

Thank God Francesca is working tonight, otherwise she wouldn't let me out of our "date" tonight so I can head down south to watch Teddy play in his first AAA baseball game. I still can't believe what he has accomplished in such a short time. The Seattle Times broke the story before Ted had a chance to tell me in person. All the local sports reporters are saying that Ted's time in Tacoma is going to be short if he does as well as he has up in Everett. There is even speculation that he may be a late season call up for the Mariners since the team is in desperate need of a strong left handed bat. Compared to Ted, I feel like this summer I have accomplished nothing. Ted is playing in the minors, Emily just got the acting job of her life, Charlie won that award and what did I do?

As much as I've enjoyed my time with Francesca, I think I need to end this. I don't like being at her beckon call whenever she is horny or needs a quick fuck. She's even made me come to the hospital during her shift to fuck her in an on call room. Don't get me wrong it's hot, but that's all that we do. She never wants to go out or spend time outside her apartment. I want to be in a normal relationship or none at all. I think tomorrow when I see Francesca I'm going to end it.