Fifty Shades Of Grey: My Years With Elena #Explicit [Fifty Shades] #fanfic

CHAPTER THIRTY ONE

I don't know how much time passes. I feel like the world has stopped spinning on its axis.

HE KNOWS. That fucker knows. SHIT. What will he do? FUCK! Tennis Club! He'll speak to Mom! I can't have her finding
out like this...

Something cold presses against my skin. I look down to find Valena trying to push a tumbler containing amber liquid into my hand.
"It's Brandy," she murmurs softly as I grasp the glass. "Go sit on the bed next to her."
Elena pats the bed with her good hand. "Please Christian, just come and sit down. You've gone pale."
Pale? I feel like I'm having an out of body experience.
I feel utterly detached - like this is happening to someone else and I'm just a bystander. I take a sip of Brandy, make my way round to the other side of the bed and sit down. Elena reaches across, grabs my hand and gives it a squeeze. Scarlett moves to the door.
"I'm going to go get some fresh air for an hour or so - give you two some space. I have my cell, just ring if you need anything."
"Thank you, dearest."
Val smiles at us then exits the room.
"Do my parents know?" I whisper fearfully.
Brilliant! Way to show how much you care for her.
But I have worked so hard to make them proud of me - especially since having gone against their wishes and dropping out of Harvard - and the thought that that fucker now has the power to derail everything I have achieved, chills me to the core.
"No darling. They don't and never will."
HUH?
"I...I don't understand..."
"Let me start from the beginning." Elena takes a deep breath, winces and then begins. "Whilst Linc was back in town I helped him land a major client he'd been after for months. The deal was wrapped up pretty quickly in the end and I was delighted - thinking it would mean I could get back to you sooner. But that evening Linc surprised me with a take-out from my favourite Italian restaurant. He'd spared no expense - even down to the Cristal. I was delighted. He'd not spoilt me for years despite my continued dedication to the business." She takes another pained breath as I take a large slug of Brandy - barely registering its burning descent down my throat. "Whilst we were enjoying the food, he hands me a velvet pouch, saying it was a little gift for me. When I shook the item out of the bag...it was an eternity ring."
"An eternity ring?"
WHAT THE FUCK?
Elena nods. "I was totally taken aback. But Linc started going on about how much he missed me and how good we still were together, and now he had landed this deal he could spend more time with me and we could reconcile and make our marriage work."
"What did you say?" I whisper hoarsely.
"At first I couldn't speak. It was the last thing I ever expected. He'd never given me any indication he wanted to try again and I know there have been other women - Hotels have rang me to collect personal belongings they have left in the rooms - thinking I was the Mrs. Lincoln who had stayed there with my husband."
That fucker!
"But I found I really didn't mind about his affairs - its not liked I loved him anymore, plus I was doing it too. I was finally on the verge of getting everything I wanted - my own salon, you, and a way out. Then he throws in this curve ball. Once I regained my composure, I told him I didn't feel the same." She pauses and her lower lip wobbles. "Then he flew into a rage - demanding to know why not when he could give me anything I wanted. He was banging his fists on the table and yelling at me - I'd never seen him so angry - he was scaring me. I thought if I told him there was someone else, he'd stop."
My fist balls so tightly that my nails dig into my palm.
"The...the first punch was so swift and sudden, he knocked me right out of my chair and I fell to the floor, banging my head on the tiles."
I have to un-fist my hand to wipe her softly falling tears. I'm angry, nauseas, numb and frightened. I reach behind me, grab her glass of water from the nightstand and gently place the straw in her mouth. She takes a couple of long draws then moves her mouth away and I replace the glass.
She swallows and takes another pained breath before starting to speak again. "I was so shocked. I tried reasoning with him but he wasn't listening. He just kept screaming, GET UP! When I didn't move he grabbed me by the hair and hauled me up. My head was throbbing from hitting it on the floor and with him yanking my hair...The pain was...unbearable. I got to my feet and he was screaming in my face WHO IS IT? And kept pulling my hair. I was trying to plead with him....when he suddenly punched me hard in the ribs. I actually heard them crack. I couldn't scream...I could hardly breathe with the pain...And still he carried on screaming at me whilst hanging onto my hair. The pain was intolerable and I remember praying I'd pass out so I could escape from the pain and from his inquisition."
I swear I'll kill the fucker...
She gulps down a breath. "But I wasn't that lucky. He finally let go of my hair and I sank to the floor, praying it was over...but he wasn't done. I felt something heavy on my arm and I opened my eyes to find him squashing my arm under his foot. He started screaming at me again, calling me a whore and a slut and demanding to know who the man was. I...I...held on for as long as I could...but in the end I had to tell him...I was in agony. For one moment he froze as the news sank in and time seemed to stand still as he processed what I'd said. Then he accused me of lying - that you were far too young and gifted and could have any woman you wanted, why would you be interested in someone old enough to be your mom? He continued to squeeze my arm and by now I was near hysterical with the pain. I just kept saying it was you and we started getting close during the gym sessions with Claude."
"So he thinks it was just an affair? He doesn't know about..."
"Good God, no! I'd have never told him the full extent of our relationship. But he finally seemed to accept it and took his foot off my arm...only to bring it crashing down again. I knew straight away that he'd broken it." She croaks. "Can you grab my water again please?"
"Of course." I reach behind me for the glass. "Can I get you anything else?"
"No thank you, darling. I'm due my meds soon." She takes a long sip of water and then relaxes back on the pillows.
"So what happened then?" I ask gently.
She sighs. "He stormed off into the garage then out to the gym. I dragged myself up, rang Val and asked her to come get me."
"Why didn't you call me?" I ask, affronted.
"What would have done if you'd seen me in that state?"
"I'd have ripped his fucking head off!" I snarl angrily.
She squeezes my hand again. "I know you would. You'd have also ended up in prison and Linc would have slandered your name all around Seattle - can you imagine what that would have done to your parents?"
I blanch and nod slowly.
"Darling...I just couldn't take that risk. I just wanted to get out of there...get away from him and re-group. Val arrived as Linc came back out of the gym." She pauses and her eyes well with tears. "I'm so sorry, Christian...he took a sledgehammer to the gym. He totally destroyed it."
BASTARD!
"That's the least of my worries right now, Elena."
She nods. "Anyway...Val went ballistic. Said she was taking me to the Police to press charges and Linc said if we did that then he would go to the press and tell them just who Seattle's best young entrepreneur was fucking." She swallows. "It was then inspiration came to me. During my time running the accounts I stumbled across some off-shore secret bank accounts that Linc had set up and not declared to the IRS. Something told me one day I'd need them as leverage, so I had taken copies of the paperwork and kept them in a safety deposit box. I told him I wouldn't press charges as long as he didn't say a word about you. If he did I would expose him." She sighs. "He was angry, but he agreed. But as we were leaving the house he blindsided me and slapped me hard across the face. I lost my balance and fell on my face on the marble step - I couldn't get my broken arm up to protect my face. When I got to hospital I told them I'd fallen down a flight of marble stairs and luckily they bought it."
"So you needed the extra money for the healthcare and to get set up here?"
"Yes. I had a broken jaw, a broken arm and between his punch and landing heavily on the marble step, I'd broken four of my ribs. I needed round the clock care for the first week. I was then able to hide away here and pay for a private nurse. She now only comes three times a day. I'm so sorry we had to lie to you, but everything I did was to protect you."
My poor, poor Elena...
I lean across and kiss her gently on the forehead. "I'm so, sorry, Elena. Anything you want or need just say and you'll have it."
She lets go of my hand and strokes my face. "Thank you darling. You've already helped so much." She croaks as tears start to spill down her face.
SHIT!
"Elena! What is it? Are you in pain?"
"Only because our relationship is over."
WHAT????
"NO!" I feel my eyes swim with tears as my world goes into free-fall. "No, Elena...Please..."
"Oh darling...it has to end. I've been advised by my lawyer that Linc will only agree to a 60/40 split of assets as long as 'the unnamed third party' plays no future part in my personal life.'"
SON OF A BITCH!
"So fuck him and his assets! I told you I'll look after you. You don't need his blood money!" I cry.
She closes her eyes briefly. "It's a beautiful dream darling. But I'll be damned if I'm walking away from this marriage with nothing. I've worked too hard and given up too much - and after this..." She gently lifts up her sling to indicate her injuries. "I want to squeeze every miserable last cent out of him."
No...No...I'm not ready to dominate another Submissive...
Her hand moves into my hair and pulls it tight.
"Look at me, Peachy."
HOLY SHIT!
It's been months since my Domme addressed me and I blink rapidly at her.
"You ARE ready. You are more than capable to spread your wings now and choose your own Submissives. Start going to Angelica's. Really begin to develop your Dom persona."
"But...but I won't get to see you."
Christ, I sound pathetic.
"Darling, the salon is unisex. You can come and get a haircut or a treatment whenever you want. Also your mom has Book Club once a fortnight at her house. I've never been, but I'm planning to start. Maybe you could pop by..."
I can't help my smirk. "You've thought this all out haven't you?"
"Darling, I've been practically bedridden for over a fortnight. I've done nothing BUT think. It will be okay, I promise."
I hear the door to the suite open and Elena smiles.
"Valena's back. That woman deserves a medal, I'd have been lost without her." She drops her eyes. "I had to tell her everything about us darling. She was too involved. I trust her implicitly. She won't tell a soul."
I nod. Oddly, Val knowing all about us doesn't bother me as much as I thought it would.
She pops her head round the door. "You two okay? It's almost lunchtime and the nurse is on her way up."
"We're fine dearest." Elena smiles. "Christian, would you do me a favour?"
"Anything."
"Take Val out for a few hours for me. She's been cooped up with me every day for over a fortnight. I'm surprised she hasn't come down with cabin fever. Plus you could do with a distraction. Please don't worry about me. The nurse will be with me for a good few hours and I usually have a couple of hours sleep after lunch and my meds. Please guys - go have a nice lunch somewhere, relax in the fresh air for a couple of hours. You've more than earned it."
I look over to Val who smiles at me. "If you're sure, Lainy and Christian doesn't mind...that sounds really nice."
I turn back to Elena. "You're sure you can manage?"
"Yes!" There's a sharp knock at the door and Val goes to answer it. "That'll be the nurse. Please don't worry. I'll call if I need either of you."
I kiss her gently on the cheek. "We'll see you in a couple of hours. Behave yourself."
She smirks. "When have I ever done that?"

*******

"How did you find us?"
We have been driving for around twenty minutes. Valena had hired a car since arriving at the hotel to make getting around easier and to fly under the radar.
"It wasn't easy. I had to fork out a lot of money for the privilege."
Val smiles. "You're becoming quite the young mogul. I knew you'd be a great success."
I try, but fail miserably at hiding my blush. "How did you know?"
She takes her eyes off the road for a second. "There was just something in your eyes. I saw it from the moment I slammed into you. You had a gritty determination in those steely depths"
Steely depths? I just remember thinking how awesome her tits felt against my chest.
"You don't like compliments do you, Christian?" She says softly.
I squirm in my seat. "No."
"Why not? You're young, handsome, articulate, gifted...You need to learn how to accept people's compliments and praise."
"I don't deserve them." I mutter.
"Oh Christian!" Val exclaims and suddenly pulls over, causing two following cars to beep their annoyance as they go past.
"Of course you deserve them! Have you heard of the industrialist Andrew Carnegie?"
"Umm...yeah. We covered some of his work in high school."
"Good. As well as being known as an amazing industrialist, he came from very humble beginnings, built his empire from scratch and was one of the first true Philanthropists. Remind you of anyone?"
I gape at her.
Is she seriously comparing me to one of the greatest businessmen in American history?
"I have an amazing book about him which I will dig out and give you once we get back home. But one of his greatest quotes was: 'A man who acquires the ability to take full possession of his own mind may take full possession of anything else to which he is justly entitled.'"
"Wow. I'm impressed. Seriously, Valena...Thank you."
"You're welcome." She smiles then reaches up and strokes my cheek. "You're very cute when you blush."
FUCK!
I'm immediately as hard as stone. It's been almost three weeks since I was last intimate with Elena and now she's technically dumped me and given me the green light to go out into the big bad world and have sex...And the person I want to do that with...
Is her damned best friend!
"You don't have anything to fear, Christian," she whispers softly. "Elena told me everything. I'll readily admit I was a little shocked at first, but once it sank in, it really didn't bother me. Lainy had never looked as happy as she did when she was with you and I know it pains her to let you go. I won't tell a soul, Christian. You have my word."
"Th-thank you." I stammer. "That means a lot, Val. I...I just don't know how to move forward without her. She's all I've ever known."
Valena nods, then her eyes drift over my body, settling on the obvious bulge in my pants.
"Oh I think you're more than capable of moving forwards..."
And with that she traces an elegant finger down my zipper, making me throb.
"Val..." I breathe. "I...we...Can't!"
She narrows her deep blue eyes at me. "And why not? Elena's let you go, you're attracted to me and I'm sure as hell attracted to you. Where's the harm?"
"B-But what about Elena?" I squeak.
"Christian - I don't want a relationship or to become your Submissive. I want sex. With YOU. And if that involves you tying me up and spanking me, I'm happy to comply!"
FUCK! I'm going to come in pants soon! Does she have to be so damn irresistible?
"Where?" I finally breathe.
She beams. "Leave that with me. I know just the place."
She indicates and pulls back onto the road.
HOLY FUCK.
Where is she taking me?