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"What the hell are you doing here? Get the fuck out!" I immediately positioned myself between Ana and the guy she considered a trusted friend once. He had to be crazy to think I would let him get close to her.

"Grey! Back off!" Kate snaps. She had a temper of her own. If I wasn't so pissed myself I would back off.

"Stay out of this Kate!" I wasn't letting her get in the middle of this, she had no idea what he had done before.

"Bro calm down" Elliot tried to calm me down. No luck.

"She's my friend Grey, I'm not leaving!" Said the man himself. He had some balls I'll give him that! And the way he was defying me, brought up the dominating side of me.

"Stay away from her! The last time she talked to you she wanted nothing to do with you! And I'll make damn sure she gets what she wants!" There, maybe now he'll get it and just fuck off.

"What are you talking about Grey? José has been friends with Ana for years!" Kate defended him, like I needed to be reminded of this so called long term friendship. If it was up to me, José would have been out of Ana's life a long time ago. He loved her, wanted her. She was so innocent and pure she kep him close, not realizing the severity of doing so. He was waiting for a chance to steal her from me, and nearly succeeded. Once. But that was it. Wouldn't make a fool out of me anymore. I was onto his little game.

"Kate don't. I got this. Look Grey, I messed up and I'm really sorry. But I did it for her and maybe one day she'll see that. But I still care about her. When she wakes up I'll let her decide what she wants to do. Until then I'm staying." This guy was working my last nerve! Standing there actually sounding apologetical and filled with regret and love for his friend. Bullshit! He wanted her for himself. Wanted to catch her on her weakest form and take advantage. No way that would happen! He was leaving now!

"The hell you are!" I barked at him, making him take one small step back. Ha, pussy. Before I could throw this fucker out of the room with my bare hands, my brother was next to me, holding me in place and trying to calm me down. Again, no luck.

"Christian stop! Ana deserves to have all her friends and loved ones around her now. So back off and just calm down. You're not in charge here. When she wakes up she'll decide what to do about all of this" Kate snapped at me, now taking José's side and confronting me. She was a brave little thing I'll give her that. The only reason I didn't snap back at her was because my brother liked her. And I knew she loved Ana and cared for her. But the thought of having this jackass here, this close to my Ana made my blood boil. He better not touch her, I would knock him out instantly. And just like that, I backed off. I would let him make the wrong move first, then kick him out. Sounded like a good plan as any.

"Fine. Whatever. Just stay away from me." I hissed at him, never looking away from his face. He was holding his own, but his body was slightly shaking. He felt intimidated. Good to know.

"Thanks Kate...So...How is she?" He asked, turning away and looking at Kate now. Like a predator, I kept my gaze on him, awaiting for the first wrong decision to attack. He kept his distance from the bed, only looking at Ana and asking questions about her.

"Still sleeping." Kate whispered, retaking her place next to the bed, in front of me. She took back Ana's hand and started looking at her, like she was doing before the unwelcome intrusion. When José took a seat close to the door and far away from the bed, I relaxed a bit and sat back down. Elliot took that as a sign I was calm at last and got back to his seat next to Kate's, rubbing her shoulder and kissing her forehead. He was really in love with her I coul d tell. Good for him. If I wasn't this fucked up excuse of a man, I too could have that kind of love with Ana. She was perfect for me, so sweet and nurturing. She could make me whole again. Only her.

When I touched Ana's beautiful face, her skin was so warm and soft my insides melted. I held her hand close to my lips and gently brushed her knuckles like I normally did to soothe her when she was nervous or anxious about something. Maybe if I kept doing what she liked, she would come back to me and brighten my entire life with her beautiful smile and those gorgeous blue eyes I loved so much. Worth the try.

"I'm gonna get something to eat. Anyone wanna join?" Elliot chipped away. Always hungry my brother, no matter where he was or what was going on. Food was like a freaking religion to him.

"I'm kinda hungry. I'll join you" I hear José mumble and get up to leave with Elliot. Good, maybe now he would just stay out.

"Alright. Hey bro, want me to get you something?" Elliot asked me. I wasn't really hungry, couldn't think about food right now so I shook my head and just kept looking at Ana and kissing her hand.

"Ok, see you guys in a bit" And just like that, I was left with Ana and Kate in the room. I didn't mind it though. She was in her own place right now. Probably begging Ana to wake up as much as I was.

"Why isn't she waking up? Has she given up?" Kate whispered, more to herself than to me. But I was right there with her. Why wasn't Ana waking up? The doctors explained there was no major damage to the brain and that she was physically alright. Then why was she in a coma?

"I really hope not. I can't live without her" I whispered into Ana's hand, taking comfort in her warmness. I truly cherished her, and hoped to have a second chance to prove it to her.

"She loves you" Kate stated. Her tone showed me she was reticent about the fact. I didn't blame her. I wasn't good for Ana, I knew that. But she was perfect for me, and I would do anything in my power to deserve her.

"I know. I love her too. More than I ever thought possible" I murmur, my chest aching. I was desperate for a sign, any sign that my Ana was still here with me. So far my hopes had been in vain. But I had to keep up wishing, hoping for the best. She was my salvation.

"She deserves to be happy. Don't hurt her Christian" The warning in her voice was clear. Kate was protecting her best friend and for once I slightly cringed to imagine a vengeful Katherine Kavanagh coming after me. Not that I intended to hurt Ana again, but still, the treat was enough for me.

"When Ana wakes up I intend to put a genuine smile on her face every day for the rest of our life." There, that seamed to please her. She nodded at me and left the room for a bit, saying she had to go eat something. I was glad to have Ana all to myself. There was so much I wanted to say to her, hoping that somehow she would listen, wherever she might be now and urge to come back.

"Ana please, I need you baby. I love you so much it hurts knowing you might never know just how much I cherish you. Come back baby, I need you in my live. I want to give you the world, all you have to do is wake up. That's it. Just wake up, for me baby, for us" I begged into her lips, my forehead rested against hers. She was breathing evenly and so far there was no change. She was still sleeping, gone somewhere I couldn't reach her. And that's when I felt it again, a weird feeling I had felt earlier today,like something was brushing my cheek. Like a breath, soft and warm. And for a second I imagined if it was possible Ana was communicating with me. If that was the case, she was still here, trapped somewhere. All I could do was wait. And feeling completely revoked of control over it was making me insane!

"Christian! I love you so much!" Ahh, this was so frustrating! Every time I touched him I knew he felt it, but didn't know it was me! I had to go back! It had been too long since I've tasted his lips on mine, since I felt his breath on my neck and felt the surge of electricity every time he touched me. I needed him, I yearned for him. He was mine, and I was his. It was time to go back!

And suddenly a thought came to me, like a freaking vision. I rushed to my sleeping self side and gently placing my hands on top of my hands (weird I know!) I climbed into the bed. I was now hovering over myself (again, Freaky!) and holding my sleeping face with my hands, rested my forehead in my sleeping forehead and let out all of my deepest prayers and wishes. After my mind cleared up completely, I leaned in and placing my lips on my sleeping lips, concentrated all of my thoughts into one single prayer: "Wake up Anastasia! Your life has just begun! No more running, no more waiting! Your time is now! Wake up and live! Now!"

"Ana!" she was awake, finally! She was still dazed, probably because of being in a coma for so long. But she was awake, thank god!

"Hmm" she mumbled, obviously still dizzy from the comatose state she was in.

"Hi baby, welcome back. Don't worry baby. You're ok now. Oh Ana, I've missed you so much" I went in to kiss her but she pulled away from me, immediately covering herself with the sheet for safety. She started looking around frantically, like she was afraid, of me? But why?

"Ana, it's ok. You're safe baby, don't worry" I tried to soothe her by stroking her cheek but she pushed my hand away. She was scared, of me. I felt my heart stop.

"P-Please stop...I-I don't know you...I d-don't know what's going on.."She whispered almost inaudible, tears running down her cheeks. I refused to accept what she said. I couldn't do it.

"Ana, baby it's ok. You've been asleep for a while. Your mind is just a little confused but it will come back. You're safe now. Trust me baby" I whispered at her, reaching for her hand. But she slapped it away and started screaming for help. What was going on? Did she really not remember me? I couldn't bear it, not my Ana. I needed her and prayed for her to come back. And now she was here, alive and awake. But apparently had no memory of me.

"Ana?! Omg! You're awake! Oh honey, I was so scared!" Kate came running into the room, immediately taking Ana into her arms. And Ana let her, sobbing into her neck. José and Elliot walked in behind Kate, and when José started walking towards Ana, she smiled feebly at him and welcomed his arms. She remembered him. She remembered Kate. But she had no idea who I was. And that completely crushed me. She had returned, but not for me.

Looking at her I expected to see love in her eyes, but now all I saw was fear and confusion. The love of my life had no idea who I was. The Universe was clearly fucking with me, and I felt myself collapse.