Reunite

Chapter Two

My hands shake furiously, I'm in utter shock. I lose track of time, how long have I been staring at him. My beautiful Fifty, laying there bruised and bloodied. 

Christian endures another punch what brings me back to earth, my body freezes- In that moment all my wonderful memories come back, thankfully the bad memories stayed away. 

"Stop!", I shout unwillingly, I look around the room- you could hear a pin drop. All of a sudden security finally rushes in and takes Christian and the man apart. I stare at Christian before our eyes meet, it's like the first time our eyes met. The burning passion between us is evident, fortunately that fire hasn't been put out.

"Alisha, I have to go.",  I feel his intense stare across the room, Alisha suddenly looks puzzled.

"Ana? We've just started to have fun.", At the corner of my eye I notice Christian being escorted out of the bar.

"I know, I'm not feeling great.", I need to get out of here, I come over hot and feel like the room is closing in.

"You look pale, want me to get you home?", She asks, I put on a brave smile and shake my head.

"No, thank you. I'll see you Monday.", I give her a kiss on the cheek before walking as fast as I can, I open the door and a fresh breeze hits me which is satisfying.

I shut my eyes tightly and let the cool air wrap it's ice blanket around me removing the heat that has developed in my body, I take a deep breath just to try and slow my heart rate down.

"Anastasia?", My eyes snap open, his there...the love of my life.

"Christian", I say trying my hardest not to pounce on him or to cry.

"You look...different", He states, he furrows his brow and sighs.

"So do you, I mean a black eye and cut face.", A wry smile appears, oh my god, I've missed his breathtaking smile.

"Humour hasn't changed.", He smirks as he stares deeply into my eyes, my heart constricts. I still see a man who needs love, someone to adore him day in and day out.

"You going hospital?", He chuckles then he licked his lips.

"No, Anastasia. I'm fine, in fact I have a date.", He's face lights up, I could sit on the sidewalk and cry for days. Someone else making him happy, just like I did- I think.

"Oh", I say bluntly hiding my emotions well.

"Charlie Tango, going back home tonight.", He obviously finds himself amusing by his body language and expression.

"Stay.", I gulp as again my mouth speaks before my mind can actually function what's going on. He's expression has changed dramatically, he's eyes are narrower and his arms are folded.