A/N: I'm hoping this chapter gets updated on the site because the correct date isn't showing up. I don't know why. Thanks for the reviews. Here's the next chapter. Some of you may not agree with Ana's actions in this chapter, but I just pictured what Ana would've done if I was in her shoes.
Title: FSOG: From Heartbreak to Happiness?
Chapter 42
***Monday Morning***
Taylor: (sighs deeply) "I really wish that you'd ask Mr. Grey, Miss Steele."
Ana: (shrugs) "Why? So he can turn me down or try persuading me that it's not a good idea?"
Taylor: "It's NOT a good idea. Mr. Grey has that restraining order against Elena for a reason. You're not helping the matter by wanting to go to her and threatening her…or whatever you're planning on doing."
Ana: "I'm just going to make sure that she stays away from me and Christian. Is that so wrong?"
Taylor: "No, but Mr. Grey already did this. He already threatened her and told her to stay away."
Ana: (serious tone) "Well, now it's my turn. Taylor, I'm going to make sure that the bitch stays away from me and the man I love."
(Ana stares Taylor in the face before she spoke)
Ana: "Are you going to give me her address or not, Taylor? I know you have it. Christian has you research things all the time. If I don't get it from you, I'll get it myself, but I prefer to get it from you."
(Taylor sighs deeply at the young woman. He really hated the position that she put him in. But, in all honesty, he'd rather her get Elena's information from him than another source. Mr. Grey would probably have a field day knowing Ana did this. Against his better judgment, he scribbles Elena's address on a small piece of paper and then gives it to Ana)
Taylor: "I hope you know what you're doing, Ana."
Ana: (nods) "Don't worry, Jason, I do." (serious expression) "I think it's time Elena and I have a little chat."
(Ana briefly raises the paper to Taylor and nods)
Ana: "Thank you. I appreciate it."
(As Ana walks away from Taylor, he sighs deeply and shakes his head. Taylor had to give Ana credit. She was a lot tougher than he had thought. He didn't know whether to make his next move, but he thought he'd better incase something happened to Ana. Jason wanted to protect himself and the person he was guarding)
***Elena's Penthouse***
(The knocking at the door was getting louder and Elena was getting annoyed. She groaned loudly as she walks to the door)
Elena: "Alright! I'm coming!"
(Elena opens the door and is shocked to see Ana at the door. She was certainly the last person Elena expected to see)
Elena: "This is certainly a surprise."
Ana: (tilts her head) "Hello, Elena."
Elena: "I've got to say, I didn't expect see you here."
Ana: (folds her arms) "Why is that?"
Elena: (shrugs her shoulders) "Because Christian made it crystal clear to stay away from both you and him. In fact, he has a restraining order against me, doesn't he? So, why are you here?"
Ana: (clears her throat) "I think it's time you and I have a little chat. Clear the air and settle things…once and for all."
(Before Elena can object, Ana makes her way inside, going past Elena. Elena rolls her eyes as she shuts the door. After the two women are in the living room, Ana faces Elena)
Elena: "Okay, spit it out. I don't want you here and I know the feeling is mutual."
(Ana walks to Elena in slow motion, not taking her eyes off the older woman. Ana couldn't stand her as far as she could throw her)
Ana: (not amused) "It's simple. I want you to stay the fuck away from my man."
Elena: "I got to say, Steele. I'm surprised that you showed your face. I honestly didn't think you had it in you."
(The small smirk Elena shows Ana is pissing Ana off. Ana angrily points at Elena while talking)
Ana: "I'm so damn tired of being called the victim. That stops now. I'm keeping what's mine. Christian and I love each other. You had better respect that and leave us alone…" (warning tone) "…or else." (moves her head slightly) "Get the picture?"
(Elena smirks as she couldn't resist her next move. She smiles sweetly as she speaks)
Elena: "You DO know about my past with Christian, right? About how he couldn't get enough of me? We'd make wild, passionate love all day. He'd tell me how hot I was in bed? He told me he loved me and that I was his true love."
(Ana studies Elena's expressions as she spoke and knew something wasn't right about this picture. Ana moves her head around a bit while listening to the bitch)
Ana: "Why do I get the feeling that you're not being entirely truthful about your so-called revelation?"
Elena: (confused) "What do you mean?"
Ana: "Well, Christian told me all about your past together. Yes, you did have many passionate liaisons. He may have said that he loved you. However, he NEVER told me that you were his true love." (raises her eyebrows) "Are you sure he called you his true love, Robinson?"
(Elena fidgets nervously a bit at Ana's question. Elena laughs as she speaks to her nemesis)
Elena: "Of course I'm sure. Why would I lie about something like that?"
(Ana smiles and points at Elena)
Ana: "Exactly. Why would you?" (chuckles) "Why, bitch? Because you're trying to get under my skin. And guess what? It won't work."
Elena: "Oh, Ana. I don't need to try getting under your skin because you're so damn insecure. You know the love Christian and I share, it's undeniable. He may try telling you otherwise, but he would never forget me…no matter how much he tried."
Ana: (laughs incredulously) "Oh, really? Then tell me this. If he was so in love with you, why the hell has he made it so damn clear to me and you that he no longer wants you? Why has he made it so damn clear that you're his past? Huh, Elena?"
(Elena was getting pissed off! Ugh! She thought she was getting through to the little twit! What the fuck did she have to say to get through to the little bitch?! Elena shakes her head and chuckles)
Elena: "You think you're so damn smart, don't you, princess? Yes, you may have a part of Christian. However, I have his heart."
Ana: (raises her eyebrows) "Are you sure about that, Elena? Last time I checked, Christian couldn't stand the sight of you. Why else did he get the restraining order against you? It's good for me and him. After this visit, I won't be talking to you anymore. Get the picture, you stupid bitch. Christian is done with you, for good! You need to be, too, if you know what's good for you. Why? Because you're chasing after a man who doesn't want you. This is your first and only warning. Got it?"
(Before Ana leaves, she smirks at her rival confidently)
Ana: "Christian is mine and mine only for life. You need to do yourself a favor and get over him."
(Elena's blood was boiling at Ana's confidence as well as knowing Ana was only speaking the truth. After Ana shuts the door behind her, Elena screams in anger)
Elena: (shouts) "YOU FUCKING BITCH!"
(Elena grabs a vase full of flowers that was on the coffee table next to her. In a fit of rage, she yells as she throws it against the front door)
Elena: "UGH! I CAN'T BELIEVE I LOST CHRISTIAN TO THAT LITTLE MOUSE! SHE WILL PAY DEARLY!" (breathes deeply) "I don't care what I have to do. After all this time, I lost you to HER?!"
(Elena walks around in a circle as she thinks aloud)
Elena: "This isn't over. Not by a long shot. I don't care what I have to do. I WILL have my revenge." (narrows her eyes) "And you, little princess, will get what's coming to you. Just you wait. I WILL have the last laugh."
***Grey Enterprises***
(Ana hopes she doesn't raise hell for being late. She gets off the elevator and walks past Courtney's desk, smiling politely)
Ana: "Morning, Courtney."
Courtney: (smiles) "Morning, Miss Steele."
(Ana couldn't help but feel more confident than ever. She truly felt like she had it all. She had her hot, adorable, loving boyfriend. She officially told off 'the bitch'. Finally, she had her dream job. She didn't think that life could get any better)
(Upon hearing a 'come in' when she knocked, Ana smiles cheerfully at her boss)
Ana: "Hello, Mr. Grey. What a fantastic morning, isn't it?"
(Christian, who was at his desk going over some paperwork, couldn't help but notice how confident his Editor is right now. He looks clearly amused as he gives Ana his full attention)
Christian: "Someone is certainly chipper this morning. What's gotten you in such a good mood, Miss Steele?"
(Ana sits down in the chair across from his desk and smiles)
Ana: "Can't a woman be plain old happy?"
Christian: (nods) "Yes. But something tells me that you're chipper for a reason. Spill, Steele."
(He looks at his girl, waiting for her to get nice and comfortable. She crosses one leg over the other and rests her arms on the hand rest)
Ana: "I have a confession to make. I went to see Elena."
(Christian leans back in his chair, rests his elbows on the arm rest, and puts his hands together like he's praying)
Christian: "Oh?" (slightly smiles) "Do I dare ask how that went?"
Ana: (sighs) "I confronted the bitch about the way she was harassing you. In my opinion, it was long overdue. I think I got through to her as she couldn't resist yelling and threatening me." (grins) "I also made it clear you're mine and she needs to get lost."
Christian: (smirks) "Ooh, feisty. I love it. Tell me more."
Ana: "I'm done playing the victim as I'm sure I've been called that behind my back, whether it'd be here at work or outside of work. I'm aware I probably threw out the restraining order being I went to see the skank."
Christian: (shakes his head) "Don't worry. I'll take care of it. I'll make sure it's not lifted and still intact."
Ana: (nods) "Okay." (guiltily) "I want to apologize to Taylor as I dragged him into it."
Christian: "How'd you do that?"
Ana: "I met with him this morning, asking him for Elena's address so I could talk to her. I feel bad I involved him."
Christian: "For the record, you didn't drag Taylor into it. He decides for himself what he does and doesn't do. For the most part, he listens to me and does what he's told. However, I trust his judgment if he feels he needs to do something. But, in the end, he tells me what happened after the fact. Don't worry, baby, I'm not mad at you and neither is he. Does he feel that he went behind my back? Kinda. But like I said, it all worked out."
(Ana faces Christian in confusion)
Ana: "Wait a minute. How-How did you…?"
Christian: (smirks) "How did I know? Taylor called me right after you two spoke. Very rarely does Taylor keep secrets. Don't worry, baby. Your secret is safe with me." (winks)
(They both laugh before diving into work)
Chapter 42 Done
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