Chapter 14

A/N: Italics are for flashbacks.

*A POV*

last night's dinner went well. My parents were sad to learn that I'm leaving for Africa. I promised Kate that I would be back here for her wedding, after she threatened me that she would haunt me down to Africa if I didn't come back, I just laugh at her. Christian shows up a little late explaining that he had a meeting that took longer than he thought. I'm just glad that he made it, but throughout the night he remained quiet with a sad look on his face.

…

"Christian. Are you ok?" I ask him as I sit down next to him at dinner.

"Yes, just a little tired I guess" Christian shrugs his shoulder in reply.

"Are you sure? It seems like you're miles away" I hear him sigh. I look up at him and he finally tells me.

"I'm just sad that you're leaving, that's all" I smile up at him. I don't know why but I know there's more to it than he's sad.

"I know. Even my parents are sad about my sudden departure. But I need to do this, as a doctor" I say gazing at the dance floor.

"Just remember that I'm here for Ana. Always" Christian says giving my hand a little squeeze along with a tight smile. I squeeze his hand in return.

After that we go our separate ways and each head home.

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I Finish my packing and go over everything again. I've locked my apartment, my cab is here, my parents wanted to accompany me to airport but I told them they didn't have to.

So, here I am waiting for my flight. I'm lost in my thoughts when some guard, I think, is walking in my direction.

"Ma'am would you please follow me?" the guard asks. I stand up and begin to walk with him.

"Is there a problem sir?" I'm really confused right now.

"No ma'am, there's just someone wants to talk to you" he tells me

"Ok?" I say still confused but I continue to follow him, and we enter some kind of an office. I'm shocked when I see Christian sitting in a chair as we walk in.

"Christian, what are you doing here?" I ask, wide eyed.

" I came to say goodbye" Christian says, sadness etched all over his face.

"Oh Christian that's so sweet of you" I smile giving him a hug. I feel him tense a little, but he hugs me back tightly.

"Please Ana, be careful out there. And keep in touch, can we email or text whenever you have the time" he requests still hugging me. My heart melts at his sweet gestures.

"Of course we will. I promise" I say breaking away from our hug.

"Okay" and he smiles the first real smile I've seen since I told him I was leaving.

"I'm sorry but I have to go now. Thank you for coming here, it really means a lot to me" I say caressing his cheek, he leans into my touch.

"Goodbye Christian" I speak softly as I kiss his cheek.

"Goodbye Ana" we wave to each other as I walk away from him.

*C POV*

I watch as Ana gets on her flight, and the plan departs. It's then I notice the tears which now slide down my cheek.

"Goodbye Ana, Until we meet again. I love you Anastasia Steele" I whisper as I watch the plane fly off into the air. Wiping my tears, I place my hand on my cheek where Ana kissed me moments ago.

Walking back to my awaiting car, I tell Taylor to take me back home. 'I'll just be here waiting for you Ana. Always'

A/N: Next chapter will be 16 months later. Thanks.