AS POV
What the hell is this? Who would serve me?
I open the manilla folder and pulled out the papers.
Superior Court of Washington
Petition for Divorce
Petitioner: Christian T. Grey Respondent: Anastasia R. Grey Request for Divorce on grounds of Adultery ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Signature of Petitioner:
Signature of Respondent:
As soon as I saw that I dropped them on the desk
There was so much more. I could not believe what I was reading. I had to believe that Carrick is the one responsible for this. I could not believe he would do this he read something in the tabloids. The only thing stopping me from storming into Christian's office right now is he has not signed it. But that is it.
About 5 minutes later Hannah voice came through the intercom again.
"Ana, Mr. Grey is here to see you." Oh great. Let us see what else he has to say to me.
Just then Elliot stormed into my office.
"Tell me it isn't true. Tell me you didn't do it."
"No Elliot I didn't." I do not think he believed me.
"Why are they saying it then Ana?"
"I am not going to stand here and try defend myself. When I did nothing wrong but get pregnant by your brother. GET OUT OF MY OFFICE." I said pushing him out of my office. His eyes shot to mine in surprise that I raised my voice. "GO ASK YOUR DAMN BROTHER if you are so concerned." I slammed the door.
I got dizzy suddenly. I sat down in the chair and called Sawyer.
"Sawyer, I'm not feeling well can you take me to home."
"Be there in 5 minutes Ana." I pressed the intercom. "Hannah, I am leaving for the day. If you need anything just email me."
This is the most exhausting day of my life. Everyone seems to believe what they read except Grace and my daddy. I just cannot believe with as much shit that they print about us, this is the one the believe. It is like they do not even know me and my character.
I walked down to the garage and got in the car. "Sawyer, can you take me to the sound." It took a bit to get there but just as I arrived, I sent Christian a text.
Not feeling good. Heading home for the day. *
I walked into the house. Heading for the stairs I said, "I am going to lie down. I don't want to be disturbed," to Sawyer.
I walked to the master. Took the papers from my purse and signed it. I wrote him a note, then climbed in bed and cried till I had no more tears and went to a fitful sleep.
CG POV
My dad said. "Oh... OHHHHH SHIT!"
"Dad what's the matter?" I said panicked something happened to him.
"I'm so sorry son. You need to get to Anas office immediately. You have to stop him."
"Dad what are you talking about? Who do I have to stop?"
"You have to stop Jacobs; I sent a petition for dissolution of your marriage." WHAT!
"Tell me you're joking. Please tell me your joking, dad." Shit this is bad.
"I'm sorry Christian, I wanted to protect you. I thought she was trying to pin a baby on you."
"Why the hell did you do that based on some stupid tabloid? Why didn't you ask me? Also, how the hell did you get one started without my signature?"
"I had a judge who owed me a favor. But I am sorry Christian. I will try to make this right." I do not think you can. I said in my head.
I was heading to the door when Andrea buzzed in.
"Mr. Grey. Your brother is here."
Elliot walked in and he was pissed. I did not know why.
"What's crawled up your butt Lell?"
"YOUR WIFE! She just kicked me out of her office."
"Why did she do that?"
"I just wanted to know why. Why would she do that to you?"
"Elliot, she didn't do anything to me."
"Yes, she did I saw it. It was in this morning paper."
"LELLIOT, I am telling you she didn't do anything to me. I made a stupid comment and apparently the nurse sold it to the tabloids."
"What, what could you have possibly said?"
"She kept pointing out the baby and I said the baby wasn't mine as I can't be a father."
"I didn't know you couldn't have kids. Man, that sucks. But if you cannot be a father then it is true, she did cheat on you."
"The baby is mine. I just can't be a father."
"Then it can't be yours if what you are saying is true. I can't believe she would do this." Now I am pissed my family is making it so I cannot fix this. They are causing more problems.
I slammed my fists on my desk. "DAMN IT LELLIOT, THE BABY IS MINE!" Oh my god the baby is mine. Mine. My baby, Ana's and my baby. Oh my god, I almost had her kill our baby.
I could not breathe. Gasping for air. Elliot grabbed me by my shoulders.
"Christian, calm down man. Just breathe. In, Out, In, Out." I followed his command.
"I can't believe what I almost made her do." I said breathlessly.
"What man? What did you make her almost do?"
I was still trying to rain in the panic attack when I stood up and raced to the door. Elliot grabbed me again.
"Christian, what did you want her to do?"
"I almost had her kill our baby." I said as I rushed to get to her. I ran for the elevator and anxiously pushed the button.
HURRY THE FUCK UP. You stupid thing. Finally, it opened. I got in and as I was pushing the button Elliot jumped in before it closed.
"What are you doing Lell?"
"I've got to apologize to the little lady."
"Well, I hope that works. If she kicked you out, she is pissed."
"Well, she can't stay mad at me. She loves me."
If you say so. I thought. She can hold a grudge. I pushed the button to her floor.
I walked up to Hannah and asked to see Mrs. Grey.
"I'm sorry Mr. Grey, Ana left about 20 minutes ago."
"Did she seem okay?"
"I'm not sure, Sir. She had a visit from some man about 10 minutes before he arrived." She said pointing at my brother.
"Do you know what he wanted?"
"No, Sir. I just had him sign in and then he went in. It was quick maybe 2 minutes."
"Can I see the log?" She pushed the log to me. The name I read made my heart stop. Martin Jacobs. Oh my god. She got my dad's petition. "Thank you, Hannah." Just then my phone beeped with an incoming message.
Not feeling good. Heading home for the day. *
I ran back towards the elevator with Elliot.
"HURRY UP LEL!"
"Dude, what is your hurry?"
"Dad sent her divorce papers after the article."
"What, holy shit this is bad."
"Yeah, I know. I just hope it's not too late."
We went to the garage.
"Ell. I'll call you later." I jumped in my car and raced to Escala. I swear I should have been pulled over. I ran into the penthouse and bumped into Gail.
"Oh, sorry Gail. Have you seen Ana?"
"No, I'm sorry Sir. I haven't seen her."
"Did she not come home?" Where is my wife? Did she leave me?
"I'm not sure, Sir." I ran up the stairs.
"ANA...ANA...ANA..." But she was not answering. I went to guest room. Her stuff was still there. Where is she?
I picked up the phone to call her. It just rang and went to voicemail. I tried 2 more times but the same thing. I dialed Sawyer.
"Sawyer, where is Ana?"
"We are at the Sound, sir."
"Why?" Why would she go there? We are not moving until next week.
"She wasn't feeling well and asked to go home. Then in the car she asked to be taken to the sound, Sir."
"Why the hell didn't you notify me?"
"I'm sorry, sir. She gave me new orders and I figured it was best for her to have security."
Well shit. She really has taken control of her security.
"Alright Sawyer. Make sure to correspond with Taylor."
"Will do boss." I swear the fucker was laughing at me when he hung up.
I raced out of the penthouse. I swear I violated every traffic code getting to the sound. I made the 30-minute drive in 20.
Sawyer walked out or the security room.
"Where is she?" He pointed upstairs.
I walked into the master bedroom and she was cuddled up in the bed. Her eyes were all red from crying. There was the manilla envelope on the bed. I hope she has not read it.
I slowly got the envelope, opened it, and pulled out the form.
Superior Court of Washington
Petition for Divorce
Petitioner: Christian T. Grey Respondent: Anastasia R. Grey Request for Divorce on grounds of Adultery ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Signature of Petitioner:
Signature of Respondent: Anastasia Grey
No, no, no! She signed it. Why would she do this I do not want this? I moved my hand, and 2 letters fall to the floor.
My dearest Christian,
I am sorry it has come to this. If this is what you genuinely want, then it is yours. I would never want to make you stay or do anything when I know that you do not want to. I will never stop you from seeing the baby if you choose you want to be a part of their life. I have signed the petition. Do what you want with it.
Here is the latest picture of our baby.
All my love,
Yours forever, Anastasia
I flip the other paper over and on it was a picture of the ultrasound with BABY GREY written on it. I ran my finger along the image trying to imagine me as a dad. I do not know what kind I will be, but I must try to be the best I can.
I must fix things with my wife and try to be a good dad. I am never going to let her leave without the fight of my life. I love her.
I took the picture and petition to my office and now I am trying to come up with a way to salvage my marriage.
TAYLOR POV 2 hours earlier to present
Barney got the article down.
Welch just back with the background on the stupid bitch who talked.
AMANDA STONE
Just your basic info. DOB, Parents, schools, and banking info.
She had 250,000 deposited into her account last night from the NOZ. Well looks like we got our girl.
I walked to the boss' office and Andrea stopped me.
"Taylor, Mr. Grey left about 30 minutes ago.
I picked up the phone and called the boss.
"GREY."
"Sir, where are you?"
"I am at the sound trying to fix this cluster fuck of epic proportions."
Yeah, I would say. Epic
"Don't leave, I'm on my way."
AN
I know you cannot serve an unsigned divorce decree, but this is fiction.