I started editing my chapters. You can tell the ones I've done because they'll have the name of a song as a title. If anyone want to point out mistakes or things to add in any chapter let me know and I can do my best to fix it. Happy reading!
Ana's POV:
When I wake up the morning, I appear to be in the hospital. I collect myself and see that Christian sleeping on a chair; his head resting on my pillow, holding my hand. I turn my head at the sound of snoring and see my father fast asleep on the couch. I use the arm that Christian isn't latched on to and try to sit up.
"Arghh." I scream and Christian and my father wake up.
"Are you okay?" They ask in unison...creepy.
"I'm fine, my shoulder; it hurts." I say to reassure them. "You know, you guys didn't have to stay here."
"We know, Annie, but we needed to make sure you were alright." Ray says and I smile. "You've found a good guy, Annie."
"There is no chance in hell I'm leaving you again." Christian says. I know he blames himself for leaving me then getting kidnapped, but he had no way of knowing.
"Christian, you know this isn't your fault right?" I say and Christian's head falls, he takes a deep breath and says,
"Everyone keeps telling me that, but I can't help it, Ana; if you wasn't for me, you wouldn't have met Elena"
"Christian, listen to me. The things that happen to me are not your responsibility. I am a grown woman. Plus, I couldn't imagine where I would be today without you. I still would have had Jack Hyde to deal with. At least you're here to protect me" He smiles and nods his head, but I know this kills him. Clearly, I did fine without him I got out and had her pinned on the ground for fuck's sake.
Oh shit, Tyler! That poor kid has been through all this and he has been sitting in a jail cell all night. It's only six and the police should be here by eight to take my statement, then he should be free. When he gets back with my food, I'm going to ask Christian if he will pay for Tyler to see Dr. Flynn. I'm so somewhat relived that this time in the hospital. I get to eat something other than soup.
Christian and Ray bring me a blueberry bagel with butter and English Breakfast tea. My dad knows it's one of my favourites and I haven't had one in forever, so I'm very happy. We eat breakfast in silence and the doctor comes in.
"How are you, Ana?"
"I'm fine my shoulder hurts, but it did get stabbed so." I say and I'm the only one laughing. Tough crowd.
"Everything looks fine and your brain scans show the swelling as been reduced and everything is almost back to normal. As for your shoulder, the knife missed anything important it also missed your shoulder and hit just below so you are going to be discharged later today or tomorrow." He says with a smile.
"Thank you." I respond and he give everyone a smile and leaves the room.
"Annie, I'm going to Christian's to shower and take a nap. If you need anything call me."
"I will, daddy. I love you." Once he leaves the room, Christian places a kiss on my lips that seems to last forever.
"Ana, I'm so sorry." I cut him off.
"Christian, I told you this wasn't your fault."
"This isn't about the kidnapping; this is about me breaking up with you. This is still new to me and I thought it was for the best. I know I don't deserve to be forgiven, but I hope you'll take me back and move in with me like we planned."
"Christian, I know this is all new for you and I understand. Sure it sucked, but I understand maybe we should go to some sessions with Flynn together. My feelings for you haven't changed and of course, I'll take you back. I still love you and I always will."
"I think that's a brilliant idea and I love you too." He says with a smile. I pull him in for a kiss, which is rudely interrupted by the police officer who is here to take my statement.
"Hello, I'm officer Ramos. I just want you to go over what happened." Christian pulls his chair closer and grabs my hand. I don't know who this is going to be harder on, Christian or I.
"Alright, on Friday night, I went to trinity club with my friends Kate, Anthony and Marcus. I had a couple of drinks and went on the dance floor with Kate. My ex boyfriend at the time came up to me and all of my emotions hit me; I ran outside into the alleyway for air. I was trying to calm myself down when someone grabbed me from behind. I thought it was Christian, but I turned around and saw that it was Jack Hyde. Someone else grabbed me from behind and put something over my mouth that smelled awful; then I blacked out. When I woke up, I was in the car and they carried me into the house. When they put me in the chair to tie me down, I tried to fight them off, but it didn't work. A few hours later, Tyler came into the room and told me they had his sister and was forced into this. He's the one who called in the tip to the police. He untied me and I tried to get out and Elena attacked me; that's when the police came in." Tears are falling down my face and Christian holding me close.
"Is that all?"
"Yes, What's going to happen to Tyler?"
"Well, he's told me what you did and more about Elena. We made a deal that if he testifies, he's free to go. He's going to be out on bail until the court hearing." I start crying even harder.
"He's just a kid! She ruined his life!" I scream once again "He's just a kid." Christian tries to calm me down, but nothings working. When I looked at Tyler, I could see in his eyes what Elena did to Christian. He was just a child for fuck's sake; they both were. I start to wonder how many more kids there were.
The nurses run in and everything is just a blur and I fall asleep...
I get home from school and I've had enough of everything. I try and I try and nothing I do pleases my mother or her husband. I call Ray, crying, and he says he's coming to get me. I told him everything; about how he beats me and Carla does nothing to help me. I can't take this any longer. Carla gave Ray the rights that my real father would have. He is legally my father and can take Carla to trial. I went with her because I wanted to have a relationship with my mother. I stayed because I thought she would come to her senses, but she said that she's going back on her promise to let me move home so I had to do something. Someone calls the house and I hear yelling Ray tells her that he's coming to get me. She wakes Stephen up and I know I'm in trouble. After a small talk with my mother, I hear his loud footsteps stomping up the stairs. I run into my bathroom and lock the door. At first her yells at me to come out, but I don't listen. I cover my ears and sing my favourite song 'Misfit by Amy Studt'. Once through the lyrics of the song and the door comes crashing down. He slaps me across the face, grabs my feet and drags me down the stairs. Each time, I hit another part of my body; it shoots pain through me. He pulls me into the kitchen and flips me onto my back punches me in face. I feel like I'm about to pass out. He stops and grabs the cane, hitting me harder and harder until I black out.
Christian's POV:
I leave the room for five minutes to make phone call and when I get back Ana is thrashing around and crying in her sleep.
"Ana, calm down." I rush to her side and pull her in close to me "Ana, wake up." she stops thrashing and jolts her eyes open.
"What were you dreaming about?"
"I wouldn't call that a dream." She spits out "It was about that asshole, Morton" My face falls at he mention of his name. I swear that man is going to pay for what he did to her.
"He can't hurt you anymore, Ana."
"I know that. I could kick his ass if he pulled shit like that again." I can tell she still has to do a lot of work on Morton. Rather than accepting that he can't hurt her anymore, she gets defensive about the possibility. She's a strong girl, I know that, but some of it is just an act to hide how broken she really is. The thought brings tears to my eyes but I swallow them away. I must stay strong for Ana.
"I have some people here who want to see you, but if you're not up for it I can tell them to come another time." I say to her. She seems very distraught about her dream.
"No, it's fine tell them they are free to come in."
"I'll be right back." A few moments later, I come back with Tyler and his family.
Ana's POV:
After Christian leaves, I dry my tears and straighten myself out. He comes back in with Tyler and people I assume to be his family.
"Ana, are you all right? I am so sorry! I owe everything to you, you helped save me and more-importantly my sister." He says almost crying.
"Tyler, don't say that. You had no choice." When I say that, Christian glares at him. Stow your twitchy palm.
"You saved my life by letting me go. I should be the one thanking you." He smiles, but I know it's not real. I know a lot about fake smiles and he is definitely horrified by everything that's happened. He has every right, he's still a child; I can't shake that from my mind. I had a tough upbringing, I know all about what its like to grow up to fast and how unfair it is. The tears are coming so I just ask.
"So, how did you meet Elena anyway." I ask and his mother speaks up.
"Miss Steele, they met through me. I work at one of her salons. A couple months ago, he came in for a hair cut." Her face falls. "This is all my fault."
"No, it's not. Please call me Ana. I would love for you to introduce me to your family."
"You've met Tyler. This is my husband, Trent; my daughter, Sophie; and my name is Sarah." She says with a smile.
At this point, the little girl who can't be more than six years old says, "Thank you for getting me away from the bad people and not taking my brother from me."
"Come here, sweetie." I say and she walks over and I pull her into my lap. "You're a beautiful girl, sweet heart. Do you love your brother?" She nods
"Well, you have to look out for him the same way he looks out for you." She smiles and hugs me.
"Tyler, I want you to think about going to see mine and Ana's therapist. I went through the same thing that Elena did to you; therapy helps." He smiles says thank you and they leave all giving me a hug before they go.
I'm still thinking about what I should write in the next chapter, sorry if it take a little while to write.