Chapter Five
The walk back to Escala was quicker than I had anticipated. I'm not mentally prepared to face the force of nature that is Christian Grey, but rather than procrastinate any longer than necessary, I bravely enter the elevator, punch in the code and before I know it, the doors open into the foyer.
Taylor appears from nowhere and opens the door leading into the great room. The room is quiet; in fact the entire place feels deserted. Hoping against hope that Christian is stewing in his office, I head in that direction. The light is on and the door is slightly ajar, as I get closer I hear voices speaking in hushed tones.
Christian, Carrick and Grace, I was not expecting his mother to be here, but I can't say I'm surprised. What the hell is this anyway, a meeting to discuss the errant wife?
I turn to head to the kitchen when my name is mentioned and my steps falter and come to a complete halt. I back-up a bit to hear what's being said and even though it's completely rude to eavesdrop I back-up another step straining my ears to listen anyway. Besides it's also rude to talk about someone behind their backs.
"You have to talk to her Christian. How do you plan to move forward if you are both equally stubborn?" Grace admonishes. She sounds disbelieving as she scolds Christian.
"I know mum, but I don't know how to tell her, she will never understand" Christian responds
"Oh Christian, have some faith in you wife. Whatever it is I'm sure you can work through it if you would just let go of the irrational fear you have of Ana leaving you. She loves dear anyone can see that" Grace soothes
"It's not like you're cheating on her son, so what's the big deal" Carrick inquires.
I know I should announce my presence or just leave them to their discussion, but I am curious and I too would like to know what the big deal is. I inch even closer to catch Christians' response but it's Carricks voice instead.
"Listen son, Ana's not irrational. You just have talk to her. Marriage is about communications and trust. Talk to her" Carrick urges
"Not about this, she won't understand. Whenever Elena is even mentioned, Anastasia becomes completely irrational" Elena? That's what this is about? What the hell does that bitch troll have to do with anything?
"Elena?" Was that me? It didn't sound like my voice. "Christian how could you? You promised" Nope that was certainly not me - it's Grace and she's pissed.
Fear grips my heart and my minds spirals down a dark path. Has he cheated on me with her? How is she involved? Are they friends again? How could he do this to me again? The rest of their conversation fades as my mind imagines all types of scenarios.
My worst fears have been realised!
Hmmm... Hold the flames please! It's sooooo not what you think.
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