Sadie
This is fucking ridiculous. All because of that bitch Anastasia I am forced do work double shifts to cover my flop from yesterday. How the fuck was I supposed to know that she was the Anastasia? She looked like a biker girl just trying to fit in. It was pathetic actually.
I was supposed to be at the biggest fanciest event of the year but now I am packing shelves. I know I am to blame but it still does not make it any easier to accept. Just then my phone beeps and I smile when I see it's from Alex.
Hi babe. Disappointed you cant come tonight and wanted to give you a heads up. I am escorting Grey's little sister tonight. See you soon. A
How the fuck am I not supposed to be upset about this? These fucking Greys are ruining my life all around. If its not Elliot throwing his weight around its Christian throwing his billions. This is sickening. I can't wait until Alex is all mine and I can start making excuses to stay away from the Greys. All I need now is to convince Alex to pop the question.
Ana
My hair is done and my back is air brushed. Coming to this salon today was the hardest thing I had to do in a long time but I feel better about it now. I am sort of over my fear of Morton just popping up.
I am trilled that you can't even tell I am black and blue neither can you see any of my scars. I will be doing my own touch up make up at home later.
I go to the counter and hand over my gift card from Christian and the hairs on the back of my neck stand on high alert. The bell by the door chimes and I am greeted by no other than Elena Fucking Lincoln. This is just my bad luck.
Then I see who is following her in and I can't believe I have put myself in this situation. I make like I don't notice them and sign the check till she decides to make herself known.
"Ana darling so nice to bump into you." I look at her and refuse to make any contact with her. I have decided to ignore her and let her yap her trap off.
"Is something wrong with you? Don't you know how to greet a person? By the way I want you to meet my friends." When I glance at them I know all 5 of them have been Christians subs at some point. Did I forget to mention I have an excellent memory and tend not to forget things? Yes, well it's both a gift and a curse in my life.
"Ana we need to go."
"Yes Luke we will as soon as I introduce myself to these women." I say coldly and that's when I notice Luke signal two other men and I realize Christian has upped my security. I smile at this, which makes the bitch think I am smiling at her.
"I don't think Mr grey will like that very much." Luke tries again but I am pissed. All this shit is just enough.
"Well, I don't care. Mr Grey is not here so just stay close to me please? We also have security out side so it will be ok." I say and I see the smirk on his face.
"Yes ma'am." I glare at him because he knows I hate to be called that. I walk up to them and they seem surprised by that. I extend my hand to them one by one and address them before they can say a word.
"Sarah Becker you were a sub to my fiancé for what 3 months? Was caught snooping in his office and he ended your contract.
Storm Ramsey contracted for 1 week showed up drunk and it was over.
Samantha David's lasted 1 week caught shoplifting.
Molly James 6 month he got board.
Mary Lucas 3 weeks caught in his bedroom closet.
I think that sums it up. I also hope you all still enjoying the Audi's he gave to you'll. Now ladies if you would excuse me I have a very important function to attend. Oh and by the way Elena please say hi to Jody Walker the 16-year-old sub you have sitting in your car. He seems like such a lovely boy. Looks a bit like Christian don't you think?" I turn around and leave them all standing there with their mouths hanging open. When we get outside I let out a huge breath I didn't even know I was holding. I hate this. Why the hell can't they all just leave me alone?
"Fuck Ana how did you know all that? That was fucking impressive."
"Don't ask Luke it was not something I would have liked to have in my head. By the way we will never be using that salon again."
"I agree. Lets get you home to relax before the function. You have had an interesting day."
"Luke when we get to my apartment can you help me plan a weekend away? It's a bachelor/bachelorette party?"
"Ok I will try."
"Thank you. You are the best." Just as we were ready to take off Grace call me.
"Ana dear how are you feeling today?"
"I am just fine. A little sore here and there but I can't complain it could have being worse. How are you?"
"I am fabulous. Would you care to join me for lunch?"
"I would love to. Just name the place and I will meet you."
"Ok meet us at the Columbia towers in say 10 minutes?"
"Perfect see you there."
"Luke please take me to the Columbia towers. I am having lunch with Grace."
"No problem." I have been there a few times to eat with Christian and there food is wonderful. We arrive there and I go up to the restaurant and am shocked as to who is with Grace.
"Oh Mia it's so good to finally meet you." We hug and then are led to our table. We have spoken a few time over the internet but that's it.
"Ana it's wonderful to finally meet you to. We have chatted so much on the phone as it is."
"Yes, we have. How long are you here for?"
"I am here permanently. School is over and I am now a qualified pastry chef."
"That's fabulous so it wont be odd if I ask you to do us the honors of baking our wedding cake?" I can see the shock on her face I just hope I haven't put her on the spot.
"You would let me do that?"
"Yes, of course. Christian brags all the time, about how good your baking is."
"He said that about me?" Why is she so surprised by this?
"Yes, he did. He adores you. So what do you say?"
"I would be honored. Count me in. Thank you."
"Thank you Mia. So tell me what are you going to do?"
"I want to take a few months break then I want to maybe go and work in a 5 star restaurant." This gives me a brilliant idea. I will have to chat to her later on her own.
"Ok since you are not doing anything. Why don't you be my wedding planner?" She screams out and hugs me so hard I cant breath.
"Ana you would trust me with that? I don't know what to say."
"Say yes."
"Yes, of course but what have you done so far because the wedding is in 4 week time." I grimace at this and I can hear grace chuckling on the side. What have I gotten myself into?
"Well, I have chosen my venue and my bridal party. That's about it I think."
"Oh lord I have so much work to do. I will have to get your invitations out ASAP. Send me you and Christians guest list and I will have it sorted by Monday. Then I will set up all the appointments to meet vendors and we can go together." Oh no this is terrible I want to both cry and laugh. I glance at Luke and he is trying so hard not to laugh at me.
"Perfect Mia."
"Grace I want to thank you for throwing us an engagement party that was kind of you."
"Ana it was my pleasure. I am very happy to be getting you as another daughter. I am so proud of you. You have taught my son how to live and I will never be able to ever thank you enough."
"That is very sweet of you Grace." I order the fillet steak and mashed potatoes and a coke. I notice Grace and Mia both order a glass of wine and it makes me kind of on edge. Especially after everything I have just been through. I don't say anything because I don't want to be a bother to them.
"Grace can I ask a favor?"
"Of course dear."
"You are aware that I have bought over the exclave Salons right?"
"Yes, Christian did mention that."
"Well, with the profits from there I have bought a huge warehouse downtown and I hired Elliot to convert it into a center for abused mothers and children. Its being running for 2 months now and it is a great success."
"Ana I had no idea. Is it GreySteele Centre for the abused?" I can tell she is shocked by this.
"Yes that's the one. Do you know it?"
"The name alone should have told me. I am so proud of you two. What do you need from me?"
"Everyone you have invited for the engagement party needs to please be told not to buy us any gifts but to rather give a donation to the center. We can have a box were they can drop off the envelopes."
"Wow Ana that is a wonderful thing for you and my son to be doing. I am lost for words. You are the kindest women I have ever met."
"Thank you Grace." She tries to get up to hug me and her glass of wine spill all over me and I freeze. The smell of alcohol is burning my nose and I am getting flash backs of Morton. This cant be happening now. This week has being very stressful for me and its like its catching up with me all at once. I have to get out of here. I completely loose it. They can see something is wrong and I hate to have put them in this situation. I back away from Grace and she looks offended and horrified.
"Ana are you ok? What's the matter?"
"I..I am so sorry Grace. I… I have to get out of here now." I don't bother to wait for a response. I bolt from there knocking over my chair in the process and have Luke on my tail. I am feeling sick and am trying everything in my power not to loose my lunch but this smell is overpowering me.
"Ana what's the matter?" We are in the lift now and I am panicking.
"Luke give me your shirt."
"What?"
"Luke I need your shirt now." I scream and I can tell he is frightened. He takes off his black button down shirt and passes it to me.
"Don't look I am going to change."
"Oh you can't be serious?"
"Yes, I am now turn around Luke or you are going to see more than you planned on." I see him texting and I know he is calling Christian. I pull off my dress and slip on his shirt. He is so tall it at least comes close to my knee. His smell drowns out the alcohol but I am still a bit freaked out. We get out the lift and I rush to the car pleased that the other security has it there waiting. Then my cell goes and I reach for it and notice my hands are shaking so bad and I can't seem to catch my breath. I put it to my ear.
"Ana baby what happened?"
"Christian I…I feel a little better now. Luke gave me his shirt to wear."
"What the hell is that supposed to mean? Were is your clothes?"
"I took them off in the lift so Luke gave me his shirt to wear."
"Baby I don't understand? What's going on?"
"I had lunch with your mother and sister." Now I am sobbing and I hate myself for being so week.
"B…by mistake your mother spilled her drink on me and it was smelling so strong and I started to get flashbacks. Christian I bolted from there and stripped in the lift and Luke gave me his shirt. Christian I was so scared it felt like I was back there. I could even feel the pain."
"Ana I am on my way home now baby. Stay with Luke till I get there."
"Ok." That's all I can manage. This has been one tiring week for me.
Elena
When I spotted Ms. Perfect at the counter I knew it would be the perfect time to wind Ana up. Little did I know the bitch would have so much information on the girls? Fuck her. I am furious. How the hell did she know about Jody? They must be having me followed. I need to be very careful about what I do from now on. Little does Ms. Perfect know I have secretly contracted Christians subs to all be servers tonight at the coping together fundraiser. Nobody will know its me because I had another one of our friends handle that part of the fundraiser. I hope Ana loves to wear her food as much as she loves to piss me off because accidents happen so easily.