Chapter Six
I quietly shuffle up the stairs and into the guest bedroom. My mind running a millions miles per second. I should leave, but where would I go? To Ray? My mum and Bob? Or back to Kate? Or just go at it alone, away from all this. It's for the best anyway. Christian made his choice even after he promised not to have any contact with that woman.
Tears well-up in my eyes as the reality of our situation hits home. I curl up into a ball and let loose like never before. It's strangely lethargic and before I know it I drift to sleep.
Hours later, I'm being woken up by Mrs Jones. I glance at the clock, I've slept for almost three hours, but I still feel sluggish and exhausted.
"Ana dear" Mrs Jones cajoles softly
"Mmmm"
I hear a chuckle and blink my eyes open to find Mrs Jones sitting beside me, a soft smile crinkling her face. "I brought you a snack Mrs Grey, you must be famished"
"Thanks Mrs Jones, but I'm not hungry right now. I'll get something later"
Mrs Jones regards me for a moment, before she sighs heavily. "Forgive me for speaking out turn but please hear me out. Ana, I know you and Mr Grey are at odds right now, but don't jeopardize your health in the process. He'll come around dear" She stands, shakes her head sadly and picks up the tray and head for the door.
Deciding that Mrs Jones is right, I head downstairs after her. When I reach the bottom of the stairs I freeze, shit, I don't want to deal with Christian right now. If he even attempts to scold me or heaven forbid actually be civil with me, it would slay me. I turn tail and hurry back up the stair, but Mrs Jones has already spotted me and halts my ascend.
"He left a few hours ago Mrs Grey" she kindly supplies and I heave a sigh of relief and turn back down the stairs.
The snack was delicious after I've realised I was more hungry than I thought. I practically inhaled it. Mrs Jones clear the dishes and after thanking her, I head to our – Christian bedroom – to get my sweatpants and tank top and a change of clothes for my appointment with Dr Bartley and Dr Green tomorrow and head upstairs to get ready for bed.
After taking a shower and brushing my teeth, I climb into bed and set the alarm, I cannot afford to oversleep. Once that's taken care of I snuggle under the covers and hoping that I can get a peaceful nights rest.