Christian
On our way home on the bus I couldn't help but smile. Ana was finally mine and everyone else may not know it but I do. She is tired for most of the way and she holds my hands as we make our way home. I just stare at the ring the entire time. This was a symbol that we are one and that she can never leave me.
"Hey" she whispers in her post nap haze "where are we?"
"We are almost home."
"Okay….so how is this going to work?" she looked confused.
"What do you mean?"
"Well we are married, how are we going to tell our parents? Or do we wait until after we graduate?" She has a point.
I was left to think while Ana continued.
"If we tell them now they could have a bad reaction. I don't want you and your family to fight. You and your dad have a fragile relationship and I don't want to be the one to mess that up. My dad would be ok with it. He may not like that it was this soon but he always knew I would marry you. He said and I quote 'You marrying that boy wouldn't be the worst thing in the world'." She said with a smile.
My dad, honestly, wouldn't like that I am married. Hell he would even try to pressure me into getting an annulment. "Okay so we wont tell them right now. But even when we are apart know that I would much rather be with you okay?"
She smiled. "Yes"
….
We went about our normal lives. Days to weeks to months and we are finally here. Ana and I have been inseparable since we got married. Ana wears her wedding ring on a necklace but still wears the other one on her finger. I still wear mine. We even make the Superlatives page in the year book, cutest couple and most likely to get married. Well I cant disagree with that observation and we are here on graduation day in the school gym.
Ana looks perfect with her cap and gown. Our families are taking pictures and preparing for our move to college. Ana and I got into Harvard. Ana with her awesome grades got a full ride but I am paying. My record wasn't the best to attract a college but I did get good test scores so I was all good.
"Come on Christian! Time for pictures!" Ana waves me over.
I stand next to my wife and smile. This picture will be my favorite.
….
"Christian why didn't you go to class today?" Ana says as she walks into my room.
"Crap I over researched. There is this company that I am looking into. That economy class is too static Ana. I am a hands on person. I read that entire econ book and a lot of the others in the library. That teacher is pacifying me. I want to do more." I said over my dorm room computer.
She sat on my bed and looked me in my eyes.
"So what is this company that you are interested in?" she says seriously. She jumps off the bed and looks at my screen.
I wasn't expecting that. "It's a telecommunications company. It has all the means of growing but its not. And from the news in the paper the company owner may be willing to sell."
"How much is it?" she looked over my paper work
"At least half a million." I say with a huff.
"Do you want to buy it?" she says looking at me
"Well yeah but I am going to have to talk to a bank and I doubt they will give a college kid a loan." Fuck why did I even research this company?
"I will give you the money." She offered
What?
"Wait what?" I look at her.
"You obviously want to do this. So I want to help. You are a control freak and I know that you wouldn't have done anything without getting every detail about it. I will call my bank tomorrow and have them send it to your account. I am your wife Christian and I will be there for you when you need me." Ana held my hands.
"Oh my God Ana I cant believe it."
"But I have a question" she said
"What is that?"
"What about school?" she looks concerned.
Oh jeez. "I don't think I am cut out for the college life. I don't like sitting behind a desk being told what to do and how to analyze the market. That guy is making the blandest economic commentary known to man."
"So you want to drop out?" she is frowning now.
"Yes" wow that sounded so final.
She takes a deep breath
"Okay." She gets up and takes my computer and starts typing.
"What are you doing?"
"Looking for an off campus apartment" she said.
"Babe the company is in Seattle. Back home."
"What?" she looks stricken
"Yeah"
"Okay well we can make this work. I will transfer out there." She says
"No no no no no you need to stay here and I am not going to take you away from the best library you have ever seen. I will make this work" I reassure her.
"Are you sure?" she looked so little
"Yes I will make this all work out." I pull her into a kiss
I hold her to me and dream about the future.
….
Ana
Christmas break finally. Classes have been hard and complicated. I cant wait to go home for break and see Christian.
I get off the plane and only Ray is there. Where is Christian?
"Dad I have missed you so much!"
"You too honey. Lets get home."
We get my bags and walk over to the car. We talked about like subjects and school. The Kavanaghs are coming for the holidays.
…
Its been days and I haven't gotten any response from Christian.
I look up at the building of the company Christian brought. It looks better and rebuilt.
It see a blonde lady at the desk and ask for him.
"Ma'am let me call up and see if he can have an unexpected appointment, what is your name?"
"Anastasia Steele"
"Hold on one second"
She calls and obviously gets a yes.
I walk over to the door and see Christian behind a desk looking busy.
"Hello Ana I am really busy right now, could we talk later?" he wasn't even looking at me
"Christian you need to come out of this place and see your family." He looks over worked
"No I need to concentrate on this and build this company up. I don't have time." He stills doesn't look up.
"No you need a break….." I was cut off by Christians yell
"DAMMIT ANA I NEED TO WORK! FAMILY AND FRIENDS NEED TO BE PUT ON THE BACK BURNER! I NEED TO FOCUS ON THIS. THE HERE AND NOW." He finally looks at me and I see the angry face that he used to have when I met him.
"So you don't want me here or your family?" I feel my heart breaking
"No I don't have time for this." He stands swiftly and buttons up his jacket. "I think it best if we have a break. I am busy with work and you have school. It would be the logical choice for us to take some time and focus on our work."
I am numb. "Well I guess you got a head start on that one Christian. If that is what you want. You can have your Christmas gift and I will be on my way." I pull out his box and set it on his desk. I bought him a model plane to remember our ride.
"Its Christmas?" he looks taken aback
"Yes" and my husband just broke up with me, if that were even possible.
"Goodbye Christian. Oh you can focus during this break." I go up on my toes and kiss his cheek.
I walk out of the office without a backward glance. I make it to my car and cry all the way home.
My dad gave me tea and junk food.
I PROMISED THE DRAMA. OOOOOO WHAT SHOULD I DO NEXT?
REVIEW PLEASE OR I WILL KILL A CHARACTER.
SO WHAT KIND OF LIFE SHOULD THEY BE FOCUSING ON?