Hey folks! Sorry I am so late in updating. My little girl was ill and well a fussy toddler is not easy to be around. This would be a bit short, and thank you for pointing out my grammar mistakes, some fault with auto correct I guess. Thank you for giving my piece your time and appreciate all the reviews. Happy reading

Chapter 6

I woke up to the shrill ringing of my mobile, I fumbled my night stand sleepily and half opened my eyes to look at the caller id. It was glaring 'Mom' shit shit shit I forgot to call her, preparing for the worst wakeup call ever I answered my phone "hello mom"

"Anastasia Rose Steele, why haven't you called me yet after landing? Aren't I your mother for god's sake, I am the first person in this world to love you even before your precious daddy and you don't even call me or see me anymore. What is it all about young lady" my mom fired up on the phone. My mind was bursting with all the retorts I had for that I love you speech. I could hear my shrink's voice in my head 'forgive her Ana then only you will find peace'. Huh easy for him to say, he didn't have to deal with the constant feel of self doubt that nagged me rooting from her abandonment.

Carla Adams was a social butterfly, wife of the president of one of Seattle's prestigious financial institution, ex wife of Raymond Steele, member of almost all the famous clubs, associations, but one thing she was not is a good mother. I still remember that deserted feeling of not having my mother around when I was growing up, but daddy tried his best to cover it up.

"I am sorry mom, I was going to call you today itself. It was late when I reached yesterday and I thought you would be having some engagements. I really am sorry mom" I replied putting up my most guilty tone. "Hmm its okay, well you were right I had some party. Oh Ana it's so good that you are back. When am I seeing my baby girl?"

I pondered a while wondering if I should meet her with Christian or not, then I decided it would be better to meet her only after considering her schedule. Last time I came I was home for a week and we didn't meet because she had every day tied up in some party or event, something much greater than meeting her own daughter who was back from college I guess.

"Why don't you tell me when you are free" I asked. "I will get back to you on that baby. Now please tell me that you have come with a guy finally. I am so embarrassed by people asking me if you have found someone or not. I just don't understand it honey, how can you possibly not find a good guy, I am tired of fending off people bringing you matches."

Not a word on how I am doing, not a thought if I am happy, all she think is about her social status. I wonder if she knows I own a business and that I am a huge success out there in New York. My morning already sucked and I am dreading about what is to follow. I just couldn't handle her anymore, I was sure of that. "Mom, I will call you later. Mail me if you get a free date" I hissed "now Ana don't you use that tone on me,…." She was shouting back but I had already slammed down my phone.

I pulled my duvet over my head and tried to drift back to sleep, but my mind was in such a turmoil. I just couldn't calm down why was it so important to have a guy to earn respect in this society. I had an insuppressible urge to giggle, my mom out of everyone was lecturing me about social status, she who ripped her family for a male bimbo was talking about having the right man to me. I just lost it and started to laugh, not the lady like ones but howling at the moon laughs.

Suddenly my door opened with a loud bang, and I saw a pink and blonde whirlwind hit me. "Yaaaaayyyy Anna banana is backkkkkk!" a very sweet and familiar voice screamed in my ears. "Katieeee" I screamed back hugging her close. After a while we both got up sitting on the bed and grinning like idiots, "I missed you so much Ana, gosh girl you look good New York agrees with you." Kate said looking at me closely. "Well you look the same dumb cheerleader" I added punching her.

Kate was my best friend from high school. She was everything I was not, beautiful, smart, social and was the cheerleader and the prom queen. Half the school wondered why she tagged me the official nerd with her, but we had a weird chemistry between us and we were inseparable. The only time we fought was about José, Kate hated him for some reason. She always used to say dumping him was my best decision ever, even when miles apart we maintained our friendship.

Hearing her Blabbering about her new boyfriends, new job and life I changed my dress and brushed my teeth and walked down to eat. We were blocked on our way by Leila and José' who was practically dry humping on the stairs. "Get a room pervert" Kate yelled, I turned to tell her to keep quiet when Elena entered the room. "Oh Katherine, I was wondering when you will be making your appearance as Ana is here. Tell her some tips to get a guy, you seem to have lots of them right" Elena sneered.

Kate smiled, "why Elena I think I could take some tips from you on 'how to fool innocent men'. Poor Ray he has no idea about how you are treating Ana and saint Ana here is too good for herself and I got a tip for you Rodriguez this is how your wife is gonna be after 30 years . I don't like you but hey I used to copy from you in exams, I need to repay somehow"

We walked down to the dining room to have our breakfast, and suddenly Leila was blocking my way. "See Ana, look how happy José is. He was miserable with you but now he has got the best girl. You may say you are a big shot and all but hey I got the ring. I know you have a scrapbook on your marriage with him, guess you will love what I planned on our wedding. I have to say you had a career I wedding planning".

I was shocked thinking she would fall this low, snooping all my personal stuff and stealing my dream wedding. I ran back to my room to check if she had really taken my personal diary, I didn't see where I was going and I crashed into José on the hallway to my room. I fell down on the carpet and José on top, I held on his biceps for support. We stared at each other for a small while and my heart started besting faster, his familiar scent was driving me nuts. His hands suddenly held my waist pressing me more close to him, all our moments together started surfacing in my mind. Slowly as if in a dream, José' lowered his face for a kiss and I was too weak to notice the alarm bells ringing in my head.

At that moment I heard Leila calling for him, I pushed him away and stood up just in time to see Leila enter the hall. "What are you doing here baby, and what is she doing here with you" she screeched. "Don't shout Leila, I had gone to take my mobile from our room, and I bumped into Ana. I was helping her up when you came. Come on lets go" he said pulling her hand. Leila looked at me as if she wished to see me drop dead at that moment itself and went behind him. I leaned against the wall thinking about what had happened and saying to myself that it's going to be a long wedding.

I know it's kind of lame but I really wanted to update something. Thank you.

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Rachael XOXO