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Chapter 10

Christian's POV

Ana and I are on our way to Ros and Gwen's house in the same area as my parents, Bellevue. Though their house is distinctly separated from the neighbouring houses and surrounded by a forest, which perfectly fit their wishes.

"Christian, you don't have to come in. You can just drop me off. I will completely understand" I shake my head.

"Baby, There is no way I am leaving you. I'm exactly in the place I need and want to be. Beside you. Baby, you are my girlfriend and I'm not going to leave your side to deal with this issue alone " I sternly tell Ana. I don't even want her considering the idea of sending me home. There is no way I would even be able to sit still away from Ana, while she does… whatever it is. Ana nodded her head and thankfully made no attempt to argue with me.

Taylor is driving us, while Ros and Gwen follow us in their own car. Taylor recommended we will bring another car and extra security as a back up if needed. I thought it was prudent but I am sceptical how they will be able to help with an issue that looks like it will be supernatural over a physical threat.

As we approach the Ros and Gwen's new home, Anastasia becomes significantly stiffer. I really don't like the look on her face. Ana is the kindest young woman to have graced the earth, but for some reason, she has been given this skill… be it for good or bad. I rub Ana's knuckles and smile to reassure her, but I know I can't take away her anxiety or the fact she is screaming inside. Is this what her whole life has been? Without so much of a thought, I unbuckle her seat belt, and set her on my lap, to hold her. I can't help but chuckle at her yelp when I do, but I just hold her close to me and run my hand up and down on her back to soothe her nerves.

"Breath, baby! Breath! I know you are nervous right now but try to calm down because everything will be alright. Remember you are not alone, I will stand close to you to support and help you whenever you need me! Okay!" Ana nod is short, but it is all I need right now. She rests her head on the crook of my neck meaning I can feel her warm breath on my neck. Can't resist the closeness and I kiss her forehead. Tightening my embrace on her body.

"Thank you. You know if I do see something at Ros's place, it could be because their souls are not at rest. I believe, from my visions, their bodies were placed inside something hard and it could be difficult to free them." I catch the sadness from her voice. It is full of agony and hurt. We stayed silent throughout the remaining part of the journey. Ana sat still in my arms and if I could have my way she will stay in the same place until the end of time.

"We are here, Sir!" Taylor's voice brings us back to the here and now. I help Ana out of the car but wish immediately we stayed inside.

Anastasia commences looking around our surroundings. Her eyes are roaming almost in a hawk-like motion, and within seconds her breathing becomes harder. I close the distance between us and wrap my arms around her as she exhales and inhales more frantically.

"I am here baby, calm down! Please, Ana, calm down baby! What do you see? Talk to me"

"Too much... It's too much.." Panic hits me when this is all Ana is able to verbalise. Taylor and I exchange glances. We are in uncharted waters.

"Ros and Gwen need to leave this place! They can't continue to live in this house. They would never be able to live here peaceful." Goosebumps suddenly rise around my body, Ana's face was so serious and not a little bit of hint if she just baffling around.

"Why?" I ask only so I can get a picture of what Ana is seeing. Ros and Gwen get out of their car and walk towards us.

"This house is haunted. It is surrounded by spirits….. Ros, Gwen…. I am going to go inside the house with you... You both need to get whatever you need... What you can't replace easily."

"How long will we need to stay away?" Gwen asks.

"Forever" Ana replies, looking up to the highest point in the house.

It is a usual humid, rainy July day in Seattle, but as we slowly approached the house there is a significant drop in the temperature. The leaves commence waving madly as the wind picks up. Even the birds make a quick escape. I grip Ana's arm, preventing her from moving.

"I don't want you going inside," I tell her. Fuck, I have never been this scared in my life. My heart is beating so fast.

"I don't have a choice" Ana's voice is low. I let go but grip her hand tightly. Gwen unlocked the door and as the door opens we all remain frozen on the spot. Ana walks in first. She usually pale skin, becomes even paler.

"You don't have much time. Get what you need. Don't leave each other alone." Ana instruct. Ros and Gwen don't question her and move off quickly.

"Ryan, go and help them" I order. I tell Taylor to remain close to Ana and I. I need someone else to help me keep Ana safe.

"We can't stay here long." Ana restates softly to me.

"Then let's leave. I will have Taylor go up and help" I guide Ana out of the house, but she doesn't shift.

"It's not that easy. If I leave prematurely… they might… There is a spirit here that wants us to leave..." As if almost robotically, Ana walks towards the piano and starts to play. I recognise the tune. Fur Elise.

"I didn't know you played" I state listening to her flawless playing.

"I don't." Ana's voice is weary. "I have never played before" I take a deep breath, calming myself. I look around and it's just empty space. How little did I realise that we are not alone.

After Ana plays the song for the third time, the window closest to her opens on its own accord. I move to stand between Ana and the window. My eyes become transfixed as the long white lace curtain billows in the wind. One moment the air is warm, another is cold. I can't see what Ana can. But I can feel it.

"Christian, play for me. The same tune."

"Okay." I intend to sit next to Ana but was shocked when she gets up the second I start to play.

"Don't stop. It's important you don't stop. Please, Christian, don't stop. I need you to help me" I struggle to breath when Ana starts to walk away.

"I will go with Miss Steele" Taylor declares.

"Keep her safe. I don't care what you have to do, but Anastasia isn't to be hurt." I order.

Taylor's POV

The calmness in the room has continued to shift from the second Ana started to play. In my entire life, I have never witnessed or believed that the wandering spirit is real. I once stood on the battlefield and watched my fellow soldiers die in the war. The same sensation I had then, returns. For the first time, since... It is back.

I follow Miss Steele, who is now walking towards a door which seems to connect the house to the basement. She walks away without looking back, and find I am having to pick up my pace to catch up with her.

I look around at the surrounding. How on earth did someone so levelled head as Gwen and Ros manage to land this place as their new home? It looks straight out of a horror movie. There are uncanny dampness and darkness about this place. The air is thin and it is making breathing harder than normal. My attention is momentarily shifted away from Ana to the pictures on the walls, marble bust on the columns and full-length statues.

Miss Steele suddenly stops walking as if by force in front of a closed door. She doesn't say anything but she tries hard to open the door, with no success.

"They were here...The spirits… I think they may have…"

"Let me help you" I don't let Ana finish her sentence. I know she is scared. I examine the door and know we are going to need help. " Stay here. Don't move!"

I ran back to the main room where I find Grey with Reynolds. Before I am able to speak, Grey starts to roar.

"Where is Ana? Why have you left her?"

"She needs help." I don't need to say anything else. They both commence running, following me. I quickly inform them of what's been happening but nothing can prepare us for the sight that would greet us.

The door was open. The door that I couldn't. The door Ana couldn't even. I swallow hard, as the three of us run inside the room. It's dark and horribly cold. The only noise to be heard is a faint sob.

"Anastasia...baby, let me get you out of here?" Mr Grey quickly find the source of the cry and tries to pick her up.

"No!" She snaps.

"They..they were there, Christian. Ple..please help them..please" Ana begs.

"Who, baby? Who do you want us to help? Tell me, I'll do anything that you want me to do, baby" Miss Steele still sobbing in Grey arms with her hand reach out and pointed to the two statues in front of us. I look up. I become light-headed as my blood runs cold at the scene.

In front of us stand two statues. A woman and a little boy.

"It's them. The spirits from my dream. They are stuck inside."

"Taylor, do something to free their bodies!" Grey instructs.

"Sir, I think we should inform the authorities first." I need to be levelled headed here.

"Please. Please do anything to help them, Mr Taylor, please!" Ms Steele looking so distraught and helpless in Mr Grey arms.

"Don't worry, Ms Steele. I promise we will help them!" I declare but have no idea how. Suddenly before I can do anything, a strong wind begins to blow so hard that it makes the statues vibrate. Only the statues. Everything else doesn't move an inch. Grey and I try to touch the statutes but we are pushed away. We are not hurt but the discovery has knocked Ana out.

"T!" Reynolds yells. We look back and find Ana not only knocked out but now convulsing. Grey places her on her side and keeps her airway clear while talking to her softly. The seizure only lasts several seconds but it seems like a lifetime. He sweeps Ana into his arms and runs out to get her away from this area.

Gwen and Ros walking out of the main room to the front door with Ryan. All three of them are carrying suitcases, though they drop them when they see the scene. Ana starts to come to. Gwen races away and returns with a glass of water for her, who has marginally gained some colour to her face. Miss Steele still looks very distraught, she murmured pleading for us to find to open the sculpture.

"Sir, can I have your time for a moment, please?" he did not seem to want to leave Ana for a while but we could not stall for too long.

"Baby, I just need to talk to Taylor for a few minutes. Is it okay if you stay right here with Gwen and Ros, okay?" Ana nods slowly.

"What is it, Taylor?" He asks me when we standing feet away from the ladies.

"Sir, should I call the cops to help us now or you want to wait for a while?"

"I don't know, Taylor. How we could tell them about us discovered the bodies of the previous owner of the house after being MIA for years?" He has the point right here, we can't just say that Anastasia the one who found it with hints from the beyond. "However every other choice we have puts Ana in danger. I won't have it. Call the authorities."

We are all sitting together in the main room, waiting for the police to come. Ryan's looks over at me confused, having not witnessed the events. I will explain everything to him later, at least try to. He gets insight when Ana suddenly goes white as a sheet again and shivers.

"Ana, I am taking you away from here. The Police can speak to you at Escala" Grey doesn't give her a moment to respond and I seriously doubt she would be able to anyway right now.

"Reynolds drive them back. Sir, I will stay here. I will explain the situation to the police" How I am not sure just yet. How they will interpret and process the idea that my boss's girlfriend is in tune with dead spirits that led her here… I have no idea.

"Call me immediately as per protocol." They all walk out, leaving myself with Ryan.

"So T, it's your us and the afterlife now, hey?"

Christian's POV

I don't let go of Ana, and even sit her on my lap all the way back to my penthouse. I kept kissing her forehead, soothing her and testing her temperature. Ana was so silent after everything she found out at Ros's place. I am so uneasy with how distant Ana is. I want, no need, her to talk to me about what she felt and feels right now.

"Baby, I am taking you back to my place. I don't want you alone."

Ana offers me a small smile and nods. I am not sure if it is just because she is tired or needs comfort as much as I want to give it to her. I tighten my arms around her body and kiss her head once more. I breathe in her sweet aroma. I can certainly get used to this.

"Thank you, Christian. After what I saw in the basement, I don't think I want to be alone in my apartment. The spirits are still painted clearly in my mind. There was so much sadness. The husband.. A dad… he did it. He murdered the woman and child. How come someone can be so cruel to their loved one?" Ana whispered and I feel tears wetting my shirt. I hate that she is feeling this way.

"Ana you are amazing. Because of you, their bodies are going to be discovered and they will finally be at rest. The murderer will pay. Justice will finally be done. All because of you." I run my hand up and down on her back to soothe her, I can feel she hugs my body tighter.

Reynolds parks the car in the Escala garage and the backseat door open for me. Ana feels asleep after crying on our way home. She is still in my arms and though it is somewhat of a struggle, I shuffle out of the car, holding Ana, not wanting her to walk on her own. Ros and Gwen who drove back in their own car will stay in their old apartment in Escala. I offered to let them stay in one of my guest rooms but they declined.

We take my private elevator to the penthouse while Reynold's use the staff elevator. I am transfixed on Ana's sleeping face. Even after being crying, she is the most beautiful woman alive.

"Welcome home, Sir. Do you need anything for Ms Steele?" Gail whispers when we arrive in my penthouse. Taylor probably called her and updated her on tonight's events. "I can get the spare room ready"

"That won't be necessary." No way am I going to let Ana out of my sight tonight. She will sleep in my room.

I lay Ana down on my bed and take off her shoes. She starts to stir and slowly wakes up.

"Hey, sorry I fell asleep. " she shyly looking at me.

"Don't be sorry baby. You need your rest." I softly kiss Ana's lips briefly and brush aside her hair from her face. She catches me off guard when she wraps her arms around me and holds me tight.

"Thank you. Thank you Christian" Ana whispers into my ear. I wonder if she knows that she has the voice of an angel.

"Would you like to take a bath or have something to eat?" I ask, worried about Ana.

"No"

"Then what can I do to make you feel better?"

"This." In the boldest Ana has ever been, she raises her hand to place it behind my neck and guides my lips to hers. We kiss harder than this morning with our tongue clashes with each other. Ana's shy demeanour dissipates. I like this Ana. Actually, I like every type of her. I will never get enough of her lips.

After several long moments, we slowly pull away. Ana's eyes fluttered open to look up at me again. She smiles her gorgeous smile and it makes my heart feel something I had never felt before.

"Never leave," I say the words before I even think about it and never have I loved two words so much.

"You might get sick of me"

"Never. Why don't you take a shower and I will ask Gail to get our dinner ready. I will be in my office. I want to check in with Taylor. Don't hesitate to call me if you need anything, okay!"

"Promise me you will tell me everything you learn?"

"Absolutely." I hesitate to leave Ana's side, but I know that she is safe, here at Escala with me.

In my office, I review all the information that Taylor just gave me over the phone. It isn't much but at least we are headed in the right direction. I check my watch. It has been thirty minutes since I left Ana to shower but it feels longer. I find Ana sitting at the breakfast bar, talking casually to Gail.

"Are you ready for dinner Mr Grey?" Gail asks.

"Very!" I know that I need to ask Ana to join me for late dinner but she has told me after whatever she saw today make her lose her appetite. So here I am eating mac and cheese alone as quick as I can without being afraid of getting a stomach ache because I don't want to leave Ana alone too long in my room.

After dinner, I have the quickest shower in the guest to next my own room thank God I have some t-shirt and loose pyjamas pants in here, walk back into my room to find Ana sitting on my bed. She looks magnificent on my bed wearing a silk nightgown. I would never grow bored of this vision for the rest of my time.

"Hey, you showered quickly." She greets me smiling shyly when she found me look at her intensely.

"I had a reason to be quick."

"You look tired, Christian. So am I. Why don't we talk about today's events and whatever Taylor has told you tomorrow morning? I have had enough for one day."

"Anything you wish."

"Thanks. Where should I sleep tonight? Do you want me to go to the guest room?" This isn't what I was expecting, but it then I have never slept with anyone. Ever.

"You should stay here in my room. You will be more comfortable."

"No Christian, I can displace you from your own bedroom… If you would like, or if you don't mind… we can both sleep here together. I mean this bed is huge... there is more than enough room for us both…. so why don't we share it. Plus, I..I want you right here with me after today. " She murmurs shyly, biting her sexy lips. Thank fuck. Luck is on my side tonight. You wouldn't know what I would give just to lie next to Ana.

"Are you sure, baby? I don't want to make you uncomfortable." I ask to make sure.

"Yes, Christian. I'm sure about it and thank you for worrying about me.." Without thinking twice I climb onto the bed beside her.

"Can I hold you when we are sleeping, baby? I promise not to do anything that makes you uncomfortable. If you want me to stop, you just need to tell me." Ana nods her head and starts to yawn.

We slip into the bed, and I pull Ana close to me. Her body moulds perfectly in my arms. This is bliss. Ana lets out a relieved sigh as her arm rests around my torso. I feel so content right now with her beside me, safe and sound. For the first time in my life, I love the closeness of another person next to me. Just having Ana in my arms is enough to make me happy and I would wait forever until she was ready for the next step in our relationship. I gently kiss her lips and smile when she repositions her head in my chest.

We fall asleep in each other's embrace. I dream all night. They are filled with visions of Ana and I smiling happily at our wedding, with our families around us. Please God let this happen. Even though we have only just begun our relationship, inside my heart knew that Ana is the one for me.

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See you next time everyone.

Ntan.