Chapter 37: Chapter 37

CHRISTIAN

I hang up with Ana and can't help but smile. Sawyer had already updated Taylor on some of what was going on, as well as describing Hunter's look when Ana walked away. I need to make her Mrs. Grey very soon. I take out the ring I had bought a while back but just haven't been able to purpose, there's been so much going on and there's also the fact that I don't want Ana to feel pressured. Andrea lets me know that Hunter is here to see me, I tell her to let him in

"What do you want Hunter?" I say as he sits down in front of my desk.

"It seems you really have Ana believing you truly love her. I mean I get that you were honest about your past and the lifestyle you lived, shit I expected you to learn from my fuck up but I'm 100% sure that you left out a very important part. Does she really believe she's the only girl you've ever loved? Have you really been fully honest Christian because it seemed to me Ana doesn't know that part?"

"Hunter you know very well it was just to piss you off. You were the one who was head over heels for her" I say as confident as possible.

"I'm right then Ana doesn't know. You just made my fucking day Christian."

"Ana knows me very well Hunter, I love her more than life itself. You can try and do everything in your power to come between us but it won't work. What Ana and I have is real just like what you had with Serena." I say looking into his eyes, hoping he realizes how serious I am.

Shit by the look on his face I just pissed him off which was not my intention, I forgot how hard of a topic this was for him.

"Hunter, I didn't mean to bring it up I just want you to understand what I feel for Ana." I say and I can see him clenching his fists.

"You want me to understand what you feel for Ana is real, the way you understood my feelings for Serena? If I remember correctly, you didn't think it was real. As a matter of fact, I remember after Jacqueline pulled her little stunt you told me I should go to a club and make sure I really want this relationship. So tell me Christian have you gone to the club to make sure you don't have any doubts?" Hunter tells me in a mocking tone.

"Hunter I am truly sorr..."

"Now you're sorry. You think that because you helped me in trying to find Serena it makes things better because let me tell you it sure as hell doesn't. You were the one who fucking told me to tell Serena everything, that if I truly loved her I would be completely honest but what does that say about you? You didn't even tell Ana about Serena. You knew very well I was scared to lose her that's why I didn't tell her anything. At the end I lost her anyway thanks to Jacqueline and then instead of helping me out you sided with the bitch, but you don't have an excuse especially when Ana knows all your dirty secrets and is still with you." Hunter tells me.

"It's part of your story Hunter, I wasn't going to tell her when it's not mine to tell. I didn't think it was important besides I never loved Serena it was all part of the game." I say.

"Bullshit! Christian that's total bullshit and you know it. You could have told Ana about how you charmed Serena without telling her the whole story and you know it. But you didn't because I bet you have Ana believing she's the first girl you are trying to do more with, that all you've had are subs." Hunter says and before I can say anything Taylor rushes into the office and I know this can't be good by the look on his face.

I forget about Hunter and ask Taylor what happened.

"It's Miss Steele sir. I've called the office and asked the receptionist to find Sawyer, and the last time she saw Ana she was going to the ladies room. When I asked her if she noticed anything odd she told me that when she came in this morning she noticed the cleaning crew was new but didn't think much of it." Taylor says.

I know he's pissed about that. Hunter looks up at me and I can tell he's worried, I also notice that Taylor is studying Hunter's reaction.

"Fuck Taylor is she alright? What the fuck happened?" I ask grabbing my coat. I don't know where I'm going but fuck I can't stay here.

"I tried Sawyer's cell but there's no answer." Taylor tells me and I know he wants to say more but he won't because Hunter is here. Fucking hell, I walk out of the office and tell Andrea to cancel my meetings.

"I'm going with you Christian." Hunter says getting into the elevator with us.

"It's not necessary Hunter." I say.

"We know what Jacqueline is capable of and Ana doesn't deserve that. I owe you that much for protecting Serena." I look at him hesitantly not sure if I can trust him.

"Follow us in your car." I say as Taylor and I get into the SUV.

"Sir who ever is behind this isn't aware that Ryan is following them, I don't even think they realize that he was there. By the streets they are taking it seems they are heading to Jacqueline's house. As far as he knows she was unconscious but she didn't appear to be hurt. Ryan noticed two men walking out to a car and he had never seen them before. He took a closer look and noticed they had the uniform of the cleaning crew Elliot uses. One of them opened back door while the other guy had Ana over his shoulder."

"Fuck Taylor, they must have known Elliot wasn't going to be there." I say as my phone rings.

"Christian have you found her yet?" Elliot says and I can hear the worry on his voice.

"No but Ryan is following them which is a good thing. It seems like they are heading to Jacqueline's place. Is there any word on Sawyer?" I ask.

"Yeah we found him in the ladies bathroom, he was hit over the head pretty hard. The ambulance is checking him out right now. He's conscience now and he insists he wants to go look for Ana but I told him he needs to go to the hospital. Claire called the ambulance then she called me, fuck Christian she should have called me to confirm if there were going to be any changes with the cleaning crew. Especially if I hadn't called her to tell her of any changes." I can hear the guilt in Elliot's voice.

"Elliot it's no ones fault, we didn't expect this to happen. Hell we prepared for pretty much every scenario except this." I say as I get another call, I see that it's Ana's name on my screen.

"Someone's calling me, I'll call you back." I say.

Elliot asks me to let him know as soon as I know where Ana is so he can meet us there. I tell him be ready to call the police just encase. At this point I don't know what Jacqueline wants and I wouldn't want to make her angry causing her to hurt Ana.

"Ana?" I ask confused.

"Sorry to disappoint you darling but I had to use your little pets phone since you don't answer my calls and refuse to see me." Jacqueline says.

"Where's Ana?" I ask.

"Relax darling she's a little tied up at the moment. I think it's about time we talk, so why don't you stop by and we can have a drink."

"I'm close by, I'll be there." I say hanging up not giving her a chance to say anything.

I call Hunter to meet us at Jacqueline's. Taylor tells Ryan to keep on eye on open, he then explains that Hunter is with us but to keep an eye out because he's not to be trusted at this point, and not to move till we give him the go ahead. We walk up to the door and Jacqueline opens it with a huge smile.

"Hunter it's been a long time, I'm surprised to see you here with Christian of all people." Jacqueline says as she lets us in.

We follow her to the living room and sit on the couches. I look around for Ana but don't see her anywhere. I notice Hunter is also looking around.

"Don't worry Ana will be joining us shortly but first we should have a drink." Jacqueline pours us some scotch and brings it to us. Hunter looks at it suspiciously, while Jacqueline just smiles at us.

"You sure got here fast." Jacqueline tells me and I know she suspects that I had another guy on Ana.

"We were on our way to my mothers house, to pick up a file Elliot had left which Hunter needed, since he couldn't get a hold of Ana he asked me to pick it up." I say looking her straight in the eyes.

As much as I want to ask her to show me Ana, I know I have to stay calm or else she'll make this longer than necessary.

"It's not like you to just be so calm if Ana hasn't answered." Jacqueline is trying to get a reaction out of me.

"Ana was suppose to be in a meeting so neither of us thought much about it, besides Sawyer would have called if anything would have happened. I wouldn't have thought he'd be unavailable. Do you have him here as well?" I say.

"Do you really care? Have you gone that weak that you care about your staff?" Jacqueline asks.

"You should know better than that Jacqueline, I need to know in order to fire his ass for letting something happen to Ana." I say in my dom voice. I can see she's believing it.

"It's good to see that there's still hope for you." I take a sip from the glass and Hunter studies me.

"What's wrong Hunter? Would you prefer something else to drink?" Jacqueline asks with a smirk.

He shakes his head then take a gulp.

"Now for the fun part." Jacqueline says just as a guy walks in with Ana over his shoulders. I can see her hands are tied and the tape on her mouth. I stand up but Jacqueline tells me to stay put or else. The guy puts Ana on a chair and ties her to it.

"Is that really necessary?" I ask.

I can see that Taylor is pissed. I want to punch that guy in the face for the way he's treating her but I know I can't react because it will be worse.

"Is that necessary Jacqueline?"

"You're little tart is quite the fighter, so yes this is necessary. It feels just like old times don't you think. It's a bit of daja vu." Jacqueline says with a huge smile.

"No games Jacqueline tell me what you want." I say in my dom voice which makes her smile even bigger.

"There's no fun in that, besides shouldn't we talk about old times at least till our guest wakes up."

"Cut the bullshit Jacqueline I need to get back to work, why don't you tell you puppet over here what you want so we can get out of here." Hunter says pointing at me.

"It's good to see you haven't changed Hunter. I mean after Sherry or whatever her name is I thought you were a complete loss. The so called love of your life or wait was she yours Christian. If I remember correctly you had also loved her." Jacqueline says walking towards Ana.

"It's nice of you to finally wake up. We were just talking about Sherry the woman who stole Hunter and Christian's heart. You should have seen both of them trying to conquer her heart it was quite pathetic if you ask me." Jacqueline tells her.

I look over at Ana who looks hurt and confused by what Jacqueline just said.

"Jacqueline you know very well her name is Serena, if you are going to mention her get her fucking name right." Hunter says clenching his fist.

"I can't believe that you are still affected by that girl. The first chance she had she ran for the hills, never looking back. Not that I blame the poor girl, once she knew your dark secret and the way she saw you lose your temper it was priceless." Jacqueline says.

"Fuck you Jacqueline for ruining my life." Hunter says and I know he wants to launch at her and I don't blame him but he holds back.

"At least Ana here is stronger, she's stuck by Christian even after he told her everything. I can understand you being okay with the things I introduced him to but to know that you aren't the first girl he fell in love with must be hard."

"That's enough Jacqueline! It's not true." I say as Jacqueline looks at me then at Ana who has a hurt look in her eyes making Jacqueline smile. I keep looking at Ana but she won't make eye contact with me.

"Oh dear did you not know about Serena. It seems you were kept in the dark just like she was, it's like we are reliving that day all over again. I didn't even plan this out but it's perfect. I mean it's not exactly the same because you dear know more than Serena did. Christian and Hunter you two seem to be much more calmer than before. I have to wonder did Serena mean more to you than Ana? I mean both of you were ready to attack me as soon as you saw here and she wasn't as tied up as Ana is."

Fuck! I'm about to launch at her but Taylor holds me back.