Hello readers,
I'm really sorry for posting two same chapters. There's some problem with the site. At first I thought that it wasn't posting my chapter. Therefore I posted it again. And then I noticed that they had posted it twice. I really do apologise for the inconvenience.
And thank you everyone for your continuous support. Happy reading :)
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Christian's point of view Ana and I are discussing everything that has happened. "I think we have spoiled Phoebe with our over-protectiveness. It's our job to make sure that she understands Annabeth's importance in all our lives." I say. "Don't worry too much, Christian. She just needs time to adjust. She will be fine once they get to know each other. Look at how well Teddy has accepted Annabeth. And she is such a delightful girl. I'm extremely proud of what an amazing young woman she has become, even though we weren't there to see it. Phoebe is too dependent on us. But eventually, she will learn, as she grows older." Ana says as she tries to calm me.
"That's one ofthe other things I'm worried about. I mean I love the fact that Phoebe is dependent on us. I wish Ted were a bit more dependent on us, I know it's selfish to think so. But I don't want them to grow up at all. And Annabeth. Don't even get me started on her. She is way too independent. I mean it's amazing and all but my biggest worry right now is her college. What if she choses to go and study away from us. She has applied in some excellent colleges ,Ana. But they're so far away from us. I don't want her to go, but at the same time I don't want to hold her back from her dreams.". I say as I get it all off my chest.
Ana listens to me calmly as I finish blabbering. "Baby, I know we just got her, but it is her decison. We can try to convince her to stay here and choose a college which is closer to home. But I don't think she will agree.". I get irritated as I hear this. "Are you saying that we shouldn't even try to convince her?" I snap. Ana sighs. "Oh fifty, what am I going to do with you? It is her right to choose. We can try to convince her but ultimately it's her decision." Ana says. I don't want to think about this right now.
I know for a fact, however, that I won't let her go that easily.
"Let's see what happens" I say. Ana rolls her eyes at me. "Oh Mrs Grey, did you just roll your eyes at me?" . "I think I just did.
What are you going to do about it Mr Grey?" she asks, coyly. I chuckle. Over the years, our love for each other has only grown stronger and deeper. "I think you need to be punished, Mrs Grey." I say as we head towards our bed.
Annabeth's point of view It's 3AM right now. I can't sleep. I've tried everything. Reading, talking to Jenna, even writing one of my poems. But I just can't sleep.I can't stop thinking about what had happened earlier. Ugh. One of my worst traits is overthinking. I'm exhausted. I don't know what I can do to make Phoebe like me. One of my other worst traits. To try and please everyone. I wish I could just be a grownup and deal with her hating me. I've decided to talk to her. She might not want to speak with me , but I can still try. And then maybe we could resolve everything. Mom had said that she like attention. I understand that. She can I have it. I'm happier existing in a shadow. But it's unrealistic to believe that my parents, who just got their long lost daughter-me-back, are going to shift their attention to anything else. Atleast for some time.
That's it. I give up trying to sleep. Whenever I can't sleep I put my headphones on and walk aimlessly, listening to songs. I get out of my room. I think I need to get some air. The backyard is pretty huge so I could walk there. Hell, I could around inside the house,
it's so huge. With Beyonce blasting in my ears, I decide to get some water first, as I'm thirsty. Suddenly I bump into someone.
"Hey there. Couldn't sleep?" Ted asks ,steadying me with one hand. "No. You couldn't either?". "No". he says. I remember that he was having some girl trouble. "Girl trouble?" I ask him. He smiles at me. "You could say that. Why couldn't you sleep? Are you thinking about what had happened earlier?" he asks. "Yeah." I tell him about what I had planned.
"Annabeth, don't worry too much" he says, after listening to my plan. "Phoebe will be alright , eventually. She might not want to talk to you tomorrow. She's used to being the centre of attention. Daddy's princess. The prettiest girl in the room. The best dressed one.
She is very competitive.". That makes sense. "I know. And no one is taking that away from her." I say. He laughs. "Well, with you around, she's not the prettiest one in the room. She isn't even getting all the attention. Don't get me wrong. She is an amazing girl,
once you get to know her. She will do anything for the people she loves. She's just a little vain. Growing up, dad and mom pampered us both. A little too much in dad's case. I told you that he grew extremely overprotective after you were taken. He would do ANYTHING to make us happy. And you have returned after such long time. It is natural that both of them are going to smother you with affection.
To the point of suffocation, fair warning."
I try to process everything. "Are you saying that I shouldn't talk to her?" I ask him, finally. "You can try. But don't be too hurt if she doesn't agree. She will come around eventually." . "Alright then. And thank you for saying that earlier. It means a lot to me. I just wanted you to know that." . "You don't have to thank me for telling the truth." he laughs. "Let's go to bed now." he says. Wow it's 4 AM. We've been talking for an hour. "yeah. goodnight Ted.". "Goodnight". I head to my bedroom, and fall asleep almost immedeatly.