Christian Pov
I paced the stark and sterile waiting room. I was kicking myself for letting Ray go and see Ana 1st. I needed to know if she awake,and if she feeling ok? Damn it Grey, you where so damn lost in yourself again and in return Ana was put last. Is this what our marriage was going to be like? Me always worrying about myself and putting myself first. I hadn't considered what kind of husband I would be when I originally asked for Ana's hand in marriage. Maybe that's why Ray was so taken aback. Perhaps he is just like his daughter and could see thru me, no of course not. If he could he would have seen how passionate I was about his daughter. Just then someone was calling for me.
"Mr Grey, " Taylor said starkly. Looking at Taylor I saw the slight bit of red around his eyes, that implied he had shed a few tears. Shit Ana really did effect everyone she met. Then the thought of how I looked ran thru my mind. Pushing it aside I didn't need to be focusing on my appearance right now. Making eye contact I nodded allowing Taylor to continue.
"Detective Warner, would like a few words with you." Taylor said. Well that wasn't gonna happen. I wasn't leaving Ana especially now.
"Why, I told them everything at Ana's apartment?" I was clearly annoyed. But at this point in the day I cared very very little as to how I was being perceived.
"They are inquiring a more, detailed, history of your relationship with Leila." Taylor said clearly uncomfortable, which wasn't like him.
"When do I have to talk to him" I said thru gritted teeth, annoyed at the fact that I need to waste more time with Ana because of that low life person I use to know. She was once more taking up more of my time then she deserved. I shuttered at how harshly I was thinking of her, less then 24 hours ago, I wanted to find her. Offer her the best mental health treatment money could buy, I was genuinely concerned for her. Now, she could rot in prison for all I care. She tried taking the most important thing in the world away from me and for that I cannot forgive.
"As soon as you can," Taylor trailed off, but I could tell he had more to say, "Mr Grey, how is Ms Steele doing?" finally he asked the question I could tell he really wanted to ask. Smirking inwardly at his shyness and actual concern I answered
"Ok, she was in surgery longer then they like because the bullet has fragmented and due to the location they had to extract it cause it was close to some major organs. She is in recovery now , I let Ray take the 1st visit." I said sitting and motioning for Taylor to join.
"If I can speak out of turn, Why you let Ray go first ? From what I know of you and Ms Steele, I'm surprised you didn't break into the damn operating room." Taylor said glancing at me. I chuckled, he was right.
"Because this whole shit freaked me out and I don't know. I loosing it." I said and silence fell between us. After what felt like forever, I said, "I asked Ray if I could marry her ya know?" I chuckled
"Wow," Taylor said returning my look he said, "You made the right call with Ms Steele, but for a business man your timing was absolute shit." and we both broke out laughing. Not a care free one, one of two men who carried the weight of the world on their shoulders.
"How do you know Anastasia's the right one for me outta curiosity?" I asked
"Because she isn't interested in the money, like the others. She calls you out on you shit and brings out the best in you. Your mood completely shifts when you talk about her and I see how you look at each other." just then my heart flooded. I was reminded of all the reasons I knew marrying Anastasia was the best thing. I would change for her, I would and could be better. Just then Ray came into the room, and Taylor and I shot to our feet.
"Uh, Annie want to see you. But just be careful she is on some pretty hefty pain meds, she is kinda outta it." I shook his hand and I was off. Walking thru the doors I walked like it was god damn Christmas morning. I had to see her, it had been to long. I need to tell her how I felt while I still could.
